objects. Other terms that may be used for RTU are remote telemetry unit and remote telecontrol unit.

Architecture

An RTU monitors the field digital and analog parameters and transmits data to a SCADA Master Station. It runs setup software to connect data input streams to data output streams, define communication protocols, and troubleshoot installation problems in the field.

An RTU may consist of one complex circuit card consisting of various sections needed to do a custom-fitted function, or may consist

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