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<p>values to it.</p>

<p>The RTU or host system translates and scales this raw data into the appropriate units such as the quantity of water left, temperature degrees, or Megawatts, before presenting the data to the user via the <a href="page.php?w=human-machine_interface">human-machine interface</a>.</p>

<p><big>Digital (control relay) outputs</big></p>
<p>RTUs may drive high current capacity relays to a digital output (or "DO") board to switch power on and off to devices in the field.  The DO board switches voltage to the coil in the relay, which closes</p><p>
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