Remote terminal unit has more processing power

Powerful new processor technology enhances the T5000 range of remote terminal unit equipment.

Powerful new processor technology has been maximised in a new Converteam development that further enhances the T5000 range of remote terminal unit (RTU) equipment.

The all-new T5500 main processor module can significantly improve monitoring and control facilities for electrical substation plant, without replacing the entire T5000 RTU and associated equipment.

It will provide utility company and private operators of electrical substations with a latest-technology solution and a substantial cost-saving benefit.

Converteam's new T5500 main processor has a considerably more powerful CPU with more memory and greater connectivity for the control and monitoring of remote electrical plant.

However, although the new main processor has been developed to offer essential expansion and greater capability, it has been intentionally designed to be fully compatible with existing T5000 RTU installations and therefore protects customer investment in their existing equipment.

Its powerful capability includes four serial communication channels together with two Ethernet ports, which enable further serial channels to be added via network-attached devices.

This provides a virtually limitless capability for all necessary connections, such as control centres, satellite RTUs or local IEDs.

TCP/IP protocols for the Ethernet ports also enable faster connections and high-speed data communications.

As processor and monitoring equipment technology changes rapidly, Converteam has been mindful of the need to provide solutions that offer as much future-proofing as possible.

The new T5500 processor module is a simple plug-in replacement that can immediately provide significantly greater performance for both existing and new installations and which avoids unnecessary additional cost.

It uses a low-power CPU, which packs plenty of computing capability, but avoids the need for additional cooling and therefore improves RTU reliability.

Mounted onto an SBC (single board computer) that is based on standard personal computer architecture, the module also presents an open platform for any further development.

To meet interlocking and control sequencing needs, the T5500 is also equipped with highly flexible user programming facilities that comply with the IEC1131 standard.

A PC or laptop can be connected via the network port to construct or modify programs.

An external VGA monitor can be used to display mimic screens showing the status of the main plant items.

The module has been designed to simply slot into the space previously used by an earlier processor.

It plugs into the existing back-plane and uses the same pinout, so that any installation with up to four communication links needs no change to the existing wiring.

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