Monitor and Control

Each RTU houses a central processor and radio communication equipment. The RTU monitors and reports on a number of conditions, including tank/well levels, power failure, access alarms, and pumping activity at all remote sites. RTUs provide notification of alarm conditions, such as pump outages or high level conditions, before they become catastrophic events. The central site's SCADA software allows you to monitor pump performance in order to identify irregularities that may be signs of impending problems.

The store-and-forward feature allows distant pump/tank units to be included in the network even though they may be out of line-of-sight with the main antenna. In addition to their ability to report changes in monitored conditions, RTUs may be polled by the central communication processor periodically in order to verify the communication link.

RTUs also offer some control capabilities. Through the RTU, you can initiate a "pump run" or "pump off" sequence or send other system control commands. These monitor and control capabilities help you provide a higher level of service to customers while holding down your maintenance costs.