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from the available range. Selected modules are simply installed on the backplanes and
secured with a single screw.
Larger modular RTUs are configured using one or more backplanes together with a
processor module, a power supply module(s) and optional I/O and communication modules.
The RTU size permits flexible and simple mounting in industry standard enclosures. An RTU
using a 12-slot backplane can be 19" rack mounted with the aid of additional brackets.
RTU Configuration Options
Each modular RTU requires a backplane, a power supply and a CPU module. There are
three types of Kingfisher Plus+ modular RTUs identified by the processor module they
contain: PC-1, CP-12 or CP-30.
PC-1
A PC-1 RTU is powered using an
is only used on a BA-4 PLUS
A CP-12 or CP-30 RTU is powered using a power supply module (or modules) and utilizes
one of three backplanes: a
(12 slot). A Powered Backplane (BP-x-PLUS) can also be used.
An RTU can also have any combination of I/O and communication modules as required.
Modular RTUs support up to 64 modules and 1008 I/O (input/output) points. To obtain more
communications ports, one or more
Examples of various RTU configurations are shown below.
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CP-12
external AC/DC power
backplane (4 slot).
BA-40-PLUS (4 slot), a
communications modules
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CP-30
supply. A PC-1 processor module
BA-6-PLUS (6 slot) or a
can be added to the RTU.
BA-12-PLUS
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