RTU Series Supports Substation and Feeder Automation

Efacec ACS has launched the latest series in a longstanding line of advanced remote terminal unit (RTU) technology for substation and feeder automation. The new NTX series of substation controllers replaces the NTU and Connex lines Efacec ACS has offered since 2004, and brings new benefits to utilities worldwide that rely on remote telemetry to provide critical system information to the control center.  

Four new NTX models are available, ensuring that utilities can find just the right balance of price and features to meet virtually any application requirement.  Features and benefits common to all of the NTX series models include:

• A robust and highly reliable modular design, providing the flexibility to adapt to many different applications and installation requirements, and resulting in less downtime.  
• Multiple master and IED (Intelligent Electronic Devices) ports to increase integration capabilities within the substation, supporting Ethernet connectivity and a large library of both modern and legacy communication protocols.
• NTX family models share many common modules and utilize the same NTX Explorer configuration software, simplifying maintenance and lowering ownership costs.
• A technically advanced client/server architecture using the latest and most powerful ARM9e 32-bit processors with DSP extensions, enabling the units to efficiently handle large I/O point counts and high volumes of IED data.
• Security features supporting compliance with NERC CIP standards.
• Advanced local automation utilizing IEC 61131 and 61499 standards