The flexible RTU option, enhanced with most of the features
and capabilities of the ION 7500 energy meter, can be
used for a variety of applications where the direct
measurement of current and voltage is not required. The
RTU:
Acts as a low-cost data concentrator, delivering
all collected information over public or private networks.
Provides extensive analog and digital I/O options.
Supports multiple communication protocols (ION,
Modbus Master/Slave, DNP 3.0) and advanced web-enabled
applications such as WebMeter and MeterMail.
Collects, scales, and logs data from devices
Provides programmable setpoints that can be used
to alarm on out-of-limit conditions (e.g. peak demand),
or to trigger one of the seven on-board relays.
