ABB 129740-002 online motherboard module
ABB´s solution to different application requirements is the Remote Terminal Unit system RTU560.
A key feature of the RTU560 concept is the extended possibility to integrate the various communication demands in a
highly flexible and cost-optimized way.The capability of RTUs has increased
significantly over the last few years.This has provided the opportunity to use remote terminal units
for different applications.The RTU560 uses the
same components to provide specific functions for
the different applications.Since all applications are
served out of the same product family a future upgrade to a different application is always possible.
This goes in line with the ABB strategy to reuse
I/O modules of ABB RTUs 200/232 for upgrading
to RTU560.
The various functional requirements can be
grouped to the following three applications:
• Remote Control
• Communication Gateway
• Station Automation
Remote Control
One of the main tasks of the remote control application is the data collection of hard wired information and provision of those to a higher level
Control System.
The RTU560 uses multi processor architecture to
achieve high performance data processing.
The scalable platform,together with the modular
IO-components guarantee the highest flexibility
for different signal appearance.The direct binary
IO-interface for up to 110-220 V DC requires no
additional interposing relays.
The demand to communicate to various sub RTUs,
IEDs and control centers is covered by the highly
advanced communication capabilities.PLC-Functions according to IEC 61131-3 enable the user to
get automation functionality without using an additional product.
Application Remote Control
Application Communication Gateway
Benefits:
• Security of process control
• Modules with years of experience
• Cost optimized solutions from large and
complex stations down to small stations
• Combined functionality all in one product
• Security of investment
• Easy adaptations of additional functionality
by using PLC functions

Communication Gateway
The RTU560 with its highly sophisticated commu nication capabilities can also be used as a commu nication gateway.
By using TCP/IP networks and decentralized sta tion communication gateways,the complex front end structures can be simplified.
Shifting of centralized communication functions
to station level utilizes the available bandwidth
more efficiently and reduces the required commu nication lines at the same time.
High availability is a common requirement today.
The RTU560 accommodates this with its decen tralized structure compared to PCs or worksta tions.
The flexible redundancy concepts support diffe rent levels.The system approach of the RTU560
allows having redundant power supplies,redun dant communication lines and redundant commu nication modules according to the customer
specific demand.A combination of the various
redundancies is also possible.
For communication gateways,minimal engineering
and implementation of standard and non standard
protocols is crucial. The RTU560 with its open
architecture and user friendly tools satisfies these
requirements.
Application Station Automation
Benefits:
• Cost optimized station automation with
IEC 60870-5-103
• Data engineering for RTU and HMI
in one step
• Use of the RTU560 communication network
for disturbance data and load profiles
• Retrofit with digital bay controllers possible
step by step
Benefits:
• Reduction of complex front-end systems
• Higher availability of WAN networks
• Reduced costs for data engineering
• Redundancy concept adaptable to
availability requirements
Station Automation
The station automation application consists of
interfaces to a mixture of protection and control
equipment as well as metering devices and other
automation products.The Human Machine Interfa ce integrated into the RTU560 allows a basic local
control and monitoring.
Transmission of disturbance records and load profi les by using the communication network of the
RTU560 are also available functions