Executive Summary and Core Capabilities
Schneider Electric SCADAPack Smart RTUs (featuring the x70 generation, including the SCADAPack 47x and 57x series) are engineered for autonomous supervision and control of widely distributed infrastructure assets. Built with dual-core processing architectures and low-power modes, these units handle local closed-loop logic execution while storing up to 40,000 time-stamped events for transmission over low-bandwidth cellular or radio networks.
- Autonomous Local Processing: Continues executed automation logic and process control loops locally even during communication link dropouts.
- Integrated Flow Measurement: Runs onboard Realflo applications to calculate standardized gas and liquid volumes for up to 20 flow runs.
- Conformal-Coated Ruggedness: Designed to operate reliably in temperatures ranging from to in harsh Class I, Div 2 hazardous environments.
The main CPU board incorporates a 500 MHz dual ARM Cortex-A7 processor paired with an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller to process high-speed I/O updates and background communication tasks.
Hardware connectivity includes up to five serial ports (RS-232/RS-485), up to three Ethernet interfaces, USB host and device interfaces, and modular expansion support via SCADAPack 6000 I/O modules and Modicon Edge I/O.
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| System Processor | Dual ARM Cortex-A7 (500 MHz) and ARM Cortex-M3 coprocessor |
| Configuration Tool | SCADAPack RemoteConnect (IEC 61131-3 logic engine) |
| EcoStruxure Compatibility | Code sharing and block importing from EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| Event Buffer Memory | Up to 40,000 time-stamped events stored in non-volatile flash memory |
| Embedded Applications | Realflo Multi-Run Flow Computer, Realift Artificial Lift Automation |
| Communication Channel | Supported Capability |
|---|---|
| Industrial Protocols | DNP3 Level 4, Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 60870-5-101/104 |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to 3x 10/100 Base-T RJ45 ports |
| Serial Ports | Up to 5x serial interfaces (RS-232 / RS-485 selectable) |
| USB Connectivity | 1x USB Host (Type-A), 1x USB Peripheral (Type-B or Type-C) |
| Telemetry Support | Direct integration with Trio data radios, satellite terminals, and LTE modems |
| Metric | Certified Rating |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Input | operating range with low-power sleep modes |
| Operating Temperature | () |
| Hazardous Area Approvals | Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D / Zone 2 certified |
| Board Protection | Conformal coating for moisture and atmospheric contaminant protection |
| Enclosure Mounting | Standard DIN rail mounting or direct panel mounting |
Target Industry Applications
Water and Wastewater Networks
Monitors district metering areas, controls booster pump stations, and tracks remote reservoir water levels.
Oil and Gas Midstream Telemetry
Delivers custody-transfer flow calculations, wellhead plunger lift optimization, and pipeline leak surveillance.
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