---
title: "Schneider Electric SCADAPack Smart RTU Series"
description: "High-performance smart remote terminal unit combining PLC logic execution with advanced telemetry, flow computing, and cybersecurity for remote operational assets."
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last_updated: "2026-10-04T04:04:23.883Z"
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The **Schneider Electric SCADAPack Smart RTU** platform bridges the gap between traditional Remote Terminal Units and
high-performance Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Using **RemoteConnect configuration software**, engineering
teams can build complex IEC 61131-3 logic while utilizing shared code blocks from Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs.

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## 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.

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**Unified Control Architecture:** Standardizing on RemoteConnect enables engineering teams to import Derived Function
Blocks directly from EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro), simplifying code development across central plant PLCs and
remote field RTUs.

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- **Autonomous Local Processing:** Continues executed automation logic and process control loops locally even during
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- **Integrated Flow Measurement:** Runs onboard **Realflo** applications to calculate standardized gas and liquid
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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.

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## Technical Specifications Matrix

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      Dual ARM Cortex-A7 (500 MHz) and ARM Cortex-M3 coprocessor
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        Configuration Tool
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      SCADAPack RemoteConnect (IEC 61131-3 logic engine)
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## Target Industry Applications

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<card icon="i-lucide-droplets" title="Water and Wastewater Networks">

Monitors district metering areas, controls booster pump stations, and tracks remote reservoir water levels.

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<card icon="i-lucide-flame" title="Oil and Gas Midstream Telemetry">

Delivers custody-transfer flow calculations, wellhead plunger lift optimization, and pipeline leak surveillance.

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## External Resources and Documentation

Access official documentation, software links, and datasheets from Schneider Electric:

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<card icon="i-lucide-external-link" title="Official Schneider Electric Smart RTU Hub" target="_blank" to="https://www.se.com/us/en/product-subcategory/6040-smart-rtu/">

Access product selection tools, firmware downloads, and technical manuals directly from Schneider Electric.

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<card icon="i-lucide-file-text" title="SCADAPack x70 Technical Documentation" target="_blank" to="https://www.se.com/in/en/download/document/SCADAPack_470_474_RTUs_DS_A4/">

Download detailed hardware installation manuals, wiring diagrams, and protocol implementation guides.

</card>
</card-group>