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Title: Microprocessor-based RTU is a flow computer

Abstract

The SCADA remote terminal unit has evolved into reliable means of transferring data and control information, over long distances using available communications channels. The author details how a modern microprocessor-based RTU can perform the classic functions with more versatility and many options.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
The Foxboro Co., Houston, TX
OSTI Identifier:
6840976
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 64:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
02 PETROLEUM; 42 ENGINEERING; PETROLEUM; TRANSPORT; PIPELINES; COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS; DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS; DATA TRANSMISSION; DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS; DISPLAY DEVICES; DISTANCE; MICROPROCESSORS; RELIABILITY; VALVES; COMMUNICATIONS; COMPUTERS; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; CONTROL SYSTEMS; ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS; ENERGY SOURCES; EQUIPMENT; FLOW REGULATORS; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS; 022000* - Petroleum- Transport, Handling, & Storage; 420205 - Engineering- Transport & Storage Facilities- (1980-)

Citation Formats

Russell, J. Microprocessor-based RTU is a flow computer. United States: N. p., 1986. Web.
Russell, J. Microprocessor-based RTU is a flow computer. United States.
Russell, J. 1986. "Microprocessor-based RTU is a flow computer". United States.
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title = {Microprocessor-based RTU is a flow computer},
author = {Russell, J},
abstractNote = {The SCADA remote terminal unit has evolved into reliable means of transferring data and control information, over long distances using available communications channels. The author details how a modern microprocessor-based RTU can perform the classic functions with more versatility and many options.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6840976}, journal = {Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 64:5,
place = {United States},
year = {Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986},
month = {Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986}
}