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Honeywell RC500 RTU RC-SCONTRL Remote Terminal Unit

The Honeywell RC500 RTU (RC-SCONTRL) provides scalable, modular control for remote industrial assets. Featuring embedded Linux and DNP3/Modbus support, it delivers high-reliability automation for SCADA and Experion systems.

Product Overview

The Honeywell RC500 RTU (RC-SCONTRL) serves as a high-performance, modular controller designed to manage remote assets in demanding industrial environments. This Remote Terminal Unit bridges the gap between decentralized field equipment and centralized SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. By leveraging an embedded Linux platform, the RC-SCONTRL provides a secure and stable foundation for complex automation tasks, particularly in the oil and gas, water management, and power utility sectors.

Industrial operators deploy the RC-SCONTRL to execute sophisticated control strategies across vast distances. The unit actively communicates using industry-standard protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, ensuring seamless data exchange with Honeywell Experion systems. Its scalable design allows users to transition between non-redundant and fully redundant configurations, providing a tailored approach to system availability and risk management.

Furthermore, the RC-SCONTRL streamlines maintenance through its support for hot-swappable DIN rail-mountable I/O modules. This feature enables technicians to perform upgrades or replace components without interrupting primary operations. By utilizing the ISAGRAF software suite, engineers can program the unit using all five IEC 61131-3 languages, offering maximum flexibility in developing custom control logic for distributed infrastructure.

Technical Characteristics

  • Manufacturer: Honeywell
  • Model Number: RC500 RTU RC-SCONTRL
  • Product Series: MU-T Series
  • Unit Type: Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) / Control Unit
  • Operating System: Embedded Linux
  • Programming Standard: IEC 61131-3 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text, etc.)
  • Communication Protocols: DNP3, Modbus (Serial and TCP/IP)
  • Expansion Support: Ethernet I/O modules / Hot-swappable DIN rail modules
  • System Integration: Honeywell Experion & SCADA Systems
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Net Weight: 0.82 kg
  • Physical Dimensions: 3 cm x 31.2 cm x 27.8 cm