What Features Do I Need in an SNMP RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit)?

NetGuardian 832A SNMP RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit)

Here are 5 essential features that your SNMP RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit) must have:

1. Discrete alarm inputs (also called digital inputs or contact closures): These are typically used to monitor equipment failures, intrusion alarms, beacons, and flood and fire detectors.

2. Analog alarm inputs: Analog alarms measure continuously variable levels of voltage or current. Analog alarms monitor temperature, humidity and pressure, all of which can critically affect equipment performance.

3. Ping alarms: An RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit) that supports ping alarms will ping devices on your network at regular intervals. If a device fails to respond, the RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit) will send an alarm as an SNMP Trap.

4. Control relays: An RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit) with control relay outputs will let you operate remote site equipment directly from your NOC.

5. Terminal server function: Your RTU (Remote Telemetry Unit) can also serve as a terminal server to remote-site serial devices. Your devices connect to the RTU's serial ports, giving you immediate Telnet access via LAN from your NOC at any time.

DPS Telecom offers SNMP RTUs that meet all these requirements, plus many other advanced features.
To learn more about DPS RTUs, request a live Web demo at
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