FW-50 – Versatile and Powerful Remote Terminal Unit
The FW-50 is a modular and highly flexible remote terminal unit (RTU) from our series5e family. Designed to meet evolving demands in telecontrol, substation automation, and industrial communication, it offers high performance, robust design, and extensive configuration options.
Key Features
- Modular design with three rack sizes (S, M, L)
- Integrated router functionality with optional redundancy
- Up to six isolated LAN segments for process and control center separation
- Reuse of existing SAE modules (e.g., FW-10, FW-40)
- Front-facing components (LEDs, switches, terminals) for easy access
Scalable Architecture
Need more capacity? The FW-50 supports cascading of up to 16 racks into one logical station—ideal for systems requiring thousands of I/Os. Installation is flexible with options for top-hat rail, wall, or 19” rack mounting.
Simple Configuration and Operation
Using our intuitive setIT software, the FW-50 supports:
- Fast configuration and commissioning
- Syntax and error checking
- USB/SD card upload
- PLC programming via codeIT
- Visual status feedback via front-panel LEDs
Advanced IT Security
The FW-50 meets the latest BDEW and BSI IT security standards. Key features include:
- Linux-based system
- Customizable firewall rules
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
Application Areas
- Station and bay controller in medium/high-voltage substations
- Monitoring and control in utilities, industry, and waste management
- Gas pressure regulator and block valve stations
- Transport and infrastructure data collection
- Communication with third-party substations and control systems
Ready-to-Use System Option
The FW-50 is also available as a fully assembled, pre-wired switchgear cabinet, tailored to your exact specifications—delivered directly to the installation site if required
Protocols Supported
- IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/-103/-104
- DNP3 (serial/IP), Modbus RTU/TCP
- Profibus-DP, MPI/3964R/RK512
- SNMPv3, Syslog-ng, NTP/SNTP/DCF
- SML, DSfG, IEC 62056-21
- VPN (IPsec, OpenVPN*, GRE*), LDAP/RADIUS*
* Available with series5e
Communication Paths
- Dedicated lines, dial-up, DSL/SHDSL
- TETRA, Radio LAN, fiber optics
- 3G/4G via GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, LTE