Legacy RTU Upgrades
Extend Legacy RTU Investment
The key to vast savings in time and money lies in our upgrade solution, which allows you to leave the local IO terminations and wiring in place. QEI’s three options will preserve your investment by saving in the cost of installation, wiring, training and spares, but upgrades your technology permitting the latest protocols, communications, IED interfaces, local HMI and NERC/NIST cyber security solutions.
Using RTU specific termination board adapters, the existing wiring terminations remain undisturbed, while the main processor components are replaced. Field labor, engineering and equipment costs are avoided, new modern functionality achieved.
3 Options to Upgrade
Upgrading QEI 3000 Series RTUs
Option 1 : Using 6PIB1 Board

Upgrading QEI 3000 Series RTUs
Option 2: Using 7BI Board

Upgrading QEI 4000 Series RTU
Option 3 : Using a ePAQ or MicroPAQ

- Low-Risk, Low-Cost Upgrade Path for Existing RTUs.
- Preserves RTU I/O Wiring, Terminations.
- Ease of Installation, Minimizes RTU Downtime.
- Provides the Latest in Secure Communications Capabilities to Existing Substations.
- Integrate the Newest IEDs using Modern Protocols.
- Expandable Communication ports.
- Multiple Master Interfaces, Communication Ports and Protocols to Share Data with other Utilities
- Cost-effective upgrade solution to have a modernized multifunction gateway inside your existing Substation
What Our Customers Have to Say
It’s Easy to Get Started
STEP 1:
Schedule a Consultation Call
Let’s talk through your goals and what your current infrastructure looks like.
STEP 2:
We’ll Collaborate to Develop a Solution
We’ll develop a plan to modernize your infrastructure to meet your goals.
STEP 3:
Experience the Advantages of QEI
We’ll coordinate and execute the plans for your upgraded system.



