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

“QEI is always making improvements to their product, and it is almost always a result of customer feedback. QEI listens, acts, and highlights the improvements every year at the user conferences. Great job QEI!”

North American Utility

“QEl did a fabulous job installing and configuring four SCADA servers for our Quad-Redundant QEI SCADA system.”

Florida Water Utility

“For over the last 10 years, we have had a QEI SCADA system that monitors our two substations and line reclosers. We have been very happy with the quality of their product and more importantly, the service that they provide to maintain the system. Everyone at QEl really seems to know their product inside and out.”

Village of Lake Placid

“We have utilized QEl for our SCADA needs for over 20 years. They provide an excellent system, both software and hardware. QEl’s staff has alwavs been there for our needs and is always helpful and friendly We highly recommend QEl’s system and their maintenance contracts to keep your system current.”

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA)

“The new website is very user-friendly. I really like the Customer Portal, which provides quick access to manuals, presentations, and software updates. Q Tips and more.”

City of Wilson, NC

“We have always been able to rely on QEl for their technical knowledge and support. Thank you QEI.”

Mid-Atlantic Municipal Utility

“QEl is a company that not only makes a great product but backs it up with outstanding service.”

Village of Lake Placid

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.