RTU

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Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

remote terminal unit

NIST SP 1800-2, NIST SP 1800-2b, NIST SP 1800-2c, NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-82r3, NISTIR 8183, NISTIR 8183 Rev. 1

Root of Trust for Update

NIST SP 800-147, NIST SP 800-147B, NISTIR 8320

Definitions:

A computer with radio interfacing used in remote situations where communications via wire is unavailable. Usually used to communicate with remote field equipment. PLCs with radio communication capabilities are also used in place of RTUs.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-82r3 under remote terminal unit from NISTIR 6859

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