Siemens Energy is announcing the introduction of the TM 1703 Distributed I/O Module to our TG5700 RTU product line. The TM 1703 improves the distributed capabilities of the TG5700 RTU by adding local IED ports, local PLC programmability and new electrical interfaces, like direct Pt-100 Ohm temperature probe inputs. Applications for the TG5700 RTU with TM 1703 I/O extend to Condition Based Monitoring, Transformer Monitoring and local Bay Controller Unit. With its advanced security features complying with NERC CIP guidelines, extensive intelligent electronic device (IED) integration capabilities and best-in-class configuration and diagnostic tools, the TG5700 becomes the premier Smart RTU and IED integration platform.