The groov EPIC system now includes a chassis option for applications that don’t need (or want) I/O. As Opto 22 continues to improve and extend the groov EPIC system, it’s pleased to announce the latest release of a new system chassis: GRV-EPIC-CHS0. This new chassis option is ideal for applications where I/O is not…

Opto 22 just added a new video to the website video library: Activate Ignition Edge on groov EPIC. This video introduces you to Ignition Edge software from Inductive Automation, one of several programming choices available to you on the groov EPIC system, and it provides many options for connecting to popular PLCs. Secure and Simplify Your…

Now easily find videos you want to see. Take a look at the redesigned Videos page on Opto22.com. With topics ranging from Automation 101 workshops, to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), to all things groov EPIC, to case study application examples, its got you covered. There is even a section of most popular…

groov史诗系统添加一个节省时间的有线电视和groov I/O thermistor module. GRV-TEX-26F6 Would you like to save time and expense when installing or maintaining your field devices? The new GRV-TEX-26F6 cable reduces the time and effort needed to connect field devices to groov I/O modules. The six-foot wires and vinyl sheath can…

Opto 22 now offers a new white paper — Meet the Future: Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers — which discusses how controls engineers can meet today’s demands for obtaining, using and sharing data. The white paper focuses on three main communication challenges: complexity, security, and expense. IIoT and other data-intensive automation applications typically require many steps…

EPIC is more than just a name; it is an acronym describing the primary capabilities in the system. In this blog post, we’ll look more in depth at the P for programmability. With today’s traditional PLC systems, you typically have one fixed development system with a limited set of tools. This is a burden that most engineers…

A new kind of industrial controller simplifies and secures automation and IIoT projects, while reducing cost and complexity. We’ve recently published a new white paper that explains why and how Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers (EPICs) are the solution for today’s–and tomorrow’s–automation applications. For today’s controls engineers, new demands to use and share data present three main challenges:…

FCI Watermakers improves large-scale seawater reverse osmosis system design with groov EPIC. Question: What do a yacht owner, an island resort, and a Las Vegas chef have in common? Answer: They all need a reliable source of good fresh water—and they all count on FCI Watermakers to provide it. Read this new case study to find out: How a reverse osmosis system is customized to meet…

Have you ever been stuck on a coding problem? Unsure of which tool to use for an application? Or if you have the functionality you need to get the job done? Maybe you’ve just got a new system and need a map to help you learn the new features and functionality. As a developer, you…

Opto 22 announces the addition of international standard IEC 61131-3 programming options in its groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller. Adding these programming options to the existing flowchart and custom user-written options in groov EPIC gives control engineers the ability to program using a variety of languages they already know, while taking advantage of the…

Successful industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications send data from systems that monitor and control the physical world to information technology (IT) data processing systems. There the data can be analyzed and the results used to improve business capabilities: better inventory management, better predictive maintenance, reduced asset downtime, and much more. But to achieve these…

New video highlights all the key features of the groov EPIC system—in just 120 seconds Have a spare 2 minutes? Spend them watching the new groov EPIC video, You’ll get a quick tour of the system and answers to your questions about product specifications and features. Learn what EPIC means: Edge: Collect, process, view, and…

As the “P” in EPIC implies, we are adding more Programming options to groov EPIC in the near future. Our goal is for this Controller to be truly EPIC, and give developers and engineers multiple programming options on an Edge device, in addition to PAC Control, C/C++, Python, and more that’s already available. So, it’s…

Opto 22 has announced the release of the groov serial I/O module, GRV-CSERI-4. This module plugs into a groov EPIC chassis alongside groov EPIC analog and discrete I/O modules, allowing you the mix of signals you need at any location. Many industrial automation applications require communication between the controller and multiple serial devices. This new…

The adage “what gets measured, gets managed” is an old one [1], and I had heard it many times — but a director of mine in a previous job put a new spin on it: “What gets measured, gets managed, gets improved.” That last bit is of utmost importance in today’s environment. So many times…

Looking to learn more about IIoT technologies, control systems, and how they work together? It’s time to check out OptoU! This free online training program provides convenient, on-demand training courses to fit in with your busy schedule. With its “watch and learn” premise, course topics are made up of video and written lessons. The secure…

Day in and day out, I work alongside machine builders who share a common problem: Once equipment has been shipped to a customer site, it is quite difficult to ensure that it is running properly and being adequately maintained. I once heard the phrase, “even a Cadillac will fail prematurely if you drive it into…

In part 1 we met two communication models for computers on a network: request-response and publish-subscribe. Now let’s take a look at when you might want to use each, and why. Request-response: proven and reliable In a request-response architecture, each client opens a direct connection to each server, because the client requests data directly from…

We all know that computers and other electronic devices—printers, routers, laptops, smartphones, and more—are networked so they can exchange information. But how does that information get where it’s supposed to go? How does a spreadsheet get to the printer, a YouTube video get to your smartphone, or—most important for automation engineers—a value from a sensor…

Would you like to know more about the new groov EPIC system? Now you can, on your own schedule. Learn how to simplify your automation and IIoT projects. See how to improve security and performance, with minimal reliance on IT personnel. With its unique combination of real-time control, connectivity, data handling, and system visualization, the…

The convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems may help manufacturers embrace new service offerings using web-based business models. Many years ago one of my distributor partners took me to do an automation demo for a very large industrial OEM. Afterward we went into a stockroom, where she noted on a clipboard…