Opto22 - groov EPIC specs and features

groov EPIC^® gives you guaranteed-for-life I/O, a flexible Linux^®-based controller with gateway functions, high-resolution touchscreen, two independent network interfaces, USB and HDMI ports, and software including control programming, groov View for device-independent HMI, Node-RED for simple data flows, and Ignition Edge^® for OPC-UA drivers and MQTT/Sparkplug communications—and more.

Key groov EPIC specs and features

The GRV-EPIC-PR1 controller with a Linux OS and gateway functions
Chassis for 0, 4, 8, or 16 I/O modules
Power supplies for AC, DC, and pass-through
Guaranteed-for-life discrete and analog I/O modules with up to 24 channels per module, all configurable on the controller's integrated hi-res touchscreen
Security features built in, including dual independent network interfaces, firewalls, encryption, user accounts, certificate management, and more. Read the groov EPIC Security Design and Best Practices Technical Note.
Download the groov EPIC brochure for details on product features, software, MQTT/Sparkplug architecture, and a complete groov EPIC product list.
See complete list of part numbers in the groov EPIC System Product Guide (form 2250).
Check out groov EPIC training.

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How groov EPIC features help you...

If you spec or buy systems:

UL Hazardous Locations approved and ATEX compliant
Wide -20 to 70 °C operating temperature range
Stainless-steel chassis with 4, 8, or 16 I/O modules—or no I/O at all
I/O module density of up to 24 channels per module
Multi-featured analog input with voltage, current, and loop sourcing in single module
Analog input resolution of 20 bits at 0.1% accuracy over span
DC outputs with load switching at 0.4 A per channel @ 70 ºC
AC outputs with load switching at 0.5 A per channel @ 70 ºC; blown-fuse detection
AC/DC mechanical relay output at 5 A per channel @ 70 ºC
Channel-to-channel isolation available
Multiple power supply options including AC, DC, and pass-through
Dual, independent Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces
Fully compatible with the SNAP PAC System
All products made in the U.S.A.

If you install, commission, or use systems in the field:

Integrated high-resolution color touchscreen for commissioning and HMI
No PC required for I/O and network configuration or troubleshooting
Touch-sensitive pad on I/O modules for configuring and testing
Viewable I/O module specs and wiring diagrams
Stainless-steel DIN rail or panel mounted chassis
Compact footprint with integrated power supply
Spring-clamp terminal strip directly atop I/O module accommodating up to 14 AWG wire
Integrated wireway with two-position swing-away cover
Single module retention screw and strain relief tab built in
LED indicators for module health at a glance, and for individual discrete channels
Hot-swappable I/O

If you're a developer:

Securely shares data among databases, cloud services, PLC systems, and more
Real-time, open-source Linux OS
Programming choices: flowchart-based PAC Control with scripting or any IEC 61131-3 compliant language with the CODESYS^® Development System
Optional secure shell access (SSH) for your own custom-developed application
groov View for building and securely viewing operator interfaces from any authorized mobile device or PC with a web browser—and from the EPIC controller's touchscreen
Open-source Node-RED for wiring together APIs, cloud applications, and databases with simple data flows, using pre-built nodes
Ignition Edge (a product of Inductive Automation^®) with OPC-UA drivers to Allen-Bradley^® and Siemens^® PLC systems
MQTT transport protocol with Sparkplug payload for efficient data communications
RESTful API to groov EPIC controller

If you're an OEM:

Remote configuration, troubleshooting, and system visualization from any web browser on any authorized device
Integrated high-resolution color touchscreen with HDMI output for optional external monitor
groov View HMI viewable on touchscreen, external monitor, and browser-based devices
Dual, independent Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces
Dual USB ports for serial communications or touchscreen monitors
Real-time, open-source Linux OS running on an industrial quad-core ARM^® processor
2 GB RAM, 6 GB user space on industrial solid-state drive