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SNAP PAC Controller Comparison Chart

This chart compares details for all SNAP PAC programmable automation controllers: SoftPAC software controller, SNAP PAC S-series standalone controllers, and SNAP PAC R-series rack-mounted controllers.

For additional details on SNAP PAC R-series controllers (including specific I/O processing features), see Form 1677,  SNAP PAC Controller and Brain Comparison Chart.

2011

Using Modbus Devices with Opto 22 Products Technical Note

This technical note introduces the Modbus protocol and gives you basic information for using it to communicate between Opto 22 products and other devices. Because Modbus/TCP and Modbus serial are handled differently by various manufacturers, the tech note describes specific areas that may be a concern and includes troubleshooting suggestions.

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SNAP PAC System Specification Guide

This guide is a comprehensive introduction to the SNAP PAC System. The guide describes the system's components (software, controllers, I/O processors, and I/O); shows how to build a basic system and how to expand it; and includes installation instructions, wiring diagrams, dimensional drawings, and specifications for parts.

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Legacy and Current SNAP Product Comparison and Compatibility Charts

This document compares SNAP PAC System hardware and software with legacy Opto 22 SNAP systems and provides compatibility information in a series of detailed charts.

If you're combining SNAP PAC System components with older SNAP hardware and software, see Form #1688, the SNAP PAC System Migration Technical Note.

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SNAP PAC Controller and Brain Comparison Chart

This document compares features of SNAP PAC hardware controllers (SNAP PAC S-series and R-series) and SNAP PAC brains, all part of the SNAP PAC System.

NOTE: Due to the unavailability of essential parts, all SNAP PAC brains are obsolete and no longer available. Use rack-mounted controllers instead of Ethernet-based brains. For serial brain options, contact Opto 22 Product Support.

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SNAP PAC S-Series Controllers Data Sheet

This data sheet describes Opto 22's SNAP PAC S-series programmable automation controllers. SNAP PAC S-series controllers are standalone industrial controllers that are used as part of an Opto 22 SNAP PAC System.

This data sheet covers the following part numbers:

• SNAP-PAC-S1
• SNAP-PAC-S2
• SNAP-PAC-S1-FM (Obsolete)

1569

SNAP PAC System Product Guide

This document lists and describes all current Opto 22 SNAP PAC System part numbers, including PAC Project software, SNAP PAC controllers, and SNAP I/O modules of all kinds. SNAP PAC mounting racks and SNAP power supplies are also listed.

RM_SNAP_PAC_FW

SNAP PAC Controllers and Brains Firmware README

This README file lists revision changes made to the firmware used in SNAP PAC S-series, R-series, and SoftPAC controllers; SNAP PAC EB-series and SB-series brains; and G4EB2 and G4D32EB2 brains.

RM_PAC_PROJ

PAC Project Readme Notes

Latest Readme for PAC Project Basic and Professional. Includes information on new features, enhancements, and bug fixes for each PAC Project application: PAC Control, PAC Display, OptoOPCServer, PAC Manager, and Tools.

RM_ALL_ENET_FW

SNAP Legacy Firmware README

This README file lists revision changes made to the firmware used in SNAP PAC family controllers before Version 8.0a, the SNAP-LCE controller, and SNAP Ultimate, Ethernet, and Simple brains.

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IO4AB User's Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to set up EtherNet/IP messaging between an Allen-Bradley® Logix™ controller and Opto 22’s SNAP PAC I/O using Opto 22’s EtherNet/IP Configurator as well as Allen-Bradley’s RSLogix™ 5000 software.

1796

Guide to Networking SNAP PAC Products

Networking can be a complex subject. This guide tries to reduce the complexity by providing guidelines for how you might set up communications between your computer or mobile device and your SNAP PAC control system.

The goal is for you to be able to monitor and control your system from anywhere you need to, either inside your facility or outside it. It's possible to do this because Opto 22 control systems are built on standard protocols such as TCP and UDP over IP, which are the same protocols used by off-the-shelf computers, routers, and the internet.

This guide shows you how to communicate with Opto 22’s SNAP PAC controllers using wired Ethernet networks and wireless LANs, both within your facility and over the internet.

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EtherNet/IP for SNAP PAC Protocol Guide

This guide provides detailed descriptions of the EtherNet/IP commands that can be accessed when using remote Opto 22 I/O with an Allen-Bradley controller.

1714

Legacy Edition, PAC Manager User's Guide

This document is the Legacy Edition of the PAC Manager User's Guide. It includes information about both SNAP PAC hardware and older hardware.

Use this guide if you are using any legacy hardware (SNAP Ultimate, SNAP Ethernet, and SNAP Simple I/O, E1 and E2 brain boards) with PAC Manager (software part number PACMANAGER).

If you are using SNAP PAC controllers and SNAP PAC brains only, use Form 1704, PAC Manager User's Guide instead of this guide.

1704

PAC Manager User's Guide

This guide shows you how to use PAC Manager to assign IP addresses, configure I/O, and inspect and maintain Opto 22 SNAP PAC hardware. PAC Manager is part of the PAC Project Software Suite and also available separately (part number PACMANAGER).

NOTE: If you are using older Opto 22 hardware in addition to SNAP PAC controllers and brains, use the Legacy Edition of this guide, form #1714.

1678

Modbus/TCP Protocol Guide

This document shows you how to set up communication between Ethernet-based Modbus systems (using Modbus/TCP) and the groov EPIC system or SNAP PAC System.

• The groov EPIC system uses groov I/O with a GRV-EPIC-PR1 processor. 
• The SNAP PAC System uses SNAP I/O with a SNAP PAC S-series or R-series controller and SNAP PAC brains.

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SNAP PAC S-Series Controllers User's Guide

This user's guide shows you how to install and use Opto 22's SNAP PAC S-series programmable automation controllers. SNAP PAC S-series controllers are one of four components of the SNAP PAC System. These controllers work with PAC Project software, SNAP PAC brains, and SNAP I/O modules to form an easy-to-use system for remote monitoring, industrial control, and data acquisition.

SNAP PAC controllers are programmed with PAC Control Basic or PAC Control Professional, Opto 22's flowchart-based development software, which is part of the PAC Project software suite.

This user's guide covers the following part numbers:

• SNAP-PAC-S1
• SNAP-PAC-S1-FM
• SNAP-PAC-S2

1465

OptoMMP Protocol Guide

This guide is for programmers who are writing custom applications to communicate with Opto 22 memory-mapped devices. These devices include groov EPIC processors; groov RIO modules; SNAP PAC controllers and SNAP PAC EB and SB brains; G4EB2 brains; SNAP Ultimate, SNAP Ethernet, and SNAP Simple I/O; E1 and E2 brain boards, and SNAP-LCE controllers.

The guide describes how to use the IEEE 1394-based OptoMMP memory-mapped protocol for programming. The guide also contains the complete memory map for all Opto 22 memory-mapped devices.

NOTE: This guide replaced previous individual programming guides for SNAP Ultimate I/O (form #1312) and SNAP Ethernet I/O (form #1227). This document was formerly called the "SNAP Ethernet-Based I/O Units Protocols and Programming Guide."

2386

Using IEEE Floats in Opto 22 Products

While computers, CPUs, and electronic devices store numbers in binary format, most often they represent real numbers as floating point numbers, or floats. For example, in industrial automation applications, all analog values read from an I/O unit are floats.

This document describes how the IEEE 754 standard for floats is used in Opto 22 products, including groov RIO, groov EPIC, and SNAP PAC systems.

2384

Configuring Email Applications for Opto 22 Products

You can use many Opto 22 products to send email notifications to keep engineers and technicians aware of
important conditions in your system. For example:

• You can send email through a PAC Control strategy running on a groov EPIC or SNAP PAC controller.
• Your groov View HMI can send event notifications via email.
• Your Node-RED flow on groov RIO or groov EPIC can send email.

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Case Study: RDI Controls

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Turbine-control experts RDI Controls provided fully engineered retrofit packages to solve a customer's repeated control and maintenance issues at three peaking plants. Common site subsystems had to be integrated into the primary controls, and field wiring needed to remain intact as much as possible. 

Read this case study to see how RDI designed and installed the needed systems quickly and cost effectively. 

2375

UKCA Declaration of Conformity (EMC, LVD, RoHS)

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for the products listed herein, in accordance with the rules, regulations and standards of the United Kingdom. The models cited have been tested to the essential requirements listed in the Standards section, and fully comply with the legislation as listed in UK Legislation section.

2285

Declaration of Conformity (EMC, LVD, RoHS)

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for the products listed herein, in accordance with European, international, and/or national standards and regulations.

2227

Case Study: Amalgamated Research, LLC

As the research and development department of Amalgamated Sugar in the 1970s, ARi began with a mission to develop efficient processes to extract sugar from sugar beets.

But over time, their continuous research in the industrial separation field has led them far beyond sugar.

2217

Opto 22 announces strategic partnership with IBM and acceptance into the IBM Watson IoT partner ecosystem

Opto 22 announces strategic partnership with IBM and acceptance into the IBM Watson IoT partner ecosystem, providing developers a full stack end-to-end toolset for rapidly developing and deploying industrial IoT applications.

This partnershiip will bridge the gap between existing industrial assets and infrastructure, and the digital world of mobile, cloud, and information technology.

Watch this video and see how to get started. 

2216

Connect Real-world Data to an AT&T M2X Device Technical Note

This technical note shows you how to send real-world data, in this example a temperature in degrees F, to an AT&T M2X device in the cloud.

2215

2017 White Paper: State of the IIoT, 2017

The next industrial revolution, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), is happening now. This white paper summarizes the key IIoT trends from 2016, with predictions and recommendations for 2017 on:

- IIoT challenges still to be met
- Standards and architectures that work well for the IIoT
- Platforms to watch; their strengths and weaknesses

2211

Case Study: ISI Water Desalination

Once a haven for pirates, today Nassau and nearby islands host thousands of tourists. One essential is fresh water, and most resorts rely on desalination to provide it.

This case study follows a major resort whose desalination system needed complete replacement—without any break in service to the resort. See how ISI Water of St. George, Vermont, solved the problem.

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Connect Industrial Devices to IBM Watson IoT Technical Note

If you've heard about our Opto 22 SNAP PACs with their built-in RESTful API (application program interface), you may be wondering how you'd use that API to send real-world data to the IBM® Watson IoT® platform.

This technical note shows you how, step by step. This technical note is also a blog post on our website.

For more information, see Press Release 2217.

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Case Study: Toyo Tanso USA

Toyo Tanso USA manufactures a fine grade of graphite called isotropic graphite, and the company also provides graphite-related silicon carbide surface treatments to customers.

The batch automation process systems used to perform these surface treatments are in a busy, tough industrial setting. The multiple vessels involved in the process each require different specializations and careful management.

To control the vessels, Toyo Tanso needed a rugged control system with plenty of I/O options—and one that could be easily programmed and deployed.

2191S

Opto 22 Conecta Digitalmente el IIoT con el Lanzamiento de Nodos de Node-RED para los PAC Industriales

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: Opto 22 Conecta Digitalmente el IIoT con el Lanzamiento de Nodos de Node-RED para los PAC Industriales

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Opto 22 Digitally Wires the IIoT with Release of Node-RED Nodes for Industrial PACs

Opto 22 Digitally Wires the IIoT with Release of Node-RED Nodes for Industrial PACs.

Opto 22 announces immediate availability of Node-RED nodes for its industrial programmable automation controllers (PACs), significantly decreasing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application development time and complexity.

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Opto 22 Permite Desarrollo Rápido de Aplicaciones Industriales para la Internet de las Cosas con el Lanzamiento de la API REST para Controladores Programables de Automatización (PACs) In

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: Opto 22 Permite Desarrollo Rápido de Aplicaciones Industriales para la Internet de las Cosas con el Lanzamiento de la API REST para Controladores Programables de Automatización (PACs) In

2189

Opto 22 Enables Rapid Industrial Internet of Things Application Development With Release of RESTful API to Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)

Press release announcing new built-in HTTP/HTTPS server and RESTful API in Opto 22 SNAP PAC standalone and rack-mounted programmable automation controllers.

For complete API documentation and steps to get started, visit developer.opto22.com.

2187S

La API de SNAP PAC REST y la Internet de las Cosas para los Profesionales del OT

La API de SNAP PAC REST y la Internet de las Cosas para los Profesionales del OT, SNAP PAC REST API OT Technical Note (Spanish)

2187

SNAP PAC REST API and the Internet of Things - for OT Professionals

We’ve all heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its promises: bringing useful data directly to people who make business decisions, and enabling machines to communicate with each other and make decisions for human benefit.

But how does the IoT actually work? How does the data get from inside these physical "things" to computer networks where it can be used?

This technical paper describes that pathway for OT (operational technology) professionals—automation professionals. It describes the kinds of data you may be asked to provide and why. It explains how data from physical "things"—especially existing sensors and actuators that have no IoT capabilities built in—can be securely communicated to company computer networks, without disturbing control networks.

The paper also explains concepts important to any IoT strategy, like encryption and authentication, and introduces a new method to achieve the IoT results you need now, without requiring a complex chain of conversion hardware and software.

Learn about the REST API and the IoT from an information technology (IT) professional's standpoint in the companion tech note, SNAP PAC REST API and the Internet of Things - for IT Professionals.

2186S

La API de SNAP PAC REST y la Internet de las Cosas para los Profesionales de IT

La API de SNAP PAC REST y la Internet de las Cosas para los Profesionales de IT - SNAP PAC REST API IT Technical Note (Spanish)

2186

SNAP PAC REST API and the Internet of Things - for IT Professionals

We’ve all heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its promises: bringing useful data directly to people who make business decisions, and enabling machines to communicate with each other and make decisions for human benefit.

But how does the IoT actually work? How does the data get from inside these machines to computer networks where we can use it?

This technical paper describes that pathway for IT (information technology) professionals, explaining how physical "things" communicate, what kinds of data in them might be useful, and the current barriers to getting that data—especially from existing sensors and devices that have no IoT capabilities built in.

The paper also describes a new method to cut through those barriers and achieve the IoT results you want now.

Learn about the REST API and the IoT from an automation professional's standpoint in the companion tech note, SNAP PAC REST API and the Internet of Things - for OT Professionals.

2184S

Tutorial de Computacion en el Borde

2184S Tutorial de Computacion en el Borde (Spanish Edge Computing Primer - Spanish)

2173S

Su Tutorial de la IoT: Reduciendo la brecha entre OT y IT

Su Tutorial de la IoT: Reduciendo la brecha entre OT y IT

2173

Your IoT Primer: Bridge the Gap between OT and IT

You've probably heard about the Internet of Things (IoT). But what is it, and how will it affect our businesses?

This primer helps you understand the IoT and the significant challenges we face to realize its benefits.

The primer defines operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), and shows how they are converging and why. It defines IoT technologies and suggests 3 steps you can take to develop an effective and profitable IoT strategy.

2149

Opto 22 Integrates Custom Applications with SNAP PAC Control Systems

Press release: Opto 22 Integrates Custom Applications with SNAP PAC Control Systems with Opto 22 .NET Controller Software Development Kit (SDK) for SNAP PAC.
 

2137

Case Study: SCADA Solutions

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Thirty-year-old wind turbines enter the 21st Century with a new energy management system from California-based integrator SCADA Solutions.

Watch the SCADA Solutions Case Study video for more information.

2018

Using microSD with Older Controller Firmware Technical Note

SNAP PAC controllers manufactured in November 2008 and later have a microSD card slot in the top of the controller’s case.

Behavior for the microSD card has changed since the first release. This technical note describes behavior with controller firmware versions older than 9.0.

If you are running controller firmware 9.0 or newer, use instructions in the controller user’s guide; do not use this technical note.

1910

Replacing the SNAP PAC Rechargeable Battery Technical Note

Several SNAP PAC controllers and brains contain a rechargeable backup battery. The battery recharges whenever the brain has power and retains data for an extended period of time with the power off.

You should never have to replace this battery, but if you do, this technical note shows you how.

1826

Quick Guide: Troubleshooting Info from SNAP PAC Systems

This technical note provides a quick guide about diagnostic files to collect and send in to Opto 22 Product Support for analysis when troubleshooting a SNAP PAC System.

1820

Communication Tools & Protocols for Opto 22 Products Technical Note

This technical note describes the networking tools and protocols that are compatible with Opto 22 products for communication with a wide variety of software and systems.

1793C

Case Study: Hong Kong Power Plant (Chinese)

This document is written in Chinese.

The Lamma Power Station in Hong Kong is using Opto 22 SNAP PAC standalone controllers to control heat, pressurization and other critical processes. The Opto 22 PACs connect to weigh scales, conveyors, pressure transducers, and thermocouples to ensure that the coal burning operations taking place at Lamma are executed safely and optimally.

For example, analog I/O modules wired to scales measure the weight of the coal prior to its delivery to the furnaces and sends these figures to the controller. Based on these readings—and whether they're low or high—the controller then instructs the conveyors delivering the coal to the furnaces to speed up or slow down appropriately, so the furnaces generate the proper amount of heat needed to spin turbines that produce the power.

At the same time, integrated circuit temperature derivative probes (ICTDs) connected to thermocouple analog input modules monitor the actual furnace temperatures, which are then used in PID calculations to regulate the temperature via analog output modules.

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Case Study: Hong Kong Power Plant

The Lamma Power Station in Hong Kong is using Opto 22 SNAP PAC standalone controllers to control heat, pressurization and other critical processes. The Opto 22 PACs connect to weigh scales, conveyors, pressure transducers, and thermocouples to ensure that the coal burning operations taking place at Lamma are executed safely and optimally.

For example, analog I/O modules wired to scales measure the weight of the coal prior to its delivery to the furnaces and sends these figures to the controller. Based on these readings—and whether they're low or high—the controller then instructs the conveyors delivering the coal to the furnaces to speed up or slow down appropriately, so the furnaces generate the proper amount of heat needed to spin turbines that produce the power.

At the same time, integrated circuit temperature derivative probes (ICTDs) connected to thermocouple analog input modules monitor the actual furnace temperatures, which are then used in PID calculations to regulate the temperature via analog output modules.

1789

Updating the Loader on a SNAP Device

It is rarely necessary to update the loader in a SNAP PAC controller or brain, but if you need to, this document shows you how. If you have questions, contact Opto 22 Product Support.

1747

EtherNet/IP Implementation in SNAP PAC Products

This technical note summarizes EtherNet/IP technology and how SNAP PAC devices can be integrated into an EtherNet/IP environment to send data to EtherNet/IP enabled devices such as Allen-Bradley PLCs.

1736C

Software for Programmable Automation Controllers (Chinese)

This document is written in Chinese.

This white paper explores some important features of programming software for a programmable automation controller (PAC).

For additional white papers on PACs, see About PACs.

1736

Software for Programmable Automation Controllers

This white paper explores some important features of programming software for a programmable automation controller (PAC).

For additional white papers on PACs, see About PACs.

1733

Considerations for Choosing a Programmable Automation Controller (PAC)

This white paper compares programmable automation controllers (PACs) with other automation technologies and suggests several considerations to keep in mind when choosing PACs for your industrial control or monitoring application.

For additional white papers on PACs, see About PACs.

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Case Study: Ballarat Health Services

Ballarat Health Services in Victoria, Australia, is a major health care organization comprising two hospitals, convalescent homes, psychiatric services, six nursing home hostels, and rehabilitation centers. Ballarat upgraded from older Opto 22 M4 controllers and now uses Opto 22's SNAP PAC System for equipment automation and building management. Their broad set of applications includes remote monitoring, alarming, process and discrete control, and data acquisition for performance optimization, energy management, and regulatory compliance reporting.

1724S

6 Razones Para Considerar el Sistema SNAP PAC

Este documento corto sugiere seis razones porqué debe de considerar el Sistema SNAP PAC para su siguiente proyecto de automatización.

1724

6 Reasons to Consider the SNAP PAC System for Your Next Project

This short document suggests six reasons why you should consider the SNAP PAC System for your next automation project.

1679

SNAP-PAC-S1 Voltage Notice

Voltage notice about SNAP-PAC-S1.

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Caso: Henkel Capital México (Spanish)

Caso sobre la automización de una empresa de adhesivos en la ciudad de Salamanca, Guanajuato, México. (Case study of how an adhesives manufacturer in Salamanca, Guanajuato, México, was automated.)

1648

Opto 22 RoHS 3 Statement of Compliance - Restriction of Hazardous Substances

This document is a statement of compliance with the EU Directive 2015/863/EU, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 3). This document lists Opto 22 products that comply with the substance restrictions of the RoHS 3 directive.

1646

SNAP PAC Memory Usage Technical Note

This technical note shows how SNAP PAC memory, both volatile and non-volatile, is used. It compares memory available in the standalone SNAP PAC S-series, on-the-rack SNAP PAC R-series, and software-based SoftPAC controllers, and it also shows differences between wired Ethernet PACs and Wired+Wireless™ PACs.

1634C

Understanding Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) in Industrial Automation (Chinese)

NOTE: This document is written in Chinese.

This white paper describes the advent of the programmable automation controller (PAC) and its use in modern industrial applications.

For additional white papers on PACs, see the Guide to PACs.

1634

Understanding Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) in Industrial Automation

This white paper describes the advent of the programmable automation controller (PAC) and its use in modern industrial applications.

For additional white papers on PACs, see the Guide to PACs.

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Simplified IP Addressing

This technical note introduces you to IP addressing on an Ethernet network.

1087

Comparison of PLCs and Ladder Logic with Opto 22 Hardware and Software

Opto 22 controllers like the groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller and SNAP PACs (programmable automation controllers) are fundamentally different from PLCs (programmable logic controllers). This technical note explains the differences and compares automation systems built with them, in terms of efficiency, scalability, capabilities, programming, and cost.   

0959

SNAP-PSDIN Installation Note

This document describes how to install a SNAP DIN-RAIL mounting assembly.

0893

CE Declaration: Component

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration for the listed products as mentioned in the attachment - to which this confirmation refers - that they are in accordance with the mentioned European, international and/or national standards and regulations.

0891

CE Declaration: Low Voltage

This document is the Manufacturer's Declaration for the listed products as mentioned in the attachment - to which this confirmation refers - that they are in accordance with the mentioned European, international and/or national standards and regulations.