Opto22 - Resources & Tools

Downloads - 5/4/2020

OptoOPCServer is a fast, efficient OPC 2.0-compliant server for exchanging data with Opto 22 controller systems running PAC Control strategies, or with SNAP Ethernet-based I/O units. OptoOPCServer...more

The Internet of Things (in 30 seconds)

Videos - 7/23/2018

Meet the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the groov Box from Opto 22.

PAC Project Basic

Downloads - 5/4/2020

The PAC Project Software Suite from Opto 22 provides all the software you need for industrial automation, process control, building automation, remote monitoring, data acquisition, and Industrial...more

Optomation Systems ioControl Functions

Downloads - 4/30/2004

A piecewise linear interpolator function PLI under ioControl 5.1. The ioScript version can be easily copied to your program. It can be used for any of the following applications: Calculating volume...more

groov your Modbus RTU

Videos - 2/15/2018

groov inherently speaks Modbus/TCP. But what if your Modbus device uses a serial link? Learn how you can use groov to control and monitor your Modbus RTU devices too. You'll...more

PAC Control Programming Software

Videos - 7/23/2018

A quick overview on PAC Control programming software.

Node-RED on groov for the IIoT

Videos - 7/23/2018

With Node-RED on the groov Box, you can connect physical devices like sensors and equipment to software applications and cloud-based services, without programming. This video walks you through connecting...more

Automation 101: Wire a Temperature Sensor

Videos - 2/15/2018

Learn how you can wire a temperature sensor to monitor temperature in key places like server rooms, so you can fix problems before your equipment fails.

(Spanish) SNAP PAC System Overview from Opto 22

Videos - 7/23/2018

SNAP PAC System Overview

Videos - 7/23/2018

This overview describes the four integrated components of the SNAP PAC system: software, controllers, brains and I/O. This hardware and software system is designed for industrial control, remote monitoring and data acquisition.

Publish Allen-Bradley PLC Tags using MQTT & Sparkplug on groov EPIC

Videos - 6/27/2019

This quick start video shows how to use the Ignition Edge® MQTT Transmission module (free in the groov EPIC) to publish tag data from Allen-Bradley® PLCs.

PAMUX Systems SDK for PCI Adapter Cards

Downloads - 2/15/2017

Software developer toolkit for high-speed control of multiple digital and/or analog I/O points, using a brain (I/O processor). The SDK requires a PCI-AC51 or a PCIe-AC51 adapter card and one of the...more

Intro to Node-RED: Part 3 - Advanced Nodes

Videos - 5/15/2019

Learn about advanced functions nodes like access persistent variables, the JavaScript object notation (JSON) format and some other nodes like 'link' and 'exec' to help you be well...more

Automation 101: Wire a Proximity Sensor

Videos - 2/20/2018

Learn how you can wire a proximity sensors to gather machine data without ever touching equipment and without interfering in your process.

Webinar: Why groov EPIC?

Videos - 11/29/2018

The cutting edge technology that’s part of the groov EPIC (Edge Programmable Industrial Controller) system is crucial for IIoT and automation projects in today’s world. With the...more

Intro to Node-RED: Part 2 - Best Practices

Videos - 2/15/2018

Learn key best practices for Node-RED flow such as how to regularly backup your flows, maximize Node-RED features and debug your programs to ensure repeatable results and maintenance.

Predictive Analytics from Process Control Data

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The holy grail of IIoT applications is the ability to basically predict the future. We want to know when something, either a system or a component in our process is going to fail—before it actually does.

PC-Based Direct I/O SDK for PCI Adapter Cards

Downloads - 2/15/2017

Software developer kit for direct, high-speed control of hundreds of digital I/O points. No brain (I/O processor) is needed. Use with the following adapter cards: PCI bus: PCI-AC5 adapter card PCIe bus: PCIe-AC5 adapter card

A Survey of Big Data Analytics Software

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In a previous post we covered time series data. We talked about how process automation and control data can feed our big data applications and cloud-based software platforms, to build Industrial...more

Intro to MQTT with Sparkplug

Videos - 11/29/2018

In this Sparkplug for MQTT lesson, you'll learn how the Sparkplug specification enhances MQTT's State Management, Topic Name Space, and Payload format. This tutorial explains these differences...more

Increase Uptime With An Asset Management Strategy

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We’re all concerned about maximizing our manufacturing equipment uptime and decreasing downtime. If our machines go down, we lose money. It’s that simple. In fact, according to www.industryweek.com...more

Using a serial to USB converter with groov EPIC

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This newly released video walks you through using a serial to USB converter with your groov EPIC PR1 controller. In our latest video, Applications Engineer Ben Orchard is back to give you step-by-step...more

Adventures of an Applications Engineer - Part 1

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As an applications engineer, sometimes known as OptoMary on our OptoForums, perhaps I shouldn’t have favorite customers. They’re all my favorites! Sure, our products and people have helped build flashy...more

EPIC w/o I/O? Sure!

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The groov EPIC system now includes a chassis option for applications that don't need (or want) I/O. As we continue incorporating your feedback to improve and extend the groov EPIC system, we're pleased...more

Questions about REST API

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I have some internal applications that use Ruby on Rails where I’d like to integrate some data from our Opto controllers. Has anybody written a wrapper class for the REST API that they’re happy with...more