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Order your new groov EPIC system starting now

Posted by Jean Femia on Mar 26, 2018 12:01:00 PM

groov EPIC system from Opto 22Opto 22's groov EPIC® system starts shipping on May 18.

You can start ordering now!

Pre-orders will ship first, and based on early feedback from several EPIC Roadshows, this new system will be in high demand. Customers are excited about the built-in features of groov EPIC, not only for IIoT applications but for all automation and data acquisition applications.

Here are just a few of these features:

  • Integrated high-resolution color touchscreen for HMI and commissioning
  • Embedded I/O module specs and wiring diagrams
  • No PC required for I/O and network configuration and troubleshooting
  • UL Hazardous Locations approved and ATEX compliant
  • Wide -20 to 70 °C operating temperature range
  • Hot-swappable I/O
  • Stainless-steel chassis with 4, 8, or 16 I/O modules; I/O density of up to 24 channels per module
  • Spring-clamp terminal strip for field wiring, accommodating up to 14 AWG wire
  • Integrated wireway with two-position swing-away cover
  • Real-time, open-source Linux® OS running on an industrial quad-core ARM® processor
  • Dual, independent Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces, dual USB ports, and HDMI output
  • Securely shares data among databases, cloud services, PLC systems, remote equipment, and more

Software included:

Control programming: flowchart-based PAC Control with scripting. Optional secure shell access (SSH) for your own custom-developed application. Future support for IEC 61131.

HMI: groov View for building and using your own HMI on any brand computer, phone, tablet, or other device with a web browser.

Node-RED for creating simple logic flows using pre-built nodes.

Ignition Edge® Onboard, providing OPC-UA drivers for Allen-Bradley® and Siemens® PLCs, plus MQTT/Sparkplug for efficient data communications (groov Enterprise license required).

Plan your system

See the groov EPIC parts and specs on our website now, including:

  • The GRV-EPIC-PR1 controller with a Linux® OS and gateway functions
  • Chassis and power supplies in a variety of sizes and power ratings
  • 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

Place your order now!

Contact your local distributor or Opto 22 customer service:
Email: pcs@opto22.com
Phone: 1-800-321-6786 or +1-951-695-3000

Choose groov EPIC products

Questions? Contact an Opto 22 Pre-sales Engineer.

 

Topics: Process control, Discrete control, groov, Internet of Things, PLCs, Remote monitoring, IoT, Machine builder, New products, Integrators, I/O, PAC Control, IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, Node-RED, Data acquisition, MQTT, Ignition Edge, EPIC

Written by Jean Femia

Jean Femia writes about technical subjects and has focused on automation and control systems for more than 15 years. She likes learning about technology and taking corners in her Honda S2000.
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