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How to unlock edge automation

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 12, 2026, 8:00:21 AM

Catch the replay of this recent Automation Ladies podcast that explores real-world use cases and practical approaches to using edge automation.

Have you been locked in to proprietary systems on your plant floor? Are you looking for open source solutions without all the hidden costs?

Opto 22's Dan White joins the Automation Ladies podcast to discuss open source architectures, the switch to edge computing in manufacturing, and the pain points that force engineers and technicians to seek solutions like groov edge devices.

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Topics: Case studies, industrial automation, podcast, edge computing, manufacturing

SNAP PAC: control you can still trust

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 12, 2026, 7:55:08 AM

Case study shows how SNAP-PAC-R1 controllers still help companies that require reliable digital and analog control.

As a subscriber to the OptoBlog, you know the importance of new edge technology like groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O.

But do you have experience using Opto 22's SNAP PAC system? These "legacy" controllers are still going strong, and Opto 22 is committed to supporting and designing these products for your past, current, and future projects.

Hear from Opto 22 distributor System Devices UK as they recently shared a customer success story featuring SNAP PAC.

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Topics: Case studies, snap pac, OptoChannel

Going from mismatched automation hardware to a unified SCADA

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 4, 2026, 12:39:12 PM

The Who's groovin video series is back with episode 9 and the key to monitoring radioactive waste when every second is critical.

Have you ever been involved in a controls project that was a patchwork of competing vendors and systems?

Or have you been faced with the task of integrating different systems into one platform that scales?

In this edition of Who's groovin, see how a Bulgarian engineering firm took a radioactive waste facility from mismatched hardware to a single unified SCADA platform.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, Ignition, groov RIO, Who's groovin

Time to update: PAC Project 10.6002 is available now

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 4, 2026, 12:33:35 PM

Take advantage of several new features, fixes and improvements in this latest release of the PAC Project software suite, R10.6002.

Whether you use Opto 22's basic or professional version of the PAC Project Software Suite, you'll want to hear about some new features and enhancements just added to PAC Control as well as some fixes for PAC Display.

Let's review the highlights.

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Topics: PAC Project, PAC Control, PAC Manager, PAC Display, OptoOPCServer, OptoDataLink

Available now: 2 new DC output modules for high-current and high-voltage loads

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 29, 2026, 7:38:52 AM

Get details and specifications for two newly released groov I/O modules: GRV-ODCIHC-12 and GRV-ODCIHV-12.

Explore more options for your groov EPIC system with the release of two groov DC output modules.

Do your applications require driving high-current or high-voltage DC loads? Take a closer look at how these new I/O modules can help.

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Topics: I/O, groov EPIC

Learn when to use sinking or sourcing modules

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 29, 2026, 7:31:16 AM

New article clarifies when to use sinking and sourcing in discrete DC circuits.

If you've ever hesitated when selecting digital I/O because of the terms sinking and sourcing, this new article can help.

It's a common point of confusion in industrial automation. Choosing the wrong module can lead to unnecessary troubleshooting, rewiring, or project delays.

The article and the accompanying tech note cover the basics: what's the difference, when it matters, and how you choose and wire the right I/O module. 

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Topics: I/O, groov EPIC, snap pac, technical tips

Innovate with Opto 22 at ICC 2026

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 22, 2026, 8:35:24 AM

Learn new solutions for your industrial automation projects from an expert community at the annual Ignition Community Conference.

Are you ready to find new solutions for getting data from your legacy systems?  Looking for ways to overcome the obstacles of manual processes and competing control systems?  Or do you just want a better understanding of how to use Ignition software in your projects?

Learn all this and more at the annual Ignition Community Conference—hosted by Opto 22's technology partner, Inductive Automation.

Join us September 22 - 24, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Register to attend and get details on Opto 22's presentations during the three-day event.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, groov RIO, SCADA, Build-a-Thon

Your new Opto 22 distributor in Peru—focused on tech support & service

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 22, 2026, 8:30:26 AM

Meet Weisz Instrumentos SA—the authorized distributor of Opto 22 products in Peru.

Weisz Instrumentos has been a valued OptoPartner and distributor in Argentina for several years. They have now expanded their offerings to Peru.

With over 50 years of industrial engineering experience, Weisz offers customized technical solutions to customers in manufacturing, but they are also known for their integration, automation, and control systems in oil and gas.

Learn what this partnership will mean for you and the new technologies it will bring to your projects.

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Topics: IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, groov EPIC, OptoPartner, groov RIO, OptoChannel

Advanced Training: CODESYS V3 Intensive Training in Temecula

Posted by Norma Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2026, 6:20:40 AM

Attend four days of intense CODESYS training led by a CODESYS engineer.

Are you looking to master CODESYS and test out your projects on a powerful hardware platform?

Opto 22 headquarters will be the site of the only in-person CODESYS V3 Intensive Training offered on the West Coast in the United States.

Join us in Temecula, California, from September 28 to October 1, 2026. Get all the class details and register to attend.

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Topics: Training, CODESYS

Connect and learn at a unique SCADA conference

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 15, 2026, 6:16:07 AM

Join Opto 22 at the third annual OT SCADA CON event—planned and built by a community of engineers.

Dive into the world of operational technology and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Opto 22 is returning to OT SCADA CON taking place in Houston July 22 – 24, 2026.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. It promises to be the perfect chance to connect, learn, and network in person.

OT SCADA CON is for controls people, maintenance staff, technicians, and sales professionals to learn all about operational technology and the world of SCADA. See the event agenda and register to attend.

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Topics: Events & conferences, SCADA, OT data

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