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Janice Colmer

Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
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Discover new technologies for the oil and gas industry in Argentina

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 14, 2024 11:46:07 AM

Join OptoPartner Weisz Instrumentos for one of the most widely recognized events in the hydrocarbons industry.

The Expo Oil & Gas Patagonia is one of the most important events in the Argentine hydrocarbons industry, bringing together key players from across the sector. With over 150 exhibitors, the expo will showcase the latest developments in production areas. Attendees will discover new products, technologies, and ventures related to the industry.

Join Opto 22's IoT Executive, Rene Gamero, and Weisz engineering staff for live demos of groov EPIC and groov RIO products—and see the important role they are playing in oil and gas applications.

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Topics: Events & conferences, MQTT, groov EPIC, groov RIO, oil and gas, Ignition Cloud Edition

Reduce manufacturing costs with energy monitoring

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 1, 2024 12:45:57 PM

Get a step-by-step plan to implement energy monitoring in your facility for immediate cost savings.

Are you ready to start analyzing your energy data to manage and reduce energy costs and consumption? Looking for a straight-forward approach so you can start seeing immediate results?

Automation World's Editor-in-Chief, Dave Greenfield, attended a session at last month's Ignition Community Conference that explained the benefits of energy monitoring and a simple plan to get started. Dave covers the ICC presentation in detail in his latest article, "Energy Monitoring for Manufacturers Gets Easier."

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Topics: Energy management, Automation World, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, energy monitoring

Designing your industrial automation system just got easier

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 30, 2024 11:33:48 AM

The groov System Configurator tool debuts updated features to help you map out your automation strategy.

Calling all automation and controls engineers, technicians, system integrators—and even our own Opto engineers! Would you like to research and design systems that use both groov EPIC controllers and groov RIO edge I/O modules?

Now you can configure groov EPICs (including processors, licenses, power supplies, I/O modules, and chassis), groov RIOs (all three types), and groov software in a complete system. The interactive groov System Configurator tool is all you need. It provides technical guidance so you can start experimenting with your system designs online. 

With beta testing complete and customer feedback implemented, it's time to try out all the new features this recently updated website tool offers.

See how everything fits together in a networked architecture, making sure your system is cohesive and ready to run smoothly.

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Topics: groov EPIC, groov RIO, product design, groov System Configurator

Free graphics to help build your HMI

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 26, 2024 8:06:30 AM

Take your HMIs to the next level with this free resource on the Opto 22 website.

Working on updating your HMI screens or looking for new design ideas?  Whether it's for use with a groov EPIC (GRV-EPIC-PR1 or GRV-EPIC-PR2), groov Server for Windows (GROOV-SVR-WIN-BASE), or any other control dashboards you're working with, these free website resources can help.

Find all your SVGs, PNGs, GIFs, product images, and logos in one convenient location—the Opto 22 SVG and GIF Library.

These images and animations help you easily build an operator interface to see and interact with the devices and data you need. And even better news...the library was just updated with more images and features you don't want to miss.
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Topics: groov View, groov EPIC, HMI, SVG, GIF

Make 2025 your year for learning edge controller technology

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 9, 2024 3:25:30 PM

Reserve your seat at one of the 2025 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training classes.

Are you interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Do you need help achieving digital transformation goals within your company? Or are you in search of a better solution for your current applications?

It's time to explore the latest types of controllers that can do so much more than a PLC. Make it happen by attending one of the 2025 groov EPIC Premium Factory Training (PFT) classes at Opto 22 headquarters in Temecula, California.

More classes have just been added to the schedule, along with a new PFT video. Watch for a sneak peek at what you can expect when you get to Opto HQ. 

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Topics: Training, groov EPIC, Factory Training, groov RIO

Three chances to learn about groov with Ignition at ICC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Sep 4, 2024 8:58:30 AM

See how to break through the status quo with groov and Ignition by attending the Opto 22 sessions at the upcoming Ignition Community Conference.

Whether you're attending this year's Ignition Community Conference in person or with a livestream pass, you have plenty of opportunities to attend exhibitor demo sessions or see guest speakers presenting on a variety of educational topics—all centered around solutions using Ignition software.

This three-day event takes place September 17-19, 2024, in Folsom, CA, and although it recently sold out, you can still be part of the action by purchasing a Livestream pass.

Hosted by our technology partner Inductive Automation, the annual event grows in popularity each year as the number of Ignition software applications grows worldwide. The conference promises:

  • Global networking with the IA team as well as Ignition Community members
  • Learning opportunities through keynote speakers, expert panels, table talks, and breakout sessions
  • Interactive demos and use case presentations from exhibitors

You won't want to miss Opto 22's live demonstrations and sessions. The Opto 22 team returns this year as a sponsor, exhibitor, and key part of the Build-A-Thon! Here are some outstanding presentations to add to your schedule.

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Topics: Events & conferences, Ignition Edge, groov EPIC, Ignition, Ignition Community Conference, groov RIO

More OptoPartners to help with your projects

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 26, 2024 11:35:53 AM

Meet two new companies in the Opto 22 system integrator network—offering you more IIoT application skills and experience with groov products.

Do you need help integrating, installing, or updating your Opto 22 system? Or implementing an Internet of Things project? An OptoPartner can help. 

OptoPartners have proven their engineering expertise and in-depth understanding of Opto 22 hardware (including groov EPIC and groov RIO) and software before they join the OptoPartner program. Our engineers verify their projects and knowledge.

Get to know the newest members in the program: Double D Automation in California and Wunderlich-Malec, based in Minnesota. One might be a fit for your next project.

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Topics: IIoT, groov EPIC, OptoPartner, groov RIO

ISA automation event of the year comes to Charleston

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 19, 2024 10:44:59 AM

Join Opto 22 for a technical conference, exhibition, training, networking, awards recognition, and celebration.

Have you checked the Opto 22 events schedule lately? It's filling up with more opportunities to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO—hopefully coming to a city near you! You can now find us in Charleston, South Carolina September 30 -  October 3, 2024, for the  International Society of Automation annual conference.

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Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO

The learning continues with post-ICC workshops

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 13, 2024 1:41:45 PM

Register to attend one or more of the virtual workshops being offered after the Ignition Community Conference for a focused Ignition application experience.

Will you be one of the lucky attendees at the 2024 Ignition Community Conference? Only a few tickets are left. If you haven't registered yet, do it now! Join the Ignition community in Folsom, CA, September 17-19th.

If you can't attend in person, a live stream pass is also available. Either way, you'll have access to industry thought leaders, see innovative Ignition use cases, and learn from Ignition experts. Both passes include exhibitor presentations as well as seeing the featured session speakers.

But the learning doesn't stop there. ICC host Inductive Automation is also offering two weeks of virtual workshops after the conference. Each workshop is limited to 20 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. Don't miss Opto 22's post-ICC workshop: Collect, Model, and Democratize OT Data with Ignition Edge.

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Topics: Ignition Edge, Ignition, ICC, Ignition Community Conference, Ignition Cloud Edition, virtual workshop

Meet your new OptoDistributor in Australia

Posted by Janice Colmer on Aug 12, 2024 12:20:15 PM

Binford Tech delivers state-of-the-art engineering innovations for your digital transformation projects.

Good news for those of you in Australia: Binford Tech is now your official Opto 22 distributor! Whether you need a replacement part, information and training on the groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines, or help migrating legacy industrial systems to Industry 4.0 standards, Binford Tech is ready to help you.

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Topics: IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, groov EPIC, industrial automation, groov RIO, digital transformation, OptoChannel

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