You already know that groov is the simple way to build your own mobile operator interface—your own mobile app—so you can securely monitor and control your systems and equipment from a smartphone or tablet.
With groov it really is easy to build your interface and control who can use it.
But there's one part that can be more complicated: setting up your network so you can access the data you need while maintaining security for your systems.
Topics: groov, Remote monitoring, Machine builder, optonews, OEM, Integrators, Networking, Building management, OptoNews 2016-02-17
In automation, proportional integral derivative (PID) control loops are common, useful, and tricky to get right.
Each loop is different and each requires individual tuning for maximum effectiveness.
Now here's a new tool to help you tune your PID control loops: our online PID Control Loop Tuner.
Topics: Energy management, Process control, optonews, Integrators, Building management, OptoNews 2016-01-06
How do you get a variety of building systems and machinery to communicate with a central system controller, when they use different protocols?
Swedish system integrator Processcomponent AB had to solve this problem when they installed an energy monitoring system in a large apartment building in Gothenburg.
Topics: Energy management, Case studies, Remote monitoring, optonews, Integrators, Building management, Modbus, OptoNews 2015-11-18, M-Bus
You've heard us talk about how you can monitor and control your Modbus/TCP devices from a groov mobile operator interface on your tablet or smartphone.
But what if your Modbus device uses a serial link?
Topics: Energy management, Videos, groov, Remote monitoring, optonews, Integrators, Building management, OptoNews 2015-09-23
In the last OptoNews we talked about using date and time in PAC Control. (If you haven't seen the post, be sure to check out its links to useful resources.)
Meanwhile, Opto 22 customer Philip Spigelmire was busy writing a scheduling subroutine for his HVAC system. His subroutine handles:
Topics: Energy management, Tips, optonews, PACs, PAC Project, Building management, OptoNews 2015-09-09
A warm (!) welcome to Albireo Energy, a new OptoPartner focused on intelligent buildings and energy efficiency.
Albireo Energy helps building owners and managers all over the U.S. to improve efficiency, optimize safety and up time, and reduce operational costs—while improving comfort for building tenants.
Topics: Energy management, optonews, Integrators, OptoNews 2015-08-12, Building management