Hear first hand how smoothly and powerfully a groov EPIC controller lends itself to the commissioning process.
Now and then, I get signed up to do something different. Most of us have that clause in our job descriptions: "or any other duties as directed." 😁
In this case, I assembled a cabinet with a groov EPIC on a chassis four rack. The four I/O modules were a mix with a total of 30 channels.
Of course, after the wiring was done, a sanity check was in order—or, said another way, a point-by-point check that everything was working as it should have been. Sounds tedious, right? Follow along...
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Topics:
I/O,
I/O modules,
groov EPIC,
technical tips
Tune in to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast to get insights on IIoT technology and how to make it work for everyone—not just the tech savvy.
Join IIoT podcast host Phil Seboa for another interesting discussion about the IIoT and its effect on several aspects of your daily life. His guest in the latest episode is Opto 22's Benson Hougland.
Benson brings his 30 years of experience in industrial automation and IoT to discuss the benefits of IIoT, how he got started in home and industrial automation, the importance of interoperability, and his experiences from the recent ProveIt! tech conference.
Listen in for some valuable insights and tips to get started on your automation project—either at home or at work.
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Topics:
IIoT,
groov EPIC,
industrial automation,
podcast
Watch our live demo–recorded from the ProveIt! Conference–to see how brownfield and greenfield assets integrate into a Unified Namespace (UNS) to give you a competitive edge.
We attended the first annual ProveIt! Conference on February 18-20th in Dallas, Texas. This brand new conference was unique—because instead of just setting up a booth and talking about our solutions, we were required to prove it live on stage!
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
MQTT,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
digital transformation,
IIoT System Architecture,
Unified Namespace
Listen in on a conversation from this year's ProveIt! conference as Benson Hougland discusses the why and how of securely moving data from OT to IT systems with the Manufacturing Hub podcast.
Have you tuned in to the Manufacturing Hub podcast yet? It's an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners—Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. They asked Opto 22's Benson Hougland for a sit down discussion at this year's ProveIt! conference in Dallas, where several topics were covered.
What types of solutions are readily available for manufacturers to start their digital transformation? What are the most common challenges and roadblocks? What does the future look like in terms of product features?
And most importantly, was Opto 22 able to prove a viable solution on stage at the ProveIt conference?
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Topics:
Events & conferences,
IIoT,
groov EPIC,
podcast,
edge computing,
groov RIO,
smart manufacturing
Learn how setting up VPN (virtual private network) configurations can help you securely connect to your remote devices.
In our latest video VPN configuration on groov devices using OpenVPN, you'll get a breakdown of the high-level configuration of VPNs and also a detailed walkthrough of the process.
But first, in this blog post, let's discuss the pain of secure remote connectivity and the gains that setting up a VPN can bring.
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Topics:
groov EPIC,
cybersecurity,
EPIC Security,
OpenVPN
Process Control Dynamics joins the OptoChannel of distributors to share their industrial IoT expertise and focus on the groov family of products in Colorado and the Four Corners region.
Now you have more options when it comes to finding IIoT and critical infrastructure application solutions, especially in Colorado and the Four Corners region of the USA.
Meet Process Control Dynamics. They've helped thousands of customers implement technologically advanced and cost-effective solutions in a wide variety of applications and vertical markets since 1986.
Hear about their product experience and why they've added groov EPIC and groov RIO products to their portfolio.
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Topics:
IIoT,
groov EPIC,
cybersecurity,
groov RIO,
OptoChannel
Is your SCADA system holding you back? See how the Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District fixed their outdated systems.
If you’re managing critical infrastructure, how much do you trust your SCADA system? Are you getting real-time, reliable data, or are you constantly battling delays, communication failures, and rising maintenance costs?
Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District faced those same challenges—until they partnered with Avadine, an IoT-certified OptoPartner, to upgrade their SCADA system. Read about their new solution and how they got there.
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Topics:
Case studies,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
OptoPartner
Hear from the students who attended groov EPIC Premium Factory Training in March 2025. Then choose a date from the remaining 2025 class schedule that works for you.
Interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Need help to achieve digital transformation goals within your company? Or are you in search of a better solution for your current applications?
Attending an in-person groov EPIC training class at Opto 22 headquarters can help. Learn about the topics covered and what the most recent group of students thought about the experience.
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Topics:
Training,
groov EPIC,
Factory Training,
edge computing,
digital transformation
This new step-by-step video walks you through Opto 22's free image library and how to create custom graphics to enhance your HMI screens.
Are you hoping to take your projects to the next level with eye-catching graphics? Do you wish you could have more control and customization options when designing screens for your control programs? Then you should take advantage of Opto 22's free SVG Image Library.
This new 14-minute video shows you how to navigate to the library on the website, how it works, and how to use it with groov View—an easy-to-use tool for building and viewing mobile operator interfaces.
As your video host, Opto 22's Paul Hardt shows you how simple it is to use the image library, improve your HMIs, and monitor and control your systems, equipment, and data.
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Topics:
groov View,
groov EPIC,
HMI,
SVG
Learn the powerful results you can achieve when using Ignition, groov EPIC, and 4IR Solutions' Factory Stack™ cloud platform together.
As shown in a recent webinar here on the OptoBlog, Inductive Automation often brings together its solutions partners (including Opto 22) to demonstrate complete solution packages.
When using collaborative technologies, you see increased benefits—including an easier path to digital transformation and finally getting the data you need, where you need it.
This Inductive Automation case study is an excellent example of how using a combined solution allowed a glass company to achieve a lean manufacturing goal with a unified reporting system, along with increased efficiency in production.
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Topics:
Case studies,
groov EPIC,
Ignition,
manufacturing