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Bringing a legacy SCADA system to the edge

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 3, 2026 6:41:24 AM

Watch the next episode in the Who's groovin video series and see how to build secure, resilient, and scalable SCADA systems.

Would you trust a SCADA system that takes five minutes just to confirm that a pump turned on? At the Genesee County Drain Commissioner’s Division of Water and Waste Services in Michigan, they didn’t have much choice.

In this edition of the Who’s groovin video series, see how Genesee County replaced slow radio polling with edge-based MQTT Sparkplug communications—giving their operators a real-time view of what’s happening at all of their 180 sites.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, Water & wastewater, MQTT, groov EPIC, SCADA, Who's groovin

Keeping data centers cool with groov

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 20, 2026 9:42:51 AM

The Who's groovin video series continues with episode 6 and a liquid cooling strategy that can handle data center demand.  

How do you keep a data center cool when the servers inside generate far more heat than traditional cooling systems can handle? Then consider AI workloads being added to the mix and creating new challenges.

That’s when Nautilus Data Technologies knew they had to leverage a stand-out strategy: liquid cooling.

Who’s groovin episode 6 shows you how they turned years of real operating experience into a new OEM opportunity. Watch:

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, OEM, groov EPIC, data center, Who's groovin

See why solar plants are groovin'

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 8, 2026 7:19:21 AM

The Who's groovin' video series continues with a look at how to create data visualization from isolated plant operations across thousands of miles.

How do you manage dozens of solar plants built by different teams, spread across thousands of miles, and still keep power flowing every day?

For CVE Chile, that was the challenge. Each site ran its own controls with no shared way to track performance or to identify problems.

In episode 5 of the Who's groovin video series, we'll show you how CVE found a way to bring visibility and reliability to solar power plants across the vast terrain in Chile.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, OEM, groov EPIC, Who's groovin

Who's groovin with EPIC?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Apr 2, 2026 7:41:46 AM

See how ALTA Refrigeration went from a custom engineering house to a scalable industrial OEM in episode 4 of the Who's groovin video series.

Have you watched the new video series Who's groovin yet? Each video highlights a real customer application and the system that was built to fix a real problem. 

Here's your chance to watch episode 4 featuring ALTA Refrigeration.

See how they were able to scale a nationwide fleet of industrial equipment without growing their service team.

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Topics: Case studies, Videos, OEM, groov EPIC, Who's groovin

How can modern, edge-based automation help you?

Posted by Janice Colmer on Mar 18, 2026 8:52:32 AM

Watch this new video for a concise explanation of why today's industrial control projects require a flattened technology stack.

Are you facing application challenges like shorter deadlines, tighter budgets, and smaller teams? Are you dealing with legacy equipment that increases your cybersecurity risk and makes it almost impossible to access the data you're being asked for? 

groov EPIC edge controllers and groov RIO edge I/O modules were designed to help overcome these challenges.

Opto 22 VP of Product Strategy, Benson Hougland, breaks it all down for you in this new video. See why edge-based automation can help you get data across your organization quickly, securely, and confidently.

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Topics: Videos, groov EPIC, data visualization, edge computing, groov RIO, OT data

Three real projects you can learn from

Posted by Dan White on Jan 28, 2026 7:34:56 AM

New Who's groovin' video series lets you preview a variety of industrial application challenges and solutions.

When you’re working through a control or monitoring problem, it helps to see how someone else already solved something similar.

That's the idea behind a new short video series called Who's groovin'.

Get a sneak peek.

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

Opto 22's Top 10 Videos of 2025

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jan 7, 2026 7:35:10 AM

Find out what over 30,000 subscribers have been watching this past year on OptoVideo—Opto 22's YouTube channel.

For the past several years, automation professionals, programmers, engineers, and technicians have turned to OptoVideo—Opto 22's YouTube channel—for practical insights and hands-on guidance. With over 30,000 subscribers and 3 million views, our community continues to grow, and your engagement drives everything we create.

As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on another year and seeing what you (our viewers) consider to be valuable content. From deep dives into Node-RED development and groov EPIC edge controllers, to coverage of major industry events like ProveIt! 2025 and the Ignition Community Conference, our team has been busy capturing the innovations and solutions that matter most to you.

So what videos resonated most with YouTube viewers this year? Check out the Top 10 Videos of 2025 playlist.

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Topics: Videos, Node-RED, groov EPIC, groov RIO, Unified Namespace, machine monitoring

Machine monitoring made easy

Posted by Janice Colmer on Oct 22, 2025 8:23:41 AM

New animated video shows how machine monitoring helps your systems run more smoothly.

In a factory setting, automation enhances speed and productivity. But, machine breakdowns can lead to significant downtime costs.

This is where machine monitoring plays an important role. Watch this new video for a fun explanation of what machine monitoring is, how to implement it, and how it can improve your processes without interrupting them.

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Topics: Videos, groov EPIC, groov RIO, smart manufacturing, machine monitoring

Helpful tips for your groov EPIC or RIO terminal connectors

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jul 23, 2025 9:53:55 AM

Learn how to properly use your groov EPIC and groov RIO spring clamp terminal connectors.

How familiar are you with groov EPIC controllers or groov RIO edge I/O modules?

Do you know how to correctly use the spring clamps in the terminal connectors fitted on groov EPIC and RIO modules?

Opto 22's Product Support team often receives this question, so here is a step-by-step video explaining and showing the wiring process.

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Topics: Videos, groov EPIC, groov RIO

How to properly assemble your groov EPIC

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 25, 2025 9:32:12 AM

Watch this video for helpful tips on assembling and disassembling your groov EPIC systems to avoid component damage.

Whether you are about to use your first groov EPIC controller or have already activated several units, this how-to video has several important tips.

Follow along with video host Ben Orchard as he walks you through how to assemble and disassemble your groov EPIC to avoid accidental damage.

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Topics: Videos, groov EPIC

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