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OptoDataLink, part of the PAC Project Professional Software Suite, provides data exchange between groov EPIC processors or the SNAP PAC System and popular databases such as Microsoft® SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and MySQL. OptoDataLink connects your control system with the tools used for making business decisions.

NOTE: OptoDataLink is compatible with groov EPIC but may not be needed because the advanced groov EPIC system includes multiple data exchange methods.

OptoDataLink transparently provides multiple connections for exchanging data. The data elements you created when programming your PAC Control strategy, such as I/O points and variables, are automatically available for use in OptoDataLink. Simply choose data elements from the list and use OptoDataLink’s configuration tool to link the data source and the data destination.

OptoDataLink is available separately or as part of PAC Project Professional. Either way you purchase it, complete documentation in Adobe PDF format is included with your download.

To find out if you can upgrade to this version for free, see the Opto 22 Software Upgrade Policy. 

If you are using older controllers or brains (not groov EPIC, groov RIO, or SNAP PAC) with PAC Project, see the SNAP PAC System Migration Technical Note (form 1688) for important information.

All PAC Project software, both Basic and Professional, is in one single download. You can install the Basic version right away to get started. To install OptoDataLink, first purchase the software, and then contact Opto 22 to confirm your purchase and receive your password. More about purchasing software and getting a password.

When you have your password, download and run the installer file. Choose PAC Project Professional and enter your password for OptoDataLink.

The following applications are installed by default. If you don't want them all, when prompted during the installation process, uncheck the ones you don't want.
  • OptoDataLink
  • PAC Control Basic
  • PAC Display Basic
  • PAC Manager (used only with SNAP PAC controllers and I/O units)
  • Tools (PAC Utilities)
  • EtherNet/IP Configurator
OptoDataLink can be purchased separately or as part of the PAC Project Professional Software Suite.

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server™ versions 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2012; MySQL® versions 3.5 and 5.1 (32-bit); Microsoft Access® versions 2000 – 2003 and 2007 – 2010; and other ODBC compliant databases.

Installation requirements:
  • A computer with at least the minimum processor and memory required for your version of Microsoft® Windows®, and Ethernet capability. Additional memory and a better CPU may be required for some configurations. We recommend staying away from low-end CPUs.
  • Any of the following operating systems:
    • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit) or Windows 11 Professional
    • Or any of the following; however, you must install .NET Framework 3.5 prior to installing PAC Project on these operating systems:
      • Windows Server® 2022
      • Windows Server 2019
      • Windows Server 2016
      • Windows Server 2012 R2
Note: Other versions of Windows operating systems and embedded Windows operating systems are not supported.​
  • VGA or higher resolution monitor (Super VGA recommended). Minimum size: 800x600 with small fonts.
  • Mouse or other pointing device.
  • Installed Windows printer (optional).
  • Available hard disk space required:
    • OptoDataLink only: 18.5 MB
    • PAC Project Professional (installed with default components, including OptoDataLink): 691.5 MB

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The PAC Project software suite provides flowchart-based control programming, a Microsoft Windows-based HMI, and more for your groov EPIC System or SNAP PAC System. PAC Project comes in two forms: Basic and Professional.

PAC Project Basic is included free in your purchase of a groov EPIC processor or SNAP PAC controller. It includes everything you need for most automation or monitoring applications: control programming, HMI development, and I/O configuration software.

PAC Project Professional is available for purchase as a suite or as individual software components. It includes everything in Basic and adds OPC 2.0 communication, database connectivity, additional features, and support for legacy Opto 22 hardware.

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OptoDataLink Data Sheet

OptoDataLink, part of the PAC Project Professional software suite, provides data exchange between the SNAP PAC System and popular databases such as Microsoft® SQL Server®, Access®, and MySQL®.

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OptoDataLink User's Guide

This guide shows you how to use OptoDataLink, part of the PAC Project Software Suite, to collect and share data from Opto 22 SNAP PAC industrial controllers and other sources, and then send that data to one or more destinations. OptoDataLink supports sending data to:

  • Databases, including Microsoft Azure®, Microsoft SQL Server®, MySQL®, Microsoft Access®, and other ODBC-compliant databases
  • SNAP PAC controllers and brains
  • ASCII text files

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This chart compares the features included in PAC Project Basic and Professional. These software suites provide automation software for the groov EPIC system and the SNAP PAC System. 

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This document lists and describes all current Opto 22 SNAP PAC System part numbers, including PAC Project software, SNAP PAC controllers, and SNAP I/O modules of all kinds. SNAP PAC mounting racks and SNAP power supplies are also listed.

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Latest Readme for PAC Project Basic and Professional. Includes information on new features, enhancements, and bug fixes for each PAC Project application: PAC Control, PAC Display, OptoOPCServer, PAC Manager, and Tools.

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Release Notes for PAC Project Software Suite, version 10.3. This document covers both PAC Project Basic and PAC Project Professional. 

These release notes describe new features and enhancements for PAC Control, PAC Display, and PAC Manager, as well as important notes on installation and use. For information about bug fixes in this release, see the PAC Project Readme. 

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PAC Project R10.2 Release Notes

Release Notes for PAC Project Software Suite, version 10.2.

PAC Project Basic provides control programming, HMI development and runtime, and configuration and utility programs.

PAC Project Professional adds a robust OPC server, database connectivity, multiple PAC Display seats, controller redundancy, legacy hardware support, and a software-based controller for PC-based control.

These release notes include new features and enhancements for PAC Control, PAC Display, and PAC Manager, as well as important notes on installation and use. For information about bug fixes in this release, see the PAC Project Readme Notes.

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PAC Project R10.0 Release Notes

Release Notes for PAC Project Software Suite, version 10.0.

PAC Project Basic provides control programming, HMI development and runtime, and configuration and utility programs.

PAC Project Professional adds a robust OPC server, database connectivity, multiple PAC Display seats, controller redundancy, legacy hardware support, and a software-based controller for PC-based control.

These release notes include new features and enhancements for PAC Control, PAC Display, and PAC Manager, as well as important notes on installation and use. For information about bug fixes in this release, see the PAC Project Readme Notes.

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OptoDataLink

OptoDataLink, part of the PAC Project Professional Software Suite, provides data exchange between groov EPIC processors or the SNAP PAC System and popular databases such as Microsoft(R) SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and MySQL. OptoDataLink connects your SNAP PAC System with the tools used for making business decisions.

NOTE: OptoDataLink is compatible with groov EPIC but may not be needed because the advanced groov EPIC system includes multiple data exchange methods.

OptoDataLink is available separately or as part of PAC Project Professional. Complete documentation is included in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The download file includes other PAC Project software in addition to OptoDataLink.

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Video: OptoDataLink Introduction

OptoDataLink is an easy-to-use database communication application that shares data between your company database and the SNAP PAC system.

Learn how to configure a datalink, log data to an ASCII file and database, and send data to a PAC from a database.

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Video: Webinar: Introduction to OptoDataLink

Learn about how to use OptoDataLink in this webinar.