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groov View on a tablet

Visualize data—from anywhere

 


"Our operators and users LOVE this system as they monitor it remotely all the time. Our systems text or email operators when there is a problem, and the operators can start/stop samples, or whatever they choose. groov has been one of the best options we have purchased."

-William Jacob, Group Leader, Amalgamated Research LLC

 


groov View software

Included with groov EPIC and groov Server for Windows

Try groov View for free!

Get the groov View free trial and see how easy it is to build and use a flexible operator interface.


 

Build your HMI

Browser-based software makes it easy to build your unique operator interface.
groov View in Build mode: easy HMI development

  • Runs in your web browser
  • No extra software to install; no plugins
  • Connect to Modbus/TCP devices, databases, online services, software APIs, OPC-UA equipment & servers, and Opto 22 groov EPIC, groov RIO, and SNAP PACs.
  • Drag and drop from a built-in library of gadgets, then tag the gadgets
  • Set user permissions and security
  • Configure real-time trends up to 5 years
  • Log events and notify technicians via email or text

Use your HMI

Your users can securely view your interface from any device with a web browser.
groov View on tablet

  • Browser-based viewing for smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers (even web-enabled HDTVs)
  • Also viewable on groov EPIC's built-in high-resolution color touchscreen
  • Free groov View mobile app for iOS and Android
  • View interface pages and data as authorized
  • Monitor and control your system or equipment from anywhere
  • Receive event notifications via email or text message
  • No keys; no user fees
  • No user or device limits
   

Give your users what they need to see


From pumps and processes to production and analysis data, your world is full of things you need to view, monitor, or control. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build an operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need.

Show data from sensors and automation systems, cloud applications, databases, web services, and more. Put the data and controls from different sources together in the way that makes sense for your application and your users.
   

groov View operator interface

Because you develop the interface yourself, your HMI includes only what you need—and everything you need.
  • Start small. It’s easy to add another indicator or control if you find you want it. Changes are pushed to users automatically.
  • Keep it simple. If your interface is used on computers or web-enabled TVs and on phones, choose which gadgets to show on large or small screens.
  • Include what’s important. Mix data and controls from any manufacturer or software maker on the same page, as needed.
  • Give your authorized users access only to screens they should see. An operator may need to control part of a process, while a manager may only need production data.

groov View was designed on high-performance HMI principles, so the HMI you build is understandable and effective. At the same time, you have complete control over screen appearance.

To learn more about building effective operator interfaces, check out our white paper, Building an HMI that Works: Best Practices for Operator Interface Design.

Read the white paper
   
   

Watch groov View videos


groov videos

Learn the basics, groov your system, and more.
Watch the videos.

Get the free groov View app for iOS and Android

  • You can set the app to automatically connect to a groov View interface as soon as you open it.
  • You can lock settings or require a passcode to change a groov View connection.

Download the free app:

For more information, see the Setting Up groov Mobile Apps Technical Note.

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Updates are simple, too

It’s even easier to change your operator interface, anytime you want. Just save your changes, and the interface is automatically updated for all users.

  • No need to refresh the screen
  • No user or device keys
  • No reinstallations
  • Pretty much instant gratification
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“I love the way that I can change screens and it gets pushed to all the devices.”

– Dan Berghorst, Facilities manager, Schipper Eggs (Michigan)

See the groov View demo

Want to see how the app looks? Check out the groov View demo.

  1. Download the free app:
  2. Open the app.
  3. In groov View, click the plus sign in the upper left.
  4. Enter the URL of the groov View demo: https://demo.groov.com
  5. Add a Display Name if you wish (like groov View demo).
  6. Make sure the Port says 443.
  7. Enter username trial and password opto22
  8. Tap the Done button (upper right).
  9. To see the demo, tap its name in the list and tap Connect.

For more about using the app, see the Setting Up groov Mobile Apps Technical Note.

   
   
   

Connect

Connect to A-B & Siemens PLCs, Modbus/TCP, groov EPIC, groov RIO, SNAP PACs, databases, online services, APIs. Use OPC UA and efficient MQTT.  More on connectivity. 

Handle Data

Process data locally, then move it where you need it, using secure, standard internet and IT-compatible tools and protocols. More on data handling.

Control

Get traditional industrial control at the edge of your network with groov EPIC (edge programmable industrial controller) and I/O.
More on real-time control.