Groov Server 4.2a for Windows https://forums.opto22.com/t/2889 - 12/23/2019 4:25:35 PM Am trying to download the trial version of Groov Server 4.2a for Windows, but when I go the ‘groov.com’ and go thru the process, it downloads 4.1. Any info on when this will be available Thanks Dave...
Modbus using Scratch Pad https://forums.opto22.com/t/2883 - 12/19/2019 3:16:10 AM Hey Guys, I am try to use the the Scratch Pad to transfer data to a 3rd party Modbus client. However, the Client did not said modbus ping fail. On the client side configure the modbus unit ID is 110, confirmed the SNAP PAC R1 IP address is correct, and using port 502. What els...
Groov EPIC Firmware 1.5.0 has been released https://forums.opto22.com/t/2882 - 12/17/2019 11:04:59 PM We are pretty excited to announce that groov EPIC firmware version 1.5.0 has been released. You can read about it here; https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/groov-epic-1.5.0-is-ready-this-is-why-youll-want-to-update Let me save you a click (but you really should read my blog); Ne...
groov EPIC 1.5.0 is ready, and here's why you'll want to update https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/groov-epic-1.5.0-is-ready-this-is-why-youll-want-to-update - 12/17/2019 10:38:04 PM groov EPIC firmware version 1.5.0 is available now and has several great new features and a few bug fixes. While our groov EPIC Readme file has all the technical details, here's a sweeping look at the new features I'm most excited about. (Existing groov EPIC users can log into...
RS-232 Communcation https://forums.opto22.com/t/2881 - 12/17/2019 8:37:49 PM Hello, I’m trying to communicate to an MKS Pressure Controller via the EPIC GRV-CSERI-4. I believe I have my communication handle setup correctly with my initial value of @MKS_946, baud=9600,parity=n,data=8,stop=1. I’m trying to get back a pressure reading from the MKS Contro...
Transmit Numeric Table data corruption https://forums.opto22.com/t/2879 - 12/17/2019 6:11:30 PM I am trying to output data from a numeric table into a .csv file. I am using the following code to generate the table and then transmit it. The resulting csv file has corrupted data, as shown attached. Csv error.PNG1065×127 8.95 KB while(iIteration<20) fError=5 * Cosine(fTim...
2019 Holiday Greetings, Recap & Schedule https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/2019-holiday-schedule-at-opto-22-0-0 - 12/16/2019 7:00:00 PM The end of 2019 is quickly approaching, and the Opto 22 team is once again preparing for the holidays. As we look back on 2019, it was another EPIC year that included exciting new features and changes for the groov EPIC system. Here's a recap of some of the highlights and our...
Save cumulative counter value to a flash/permanent storage https://forums.opto22.com/t/2875 - 12/13/2019 9:43:41 PM Hello guys, I am using controller SNAP PAC R1, I am wondering if I can store a value to flash memory. The system need to continuous record a flow and calculate the total for months, so I need to store and extract the accumulated flow value to somewhere in case a power failure....
UDP Streaming Troubles https://forums.opto22.com/t/2874 - 12/13/2019 8:46:34 PM I have been trying to stream UDP data and have not had luck. I attempted to copy the UDP example chart. I keep getting a timeout error *chUDP COMVAR@P I then get error -444 from the com handle. Any hints on what I should be looking at would be appreciated. Kind reagards, Jo...
Using a serial to USB converter with groov EPIC https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/using-a-serial-to-usb-converter-with-groov-epic - 12/11/2019 4:26:04 PM This newly released video walks you through using a serial to USB converter with your groov EPIC PR1 controller. In our latest video, Applications Engineer Ben Orchard is back to give you step-by-step instructions for reading serial data via the EPIC's USB port with a RS-232 t...
Controller lost ethernet communication without configuration changes https://forums.opto22.com/t/2867 - 12/10/2019 5:07:43 PM Hello guys, I have a SNAP-PAC-R1 controller. The controller has a fixed IP address and was running fine. A ping test to the static ip address reply a good communication with 0% loss. However, recently it will disconnect and shows unable to connect when use PAC terminal. And un...
Porting C# application onto GRV native linux https://forums.opto22.com/t/2866 - 12/9/2019 3:49:00 PM I have a c# application that is running on an embedded PC which uses the .NET SDK (the dll) from Opto22 to gather data from I/O processors such as the SNAP-PAC-EB2. This application then interfaces to a larger system. I would like to port a portion of this application to run ...
SNAP-PAC TLS cipher list https://forums.opto22.com/t/2865 - 12/9/2019 8:16:38 AM Is there a document that list of supported TLS ciphers on SNAP-PACs? I recently updated a reverse proxy I use for a web service (caddy) and now I am getting TLS handshake errors from the PAC. -2103 error on the PAC and the web server reports: “tls: no cipher suite supported by...
Cannot get I/O reference count to zero https://forums.opto22.com/t/2864 - 12/6/2019 3:23:19 PM I’m transferring a control strategy from SNAP to EPIC. I am going from Control Pro 9.6 to 10.2. I added an EPIC I/O system, made new I/O points, and then replaced them from the SNAP to the EPIC. All is good EXCEPT…two points. Here’s the problem…I can’t get two I/O points to...
HTTP Post from String Table error 202 https://forums.opto22.com/t/2863 - 12/6/2019 12:27:20 AM Does anyone know what error 202 is? The error lookup says unknown, and the help file doesn’t list it either....
Node-red and Groov View Text Area https://forums.opto22.com/t/2862 - 12/5/2019 2:35:14 AM Greetings, Is that possible using node-red Groov Write Node to write data from text file into Text Area Gadget in Groov View? So that the Text Area Gadget could display data on Groov View. Or there is another way to show text file on Groov View? Eg: ...
SNAP Enet toolkit install using cmd https://forums.opto22.com/t/2861 - 12/4/2019 7:54:24 PM I am working on creating a batch file that executes numerous commands to set up a computer. I have the PAC Project MSI file for use in command prompt. But I am having trouble with the SNAP Ethernet IO Driver Toolkit install. I can get the exe to open and that’s as far as it go...
Open source is the future of automation https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/open-source-is-the-future-of-automation - 12/4/2019 4:00:00 PM Opto 22 speaks up for open-source software. For this month’s IoT feature in Design World magazine, Opto 22 had the chance to weigh in on the value that open-source software brings to industrial automation. Some key points for the industry: Open source is everywhere in the ent...
Any plans for I2C support? https://forums.opto22.com/t/2859 - 12/3/2019 7:27:08 PM Wondering if there are any plans for adding software I2C support to any existing epic modules, or any plans for a hardware I2C module? Or, maybe the shortest path to I2C would be an arduino or raspi module? Adding externally isn’t that bad, but an Opto22 module would be a tigh...
Find the IoT Certified OptoPartner you need https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/iot-certified-optopartner-program-continues-to-grow - 12/3/2019 4:41:41 PM Three more companies join the OptoPartner program to give you cutting-edge IIoT product solutions. Do you need help integrating, installing, or updating your Opto 22 system? An OptoPartner can help. OptoPartners have a proven track record of working with Opto 22 industrial con...
Implementing audible alarms using text-to-speech https://forums.opto22.com/t/2858 - 12/3/2019 2:16:22 AM Hi everyone. Here’s my challenge…We have 3 groov EPIC units in the plant controlling equipment. We have sirens and horns and such rigged up to sound off whenever there is an alarm condition, but using PAC Control and groov View, we are also displaying the nature of the alarm...
Updating & New Admin User Account https://forums.opto22.com/t/2856 - 12/2/2019 10:50:58 PM Updating your Epic system from Opto Groov Manage website. Do you need to create a new Admin User Account every time you Update your Epic to the latest version? Or does the Update process clear out the existing Admin User Account?...
Flow to set PAC Control variables using CSV recipes https://forums.opto22.com/t/2846 - 11/27/2019 12:12:12 AM If you’ve ever needed to quickly change an entire strategy’s worth of PAC Control tags back and forth between specific pre-set values, this post is for you! This flow takes tag “recipes” as comma-separated value (CSV) files, breaks the files down, and then uses that data to se...
Javascript equivalent for ShiftNumTableElements https://forums.opto22.com/t/2843 - 11/25/2019 5:43:55 PM I want to build an array in a Node Red function block, similar to the technique in PacControl using the command ShiftNumTableElements. I am reading a float variable from the S2 Controller, which represents the weight of a tank, and from this array I want to perform various cal...
Important news for PAC Control users https://blog.opto22.com/optoblog/important-news-for-pac-control-users - 11/20/2019 6:03:47 PM If you are using PAC Control with either SNAP PACs or groov EPIC, please be aware of an urgent bug fix related to how the control engine configures PID loops. The issue affects: SNAP PAC firmware R10.0a - R10.0f: It is advised you update to SNAP PAC firmware R10.0h immediatel...