Groov Server 4.2a for Windows Forum - Published: 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...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... <less
Modbus using Scratch Pad Forum - Published: 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...moreHey 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 else I am missing? Do I need to create a communication handle in the PAC control project? Thank you!... <less
Groov EPIC Firmware 1.5.0 has been released Forum - Published: 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...moreWe 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); New external HDMI monitor support USB Memory Stick Access Node-RED v1.0.2 Support for the recently released GRV-CCANI-2 and GRV-ITM-12 modules Modbus and MMP Calculator groov View 4.2a Auto Navigator gadget Color range on T...... <less
groov EPIC 1.5.0 is ready, and here's why you'll want to update Blog - Published: 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...moregroov 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 your MyOpto22 groov Manage account now to get your free update!) <less
RS-232 Communcation Forum - Published: 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...moreHello, 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 Controller using their PN2 command but cannot figure out how to send that comment and receive back the pressure reading. I’m trying to use a optiscript block with TransmitReceiveString(XMIT_MSG,PAC_5,RECV_MSG); as I found in the ...... <less
Transmit Numeric Table data corruption Forum - Published: 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...moreI 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(fTime); nInclinometerData[iIteration]=fError; fTime=fTime+fDelay_dt*50; iIteration=iIteration+1; wend SetCommunicationHandleValue(sCom_Inclinometer,chInclinometer); fIsOpen=OpenOutgoingCommunication(chInclinometer); fTrans_Chec...... <less
2019 Holiday Greetings, Recap & Schedule Blog - Published: 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...more 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 upcoming holiday schedule. <less
Save cumulative counter value to a flash/permanent storage Forum - Published: 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...moreHello 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. How should I program it? Use Datalink to store and store and retrieve data logging PC? Or I can store in the controller flash memory? Thank you for your help!... <less
UDP Streaming Troubles Forum - Published: 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...moreI 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, Josh... <less
Using a serial to USB converter with groov EPIC Blog - Published: 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...moreThis 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 to USB converter. <less
Controller lost ethernet communication without configuration changes Forum - Published: 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...moreHello 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 unable to ping to the same IP address. Preforming power cycle would bring the controller back temporary and will loss the communication again. Do any of you guys experienced this situation?... <less
Porting C# application onto GRV native linux Forum - Published: 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...moreI 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 natively on a GRV-EPIC-PR1. This would allow me to get rid of the embedded PC. There is a lot of code written in C# that I do not want to rewrite. I was thinking possibly to use mono to run it on Linux. Has anyone done a...... <less
SNAP-PAC TLS cipher list Forum - Published: 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...moreIs 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 both client and server”. All the RSA and all the CBC ciphers appear to have been declared weak and deprecated.... <less
Cannot get I/O reference count to zero Forum - Published: 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...moreI’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 go to a reference count of zero. If you do a search for them…they don’t exist. They are not found anywhere in the program and cannot be deleted from the I/O configuration of the SNAP. I cannot remove the SNAP I/O system...... <less
HTTP Post from String Table error 202 Forum - Published: Does anyone know what error 202 is? The error lookup says unknown, and the help file doesn’t list it either....Does anyone know what error 202 is? The error lookup says unknown, and the help file doesn’t list it either.... <less
Node-red and Groov View Text Area Forum - Published: 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: ...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: ... <less
SNAP Enet toolkit install using cmd Forum - Published: 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...moreI 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 goes. It requires me to click “next” and so forth. I haven’t yet found the appropriate switches that let this install without any user input. Any thoughts or experience? Thank you for any help!... <less
Open source is the future of automation Blog - Published: 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...moreOpto 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 enterprise and consumer sectors, powering innovation in products, services, and projects we all know. Open source changes the economic model for industry, freeing engineers and end users from the trap of vendorlock-in. Open source accelerates innovation and offers key technologies that empower IIoT growth. <less
Any plans for I2C support? Forum - Published: 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...moreWondering 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 tight integration.... <less
Find the IoT Certified OptoPartner you need Blog - Published: 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...moreThree 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 control products (like the groov EPIC system). And if you need help on an industrial internet of things (IIoT) project, contact one of our IoT OptoPartners. <less
Implementing audible alarms using text-to-speech Forum - Published: 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...moreHi 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 on the EPIC’s screen (e.g. “Zone 2 temperature on Furnace 3 over allowed limit” or “Motor stopped on conveyor 6”). But each of these alarms sounds the same in the plant. The operator generally has to “follow” his ears to...... <less
Updating & New Admin User Account Forum - Published: 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?...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?... <less
Flow to set PAC Control variables using CSV recipes Forum - Published: 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...moreIf 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 set any number of PAC Control tags that you need – all triggered by input from groov View: image.png1598×372 63.7 KB With this flow you can make as many recipe files as you need, and simply set the file name (#1-6 in this c...... <less
Javascript equivalent for ShiftNumTableElements Forum - Published: 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...moreI 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 calculations such as rate of depletion from the tank, etc. [{"id":"b569cff6.885ac8","type":"inject","z":"c97af0fa.6fb9","name":"","topic":"","payload":"","payloadType":"date","repeat":"10","crontab":"","once":false,"onceDelay"...... <less
Important news for PAC Control users Blog - Published: 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...moreIf 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 immediately. groov EPIC (all versions): We recommend you update to groov EPIC R1.4.4. If you are using PID loops, check your strategy after updating to make sure everything works as you expect. <less