Opto22 - Resources & Tools

Transfer data from Groov View Trend to Sql

Hi, Currently i set my groov view trends to read values such as temperature, temperature setpoint and gas valve position. Which is logged every 15 seconds for 1 year. The data is downloaded as csv. Is...more

Apex Energy Replaces End-of-life System for Improved Data

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New case study shows how StrataVu and groov EPIC secure a flexible future for Oil & Gas production. When the hardware for the automation system you’ve deployed throughout your entire installed base is...more

Groov Epic Host name

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Hi, I am looking on setting my groov epic host name to some thing like (groovepic.climatecontrol.com). Once i set the hostname the page goes to the site can’t be reached. Is there any restrictions on how to use hostname? ...

OptoDataLinkService error in Windows 2012 event viewer

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Hello, I install OptoDataLink on Window server 2012 and it connect SQL server 2012 used for data transmission. The OptoDataLink connect DCS device and another connect SQL. But Sometimes there were issues in event viewer. image865×561 172 KB...

Inductive Automation names Opto 22 as a Solution Partner

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Partnership gives you simple solutions for remote equipment, cloud connections, brownfield applications, and more. This week has been a busy one for the Opto 22 team at the annual Ignition Community...more

Groov server r4.5b SSL certificate

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Version R4.5b of groov server for windows does not correctly install SSL certificates from third party vendors. My example, I use NetworkSolutions. I tried re-installing the certificate as described on...more

Relative paths for PAC Control subroutines

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We’d like to be able to use relative paths for the subroutines in our PAC Control strategy. This forum post has the following text: “For versions 9.3 and earlier, subroutines had absolute paths with no...more

RIO with PAC Controller

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Opto 22 has built-in CODESYS controller in RIO. Why also install PAC Controller in RIO like EPIC?...

RIO with second wired Ethernet port

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RIO has only one independent wired Ethernet port. How to add a second wired Ethernet port via USB?...

Groov Epic Blank Screen

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I’m having a problem with a blank screen on the HDMI output on a PR2. I just get a blank white screen with the menu bar at the top from the HDMI output. On other computers I get the full screen with the...more

I have couple of a normally close solenoid, that is connected directly to SNAP-OAC5 module

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Hi all, I have couple of a normally close solenoid, that is connected directly to SNAP-OAC5 module. one of those solenoids is constantly getting 120 VAC when it’s off and 120 VAC when they are on, I...more

Advice on how to run a hydraulic pump based on dio, best practive

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Hi All, Got a newbie question, I have 3 hydraulic stages that occur on the status of inductive sensors, each stage after the other so one continuous strat, then it reverses So it starts a stage by...more

AE sensor to groov i/o

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Hello, Please, could someone advise how to get the right signal / i/o module to groov system of sensor below. Global Sensor Technology Acoustic Emission Sensor - SR-10...more

So much more than I/O: groov devices are also IIoT gateways

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Everyone knows it’s all about the cloud—and the IIoT gateway is the critical component to getting all your real-world data to that cloud. And it matters. Without it, there’s no: big data, cloud...more

Groov View Text box format

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Hi, Currently having some issues with text gadget format. I am getting pid output from 0 to 100%. I wanted to show pid output value in groov view like 100%. But if I enter #.## % the groov view values...more

Case Study: Apex Energy Replaces End-of-Life System for Improved Data

Documents - 2403 - 9/19/2023

View in html When the hardware for the automation system you’ve deployed throughout your entire installed base is suddenly declared end-of-life, you’re faced with a problem. That...more

PAC Display Runtime may randomly crash

Knowledge Base - KB90721 - 9/19/2023

You may experience random crashes in PAC Display Runtime (Basic and Professional) when moving windows or interacting with elements.

PAC Display Runtime may crash when ODBC database unavailable

Knowledge Base - KB90718 - 9/19/2023

PAC Display Runtime Professional may crash if there is a network error when attempting to connect to or communicate with an ODBC database.

Codesys Activation

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I trying to activate Codesys on the PR1 processor I have enabled it and is running. But it reboots after 2 hrs. I did order the license and I entered my S/N and is active on the web site. I’m following...more

groov Manage: groov View

Videos - 9/18/2023

Isn't a web browser one of the most commonly installed and used software applications on any device? So why stop at just viewing your SCADA HMI screens in a browser—why not build...more

groov Manage: Data Services

Videos - 9/18/2023

So you’re collecting data from machines, sensors, and equipment with your groov EPICs and groov RIOs. Now where do you need that data to go, and how do you get it there...more

Email notifications for triggered alarms inconsistently sent

Knowledge Base - KB90590 - 9/18/2023

If you have configured PAC Display to send emails when alarms are triggered, the delivery of those emails (especially subsequent emails for multiple triggered alarms) may be inconsistent and not coincide with when the alarms are triggered.

groov Manage: I/O Status

Videos - 9/15/2023

Live I/O configuration and status from a web browser? Watch this episode of the groov Manage video series and see how it's possible.

PAC Display Configurator fails to properly load .cdb files and tags

Knowledge Base - KB90500 - 9/15/2023

When attempting to load an OptoControl strategy database file (.cdb), you may encounter two error messages: “Unable to Load Board Objects” and “The selected Tag no longer exists.”

Control items in PAC Display do not fit in dialog windows

Knowledge Base - KB90559 - 9/15/2023

When using PAC Display Configurator, you may notice inconsistent fonts and configuration fields that do not fit in dialog windows.