Monitor SNAP S2 with groov AR-1 Forum - Published: I would like to monitor the status of whether or not a SNAP controller is running. Specifically if it goes down for whatever reason, such as a power outage, I want the groov to send me an email which i...moreI would like to monitor the status of whether or not a SNAP controller is running. Specifically if it goes down for whatever reason, such as a power outage, I want the groov to send me an email which i can then use to text a phone. What would be the best method to do this?... <less LCM4 Network Traffic Forum - Published: Does anyone know what kind of network traffic goes to and from a LCM4 controller. We are trying to troubleshoot an issue with some of these controllers resetting at the same time every week, and we...moreDoes anyone know what kind of network traffic goes to and from a LCM4 controller. We are trying to troubleshoot an issue with some of these controllers resetting at the same time every week, and we believe is something coming from the corporate network. The LCM4 communicates with the network via a M4SENET-100 card. Thank you... <less Groov Objects Forum - Published: I just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is...moreI just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is the tag selection logic an issue? I did see “array” box at the bottom of the tag selection window, however it was not active.... <less PAC DEF Files for Strategy Forum - Published: I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave...I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave... <less Charts do not Outrun after a power outage Forum - Published: In various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller...moreIn various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller options, I have set it up as Auto Run and still doesn’t run. What can I do differently?... <less OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
LCM4 Network Traffic Forum - Published: Does anyone know what kind of network traffic goes to and from a LCM4 controller. We are trying to troubleshoot an issue with some of these controllers resetting at the same time every week, and we...moreDoes anyone know what kind of network traffic goes to and from a LCM4 controller. We are trying to troubleshoot an issue with some of these controllers resetting at the same time every week, and we believe is something coming from the corporate network. The LCM4 communicates with the network via a M4SENET-100 card. Thank you... <less Groov Objects Forum - Published: I just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is...moreI just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is the tag selection logic an issue? I did see “array” box at the bottom of the tag selection window, however it was not active.... <less PAC DEF Files for Strategy Forum - Published: I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave...I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave... <less Charts do not Outrun after a power outage Forum - Published: In various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller...moreIn various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller options, I have set it up as Auto Run and still doesn’t run. What can I do differently?... <less OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. 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Groov Objects Forum - Published: I just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is...moreI just realized that the when groov objects do not allow selection of bits when selecting a tag. How does the object know what bit to select in integers and floats? Is this only an object issue or is the tag selection logic an issue? I did see “array” box at the bottom of the tag selection window, however it was not active.... <less PAC DEF Files for Strategy Forum - Published: I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave...I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave... <less Charts do not Outrun after a power outage Forum - Published: In various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller...moreIn various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller options, I have set it up as Auto Run and still doesn’t run. What can I do differently?... <less OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
PAC DEF Files for Strategy Forum - Published: I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave...I found some files on my laptop that I’m not sure what their purpose is or how to use them. I think were to update Strategy with Analog Input & Digital Output definitions? AINS.PAC.DEF & DOUTS.PAC.DEF Thanks Dave... <less Charts do not Outrun after a power outage Forum - Published: In various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller...moreIn various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller options, I have set it up as Auto Run and still doesn’t run. What can I do differently?... <less OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Charts do not Outrun after a power outage Forum - Published: In various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller...moreIn various occasions, during a power outage, the Epic Groov has the strategies in memory, but they don’t autorun. I’ve already had set the program to autorun, but it doesn’t work. Even on the controller options, I have set it up as Auto Run and still doesn’t run. What can I do differently?... <less OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
OptoNews: New video - Diving deep with James Cameron Blog - Published: In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level.In 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron did what no one had ever done before. He piloted a one-man submersible to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the lowest spot on earth, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) below sea level. <less Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Sneak preview for you: New Opto 22 website now available Blog - Published: Let us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information...moreLet us know what you think. Come check out our new website at preview.opto22.com. This is just a preview of what's coming—a chance to try out the new features and locate the new homes of the information you need: products, downloads, videos, documents, and more. <less Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Getting the most out of groov View Blog - Published: New interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to...moreNew interactive demo illustrates many of the features and capabilities of the groov View HMI software. From pumps and processes to production data to the weather, your world is full of things you need to control, view, or monitor. With browser-based groov View, you can easily build a web-based, responsive operator interface to see and interact with exactly what you need. groov View is included with groov EPIC, and also available separately for Windows-based PCs (groov Server for Windows). To take a deeper dive into what you can do with it, we've added another interactive demo to the Opto 22 website. <less What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
What does "edge programmable" mean? Forum - Published: According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”....According to a recent webinar, groov EPIC is “Edge Programmable”. What does edge programmable mean? I cannot find a definition of “edge programmable” or “edge programming”.... <less Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Dear Santa, SoftPAC for Linux install would be nice? Forum - Published: I was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no...moreI was just staring into my warm cup of cocoa thinking that a Linux install of SoftPAC would be sweet. Then I could drop it on a industrial fanless pc for way more processing power than an S1 with no Windows. Isn’t that basically what hiding inside a Groov anyway? It was just a random thought.... <less Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Best Practices -- We'd Like Your Feedback! Forum - Published: Hello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s...moreHello OptoFans, We’re working on a new document to help Opto users both new and experienced to improve their projects to be more maintainable and successful overall. We’d love your feedback on what’s in here and suggestions for other topics we’ve left out. Currently, the topics we cover fall under: Building, Documenting, and Backing Up your projects. What else to you wish you’d known about before as a newbie, or currently puzzles you that would fall under “Best Practices”? Do share! Here’s the d...... <less Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Log in and out of Groov and Groov Updates Forum - Published: Where can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased...moreWhere can I find a list of updates for groov? I want to see what has all changed/updated since my current revision. I have a client that is using 3 groov boxes to monitor 3 sites. They are very pleased with what they are able to do with them. However, they just asked me if there was a way to show a list of who was all logged in at the same time. Sometimes when they get an alarm, multiple people log in at the same time and 1 person makes a change and another might change it back accidentally. The...... <less groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
groov RIO mini case studies Blog - Published: See what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of...moreSee what people are up to with Opto 22’s new edge I/O module. groov RIO has been available for a few months, and people are already surprising us with how they’re putting it to work. Here are a few of the amazing examples we’ve seen from our early adopters. <less Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Suggestions for mobile interface Forum - Published: For some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the...moreFor some reason, this keeps bugging me. The bar at the top of the screen is space I could use for another gadget. I know I am in Groov…can’t we ditch the bar for mobile? Then if we could display the page name in the bar below that, I would then know what page I am viewing without having to use the dropdown. Then maybe we could toss in our own custom logo? Ok, the last one is just icing on the cake…the first two suggestions would make my day. ... <less How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
How Do I Change My Strategy Name Without Wiping Out My Tags Forum - Published: I have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to...moreI have a strategy which I use as a template. I also have a Groov Build for which I do the same. I did a save as to change my strategy to the new name for my current project. However, when I try to update Groov to the new strategy name I get this: image.png780×414 19.5 KB I can’t afford to lose all my tags and I can’t continue to use the old strategy name. What do I do??? Thanks, Dave... <less Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Resizing Gadgets in Groov Build Forum - Published: Can someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles...moreCan someone please explain the sizing of gadgets in Groov build to me? I’m not a graphics guy but I’m trying as hard as I can to understand how it works. Here’s what I’ve done. I have 3 rectangles. 1: Rectangle 75 x 150 pixels. A .svg file 2. Rectangle 10 x20 pixels. a .svg file 3. Rectangle 50 x 10 pixels a .jpg file The .svg files were created in Inkspace. The .jpg file in Paint.net When I put them in Groov build they all come in on the grid a 24 x 48 grid elements (I don’t know what to c...... <less PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
PAC Display Tag Selection Windows Forum - Published: Is there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says...moreIs there a way to make the Tag Selection window open lower horizontally so that you can see the existing tag you are changing? It doesn’t seem like a big deal…but when you have a busy HMI it says clicks/time. Thanks, -Craig The way it is now: image739×527 22.8 KB What I am asking can be done: image652×627 28.4 KB... <less Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Database Usage Forum - Published: Hello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies...moreHello Opto Users! We are running into an implementation problem and could use some ideas. Here is what we need to do: We have an asphalt plant that might dispense product to 20 different companies who each might have 50 different trucks (so we have a database of 1000 entries). When a particular truck pulls up, we need to be able to quickly search and find this truck from the database and display its particular info (for now lets just say we need the weight of the truck when empty (Tare weight...... <less Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Downloading Strategy to Controller via .Net Application Forum - Published: Is there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and...moreIs there any code (C# or VB.Net) that will allow us to download a strategy to a controller? We have a lot of remote clients that will occasionally need their strategy updated based on our changes and our normal process is they have to send in their controller and we update it here but what we’re attempting to do is create an application that we can send them and they can run that will do it automatically. I’ve looked under the SDK’s but didn’t see anything that would work (unless I missed someth...... <less Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Autostart or *.bat file for starting up SoftPAC, Pac Display Runtime and PAC Control Forum - Published: I am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my...moreI am looking for a way to autostart my entire control system in a *.bat file. What I would like to have happen is: 1.) Start SoftPAC 2.) Open my PAC Display 3.) Open my PAC Control 4.) Download my Strategy to the SoftPAC 5.) Run the Strategy 6.) View the running PAC Display This is so that we can deploy our control system in the field so that the end user only has one button (or we can stick the bat file in the ‘startup’ menu) to press. Ideas / Solutions? Thanks! Adam... <less PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
PID Scan rate: why use 1 second? Forum - Published: Hi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim...moreHi All, For you PID users out there – do any of you use something besides the 1 second default for the Scan Rate? I ask because there’s been some different opinions on what it should be. Some claim: “For best results the PID scan time should be set to less than 1/3 of the deadtime.” I’ve heard: “We always use the default.” And: “Scan rate has nothing to do with tuning.” But others disagree. Where do you weigh in? While poking around on the web, I found these quotes/links I liked. I hope you’ll s...... <less Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Updated Trends in groov View 4.3a Forum - Published: Since releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that...moreSince releasing groov View 4.3a, the most common feedback I’ve heard about the new average/min/max display in Interactive Trend gadgets has been “how do I turn it off?”, which I take to mean that either people don’t want it, or don’t understand what it’s doing. Assuming I haven’t explained it well, here’s another crack at it. Quick bit of history to start: when groov 1.0 launched, trends were up to an hour long, scanned once a second, and stored no data on the server. If you refreshed the page,...... <less Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Maximum screen resulution supported by PAC Display? Forum - Published: This may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a...moreThis may well be answered in the documentation somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. We are considering getting a PC with a video card that will support a 4K TV as the display, and using that for a PAC Display HMI system’s main screen. With that resolution, and with a large display, we can not only see the indicators and graphs from a reasonable distance, but then also see good detail within the various graphs when we approach the screen. But what I don’t know is if there is an upper limit to ...... <less OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
OptoForums Top 5 for 2020 Blog - Published: See what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of...moreSee what Opto users were talking about as we look back at last year's Top 5 posts on the OptoForums. There is no question that the Opto 22 forums are very much alive and kicking. The past 9 months of COVID lockdown did not even make the slightest dent in the activity level. <less Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items
Alexa and Opto 22 Integration Forum - Published: For those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC...moreFor those looking to develop some interface to the PAC system with Alexa and Node-Red take a look at this link… https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs We have been working on integrating the PAC with Alexa and are able to use digital outputs to turn things on and off with the WEMO emulator in Node-Red thanks to assistance from Beno. These two new nodes are still in some development/testing stage by the Node-Red group but this is almost what is required. We are currently looking to modify ...... <less « PreviousPage 2 of 124Next » Show 25 Items Show All Items Show 10 Items Show 25 Items Show 50 Items Show 100 Items