groov
®
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groov
Features
Provides a mobile operator interface for automation
systems, OEM machines, and other equipment
Ready-made gadgets let you create a browser-based
operator interface in minutes
Scalable operator interface runs on any mobile device
or computer regardless of manufacturer, operating
system, or screen size
No programming required
Email-based event notifications provide immediate
system alerts
Data Simulator allows project testing without
connecting to live machines or systems
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protects data
No tag limits and no client licenses required
Description
groov is Opto 22’s web-based operator interface system that is
simple, mobile, and connects easily to almost everything.
Simple: groov requires only a web browser to build mobile
interfaces. Because it puts ready-made gadgets at your
fingertips and requires zero programming, it’s simple to build,
deploy, and view effective and 100% scalable operator
interfaces. Using tags from a built-in Data Simulator you can
test project ideas without connecting to a live machine or
system.
Mobile: Get the free groov View app for Android or iOS for a
native experience on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or
tablet. If you have a different brand device you want to use,
from a smartphone to a web-enabled big-screen TV, you can
do that, too. You can view your groov interface on virtually any
device or computer that has a modern web browser. groov can
augment existing human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and
SCADA systems by making important information available at
any time and in any location. Using event notification,
selected personnel can be alerted anywhere by email or a text
message about system events based on multiple conditions.
Connects easily: You can connect groov to Modbus/TCP
devices and Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers directly, or to
devices from other manufacturers through a tag server that
supports OPC UA (Unified Architecture). When connected to a
tag server you can monitor and control PLCs and PACs such as
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix, Siemens
SIMATIC S7, Schneider Electric Modicon, GE PACSystems, and
many more.
Part Numbers
Part Description
GROOV-AR1-BASE groov Solo: groov Box for one Modbus/
TCP device or one SNAP PAC
GROOV-SVR-WIN-BASE
groov Solo: groov Server for Windows for
one Modbus/TCP device or one SNAP PAC
GROOV-LIC-PLUS groov Plus: Add to groov Solo for multiple
Modbus/TCP devices and SNAP PACs
GROOV-LIC-ENT
groov Enterprise: Add to groov Solo for
systems that support OPC UA, in addition
to multiple Modbus/TCP devices and
SNAP PACs
GROOV-LIC-OPE
groov Enterprise: Add to groov Plus for
systems that support OPC UA, in addition
to multiple Modbus/TCP devices and
SNAP PACs
Maintenance
GROOV-MNT1Y One-year maintenance
GROOV-MNT3Y Three-year maintenance
groov operator interfaces work on smartphones,
tablets, and other mobile devices.
groov
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In addition you can use groov with databases, SNMP devices,
weather stations, OPC-DA servers, or any device or system
supported by your tag server. groov gets important data from
process control, OEM machines, and manufacturing systems
into operators’ hands. (For more information about OPC UA,
go to opcfoundation.org/UA.)
Build and View Your Interface
groov
Build
provides a collection of gadgets for developing
a graphical, on-screen operator interface. It comes with the
built-in ability to use tags from a variety of systems and
equipment, including Modbus/TCP devices, Opto 22 SNAP
PAC controllers, OptoEMU energy monitoring units, and (using
an OPC UA tag server) many other companies’ systems,
devices, and databases. groov Build also allows you to manage
user accounts and to import tags from multiple devices to use
in the operator interface.
groov View runs a groov operator interface that resides on a
groov Box or groov Server and can be accessed using the groov
View app on an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, or on
other devices with a web browser and a network connection
to groov.
groov Admin is included with a groov Box and provides the
tools to back up and restore your project, update software and
firmware, set up wired and wireless networking, and more.
groov Admin is not needed for groov Server for Windows
because those functions are provided by the Windows PC.
Mobile Device Apps
groov View for iOS and groov View for Android are free
native apps for your tablet or smartphone. You can just use
View on a tablet and
a smartphone
Internet
groov Build
groov View
Assets
Another companys
automation system
groov Box
groov Server for
Windows
Opto 22
SNAP PAC
OPC UA tag server (Only needed if using
another companys automation system. Not
needed for Opto 22 or Modbus/TCP devices.)
Modbus/TCP
device
groov
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your browser to run groov, but these apps display View in full-
screen mode without the address bar, toolbars, and so on.
Also, you can configure the app with your username and
password in order to skip the login screen.
The iOS and Android apps are also ideal for OEMs and
machine builders who want to use a tablet in kiosk mode as
an operator interface to a machine. Kiosk mode locks the
device to only run groov.
Get groov View for iOS.
Get groov View for Android.
Using Gadgets
To build your project, you use groovs ready-made gadgets
such as the following. Many other gadgets are included.
A Round Gauge displays a value using a rotating needle
and decimal numerical display.
A Command Button sends a command.
A Horizontal Slider adjusts a variable.
A Trend shows how a variable changes in real time. (groov
does not support historical trending).
.
To set up a gadget, you import tags from your system or
device, select one of the imported tags from your tag
database, and then associate it with a gadget available for that
tag. Once you have set some gadget-specific properties and
saved your project, a gadget is immediately ready to use in
View.
By building good HMI design into your View project, the groov
interface helps operators work more effectively. For example,
multiple Range Indicator gadgets that clearly show the
normal range tell an operator at a glance whether a system is
running as it should. For more information on good HMI
design, see form 2061, Building an HMI that Works.
View in browser View in app
Round Gauge Horizontal Slider
Command Button
Trend
Range Indicators
groov
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Data Simulator
A Data Simulator is built in to groov that provides simulated
dynamic values for onscreen gadgets; for instance, a Graph
gadget can use a simulator tag that provides changing values
for a sine wave, or a gauge can use a simulator tag with an
integer moving between high and low values. This feature can
help test onscreen gadgets or simulate tags and variables
during screen development.
Event Notifications
groov’s event-based notifications alert selected personnel by
email or a text message about the status of a device based on
one or more parameters.
Email messages can be customized and sent to groups or
individuals, and messages can include equipment data, time/
date stamps, other key information, and even links back to the
groov operator interface for one-click access to real-time,
visual data for further investigation.
For example, if a machine overheats, stops working, or
otherwise meets or exceeds one or more predefined criteria
that trigger a notification, a maintenance technician can be
notified via email or text message, and can click right to the
groov screen with more data. With email available at almost
any time or location thanks to mobile devices such as
smartphones, email notifications get critical data into the right
hands right away.
Choose Your groov
groov
is available as either the standalone
groov
Box hardware
appliance or the PC-based
groov
Server for Windows software,.
groov Box (p/n GROOV-AR1-BASE) is
an industrially hardened appliance
that comes preloaded with groov
software, including groov Build for
building operator interfaces, groov
View for using the interfaces you’ve
built, and groov Admin for
administering the Box itself. The groov
Box communicates over a standard
Ethernet network or wireless LAN
Event Notifications
Control system
All data via Modbus or OPC are
available for configuring notifications
groov Server
for Windows
Tank level
If Full
If Empty
Boiler Temperature
If Too Hot! Text me
Email me
Email me
groov
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(local area network), or both. For more information about the
groov Box, see form 2104, the groov Box User's Guide for
GROOV-AR1.
groov Server for Windows (p/n GROOV-SVR-WIN-BASE)
includes groov software (groov Build for building operator
interfaces and groov View for using them) and is ready for
installation on a Microsoft® Windows® PC. Once installed,
groov Server runs as a service on your computer. For more
information on groov Server, see form 2078, the groov Server
for Windows Users Guide.
Whether you store and serve groov software on a groov Box or
on a computer using groov Server for Windows, an operator
interface you develop with groov can be viewed on almost any
mobile device or computer.
Cost-effective Options
groov provides a cost-effective way to select the right groov
platform for your application. Platform choice depends on
how many Modbus/TCP-ready devices or Opto 22 SNAP PAC
controllers will be connected to groov, and if an OPC UA tag
server or OPC UA compatible hardware device will be used.
The groov platforms are:
groov
Solo
—Using either the
groov
Box
(
GROOV-AR1-BASE)
or
groov
Server (GROOV-SVR-WIN-BASE), connect to one
Modbus/TCP device or one Opto 22 SNAP PAC controller.
groov
Solo is ideal for machine builders and OEMs—who need
only one controller or system connection—and offers a new
lower price for entry-level customers.
groov Plus—Add
GROOV-LIC-PLUS
to your groov Solo Box
or Server and connect to multiple Modbus/TCP devices
and Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers. groov Plus is deal for
multi-machine or system applications, or for monitoring
and controlling widely dispersed assets.
groov
Enterprise
—Add
GROOV-LIC-ENT
to your
groov
Solo Box or Server, or add GROOV-LIC-OPE
to your
groov
Plus
Box or Server and connect to machines, PLCs, and other
equipment and systems that support OPC UA, in addition to
multiple Modbus/TCP devices and Opto 22 SNAP PAC
controllers.
Applications change, and if more Modbus/TCP devices or
Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers are connected to groov, or if an
OPC UA tag server or OPC UA compatible hardware device is
added to the application, it’s easy to quickly upgrade from one
groov platform to the next.
Try Before You Buy
A fully functional version of the software-based groov Server
for Windows is available to download and try so you can see
your own systems data on a smartphone, tablet, or other
mobile device. It includes groov’s built-in Data Simulator, so
while youre evaluating groov it doesn’t have to be connected
to a live machine or system.
Just download and install groov Server for Windows
(groov.com). Simple instructions walk you through software
setup, connecting to one or more systems, and building
simple interfaces so you can quickly see realtime system data
on a mobile device. groov Server operates for two hours
without a license key.
NOTE: You must log on as an administrator to install groov Server
for Windows.
If you need an OPC UA tag server to connect to a third-party
controller, Kepware Technologies’ KEPServerEX 5
communication platform is also available for download and
trial (www.kepware.com). It also operates for two hours
without a license key.
System Requirements
For groov Box and groov Server for Windows
To build operator interfaces with groov you’ll need:
Any computer with a modern web browser. This does not
have to be a Windows PC.
One or more of the following:
A Modbus device that communicates over Ethernet
An Opto 22 SNAP PAC System (SNAP PAC S-series, R-
series, or Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers with firmware
R9.2a or newer, running a PAC Control strategy)
Another manufacturer’s automation system with tags
accessible by your tag server. You’ll need a tag server that
supports OPC UA plus the appropriate drivers for your
system installed on the server computer.
groov and KEPServerEX: If you are building a groov interface
for an OPC UA-compatible system and don’t already have a
tag server installed, the KEPServerEX communication platform
from Kepware Technologies is recommended by Opto 22 and
tested to work with groov.
Kepware is a leader in OPC communications and has
developed hundreds of device drivers to communicate with
automation systems, industrial databases, and other software.
For more information, go to www.kepware.com/Products/
products_OPCServers.asp. See also, www.kepware.com/
Support_Center/doc_auto_tag.asp
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For groov Server for Windows
To install and run groov Server for Windows you’ll need:
A PC on the same network as your control device, with one
of the following Microsoft operating systems. If you're
using an OPC UA tag server, this can be the same computer
where the tag server is installed, or a separate computer.
Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
NOTE: .NET Framework 3.5 or greater is required for all
operating systems. Use the “Add roles and features” option for
Windows Server 2012.
A minimum of 250 MB available disk space to install groov
Server for Windows. Additional disk space is required to
create projects. (Projects may be created on this PC or on
another computer.)
groov Maintenance
groov maintenance lets you get groov updates for free,
including new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. One
year of maintenance is included with your purchase of either a
groov Box or groov Server for Windows. You can purchase
additional maintenance for one year (part #GROOV-MNT1Y) or
for three years (part #GROOV-MNT3Y). For more information
about groov maintenance, see form 2130, the groov
Maintenance Technical Note.
groov Box (GROOV-AR1-BASE) Specifications
Ethernet Communication (wired) Two independent 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connectors, each with a separate
IP address (separate subnets)
Ethernet Comm (wireless) (Optional) 802.11 b/g/n provided by a commercial USB WiFi adapter that has
been tested and approved by Opto 22
Security (wireless)
WEP64
WEP128
WPA PSK (also known as WPA Personal)
WPA2 PSK (also known as WPA2 Personal)
Backup battery BR2032 button cell lithium battery with a nominal voltage of 2.8 volts. Lasts 8
years at 25 °C. This battery maintains the date and time.
Power Consumption 8-36 VDC, 24 VDC @ 500mA (Power supply included; input 100-240 VAC.
Use international adapter if needed.)
Enclosure Compact and sturdy metal. Fanless operation.
USB USB 2.0 (three)
Indicators Ethernet interfaces (2): Link/Activity and Speed
System: SYS & PWR
Operating Temperature 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158° F)
Storage Temperature -20 to +80 °C (-4 to 176° F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Agency Approvals CE, RoHS, DFARS
Warranty 30 months
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groov Box Connectors and Indicators
SYS LED
Independent 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet interfaces (RJ-45 connectors)
On/Off button and LED
USB connectors for
backing up and restoring
Ethernet LEDs
* For a list of approved WiFi adapters, see form 2104, the groov Box User’s Guide for GROOV-AR1.
Power connector
USB connector for WiFi adapter*
Top Bottom
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More About Opto 22
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Products
Opto 22 develops and manufactures reliable, flexible, easy-to-use
hardware and software products for industrial automation,
energy management, remote monitoring, and data acquisition
applications.
groov
groov
puts your system on your mobile device. With zero
programming, you can build mobile operator interfaces to
monitor and control systems from Allen-Bradley, Siemens,
Schneider Electric, Modicon, and many more. Web-based
groov
puts mobile-ready gadgets at your fingertips. Tag them from your
existing tag database, and they automatically scale for use on any
device with a modern web browser. See
groov.com
for more
information and your free trial.
SNAP PAC System
Designed to simplify the typically complex
process of selecting and applying an
automation system, the SNAP PAC
System consists of four integrated
components:
SNAP PAC controllers
PAC Project Software Suite
SNAP PAC brains
SNAP I/O
SNAP PAC Controllers
Programmable automation controllers
(PACs) are multifunctional, modular controllers based on open
standards.
Opto 22 has been manufacturing PACs for over two decades. The
standalone SNAP PAC S-series, the rack-mounted SNAP PAC R-
series, and the software-based SoftPAC™ all handle a wide range
of digital, analog, and serial functions for data collection, remote
monitoring, process control, and discrete and hybrid
manufacturing.
SNAP PACs are based on open Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP)
standards, so you can build or extend a system easily, without the
expense and limitations of proprietary networks and protocols.
Wired+Wireless™ models are also available.
PAC Project Software Suite
Opto 22’s PAC Project Software Suite provides full-featured, cost-
effective control programming, HMI (human machine interface)
development and runtime, OPC server, and database connectivity
software for your SNAP PAC System.
Control programming includes both easy-to-learn flowcharts and
optional scripting. Commands are in plain English; variables and I/
O point names are fully descriptive.
PAC Project Basic offers control and HMI tools and is free for
download on our website,
www.opto22.com
. PAC Project
Professional, available for separate purchase, adds one SoftPAC,
OptoOPCServer, OptoDataLink, options for controller redundancy
or segmented networking, and support for legacy Opto 22 serial
mistic
I/O units.
SNAP PAC Brains
While SNAP PAC controllers provide central control and data
distribution, SNAP PAC brains provide distributed intelligence for
I/O processing and communications. Brains offer analog, digital,
and serial functions, including thermocouple linearization; PID
loop control; and optional high-speed digital counting (up to 20
kHz), quadrature counting, TPO, and pulse generation and
measurement.
SNAP I/O
I/O provides the local connection to sensors and equipment.
Opto 22 SNAP I/O offers 1 to 32 points of reliable I/O per module,
depending on the type of module and your
needs. Analog, digital, and serial modules are
all mixed on the same mounting rack and
controlled by the same processor (SNAP PAC
brain or rack-mounted controller).
Quality
Founded in 1974, Opto 22 has established a
worldwide reputation for high-quality products.
All are made in the U.S.A. at our manufacturing
facility in Temecula, California. Because we
test each product twice before it leaves our
factory, rather than only testing a sample
of each batch, we can guarantee most
solid-state relays and optically isolated I/O
modules for life.
Free Product Support
Opto 22’s California-based Product Support Group offers free,
comprehensive technical support for Opto 22 products. Our staff
of support engineers represents decades of training and
experience. Support is available in English and Spanish by phone
or email, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Additional support is always available on our website: how-to
videos, OptoKnowledgeBase, self-training guide, troubleshooting
and users guides, and OptoForums.
In addition, hands-on training is available for free at our Temecula,
California headquarters, and you can
register online
.
Purchasing Opto 22 Products
Opto 22 products are sold directly and through a worldwide
network of distributors, partners, and system integrators. For
more information, contact Opto 22 headquarters at 800-321-
6786 or 951-695-3000, or visit our website at
www.opto22.com
.
www.opto22.com