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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 company’s

automation system

groov Box

groov Server for

Windows

Opto 22

SNAP PAC

OPC UA tag server (Only needed if using

another company’s automation system. Not

needed for Opto 22 or Modbus/TCP devices.)

Modbus/TCP

device

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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 groov’s 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

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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

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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 User’s 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)

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 system’s data on a smartphone, tablet, or other

mobile device. It includes groov’s built-in Data Simulator, so

while you’re 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*

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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

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 user’s guides, and OptoForums.

In addition, hands-on training is available for free at our Temecula,

California headquarters, and you can

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