Industrial automation manufacturer Opto 22 has announced groov version 2.0, a web-based mobile operator interface system that simplifies building and using effective, scalable operator interfaces on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices—all with no programming. groov lets industrial automation end-users, system integrators, machine OEMs, technicians, or any authorized person quickly and securely monitor and control PLCs and PACs like Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix, Siemens SIMATIC S7, Schneider Electric Modicon, GE PACSystems, and other controllers, all from a mobile device. groov gets important data out of process control, OEM machines, and manufacturing systems and into operators’ hands.
Try Before You Buy
A fully functional version of 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. Just download and install the software-based groovServer for Windows. groov 2.0 will be available at groov.com on Nov. 22, 2013. 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 operates for two hours without a license.
What’s groov?
groov is a zero-programming, web-based way to build, deploy, and view effective, scalable operator interfaces to monitor and control systems and equipment using mobile devices and other computer-based systems. These operator interfaces can be viewed on almost any mobile device or computer regardless of its manufacturer, operating system, or screen size, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and even smart high-definition televisions.
groov can augment existing human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems by making important information available at any time and in any location. groov is available as either the standalone groov Box hardware appliance or the PC-based groov Server for Windows software.
groov uses a standard method of securely communicating with devices on the plant floor, including PLCs, DCSs, PACs, databases, and OPC-DA servers called OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA).
groov works with Kepware Technologies’ KEPServerEX communications platform. Kepware has developed hundreds of device drivers for communicating with diverse automation systems, databases, building automation systems, and more.
Pricing and Availability
groov 2.0 will be available on Nov. 22, 2013. Choose either the groov Box hardware appliance (GROOV-AT1) at a list price of $2895.00 USD, or groov Server for Windows software (GROOV-SVR-WIN) at a list price of $2695.00 USD. For more information, contact Opto 22 Pre-Sales at 951-695-3000 or toll free at 800-321-6786, or visit groov.com.
An OPC-UA server is also required, and we recommend the KEPServerEX communications platform from Kepware Technologies. Call Kepware at 207-775-1660 or visit info.kepware.com/kepserverex-and-groov for more information. A fully functional version of KEPServerEX is available that operates for two hours without a license.
Opto 22
www.opto22.com
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