groov®
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groov
Features
Connects to 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
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.
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.
Connects easily: You can connect groov to Modbus/TCP
devices and Opto 22 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.
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.)
Choose Your groov
groov is available as either the standalone groov Box hardware
appliance or the PC-based groov Server for Windows software,
Part Numbers
Part Description
GROOV-AR1-SNAP groov Box for Modbus/TCP and
SNAP PAC
GROOV-SVR-WIN-SNAP groov Server for Windows - Mod-
bus/TCP and SNAP PAC
GROOV-AR1 groov Box for OPC UA, Modbus/
TCP, and SNAP PAC
GROOV-SVR-WIN groov Server for Windows - OPC
UA, Modbus/TCP, and SNAP PAC
GROOV-SNAP-UPG Upgrade for OPC UA
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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both for Modbus/TCP devices and SNAP PAC controllers. Also
available at a higher cost are versions of groov Box and groov
Server that connect to OPC UA systems as well as to Modbus/
TCP devices and Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers.
groov Box (p/n GROOV-AR1) 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
(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) 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.
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, 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.
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
groov
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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 a 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
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 Round Gauge for monitoring data, the Command
Button to send a command, and the Horizontal Slider to adjust
a variable. Many other gadgets are included.
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 on a tablet and
a smartphone
View in browser View app
Round Gauge Horizontal Slider
Command Button
Range Indicators
groov
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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.
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 a 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 SoftPAC controller 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
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. 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-MNT1Y). For more information
about groov maintenance, see form 2130, the groov
Maintenance Technical Note.
groov
Opto 22 • 43044 Business Park Drive • Temecula, CA 92590-3614 • www.opto22.com
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groov Box (GROOV-AR1) Specifications
Ethernet Communication (wired) T wo independent 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 connectors, each with a sep arate
IP address (separate subnets)
Ethernet Comm (wireless) 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
groov
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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 (not currently used)
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
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groov Box Dimensions
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 user’s 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
.
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