Opto 22 groov Box industrial appliance

Developed by Opto 22, groov is a web-based way to build and view operator interfaces to monitor and control automation systems and equipment, and requires zero programming or coding. It allows access to system data from anywhere a network is available and also allows users to receive real-time notifications based on configurable events. The groov system is also secure, as all communications are encrypted over HTTPS and all connections need to be authenticated with username and password.

Developed as an IoT tool for the Industry 4.0 paradigm for smart factories, the groov Box is a hardware and software solution that means that a PC is not required on-site. It is therefore suitable for deployment in manufacturing and automation facilities or remote sites where there are very low levels of IT equipment or infrastructure in place. The appliance has a rugged and solid-state fanless design, operating across a 0 to 70°C temperature range. Offering a compact footprint with dimensions of 106 x 171 x 33 mm, the groov Box also features gigabit Ethernet interfaces and USB expansion for wireless LAN interfaces.

In addition to the groov Box appliance, groov is also available via software download: groov Server for Windows has a small software footprint for use on Windows-based PCs and is suitable for facilities with PCs or an IT infrastructure. The groov system can be connected to Modbus/TCP devices and Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers directly, or to devices from other manufacturers through an OPC-UA server.