Opto 22 groov EPIC Learning Center

Opto 22 has announced availability of the groov EPIC Learning Center, a hardware and software benchtop system for learning and development. This fully operational package lets engineers, technicians and developers initialise, configure and program the control, visualisation and communication aspects of their groov EPIC systems. The Learning Center is a companion for Opto 22’s free online self-guided groov EPIC learning modules, and it includes two seats for premium on-site training at company headquarters in Temecula, California.

Hardware in the Learning Center includes a groov EPIC processor, power supply, four-position chassis, DC input and output modules, a temperature input module and an analog input module. Hardware is assembled on a desktop operator load panel accessorised with two illuminated push-buttons, a potentiometer, a temperature probe, a Sonalert alarm and a red/blue/green LED indicator. All of this is delivered in a robust Pelican case with a screwdriver for releasing and tightening terminal connectors.

The groov EPIC processor is supplied pre-loaded with software packages enabling a wide range of functionality: groov Manage, to configure, commission and troubleshoot the processor; PAC Control Engine, a real-time control engine to run flowchart-based control programs; CODESYS Runtime Engine, a real-time control engine to run IEC-61131-3 compatible control programs; and groov View, to build and view mobile and browser-based operator interfaces.