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groov EPIC
USER’S GUIDE
Form 2267

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OPTO 22 groov EPIC Specifications

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Operating SystemLinux
Memory2 GB RAM
Ethernet2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Power Supply24V DC
NetworkingDual independent Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
USB2 USB 2.0 ports
Serial1 x RS-485 serial port
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Softwaregroov View
DisplayNone (headless)
Input/OutputIntegrated I/O modules (various configurations available)

Summary

Chapter 1: Welcome to groov EPIC

System Requirements

Details the necessary computer hardware and operating system for software development and operator interfaces.

About This Guide

Provides an overview of the user's guide content and its purpose.

Chapter 2: Additional safety and operating instructions

Safety Instructions

Covers essential guidelines for safe operation, maintenance, and service of the groov EPIC unit.

Operating Controls

Describes the physical controls and touchscreen interface of the groov EPIC processor.

Service and Maintenance

Explains procedures for keeping the groov EPIC unit up-to-date and troubleshooting issues.

Chapter 3: Assembling your groov EPIC unit

Gathering Your Equipment and Information

Lists essential supplies and information needed before assembling the groov EPIC unit.

Verifying Serial Number on the Processor

Instructions on how to locate and verify the serial number of the groov EPIC processor.

Assembling Your Unit

Step-by-step guide on mounting the power supply, processor, and I/O modules onto the chassis.

Chapter 4: Initializing the groov EPIC Processor

Creating the First Administrator Account

Guides the creation of the initial administrator account for the groov EPIC processor.

Completing the Quick Start

Details the steps for the Quick Start configuration to get the groov EPIC system operational.

Chapter 5: Navigating Through the groov EPIC Processor

Click or Tap Your Way Around groov Manage

Explains how to navigate the groov Manage interface on the processor and web browser.

Learning the Screen Navigation Aids

Identifies key navigation aids like menus, tabs, and links within groov Manage.

Chapter 6: Controlling Access to groov EPIC Processor

Creating User IDs and Configuring Their Access

Details on creating user accounts and assigning access levels for processor functionality.

Managing the SSL Security Features of Your groov EPIC Processor

Covers SSL security features for establishing secure communication.

Configuring the Firewall

Explains how to configure firewall rules to protect the processor from unauthorized access.

Chapter 7: Connecting groov EPIC to a Network or Multiple Networks

Selecting a Network Configuration

Discusses options for connecting the processor to local or virtual private networks.

Configuring the Network Interfaces

Provides instructions for configuring ETH0, ETH1, and WLAN0 network interfaces.

Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Guides the setup for connecting to a VPN using the OpenVPN Tunnel interface.

Chapter 8: Enabling MQTT

What is MQTT?

Explains the MQTT publish/subscribe protocol and its advantages for IoT applications.

Configuring and Enabling MQTT with String Payloads

Details how to configure and start the MQTT service with string payloads.

Configuring and Enabling MQTT with Sparkplug Payloads (through Ignition Edge Software)

Covers configuration for MQTT with Sparkplug payloads using Ignition Edge software.

Chapter 9: Configuring System Features

Switching Between PAC Control Engine and CODESYS Runtime Engine

Explains how to switch between the PAC Control and CODESYS runtime engines.

Setting and Adjusting Date, Time, and Time Zones

Guides on setting and adjusting the processor's date, time, and time zone.

Connecting Serial Devices

Describes methods for connecting serial devices to the processor and I/O units.

Connecting a Mouse and a Keyboard

Instructions for connecting USB mice and keyboards to the groov EPIC processor.

Connecting an External Monitor

Details on connecting and configuring an external monitor for display.

Installing an Approved USB WiFi Adapter

Steps for installing compatible USB WiFi adapters for wireless network connectivity.

Chapter 10: Configure CODESYS and groov EPIC for IEC61131-3

Obtaining Your CODESYS Activation Key Certificate and Ticket ID

Guides on obtaining necessary certificates and IDs for CODESYS setup.

Downloading and Installing CODESYS Development System

Instructions for downloading and installing the CODESYS Development System.

Enable the CODESYS Control Engine on the groov EPIC Processor

Steps to enable the CODESYS Runtime Engine on the groov EPIC processor.

Chapter 11: Working with groov EPIC Devices in CODESYS Projects

Adding a groov EPIC Device to a CODESYS Project

Explains how to add groov EPIC processors and I/O modules to CODESYS projects.

Updating groov EPIC and groov I/O Module Information

Covers updating module information for CODESYS Development System compatibility.

Configuring Processor Parameters and Channel Features

Details on configuring processor parameters and channel features in CODESYS.

Chapter 12: Downloading and Running PAC Control Programs

Downloading and Running PAC Control Strategies

Guides on downloading and running PAC Control strategies on the processor.

Enabling or Disabling Background Downloading

Explains how to enable/disable background downloading for strategies.

Chapter 13: Downloading and Running Custom Control Programs

Verifying SSH Access

Checks for and verifies access to the secure shell (SSH) server.

Stopping the SSH Server

Provides steps to stop the SSH server using shell credentials.

Starting the SSH Server

Provides steps to start the SSH server using shell credentials.

Chapter 14: Developing and Deploying Node-RED flows

What Is Node-RED and How Does It Work in groov EPIC?

Introduces Node-RED and its integration within the groov EPIC processor.

Creating Your First Node-RED Flow

Guides through the creation of a simple Node-RED flow for real-world communication.

Installing groov View nodes

Steps for installing groov View nodes to access data stores within Node-RED.

Chapter 15: Monitoring and Configuring Modules and Channels

Checking the Health (Status) of a Module

Explains how to check module status via LED indicators or groov Manage.

Configuring groov I/O Modules and Channels

Guides on configuring I/O channels, features, and settings through groov Manage.

Understanding How Quality Errors Are Reported

Explains how the system reports quality errors and how to interpret them.

Chapter 16: Maintaining Your groov EPIC Unit

Backing Up Your groov EPIC Processor Settings

Provides recommendations and steps for backing up processor configuration settings.

Restoring a Backup or Specific Settings From a Backup File

Guides on restoring a full backup or specific settings to the processor.

Updating Firmware on a groov EPIC Unit

Instructions for updating firmware for the processor and I/O modules.

Replacing the Battery

Steps for replacing the real-time clock backup battery.

How to Reset to Factory Defaults

Procedure for resetting the groov EPIC processor to factory default settings.

Conducting an OptoSupport Remote Support Service (RSS) Session

Explains how to initiate, pause, and end a remote support session.

Chapter 17: Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect to the SSH Server

Troubleshooting steps for issues connecting to the SSH server.

One of the Modules Is Blinking Red

Diagnosing issues when a module LED indicates a communication problem.

Ethernet Cable Is Plugged In, but No IP Address

Steps to resolve issues where the Ethernet connection has no IP address.

Web Browser Can’t Connect to Processor

Guidance for troubleshooting browser connection issues to the processor.

Troubleshooting Network Issues

Overview of tools and methods for diagnosing network connectivity problems.

Ping

Using the Ping tool to test basic network connectivity from processor interfaces.

Appendix A: Processor specifications

GRV-EPIC-PR1

Detailed technical specifications for the groov EPIC processor.

Appendix B: Power supply specifications

GRV-EPIC-PSAC, GRV-EPIC-PSDC, GRV-EPIC-PSPT

Technical specifications for the groov EPIC power supply and voltage converter.

Appendix C: Chassis specifications

GRV-EPIC-CHS0, GRV-EPIC-CHS4, GRV-EPIC-CHS8, GRV-EPIC-CHS16

Technical specifications for the different groov EPIC chassis models.

Appendix D: I/O module specifications

GRV-CSERI-4

Specifications for the GRV-CSERI-4 serial module.

GRV-IAC-24, GRV-IACI-12, GRV-IACS-24, GRV-IACIS-12

Specifications for groov AC input modules GRV-IAC-24, GRV-IACI-12, GRV-IACS-24, GRV-IACIS-12.

GRV-ITM-12, GRV-ITMI-8

Specifications for GRV-ITM-12 and GRV-ITMI-8 analog input modules.

GRV-IV-24, GRV-IVI-12

Specifications for GRV-IV-24 and GRV-IVI-12 voltage input modules.

GRV-OAC-12, GRV-OACI-12, GRV-OACS-12, GRV-OACIS-12

Specifications for groov AC output modules GRV-OAC-12, GRV-OACI-12, GRV-OACS-12, GRV-OACIS-12.

GRV-ODCI-12, GRV-ODCIS-12

Specifications for groov DC output modules GRV-ODCI-12 and GRV-ODCIS-12.

GRV-ODCSRC-24

Specifications for the GRV-ODCSRC-24 DC output module.

GRV-OMRIS-8

Specifications for groov mechanical relay output module GRV-OMRIS-8.

GRV-OVMALC-8

Specifications for the GRV-OVMALC-8 analog output module.

Appendix E: I/O module wiring diagrams

GRV-CCANI-2 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for the GRV-CCANI-2 module.

GRV-CSERI-4 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for the GRV-CSERI-4 module.

GRV-IAC-24, GRV-IACS-24 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for GRV-IAC-24 and GRV-IACS-24 modules.

GRV-IACI-12, GRV-IACIS-12 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for GRV-IACI-12 and GRV-IACIS-12 modules.

GRV-IDC-24, GRV-IDCS-24 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for GRV-IDC-24 and GRV-IDCS-24 modules.

GRV-ITM-12 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for the GRV-ITM-12 analog module.

GRV-OAC-12, GRV-OACS-12 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for GRV-OAC-12 and GRV-OACS-12 AC output modules.

GRV-ODCI-12, GRV-ODCIS-12 PINOUT AND WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram and pinout for GRV-ODCI-12 and GRV-ODCIS-12 DC output modules.

Appendix F: Installing the Correct License

Installing Licenses on Processors with Firmware Earlier Than 1.3.0

Guides on installing licenses for software on older firmware versions.

Adding Ignition Edge or CODESYS When You Upgrade to 1.3.0 or Later

Steps to add Ignition Edge or CODESYS licenses when upgrading firmware.

Appendix G: Advanced Networking Configurations

Redirecting Traffic Initiated by an Incoming Connection Request

Configuring gateways and traffic routing for incoming connection requests.