Opto 22 advances the edge of automation. Opto 22 designs and manufactures industrial control and IIoT products, like groov EPIC® and groov RIO™, that bridge the gap between IT and OT, following a core philosophy of open, standards-based technology.
43044 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590-3614 USA
Opto 22 manufactures reliable, easy-to-use SSRs, I/O, controllers, & software for automation and IIoT applications.
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For 50 years, OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and IT and operations personnel have looked to Opto 22 for innovative automation products at an affordable price.
Opto 22’s groov® family of industrial edge controllers and I/O is designed from the ground up with integrated control, connectivity, and cybersecurity tools to help you connect automation, enterprise, and cloud data.
Securely access, monitor, and maintain your systems at remote locations or customer sites
Collect, process, and publish operational and energy data backed by fault-tolerant storage and store-and-forward capability
Develop real-time control programs in a language you know: ladder logic, function block diagram, flowcharts, Python, C/C++, and more
Build dynamic operator HMI screens for embedded or external touchscreens, mobile devices, and browsers
Replace costly, high-maintenance Windows PCs for HMI, OPC, and data processing with Linux-based industrial processors
Secure existing PLCs, traditional I/O, and standalone equipment, then integrate it with databases, business systems, and cloud services
Built on decades of field-proven experience, groov products offer lifetime guarantees on solid-state I/O, UL Hazardous Locations approval, ATEX compliance, and a wide -20 to 70 °C operating temperature range.
Count on free pre-sales engineering help and product support, too. All Opto 22 products are developed, manufactured, and supported in the U.S.A. With nearly 50 years as a trusted automation manufacturer, we understand your projects and speak your protocols.
Firmware version 3.5 for the groov RIO edge I/O includes the Codesys runtime engine, allowing the groov RIO to function as a real-time controller coupled with software-configurable...
Discover Opto 22's new version 3.0 firmware update to groov RIO, introducing proportional-integral-derivative control, thermistor support, and centralized user management.
groov RIO from Opto 22 is an intelligent, Ethernet-based input/output unit that combines multi-signal, multifunction sensing with PoE-powered edge data processing for instant ...
The groov RIO is an intelligent, Ethernet-based I/O unit that combines multi-signal, multifunction sensing with Power over Ethernet edge data processing for instant Industrial...
PAC Project Software Suite R10 from Opto 22 combines real-time control, HMI and data handling functionality in a single integrated development environment to speed troubleshooting...
Find out in this Take Five video why the use of remote access tends to be higher in the processing industries than in discrete manufacturing and where processing companies tend...
A review of automation technology developments we’ve recently covered to help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of industrial automation.
Opto 22 distributor RS Components explains its introduction of Opto 22 products in the Asia-Pacific area and Europe—in particular Opto 22's groov mobile HMI for burgeoning global...
Opto 22's Gerhard Kreiling explains how the company's groov product can be used to take your industrial HMI applications mobile. From native Opto 22 drivers to OPC UA and Modbus...
As a non-exhibiting automation supplier at PackExpo, Opto 22’s Benson Hougland came to observe, learn, and see where today’s technology trends could be heading.
Gerhard Kreiling with Opto 22 showcases the company’s groov HMI design system to create interfaces that extend HMI visibility and functionality to mobile devices.
This video podcast explores whether or not HMI optimization is practical for all manufacturers; how the core concepts behind what constitutes an effective HMI have changed over...
Opto 22 Shows How to Take Mobility to HMIs | In its display at The Automation Conference 2013, Opto 22’s Benson Hougland showed groov, which provides secure access to automation...
In this episode, we connect with Josh Eastburn and Benson Hougland of Opto 22 to learn more about connecting edge computing technology with legacy automation technologies in industrial...
In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast series, we connect with Benson Hougland and Terry Orchard of Opto 22 to find out if open source ...
This white paper introduces the concept of demand response (DR) in energy management. DR offers an opportunity for industrial and commercial businesses to not just reduce energy...
Dana Inc. and Streamline Innovations show how digital transformations can start today in the discrete and process industries using Ignition to overcome legacy infrastructure’s...
Regardless of the connected automation device you’re looking to install, key security features to look for include network interfaces, firewalls, data communication options, encryption...
The “Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered” podcast gets insights from Benson Hougland and Terry Orchard of Opto 22 about the practical realities of using open source ...
During the Automation World Conference & Expo, a panel of technology experts discussed how advanced networking technologies will lead to open, standards-based communication from...
How new controller technology addresses the issue of reliably getting data from the edge where the data originates to the databases and people who need it for analysis and decision...
The integration of artificial intelligence tools with Industrial Internet of Things-enabled devices is getting easier, thereby giving companies of all sizes access to analytical...
From MQTT and HMIs to digital twins, IoT app connectivity and the EdgeX Foundry, the concept of decoupling software from hardware is quickly moving to the forefront of automation...
Just as consumer buying behaviors have shifted online, the purchase of automation technologies is undergoing the same transition—and it’s changing how technology suppliers and...
The convergence of operational technology and information technology systems could help manufacturers embrace new service offerings using web-based business models.
When systems go down, you’re under pressure to just get them back up and running again. But it pays to assess whether or not you have the right parts in there and how you can ...
The GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3 is a groov RIO energy management unit (EMU) designed as an intelligent, distributed energy monitoring module. With built-in web-based configuration, commissioning...
MQTT/Sparkplug governing body and industry collective welcomes a change-making industrial automation manufacturer to help drive the future of the protocol.
How a tier-one automotive supplier went from clipboards to the cloud by connecting legacy injection molding machines for less than $1,000 per machine without writing a single ...
The ability to aggregate and analyze operations and IT data in the cloud provides next-level insights set to elevate asset performance, boost product quality, and ensure proactive...
This first installment in a four-part series on key industrial network technologies explains how an ultra lightweight data transfer protocol became a widely used data gathering...
While the skills gap facing industry has been well publicized, overcoming the challenges it presents requires a targeted approach that considers the nuances of the problem.
Determining which type of controller to use in an automated system can lead to some difficult choices. Focusing on the application and specific capabilities of each controller...
As manufacturers digitally transform their operations, finding the right technologies can be an overwhelming process. Don’t overlook your supplier’s ability to provide the right...
If you’re like most manufacturers, you’re not operating a greenfield site with the latest internet-ready equipment. However, you’re likely facing numerous digitalization initiatives...
Advantech, Bedrock Automation, Cognex, Hilscher, Opto 22, and Stratus Technologies—among others—demonstrate how their products work with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform...
A look at how digitalization and the need for scalability are driving more interest and investment in cloud-based industrial applications and how automation technology suppliers...
Research shows that digital transformation is the primary driver of automation technology spending across the discrete, batch, and continuous process industries. But which technologies...
Though it represents one of the greater job skill challenges for new entrants, technology is increasingly viewed as a key attractor for the next-generation industrial workforce...
From dealing with core operating factors such as the hazardous and remote location of many assets to new consolidation and outsourcing trends, the process industries are leading...
A standardized version of I/O provides users and machine builders with the opportunity to scale systems quickly, but traditional I/O still holds an important role.
Industrial companies’ innovative approaches to market demands, enabled by industrial edge devices, illustrate how edge device technology is enabling manufacturers to be more adaptive...
