In today’s increasingly digital and automated world, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programs play a critical role in ensuring seamless interaction between humans and machines. From controlling industrial processes to enabling intuitive user experiences in everyday devices, HMI technology is everywhere. This blog post will provide an in-depth understanding of what HMI programs are, how they function, their applications, and their significance …
Whether you’re attending this year’s Ignition Community Conference in person or with a livestream pass, you have plenty of opportunities to attend exhibitor demo sessions or see guest speakers presenting on a variety of educational topics—all centered around solutions using Ignition software.
This three-day event takes place September 17-19, 2024, in Folsom, CA, and although it recently sold out, you can still be part of the action by purchasing a Livestream pass.
Hosted by our technology partner Inductive Automation, the annual event grows in popularity each year as the number of Ignition software applications grows worldwide. The conference promises:
You won’t want to miss Opto 22’s live demonstrations and sessions. The Opto 22 team returns this year as a sponsor, exhibitor, and key part of the Build-A-Thon! Here are some outstanding presentations to add to your schedule.
If you’re thinking of coming to groov EPIC Premium Factory Training, or have already been to the training class, now you have the option to add a Certificate of Completion to your LinkedIn profile.
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Do you need help integrating, installing, or updating your Opto 22 system? Or implementing an Internet of Things project? An OptoPartner can help.
OptoPartners have proven their engineering expertise and in-depth understanding of Opto 22 hardware (including groov EPIC and groov RIO) and software before they join the OptoPartner program. Our engineers verify their projects and knowledge.
Get to know the newest members in the program: Double D Automation in California and Wunderlich-Malec, based in Minnesota. One might be a fit for your next project.
If TCP/IP won the “protocol wars” in the ‘90s, then WHY are you still fighting protocol battles on the plant floor today? Because industrial networks were around long before the internet. As far back as the 1960s, machines communicated via serial networks like RS-232, RS-485, and CAN Bus—with specialized proprietary fieldbus protocols like Modbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet.
Even with TCP/IP on Ethernet, specialized protocols remained. Modbus now has a TCP/IP version, Profibus gave way to ProfiNET, DeviceNet to EtherNet/IP, and even some new ones joined the protocol party.
After the industry demanded interoperability, OPC was born—now OPC UA—a big step toward a unified architecture on OT networks. Meanwhile on the IT side, using HTTP and HTTPS was common. It’s how web browsers—and most of the internet—work today.
MQTT Sparkplug came later. A recently named International Standard, it’s built on efficient, secure, and scalable publish/subscribe communications—a great fit for digital transformation projects and the IIoT.
I want to digitally transform, but my existing machines don’t support all these protocols. Read More…
Have you checked the Opto 22 events schedule lately? It’s filling up with more opportunities to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO—hopefully coming to a city near you! You can now find us in Charleston, South Carolina September 30 – October 3, 2024, for the International Society of Automation annual conference.
Will you be one of the lucky attendees at the 2024 Ignition Community Conference? Only a few tickets are left. If you haven’t registered yet, do it now! Join the Ignition community in Folsom, CA, September 17-19th.
If you can’t attend in person, a live stream pass is also available. Either way, you’ll have access to industry thought leaders, see innovative Ignition use cases, and learn from Ignition experts. Both passes include exhibitor presentations as well as seeing the featured session speakers.
But the learning doesn’t stop there. ICC host Inductive Automation is also offering two weeks of virtual workshops after the conference. Each workshop is limited to 20 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. Don’t miss Opto 22’s post-ICC workshop: Collect, Model, and Democratize OT Data with Ignition Edge.
If your applications are starting to require more than just the traditional PLC, here’s an opportunity to get an “under the hood” look at the groov EPIC (Edge Programmable Industrial Controller) and groov RIO edge I/O.
Opto 22’s Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, was recently asked to be a guest on The Automation Podcast. This podcast is one of the many resources hosted by Shawn Tierney on the Automation Blog website, along with his weekly Automation news show on LinkedIn.
Shawn knows his audience well and asks the questions that you want answered about new technologies and how they are used in the industrial automation space. Dan is eager to teach and help you make informed decisions about how to solve your automation problems.
In just under an hour, you’ll get a better understanding of how groov EPIC and RIO give you new tools for your projects. Watch and learn.
What’s on your list of requirements when selecting a supplier? How about 50 years of reliable products made in the U.S.A., multiple technologies for your digital transformation, and free product support and training?
That’s the Opto 22 difference, and our engineering and sales teams are ready to help you with your projects.
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In-person training sessions at Opto 22 headquarters help you expand your skill set and find easier ways to meet your application challenges. We only have a few classes left this year and seats are filling up fast!
Learn system components and configuration, networking capabilities, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and communication methods that you can apply to your own industrial automation application. You might just build a complete solution before you leave! And now is the time to reserve your spot.
Hear what this month’s students had to say about their groov EPIC training experience. Then register to join us for the next class!
