OPTO 22 – GRV-EPIC-PR2 _ On-the-rack processor for the groov EPIC system, expanded memory

OPTO 22 – GRV-EPIC-PR2 _ On-the-rack processor for the groov EPIC system, expanded memory

Quick Specs:

• On-the-rack processor for the groov EPIC system
• expanded memory

The GRV-EPIC-PR2 Edge Programmable Industrial Controller is an embedded Linux^®, real-time controller with gateway functions. ThisgroovEPIC^® processor provides control, connectivity, data handling, and visualization at the edge of your network and is ideal for industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications or any automation application. See howgroovEPIC fits in your system architecture.

With more memory than its pioneering predecessor (GRV-EPIC-PR1), the GRV-EPIC-PR2 can handle the requirements of version 8 of Ignition Edge^® (a product of Inductive Automation^®).

Note: To download the latest software and firmware for yourgroovEPIC, log into your My.Opto22 account.

Hardware features

The modern design of the GRV-EPIC-PR2 offers a condensed and sturdy unit that features a resistive-touch, high-resolution LCD display for I/O and network configuration, troubleshooting, and system HMI. The LCD display lifts to provide easy access to the power button, power supply connectors, network interfaces, ports, and status LEDs.

• Dual, independent Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces enable the processor to maintain separate connections to your back office network and your controls network.
• Dual USB ports extend the capabilities of the processor so it can handle serial communications, communicate with touchscreen monitors, or connect to your network with approved WiFi adapters.
• HDMI port displays configuration andgroovView HMI on an external large screen, which is also useful for OEM applications where the EPIC system is built into a machine.

Security

ThegroovEPIC processor includes security features to help you build a secure network:

• Two independent Ethernet interfaces that segment trusted networks from untrusted networks
• Built-in, configurable device firewall
• User accounts and authentication required for access (manage accounts locally or through LDAP)
• No default username or password
• Data encryption and security certificate management
• Publish-subscribe data communication option using MQTT/Sparkplug
• Opto 22 cryptographically signed build, so rogue firmware or software cannot be uploaded to the EPIC

For more information on these and other security features, see Cybersecurity Resources for Automation and IIoT Applications. 

Software included:  groovManage, PAC Project Basic, CODESYS,groovView, Node-RED, Ignition Edge^®

• Commission your system with web-basedgroovManage, viewable by authorized users from the integrated touchscreen or from a computer or mobile device.
• Program your EPIC using flowchart-based PAC Control with optional scripting. Or use any IEC 61131-3 compliant language (like Function Block Diagram and Ladder Diagram) with the CODESYS^® Development System and runtime. Or build your own custom program with Secure Shell access (SSH).  
• Easily build the HMI you need for all your systems, devices, and data usinggroovView. Then securely use your HMI locally on the EPIC’s high-resolution touchscreen and from anywhere on any authorized computer or mobile device. You can also build a traditional Microsoft^® Windows^®-based HMI using PAC Display.
• Create simple logic flows with Node-RED. Use pre-built nodes to exchange data with equipment, online services, and more.
• Connect to Allen-Bradley^® , Siemens^®, and many other PLCs with the included OPC UA drivers from Ignition Edge^® version 8 (requires a  groovIgnition Edge version 8 license).
• Efficiently exchange data for IIoT projects using MQTT communications with Sparkplug payload, through either Ignition Edge (requires agroovIgnition Edge version 8 license) or thegroovManage MQTT client.
• Run Ignition or Ignition Edge on thegroovEPIC at the edge of your network; no PC needed (requires agroovIgnition Edge version 8  license, or for full Ignition, contact us for licensing information).

Mounting and I/O

The GRV-EPIC-PR2 mounts on agroovEPIC chassis with a power supply and up to 16groovI/O modules (analog, discrete, and serial) for real-time control, monitoring, and data acquisition. ThegroovEPIC processor includes 96 proportional-integral-derivative loops for PID loop control.

Available I/O features include:

• Channel-to-channel isolation
• Counting
• Latching
• Quadrature counting
• Pulse generation and measurement
• Frequency and period measurement
• TPO (time-proportional output)
• Watchdog
• Totalizing
• Thermocouple linearization
• Minimum/maximum values
• Offset & gain
• Scaling
• Simple moving average
• Output clamping
• Average filter weight
• Ramping

Features vary depending on the I/O module. See individual modules for details. 

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