New edge input/output module captures legacy device and I/O signal data with embedded Ignition 8 protocol driver suite.
Temecula, CA - June 8, 2021 — California-based industrial automation manufacturer and Sparkplug Working Group (SWG) member Opto 22 has updated its groov RIO edge I/O family with a new model, the groov RIO MM2 (GRV-R7-MM2001-10). Designed to facilitate secure, large-scale integration of operations data with business networks, MM2 utilizes the Ignition IIoT/SCADA protocol driver suite to funnel Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modbus, and other common programmable logic controller (PLC) and industrial device formats directly into MQTT Sparkplug infrastructure.
“When we designed groov RIO, we were looking for ways to democratize I/O data, because that’s what the IIoT is all about,” said Benson Hougland, vice president of product strategy at Opto 22. “Although groov RIO modules can be used as remote I/O with a control system, we also wanted them to operate autonomously, so you could create direct connections between I/O signals and databases, business software, and cloud IoT platforms.”
Where traditional industrial automation devices were generally limited in their ability to communicate with external systems, groov RIO MM2 is a compact, industrial I/O module with multiple networking options, including standard 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and support for standard services and protocols, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, LDAP, HTTPS, and MQTT.
The MM2 provides 8 software-configurable multifunction, multi-signal I/O channels and 2 mechanical relays, and with the addition of Ignition Edge 8, it can communicate across a range of common industrial protocols. Designed by SWG partner Inductive Automation, the Ignition platform allows the MM2 to function as a gateway to PLCs and other third-party devices, so that, rather than dealing with a tangle of point-to-point connections and security vulnerabilities, users can manage all industrial data through a common, scalable Sparkplug infrastructure.
Additional communication options include an extensive REST API and embedded OPC UA server (with Ignition), as well as advanced signal processing, data aggregation, and database and web service transactions through the embedded Node-RED environment and runtime.
The browser-based management interface and per-channel I/O type and signal-processing options support 14 different field I/O signals and circuits in over 200,000 combinations, without requiring a master control unit. With multiple power and mounting options as well as an extended operating temperature range and UL Hazardous Locations and ATEX approvals, groov RIO MM2 is easily installed in most industrial environments.
Availability
The groov RIO MM2 module (GRV-R7-MM2001-10, $895) is available now. For additional information and application advice, contact an Opto 22 pre-sales engineer: 951-695-3000 or toll-free, 800-321-6786.
About groov
Opto 22’s groov product line combines real-time I/O sensing and control with the connectivity many of today’s projects require: field sensors and devices, legacy PLC systems, software applications, remote equipment, and cloud services. groov RIO is a flexible edge I/O module designed to quickly connect traditional wired sensors and switches directly to Ethernet networks without intermediary control or communication hardware. groov EPIC combines multi-option, real-time PLC control and modular I/O with a variety of other automation functions, including a web-based HMI server, an OPC UA server for integrating 3rd-party PLC data, and gateway capabilities for zoning and securing automation networks.
About Opto 22
Opto 22 designs and manufactures industrial control products and internet of things (IoT) platforms that bridge the gap between information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT). Based on a core design philosophy of leveraging open, standards-based technology, Opto 22 products are deployed worldwide in industrial automation, process control, building automation, industrial refrigeration, remote monitoring, and data acquisition applications. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., Opto 22 products have a worldwide reputation for ease of use, innovation, quality, and reliability. For over 40 years OEMs, machine builders, automation end-users, and information technology and operations personnel have and continue to trust Opto 22 to deliver high-quality products with superior reliability. The company was founded in 1974 and is privately held in Temecula, California, U.S.A. Opto 22 products are available through a global network of distributors and system integrators. For more information, contact Opto 22 headquarters at +1-951-695-3000, visit www.opto22.com, or follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.
