
GROOV BOX COMMUNICATIONS
groov Box User’s Guide
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– An Opto 22 SNAP PAC System (SNAP PAC S-series, R-series, with firmware R9.2a or newer or
SoftPAC, running a PAC Control strategy)
– Another manufacturer’s automation system with tags accessible by your OPC UA server,
plus the appropriate drivers for your system installed on the server computer.
A Note on Browsers
Thanks to technologies such as HTML5, SVG, and CSS3, modern browsers are now more similar than
they are different. Consequently, our browser-based groov View and groov Build work reliably on a
large number of device/OS/browser combinations. We’ve seen groov work on HDTVs, phones of
many shapes and sizes, and new devices, and we test them as fast as we can get our hands on them.
We can’t test every single device/OS/browser version available. But we’re happy to recommend
those that work well, such as Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer 10 or newer. We also encourage
you to let us know your experiences with devices you find.
groov Box Communications
groov uses standard computer networks and protocols. The unit communicates with computer
networks over a standard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network. For use on a wireless network, you
must purchase and install a USB WiFi adapter that has been tested and approved by Opto 22. For
more information, see Appendix D: Installing an Approved USB WiFi Adapter.
With two independent wired Ethernet network interfaces plus an optional independent wireless
interface, the unit gives you the flexibility to monitor devices in hard-to-reach areas and to set up
networking suited to your business.
In addition, you can use your groov Box as an access point in order to create a private wireless
network with WPA2-PSK security. This is particularly useful for connecting a phone or tablet to the
groov App when there is no other wireless network available. SoftAP can be used by any
WiFi-capable device. Your groov Box can be connected to either a wireless or Ethernet network. See
“Using an AR1 as a Wireless Access Point” on page 35.
Ethernet connectors
USB connector for
WiFi adapter
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