groov RIO^® revolutionizes remote I/O by offering over 200,000 unique, software-configurable I/O combinations in a single, compact, PoE-powered industrial package with web-based configuration, commissioning, and flow logic software built in, plus support for multiple OT and IT protocols. (If you use Ignition from Inductive Automation, see GRV-R7-MM2001-10, which includes Ignition Edge 8 pre-installed, and has increased RAM and storage capacity to handle Ignition Edge's requirements.)

You can use groov  RIO in two ways:

• As an edge I/O unit (I/O for the IIoT), communicating data between field devices and data destinations. You can:
  • Connect directly to sensors, equipment, and systems to acquire data
  • Push data directly to on-premises or cloud apps, databases, or other software, typically using the included Node-RED
  • Publish data to an MQTT broker
  • Respond to Modbus/TCP requests for data
  • Configure built-in I/O channels with browser-based  groov Manage software, and configure self-contained PID loops (requires groov RIO firmware 3.0 or higher)
  • Manage user accounts and permissions from a central location on your LDAP server (firmware 3.0 or higher)
• As traditional remote I/O, configuring I/O through your control program:
  • With a groov  EPIC processor running a PAC Control strategy; add a groov RIO as an I/O unit
  • With a groov EPIC processor running a CODESYS application, add a groov RIO as an Ethernet device
  • With a custom control program through either RIO's OptoMMP memory map, its REST API, or through secure shell access (requires groov RIO firmware 3.0 or higher and a free GROOV-LIC-SHELL license), configure I/O in the custom program

See how groov RIO fits in your system architecture.

The GRV-R7-MM1001-10 is a 10-channel, multi-signal, multifunction remote I/O unit. Its communications processor has two switched Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, one capable of Power over Ethernet (802.3af PoE Class 0) connections, supplying power to both  groov RIO and field I/O. It also has:

• Supply terminals to connect to a 10-32 V DC power supply.
• A USB host port, which can be used to connect additional devices like a Wi-Fi adapter, a USB memory stick, or a USB-to-serial adapter (none included).
• Status LEDs to display the status of power, network, and I/O activity.
• One 26-pin removable field I/O termination connector with spring clamp wire retention.

The first 8 channels offer discrete and analog inputs and outputs; the last 2 channels offer Form C mechanical relays.

To learn more about or experiment with  groov  RIO, check out the groov RIO Learning Center (GRV-RIO-LC). The  groov  RIO Learning Center is packed with fully functioning  groov  RIO hardware and software. It's also ideal for pilot projects, Proofs of Concept (POCs), demonstrations, or simply having a fully working system on your bench or desk for development.