Opto 22 PAC Project Software Suite R10

Opto 22 has released its PAC Project Software Suite R10. The release supports its groov EPIC system, adds eight updated control commands, and provides the ability to designate individual I/O and variable tags as public access for read-only or read-write use in IIoT data communications via MQTT/Sparkplug. As in previous versions, HMI programming is included, and it uses the same tag name database as the real-time control engine, creating automatic integration between the two functions.

In the past, many process automation projects were solely focused on real-time control, but nowadays operator interface and data handling are often just as critical, sometimes more so. Therefore, it’s important for programming software to include not only a powerful real-time control engine, but also closely integrated HMI and data handling functions, all in one integrated development environment.

Opto 22’s industrial controllers — SNAP PAC programmable automation controllers and groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controllers — are typically programmed using the PAC Project Software Suite. PAC Project Basic includes flowchart-based control programming with optional scripting, a configuration utility and HMI development. PAC Project Professional adds an OPC server, database connectivity, PC-based control configuration and support for legacy Opto 22 I/O units.

The suite’s control programming software, PAC Control, is full featured and easy to use, with more than 450 commands in plain English, plus graphical PID tuning and debugging.