OPTO 22 GROOV BOX, User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
groov Box User’s Guide for GROOV AT1
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Method 1 : Open groov Find and locate the IP address of the groov you want to log into. Log into
groov using the IP address. After some time passes, you should be able to log in again using the
hostname.
Method 2 : Open a command prompt and enter
ipconfig /flushdns
. Then log into groov
using the hostname.
Considerations for locating the groov Box
The groov Box is an industrial appliance made to operate in tough environments, so it doesn’t have
to be pampered. Make sure you check the specs for temperature and humidity, and then place it
where you can connect it to both your company computer network and your control network. (You
will use separate connectors on the
groov Box for these two networks to keep them physically
separated—better for security.)
If you’re using the wireless LAN, choose a location where the signal is constant and strong. Wireless
networks can be unreliable unless carefully designed and periodically checked.
The Box can be DIN-rail mounted (DIN clips are built into the back) or mounted on a wall or
equipment using the four exterior mounting tabs. Make sure there’s space on both sides of the box
so air can flow freely through the fans.
If you’re a machine builder or OEM and including groov in your machine, the same basic ideas apply:
check specs, check security, and mount where there’s room for the Box to breathe. Also, make sure
you have network access to the Box for updates.
Using external Wi-Fi antennas
If you want, you can use external wireless antennas instead of the two that are provided. The
connector is a reverse SMA.