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Wireless for Arduino Opta
Turnkey Wireless Connectivity for the Arduino Opta PLC
Cellular+Wi-Fi · LoRa
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Built to Fuel Operational Innovation
All too often, brilliant operational technology (OT) applications are stifled (or blocked entirely) by red tape and IT hurdles.
This didn’t sit right with us.
So, we teamed up with Arduino to put the power back in the hands of OT teams with a quick, easy, and bureaucracy-free route to cloud-connected PLC systems.
Introducing the Blues Wireless for Arduino Opta — A powerful expansion that brings the Notecard’s plug-and-play wireless connectivity to the Opta PLC ecosystem.
Now, it’s up to you to innovate fearlessly.
The Easy and Flexible Opta PLC
Combined with Streamlined Device to Cloud Connectivity
Enhance Your Opta Solution with Wireless Connectivity
Elevate your operational intelligence by adding wireless connectivity to your Opta solution and the ability to daisy-chain it with other Opta Expansion modules.
Connectivity Tailored to Your Needs
Offered in two configurations: A Cell+WiFi and LoRa variant, allowing you to customize connectivity based on your solution and environment.
Effortless Data Routing to Any Cloud
Route your data to any cloud, including the Arduino IoT Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, and more, using Notehub’s intuitive “no code” interface.
Fast-Track Your Time to Market
With pre-provisioned connectivity and an intuitive, low-code JSON interface, reduce your time to market from years to months.
Industry-Leading Security
End-to-end security from devices authenticated through an integrated secure element to dataflows using encrypted communications and VPN tunnels.
Power Outage Detection To Reduce Downtime
An onboard backup power supply allows the Expansion to detect outages and send operators outage alerts, ensuring rapid response and uninterrupted operations.
Powered by the Notecard
Available in 2 Configurations
Notecard Cell+WiFi
Global Pre-Paid Cell Communication: Includes LTE Cat 1 coverage with 500MB of pre-paid data and 10 years of service in over 139 countries with no activations or monthly commitments.
Automatic Failover: Dual Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity with automatic failover that switches to the secondary network during primary network disruptions.
Notecard LoRa
Global LoRaWAN Coverage: Compatible with all layers of the LoRa network, including LoRaWAN and The Things Network.
Ultra-Low-Power Design: Operate for years on a battery and even extend battery life with sleep mode, which can wake up on sensor events.
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Innovate Unapologetically with the Wireless for Opta
At Blues, we’ve always celebrated those brave enough to act first and apologize later in pursuit of extraordinary innovation.
And in IIoT, we’re on the cusp of a revolution of democratized connectivity and computing not unlike the PC era of a generation ago.
Products like Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, FrontPage and others sparked a revolution, offering teams and organizations a permissionless, red tape-free path to connect with one another.
Today, Blues and Arduino are fueling a similar revolution, empowering OT teams with a direct path to cloud-connected PLC systems, bypassing the need for IT approval.
By shifting from local networks like Wi-Fi or Ethernet to public networks like cellular and LoRa, our Opta Expansion clears the road for you to bring your PLC system online.
So take the lead because, in our world, breaking barriers isn’t just encouraged — it’s how we redefine what’s possible.
Be Among the First to Build with the Wireless for Opta
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The Arduino Opta
A microPLC with Industrial IoT Capabilities
Arduino’s Opta is a secure and easy-to-use micro-PLC with IIoT capabilities that supports Arduino’s intuitive programming experience along with PLC standard languages.
Developed in partnership with Finder®, the Opta is designed to allow you to effortlessly scale your automation projects while taking advantage of the open and widely known Arduino ecosystem.
Build Powerful IIoT Applications
The Opta’s STM32H747XI dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7 +M4 MCU allows users to perform real-time control, monitoring, and implement predictive maintenance applications.
One Great PLC, Three Configurations
Discover the versatility of the Opta with three configurations: the Opta Lite, Opta RS485, and Opta WiFi.
Faster Turnaround
Get to work quickly with Arduino’s ease of use, flexibility, and extensive software libraries.
Easy PLC Programming
Pair with the Arduino PLC IDE to easily program with any of the 5 IEC 61131-3 languages.
Secure Under Every Respect
With onboard secure element, X.509 Standard compliance, and regular cybersecurity assessments.
How it Works
Build
Connect the Wireless for Opta Expansion to your Opta PLC via a 10-pin AUX connector.
Integrate
Set up the Expansion in minutes using the Notecard’s award-winning hardware and firmware interface.
Configure
Create bi-directional dataflow from your PLC through Notehub to your cloud app.
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Built for Arduino Developers
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Thanks to its simple and accessible user experience, Arduino has been used in thousands of different projects and applications.
The Opta Extension integrates Notecard’s cellular cloud connectivity into Arduino’s Opta PLC, providing turnkey wireless connectivity to those developing industrial and building automation applications.
But Don’t Take Our Word For It, Hear What Our Customers Had to Say
I like working with Blues because it solves several very important problems for me that I no longer have to worry about.
Danny Wilson
Founder & CEO of Geocene
By using the Blues platform, we saved about 12 months of R&D time, getting us to market about a year sooner.
Jamie Fox
Director, Technology & CRM at Tekion