# General

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## [Nodered, refactoring code and autocompletion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-refactoring-code-and-autocompletion/84427)

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**Author:** [@iznogoud320](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iznogoud320)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2024 01:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-refactoring-code-and-autocompletion/84427 "2024-01-11T01:08:38Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm relatively new to nodered, and using it mainly for my home automation. I already learned a lot using this forum on another subject. I now have a question regarding refactoring code and autocompletion…

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## [What is the function of "\_msgid"?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-function-of-msgid/84436)

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**Author:** [@Yesung](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yesung)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2024 00:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-function-of-msgid/84436 "2024-01-11T00:46:34Z")

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If the same rule is triggered multiple times in a short period of time, can "\_msgid" be used to distinguish different events?

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## [Security breach, malware alert](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-breach-malware-alert/84456)

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**Author:** [@vtanasiev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vtanasiev)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 20:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-breach-malware-alert/84456 "2024-01-10T20:13:53Z")

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Hi, My first server was hacked. All my files were encrypted using twi extension. The email address for communication purposes was twinkkast@xmpp.jp. Moving on, I installed another node-red instance on a new server and …

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## [Socket-can CPU usage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socket-can-cpu-usage/84452)

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**Author:** [@Ino](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ino)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 17:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socket-can-cpu-usage/84452 "2024-01-10T17:58:24Z")

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I am using the scoket-can node for receiving and transmitting CAN messages. It works ok with over 150 messages in a second; receiving and transmitting and the CPU load is about 20 %. When I stop transmitting and receivin…

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## [Convert buffer packet from python code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-buffer-packet-from-python-code/84429)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 16:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-buffer-packet-from-python-code/84429 "2024-01-10T16:51:26Z")

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I am trying to access the camera feed of my 3d printer using node-red, but this is not directly accessible and have to go through some hoops to make it work. I found a way to do it - but it was written in python, i woul…

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## [Error: connect ECONNREFUSED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connect-econnrefused/84271)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connect-econnrefused/84271 "2024-01-10T16:44:46Z")

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Hi, randomly, one a month, two months, my node-red crash (and consequently my home automation go down). The error is (by the terminal) 3 Jan 22:41:38 - \[red\] Uncaught Exception: 3 Jan 22:41:38 - \[error\] Error: connect…

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## [MSSQL-PLUS node error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-node-error/84398)

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**Author:** [@lesmar96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lesmar96)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-plus-node-error/84398 "2024-01-10T14:35:15Z")

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I am trying to execute a stored procedure on a MSSQL database. I have attempted to closely follow the instructions here. Though I don't understand all the specifics. Here is how the MSSQL node is configured currently: …

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## [Node\_module\_version 115](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-module-version-115/84399)

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**Author:** [@SwatCat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SwatCat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-module-version-115/84399 "2024-01-10T14:20:18Z")

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hello, after a general update my i2c pallets are not working any more ( using a PI 4). i\`ve tried to update i2c.node, nothing What do i need to search?

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## [Formatting text](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-text/84440)

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**Author:** [@leftymuller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/leftymuller)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 11:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formatting-text/84440 "2024-01-10T11:34:36Z")

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Hi All, Im trying to format some text data into columns that gets exported to pdf Ive got all of that working but the data is all over the place. I couldnt see a node that will do it? I have the data in a ui table b…

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## [Error while setting the position property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-while-setting-the-position-property/84442)

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**Author:** [@christianbalz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/christianbalz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-while-setting-the-position-property/84442 "2024-01-10T11:33:03Z")

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I would like to set the curtain position by adjusting the 'position' attribute through Alexa. When I say 'Alexa, set the curtain to 50%', I'm receiving the expected 'msg.payload' from Alexa through Node-RED. However, upo…

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## [Node-Red restarting on Uncaught Exception](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarting-on-uncaught-exception/84413)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 10:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarting-on-uncaught-exception/84413 "2024-01-10T10:33:35Z")

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During the night, I see that randomly NR restarts. These are the log lines: 2024-01-09T02:56:47.312255+01:00 PI4bOpenVPN Node-RED\[29652\]: 9 Jan 02:56:47 - \[red\] Uncaught Exception: 2024-01-09T02:56:47.313265+01:00 PI4bO…

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## [SNMP msg.payload changed between versions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snmp-msg-payload-changed-between-versions/84434)

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**Author:** [@element22](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/element22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/snmp-msg-payload-changed-between-versions/84434 "2024-01-10T09:59:33Z")

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I've recently upgraded from Node-RED v3.0.2 with the node-red-node-snmp node v0.0.25, to Node-RED v3.1.3 with node-red-node-snmp node v2.0.0. I'm noticing a difference in how the output from the SNMP node is displayed i…

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## [Retrieving Data from an HTTP Server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-data-from-an-http-server/84441)

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**Author:** [@samirovic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/samirovic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 09:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/retrieving-data-from-an-http-server/84441 "2024-01-10T09:51:36Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to retrieve data from an HTTP server using Node-RED, as shown in the attached photo. If anyone can guide me on the best approach or specific nodes to use in Node-RED, it would be greatly appreciated! …

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## [Issue suddenly with HTTPS Get - because of v3.1.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-suddenly-with-https-get-because-of-v3-1-0/82400)

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**Author:** [@championc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/championc)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-suddenly-with-https-get-because-of-v3-1-0/82400 "2024-01-09T21:13:11Z")

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Hi all, I'm doing a HTTPS GET for MyEnergi data, but I'm suddly getting an error within Node-Red RequestError: write EPROTO C027C1C9E67F0000:error:0A00010B:SSL routines:ssl3\_get\_record:wrong version number:../deps/open…

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## [Deployed node red - no space left on device?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deployed-node-red-no-space-left-on-device/84433)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 20:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deployed-node-red-no-space-left-on-device/84433 "2024-01-09T20:43:22Z")

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Hello Today I tried to deploy a flow but received this in the debug window: Error: ENOSPC: no space left on device, copyfile '...flows.json' -\> '...flows.json.backup'" I'm not sure what this means, can someone please …

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## [Communicating with fire place over UDP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communicating-with-fire-place-over-udp/84403)

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**Author:** [@Sirhc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sirhc)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 20:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communicating-with-fire-place-over-udp/84403 "2024-01-09T20:23:59Z")

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hello I have a fire place that can communicate over UDP port 3300. I have a manual which states the following: The commands that can be sent are as follows: An example of a sent/receive response is as follows: …

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## [ESP-32 OTA updates via node-red-mcu?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp-32-ota-updates-via-node-red-mcu/83837)

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**Author:** [@shrickus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shrickus)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/esp-32-ota-updates-via-node-red-mcu/83837 "2024-01-09T19:53:06Z")

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Now that I finally have a working ESP-32 mcu connected to my pool controller, I have to disconnect it and bring it inside every time I want to make the slightest changes to the flow. I found this statement from Peter e…

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## [Logic in nodered function to lock or release](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logic-in-nodered-function-to-lock-or-release/84431)

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**Author:** [@zygfrydos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zygfrydos)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 19:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logic-in-nodered-function-to-lock-or-release/84431 "2024-01-09T19:04:04Z")

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In my code I have 10 place when I make http request to 10 diffrent resource on the same server. But http server of that resource allow only 1/request per client per 3 seconds. How to make this on node-red?. I prefer logi…

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## [Debug trace not active](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-trace-not-active/84365)

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**Author:** [@bpi2008](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bpi2008)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 16:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-trace-not-active/84365 "2024-01-09T16:51:36Z")

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I dont any debug traces in the active flows: but mqtt is "ok" : \[mqtt-broker:DRAGINO SENSORS\] Connected to broker: mqtts://eu1.cloud.thethings.network:8883 mqtt module is connect bat never module activates debug trace…

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## [Program for measurement on solar cell](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/program-for-measurement-on-solar-cell/84420)

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**Author:** [@mra2ko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mra2ko)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/program-for-measurement-on-solar-cell/84420 "2024-01-09T15:17:38Z")

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Hi All, I need to know how many Ah the solar system delivered to the battery in last 24h. System from solar unit send data (voltage on battery and current to battery) to mqtt every 10m. So i need make program, whitch ma…

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## [Modbus-flex-server Node crashing once a day with EHOSTUNREACH](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-server-node-crashing-once-a-day-with-ehostunreach/84421)

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**Author:** [@avermeulen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/avermeulen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-server-node-crashing-once-a-day-with-ehostunreach/84421 "2024-01-09T14:24:29Z")

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Hi there we are running a flow that is using the Modbus-flex-server Node - and it is crashing once a day with an EHOSTUNREACH error. This is happening on 2 different networks and on multiple different hardware devices. …

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## [Usage of credentials for Kafka Consumer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usage-of-credentials-for-kafka-consumer/84418)

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**Author:** [@maxfa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxfa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 10:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usage-of-credentials-for-kafka-consumer/84418 "2024-01-09T10:50:56Z")

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Hey everyone, I am relatively new to node-red and I want to use it for demonstrating kafka streaming. For this I have used the node-red-contrib-kafka-client node to build up a kafka producer and a kafka consumer. This …

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## [Using zip from node-red in docker container fails](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-zip-from-node-red-in-docker-container-fails/84390)

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**Author:** [@luotope](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luotope)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 06:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-zip-from-node-red-in-docker-container-fails/84390 "2024-01-09T06:19:29Z")

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Sorry if this is more like a docker question than node-red. I'm porting my node-red flows from pi4 to pi5 where I'm now using docker. It runs fine, except when trying to execute daily backup zip, It looks like zip is no…

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## [MQTT remains connecting while settings have been changed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-remains-connecting-while-settings-have-been-changed/84384)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 06:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-remains-connecting-while-settings-have-been-changed/84384 "2024-01-09T06:06:22Z")

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I have a device (bambulab p1s) running its own custom broker, I am trying to connect, but the mqtt node keeps its label as "connecting" and whatever settings I change it remains connecting - I do not have a good indicati…

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## [Node red internationalisation does not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-internationalisation-does-not-work/84402)

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**Author:** [@abu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/abu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 03:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-internationalisation-does-not-work/84402 "2024-01-09T03:15:23Z")

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Hi, I am trying internationalisation following Internationalisation : Node-RED (nodered.org), here is how I did, step 1: in /app/nod\_red/lower\_case/locales/en-US, added lower-case.json, with content: { "lowe…

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## [Email node shows "invalid properties: token", but works](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-shows-invalid-properties-token-but-works/84401)

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**Author:** [@dennishvo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dennishvo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 04:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-shows-invalid-properties-token-but-works/84401 "2024-01-09T04:41:07Z")

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I'm upgrading from NR 3.0.2 to NR 3.1.3 and everything has been working well except for one odd issue with the email node (node-red-node-email v2.1.0). Here's how I have the email node configured: Name -- empty To -- …

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## [Ideas for a simple setup of a free tier](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ideas-for-a-simple-setup-of-a-free-tier/84004)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 02:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ideas-for-a-simple-setup-of-a-free-tier/84004 "2024-01-09T02:08:30Z")

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Hi folks, . When reading the recent posts about hacks and security, it becomes very obvious that port forwarding should be avoided. And that you should use some free tier to access your system from the internet. Of c…

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## [Can I use IPV6 address in SNMP node's Host field?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-use-ipv6-address-in-snmp-nodes-host-field/84400)

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**Author:** [@heyhogan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/heyhogan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2024 23:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-i-use-ipv6-address-in-snmp-nodes-host-field/84400 "2024-01-08T23:38:55Z")

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I have an SNMP node set up and working with V3 to an IPV4 device. I am now trying to get the same result but to the IPV6 address for the device. I get the error "Error: getaddrinfo ENOTFOUND FD15" So do I need to form…

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## [How to use the Modbus-Flex-Connector?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-modbus-flex-connector/84395)

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**Author:** [@avermeulen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/avermeulen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2024 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-the-modbus-flex-connector/84395 "2024-01-08T19:45:27Z")

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I am trying to understand what the Modbus-Flex-Connector Node is doing - whether it will connect to Modbus and Read values or whether it should be use in conjunction with another ModBus node. Sending data in like this: …

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## [Rate limiter less than a second?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rate-limiter-less-than-a-second/84277)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2024 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rate-limiter-less-than-a-second/84277 "2024-01-08T14:21:21Z")

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Does the rate limiter in delay node accept also decimal values? I need to serialize each incoming message in order to avoid overlapping...

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