# Industrial

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/industrial/18.md?page=15

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## [Node-red-contrib-mpi-s7 Palette installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mpi-s7-palette-installation/47344)

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**Author:** [@Byron](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Byron)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 June 2021 15:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-mpi-s7-palette-installation/47344 "2021-06-21T15:03:07Z")

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Hi, I trying use the node-red-contrib-mpi-s7 palette, but it is not install, I tried install in different typo of version, someone have a solution for it?

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## [Omron buffer parser byte swap](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-buffer-parser-byte-swap/47443)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoshuaG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 June 2021 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-buffer-parser-byte-swap/47443 "2021-06-21T14:45:58Z")

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I'm reading 6 words of BOOLs with this setup: I'm getting my data and reading it as I need to, however my question is about the Byte swapping, I don't understand why I'd need to and if I am even swapping my bits co…

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## [Project industry 4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-industry-4-0/4508)

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**Author:** [@marioarmillei](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marioarmillei)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2021 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-industry-4-0/4508 "2021-06-20T22:59:45Z")

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has anyone related projects of indusra 4.0? machine talks about sql and production to machine reading data and statistics from sql?

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## [Modbus TCP IP address and port into Parameters](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-ip-address-and-port-into-parameters/47354)

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**Author:** [@Makimax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Makimax)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2021 23:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-ip-address-and-port-into-parameters/47354 "2021-06-18T23:44:24Z")

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Hi, i'm new into Node-red, i tried to use Modbus Flex Getter to read 32 Bit integers from a Modbus client (Schneider M221 PLC). Everything is OK but now, i want to change the IP Address of the Server used by the Modbus F…

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## [Http endpoint from modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-endpoint-from-modbus/47283)

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**Author:** [@ketpa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ketpa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2021 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-endpoint-from-modbus/47283 "2021-06-18T22:25:30Z")

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How to create endpoint from this. \[{"id":"1cb4ba37.d45666","type":"http in","z":"a6893b09.aee2d8","name":"","url":"/setpoint","method":"get","upload":false,"swaggerDoc":"","x":90,"y":660,"wires":\[\["82cd602c.e8fbb"\]\]}…

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## [How to resolve the problem of Node-Red can't be launched](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-resolve-the-problem-of-node-red-cant-be-launched/47324)

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**Author:** [@FrancisLeung](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FrancisLeung)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2021 12:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-resolve-the-problem-of-node-red-cant-be-launched/47324 "2021-06-18T12:33:28Z")

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Hi all, I'm new member and very fresh in the application of Node-Red; May I enquire who can help resolve the problem that Node-Red can not be launched and shut down itself suddenly, when I drag a component of Modbus and…

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## [OMRON FINS Write](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-write/47295)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoshuaG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2021 13:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-write/47295 "2021-06-17T13:41:53Z")

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Trying to write a bit to OMROM PLC using FINS Write node. I have E0\_22228.2 set as my address. I am passing a payload of 1 and 0, 5 seconds apart, i have even formatted them to be arrays i.e. \[1\] and \[0\]. the node ret…

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## [Allen Bradley ML1400 Alarm Float Read](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-ml1400-alarm-float-read/47272)

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**Author:** [@DrdP](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DrdP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2021 03:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-ml1400-alarm-float-read/47272 "2021-06-17T03:36:31Z")

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Hi All, I am remotely connecting to a ML1400 PLC via RPI 4B via a 3G dongle and nginx port forwarding. I want to remotely retrieve F39 that we use for alarms. PCCC seems to only have a bit value that it can retrieve? I…

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## [Reading tags from Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-tags-from-allen-bradley-micrologix-1400/15952)

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**Author:** [@spatel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spatel)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2021 03:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-tags-from-allen-bradley-micrologix-1400/15952 "2021-06-16T03:35:11Z")

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Hello, Since I am new to Node-Red I don't know, how to read tags from Micrologix 1400 PLC. I tried PCCC Node and Ethernet Ip node but it doesn't do anything. Can you please show me the right direction to get started.

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## [RFID with Balluff](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rfid-with-balluff/47190)

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**Author:** [@AaronV](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AaronV)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2021 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rfid-with-balluff/47190 "2021-06-15T16:08:56Z")

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I'm trying to integrate a Balluff to read RFID tags on different containers. Model Number # BIS0187 - BIS V-6107-039-C105 Unit Webpage Plan was to use the built in TCP Request module, but the communication protocol fo…

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## [kepserverEX connection to opc client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kepserverex-connection-to-opc-client/45776)

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**Author:** [@OmkarNodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OmkarNodered)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2021 23:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kepserverex-connection-to-opc-client/45776 "2021-06-10T23:57:32Z")

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Hello, I am using opc UA client to connect KepserverEX opc server What is procedure to connect kepserverEX to opc ua client?

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## [Parsing Omron data using buffer node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-omron-data-using-buffer-node/46653)

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**Author:** [@JoshuaG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JoshuaG)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2021 07:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-omron-data-using-buffer-node/46653 "2021-06-04T07:16:47Z")

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Struggling to get the setting correct to read a float value from PLC. So far managed to get bytes and words no issue. throws an buffer out of bounds error, so I'm assuming I'm not specifying something large enough

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## [OEE calculations with Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/oee-calculations-with-node-red/45855)

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**Author:** [@Shubhangi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shubhangi)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2021 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/oee-calculations-with-node-red/45855 "2021-06-02T11:17:08Z")

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Hi, I am trying to make OEE calculations with the help of node red and firstly I have to make production tracking of units per hour. So, I have to multiply hours with the units(example:- hours\*units) and I am taking data…

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## [FINS Write to multiple PLCs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fins-write-to-multiple-plcs/46365)

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**Author:** [@djpjd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/djpjd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2021 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fins-write-to-multiple-plcs/46365 "2021-06-01T15:54:39Z")

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I would like to use Node-Red to update the time in 20 PLCs and am using FINS Write. I am fairly new to Node-Red and would like an opinion on if I can write all 20 PLCs at once (Connect Parallel) or should I connect them …

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## [Node-red-contrib-s7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-s7/46039)

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**Author:** [@reachrao01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/reachrao01)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2021 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-s7/46039 "2021-05-29T18:55:57Z")

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Dear All, Could please let us know the limitations of Tags (in numbers) configured to S7 1200 PLC with scan rate of 1 Second.

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## [Inc.jet Printer communication problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inc-jet-printer-communication-problem/46376)

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**Author:** [@tree-frog](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tree-frog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2021 00:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inc-jet-printer-communication-problem/46376 "2021-05-28T00:13:21Z")

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Dear Sirs: I have an inc.jet printer that speaks only in a complex series of non-printable characters. I need to pass the printer on the TCP port a series of bytes. my initial tests are failing. I'm looking for a mea…

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## [SCADA using NodeRed + MicroLogix1400](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scada-using-nodered-micrologix1400/46065)

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**Author:** [@swapnilturtle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/swapnilturtle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 May 2021 05:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scada-using-nodered-micrologix1400/46065 "2021-05-22T05:36:43Z")

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Dear friends, Need following input to decide if we can repalce traditional SCADA software with NodeRed considering following: We use Allen Bradley Micro Logix 1400 PLC. Do we have tested drivers available in NodeRed …

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## [How to connect IEC61850 with Node RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-iec61850-with-node-red/45387)

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**Author:** [@Lunar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lunar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2021 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-iec61850-with-node-red/45387 "2021-05-19T10:46:52Z")

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Hi there, I'm a newbie here, I would like to ask, is anybody know how to integrate IEC61850 with Node Red?

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## [OMRON FINS Problems](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-problems/45835)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_andersen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marcus_andersen)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2021 10:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-problems/45835 "2021-05-19T10:12:31Z")

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Omron Fins Hey I Have problem with the way to connect at sharing data from my PLC Omron NX1p2 I tried to use the configuration flows by Steve-Mcl but i am not shure i am doing it right. i always get the same error …

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## [Client side excel sheet data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-side-excel-sheet-data/45531)

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**Author:** [@Duncan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Duncan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2021 20:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-side-excel-sheet-data/45531 "2021-05-12T20:46:27Z")

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Good morning everyone, I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I have setup an energy monitoring system to log gas, electrical usage and a calculated C02 values to an InfluxDB database and Grafana.…

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## [Node for Kardex control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-kardex-control/45469)

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**Author:** [@youri.regnaud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/youri.regnaud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 May 2021 06:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-for-kardex-control/45469 "2021-05-11T06:27:25Z")

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Has anyone ever tried to connect to the Vertical Caroussel/Lift from Kardex using Node-Red instead of using a middleware like JMIF? Some links Vertical Carousel Module | Megamat RS | Kardex Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) |…

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## [Developer in India](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developer-in-india/45084)

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**Author:** [@swapnilturtle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/swapnilturtle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2021 04:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developer-in-india/45084 "2021-05-03T04:09:46Z")

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Hallo Forum… We are looking for developer in India (preferably in / near Pune, Maharashtra) for our NodeRED based development work for AllenBradley MicroLogix1400 & 1100 based Control System. Please contact us on swapn…

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## [OPC-UA-Client payload is NULL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-client-payload-is-null/44801)

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**Author:** [@SRmag](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SRmag)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 April 2021 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-client-payload-is-null/44801 "2021-04-28T08:57:06Z")

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Hello everybody, I want to access the Siemens MyMachine OPC-UA Server. The connection works, but I didn't get any data in the payload, its always Null. I used UaExpert to get the NodeID and inserted it to the OPC-Item. …

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## [Commercial e-commerce automation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/commercial-e-commerce-automation/44597)

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**Author:** [@jamesd256](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jamesd256)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 April 2021 12:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/commercial-e-commerce-automation/44597 "2021-04-23T12:18:42Z")

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Hi, I've been using NR for IOT like everyone else. During the day I work at a marketing technology firm. NR would be a killer ecommerce workflow tool. We are a SaaS business, and adopting NR would mean embedding it i…

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## [Modbus Not Reconnecting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-not-reconnecting/44374)

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**Author:** [@Fahad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fahad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2021 08:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-not-reconnecting/44374 "2021-04-21T08:32:51Z")

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Hi, I am trying to monitor modbus register values with library "node-red-contrib-modbus". Although it works just fine but the issue is that, whenever there is a long disconnection time, let's say hours. My modbus nodes d…

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## [Problems occuring at high inject rates (\> 400 messages per second)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-occuring-at-high-inject-rates-400-messages-per-second/44381)

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**Author:** [@vapourlyric](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vapourlyric)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [20 April 2021 04:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-occuring-at-high-inject-rates-400-messages-per-second/44381 "2021-04-20T04:09:00Z")

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High everyone! I recently experienced a problem that only occurs when the inject rate is relatively high. It seems like messages are getting lost inside the flow. I have an industrial hardware based on the Raspberry Pi…

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## [Installation of node-red-contrib-mpi-s7 faild with warning](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-red-contrib-mpi-s7-faild-with-warning/43682)

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**Author:** [@DerD74](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DerD74)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [7 April 2021 20:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-of-node-red-contrib-mpi-s7-faild-with-warning/43682 "2021-04-07T20:26:29Z")

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If start npm installation I get followning output and can't use the node on web frontend. If someone who nows the problem and could help to fix it? root@iot2000:~# npm install node-red-contrib-mpi-s7 usb@1.6.3 instal…

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## [Node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip Refresh only on change?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip-refresh-only-on-change/43801)

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**Author:** [@GlobalAutomation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GlobalAutomation)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 April 2021 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip-refresh-only-on-change/43801 "2021-04-07T12:57:10Z")

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Hello, trying to use node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip. Can read the tags OK but they don't refresh if there is no change?. Is this the only way this node can run? I would like to read the tags every 15 minutes whether th…

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## [Node-red limitations in Big industrial project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-limitations-in-big-industrial-project/42571)

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**Author:** [@nodekaiser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodekaiser)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [5 April 2021 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-limitations-in-big-industrial-project/42571 "2021-04-05T11:56:34Z")

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Hi everyone, in a small team, we are working on a big industrial project to automate production in a factory, to give you an idea of the scope of the project ( we have 40+ RPI that sends input linked to a central Linux …

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## [Limit Switches and Sensors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limit-switches-and-sensors/42694)

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**Author:** [@Leo77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Leo77)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2021 14:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limit-switches-and-sensors/42694 "2021-03-30T14:39:15Z")

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Hi everyone, I am working in a project where I want to automate a small production line using Node-RED, but I have no idea what are the limit switches and sensors that works perfectly with Node-RED, Any suggestions?

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