Hello,
I'd like to introduce node-red-contrib-sfcored (node) - Node-RED, a powerful Node-RED module that integrates the SFCoRED™ Industrial Process Engine. This integration brings robust, visual sequence flow control capabilities to your Node-RED environment.
This is a Beta release, now with support for Sequence Flow Control (SFC) based on the IEC 61131-3 & IEC 60848 standard.
Key Features & Benefits:
- IEC Standard: Design industrial sequences with standard, reliable SFC models for complex logic, including parallel and branching operations.
- Seamless Node-RED Integration: Bridge the gap between process control (SFC) and system orchestration (Node-RED) within a single, visual tool.
- Real-Time Event-Driven Architecture: Communicate via MQTT for real-time event triggering (e.g., step activation) and variable updates, ensuring low-latency control.
- Cloud-Native & Secure: A lightweight, high-performance engine designed for edge-to-cloud deployment, featuring secure user and project-based authentication.
- Firewall-Friendly: Utilizes outbound MQTT connections, eliminating the need for complex port forwarding or public IP addresses.
How It Works:
The integration provides three core nodes:
- SFC Controller Config: Configure the connection to your SFCoRED engine.
- SFC Event Trigger: Subscribe to real-time events from your running SFC diagrams.
- SFC Variable Update: Publish commands and variable changes to control your processes.
Perfect for:
- Discrete and Batch Manufacturing
- Equipment Testing Automation
- Robotic Workcell Coordination
- Logistics and Material Handling Systems
This Beta is an excellent opportunity to enhance your industrial automation projects with standardized, visual sequencing. We welcome your feedback.
You can install it directly from the Node-RED Palette Manager or via NPM.
- Install from Palette: Search for node-red-contrib-sfcored
- NPM: npm install node-red-contrib-sfcored
Learn More: https://sfcored.com
Best regards,
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