# Read Omron PLC using node-red-omronplc (serial ; NOT FINS)

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**Category:** Industrial\
**Tags:** node-red-dashboard\
**Created:** [8 February 2023 01:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-omron-plc-using-node-red-omronplc-serial-not-fins/74868 "2023-02-08T01:07:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [8 February 2023 07:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-omron-plc-using-node-red-omronplc-serial-not-fins/74868/3 "2023-02-08T07:16:31Z")

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> [@Communicate with OMRON PLC using peripheral port? (USB B type)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communicate-with-omron-plc-using-peripheral-port-usb-b-type/50848/8):
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> npm i node-red-contrib-omron-fins@1.0.0-beta-0 I dont have access to a peripheral / hostlink cable or PLC to test so would be grateful if you could test it and feedback. Ask here if you have questions on usage.

Hi, I thought that Omron Fins is only applicable for those connected using ethernet. But I have connected through RS485. Will the Fins protocol work for me also? I'm asking also because Fins connection node requires IP address, which can be found only using ethernet, as far as I know...

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