# P4NR - PLUS for Node-RED
# B2B Community for Industrial IoT

> P4NR provides secure, enterprise-grade Node-RED packages built on Node.js and .NET technology for industrial automation and IoT applications.

## About P4NR

P4NR (PLUS for Node-RED) is a B2B community that provides secure industrial IoT packages for Node-RED. With over 10 years of experience in industrial automation, we deliver enterprise-grade protocol implementations including OPC UA, Modbus, BACnet, and DLMS.

## Key Products & Protocols

### Released Packages (Node.js)
- **OPC UA** - Full OPC UA client/server implementation with X.509 security
- **Modbus** - Industrial Modbus TCP/RTU communication
- **BACnet** - Building automation and control networks

### Release Candidate (.NET)
- **OPC UA Modeler** - Visual OPC UA information model designer
- **Web-Client** - Browser-based OPC UA client

### In Development (Alpha)
- **DLMS** - Device Language Message Specification for smart metering

## Technology Stack

- **Node.js** - Primary runtime for Node-RED packages
- **.NET** - Enterprise-grade implementations with enhanced security
- **Python & Rust** - Planned integrations (2026-2027)

## OPC UA Companion Specifications

Ready-to-use implementations for:
- Machinery (OPC 40001-1)
- Robotics (OPC 40010)
- Devices (OPC 10000-100)

## Pricing Model

B2B pricing based on company annual revenue:
- **Starter Edition** - Companies < €1M revenue
- **Business Edition** - Companies > €1M revenue
- **Enterprise Edition** - Companies > €10M revenue

## Licensing

Dual license model (similar to OPC Foundation):
- GPLv3 for open source projects
- Commercial license for proprietary use

## Use Cases

1. **Edge Computing** - Deploy on industrial edge devices
2. **Cloud Computing** - Scale with cloud infrastructure
3. **Field Adoption IIoT** - Industrial IoT field implementations
4. **Machinery Unifying Layer** - Digital modernization of machinery

## Contact

Website: https://plus4nodered.com
Documentation: https://leanpub.com/u/biancode

## Company

Operated by Iniationware GmbH (Germany) and BIANCO ROYAL LLC. (USA)

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Last updated: 2024-12-26