node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt 2.1.1 → 3.0.0

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,6 +4,32 @@ All notable changes to **node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt** are documented
 here. This project follows [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/) — pin a
 major version (`^2.0.0`) in production.
 
+## [3.0.0] — 2026-05-10
+
+### ⚠️ Breaking changes (positioning, not behavior)
+
+- **Removed the 1,000 ops/day rate limit.** All nodes are now 100% free with
+  no usage limits. The `RATE_LIMIT` error code is no longer thrown. If your
+  flows previously caught it, you can remove that handler.
+- **Removed the `modpackqt · ` brand prefix from node status text.** Status
+  text is now clean by default.
+- **Repositioned palette as "Modbus commissioning, testing & analysis tools."**
+  README, package description and node help text updated. No code changes
+  beyond the rate-limit removal.
+
+### Changed
+
+- `modpackqt-config.js` — `checkLimit()` is now a no-op counter. The API key
+  field is retained but is reserved for future optional cloud features
+  (profile sync, remote console). All Modbus functionality works without a key.
+- README — pricing table, "free tier" sections and trial-key call-outs removed.
+- DISCLAIMER.md — rate-limit references removed.
+
+### Added
+
+- New keywords: `modbus-tester`, `modbus-commissioning`, `modbus-analyzer`
+  for better discoverability.
+
 ## [2.1.1] — 2026-05-09
 
 ### Changed

package/DISCLAIMER.md

@@ -53,8 +53,6 @@ and a wrong write can damage equipment, ruin a batch, or cause a safety incident
 - It does **not** guarantee delivery, ordering, or completeness of writes
   beyond what the underlying `modbus-serial` library and the network/serial
   link provide.
-- The free tier is rate-limited; if you exceed 1,000 ops/day, master read/write
-  nodes will return errors. **Do not rely on the free tier for production.**
 
 ## Reporting issues
 
@@ -79,10 +77,9 @@ We strongly recommend subscribing to release notifications:
 
 ## Licence
 
-This software is provided under the MIT License — see `LICENSE`. Paid plans
-provide commercial support and remove the daily op cap. **Paid plans do not
-add a warranty** — the limitation of liability in the LICENSE applies to all
-users. See <https://modpackqt.com/nodered/terms> for the full terms.
+This software is provided under the MIT License — see `LICENSE`. The
+limitation of liability in the LICENSE applies to all users. See
+<https://modpackqt.com/nodered/terms> for the full terms.
 
 ---
 

package/README.md

@@ -1,19 +1,21 @@
 # node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt
 
-**Embedded Modbus TCP / RTU master + slave server for Node-RED — no extra apps required.**
+**Modbus commissioning, testing & analysis tools for Node-RED.**
 By [ModPackQT](https://modpackqt.com).
 
 [![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt)
 [![Node-RED](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node--RED-%E2%89%A52.0.0-red)](https://nodered.org)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
 
+> **100% free, MIT-licensed, no usage limits.** Open the [ModPackQT web console](https://modpackqt.com) for register decoding, device simulation and AI assistance.
+
 ---
 
 ## What you get
 
 - **Modbus master** — read (FC1–FC4) and write (FC5/FC6/FC15/FC16) over **TCP** or **RTU (serial)**
 - **Embedded Modbus TCP slave server** — push values from any flow, let PLCs / SCADA / HMIs read them
-- **Free passive traffic monitor** — see every Modbus op (timing, values, errors) in real time
+- **Passive traffic monitor** — see every Modbus op (timing, values, errors) in real time
 - **Outputs raw register values** — pair with [`node-red-contrib-bytes-modpackqt`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-red-contrib-bytes-modpackqt) to decode int / float / string / bitmask
 - **Zero external dependencies** — Modbus runs inside the Node-RED process
 
@@ -82,7 +84,7 @@ Drop a **modbus traffic** node anywhere on the canvas, point it at the same runt
 }
 ```
 
-Filter by direction, function code, or target if you only want a slice. **Free, doesn't count toward your daily op cap.**
+Filter by direction, function code, or target if you only want a slice.
 
 ### 4. Be a Modbus slave (let SCADA read your values)
 
@@ -137,30 +139,18 @@ External masters connecting to `your-host:1502`, unit `1`, FC `3`, address `0`,
 
 | Node | Purpose |
 |---|---|
-| `modpackqt-config` | Shared runtime — master mode (TCP/RTU), serial settings, optional slave server, API key |
+| `modpackqt-config` | Shared runtime — master mode (TCP/RTU), serial settings, optional slave server |
 | `modpackqt-master-read` | Read FC1/FC2/FC3/FC4 from a remote Modbus device |
 | `modpackqt-master-write` | Write FC5/FC6/FC15/FC16 to a remote Modbus device |
 | `modpackqt-slave-read` | Read from the embedded slave's register store (verify what masters see) |
 | `modpackqt-slave-write` | Push values into the embedded slave's register store |
-| `modpackqt-traffic` | **Passive monitor** — emits one message per Modbus op. Free, with filters, full visibility into what's happening on the wire. |
+| `modpackqt-traffic` | Passive monitor — emits one message per Modbus op with full visibility into what's happening on the wire |
 
 ---
 
-## Pricing
-
-| | Free | Paid |
-|---|---|---|
-| Master read / write | ✓ | ✓ |
-| Embedded slave server | ✓ | ✓ |
-| **Traffic monitor** | ✓ | ✓ |
-| Daily ops cap | **1,000 / day** per Node-RED instance | **Unlimited** |
-| Branding in node status | Visible | Hidden |
-| API key required | No | Yes |
-| Trial | — | **30 days free, no credit card** |
-
-[Get a free trial key →](https://modpackqt.com/nodered)
+## Why this palette?
 
-When the daily cap is hit, master read/write nodes return a clear error pointing at the upgrade link. **Traffic events, slave register reads/writes, and decode/encode operations don't count.**
+These nodes are built for **commissioning, testing, and analysis** — the kind of work where you need to quickly probe a device, verify register layouts, decode bytes correctly, simulate a slave for SCADA development, or watch traffic to debug a flaky link. Pair them with the [ModPackQT web console](https://modpackqt.com) for AI-assisted register decoding, profile management, and a full visual tester.
 
 ---
 
@@ -178,7 +168,6 @@ Make sure `node-red-contrib-bytes-modpackqt` is also installed before importing
 
 | Issue | Solution |
 |---|---|
-| `ModPackQT free tier limit reached` | Either wait until midnight or [get a free trial key](https://modpackqt.com/nodered) |
 | Decoded float looks like garbage | Try a different word order (`BE` ↔ `LE_SWAP`) — common conventions are ABCD and CDAB |
 | `Serial port not configured for RTU mode` | Open runtime config → set Serial Port (e.g. `/dev/ttyUSB0` or `COM3`) |
 | `EADDRINUSE` on slave port | Another process already uses that port. Pick a different one (e.g. `1502`). |
@@ -194,10 +183,9 @@ Make sure `node-red-contrib-bytes-modpackqt` is also installed before importing
 - **Security issues:** report privately via the [security page](https://modpackqt.com/security).
 - **Updates are never automatic.** Node-RED's palette manager will show
   "update available" when we publish a new version — you choose when to
-  upgrade. Pin a major version (`^2.0.0`) in production.
+  upgrade. Pin a major version (`^3.0.0`) for stability.
 - **Changelog:** the `CHANGELOG.md` file is shipped inside this package. We
   follow [semver](https://semver.org/) — patch releases for bug fixes only.
-- **Paid customers** get notice for security and breaking-change releases.
 
 ---
 
@@ -212,4 +200,4 @@ Make sure `node-red-contrib-bytes-modpackqt` is also installed before importing
 
 ## License & disclaimer
 
-MIT — © ModPackQT. Provided **"as is" without warranty of any kind**. You are responsible for validating this software in your environment before any production use.
+MIT — © ModPackQT. Provided **"as is" without warranty of any kind**. You are responsible for validating this software in your environment before any use with real equipment.

package/nodes/modpackqt-config.html

@@ -102,15 +102,14 @@
     <input type="number" id="node-config-input-slavePort" placeholder="1502">
   </div>
 
-  <h4 style="margin-top:18px">API Key (optional — for unlimited usage)</h4>
+  <h4 style="margin-top:18px">API Key (optional — reserved for future cloud features)</h4>
   <div class="form-row">
     <label for="node-config-input-apiKey"><i class="fa fa-key"></i> API Key</label>
-    <input type="password" id="node-config-input-apiKey" placeholder="Free trial — get one at modpackqt.com/nodered">
+    <input type="password" id="node-config-input-apiKey" placeholder="Optional — leave blank for local-only use">
   </div>
 
   <div class="form-tips">
-    <b>No extra app needed.</b> Modbus runs inside Node-RED.<br>
-    <b>Free tier:</b> 1,000 ops/day. <a href="https://modpackqt.com/nodered" target="_blank">Get unlimited →</a>
+    <b>No extra app needed.</b> Modbus runs inside Node-RED. 100% free, no usage limits.
   </div>
   <div class="form-row" style="margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;">
       <a href="https://modpackqt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
@@ -146,9 +145,7 @@
 
   <h3>API key (optional)</h3>
   <p>
-    Leave blank for the free anonymous tier (1,000 ops/day per Node-RED instance,
-    branding visible in node status).
-    Add a key for unlimited use and clean status text — <a href="https://modpackqt.com/nodered" target="_blank">get a free 30-day trial key →</a>.
-    No credit card required.
+    Reserved for future cloud features (profile sync, remote console). Leave blank
+    for local-only use — all Modbus functionality works without a key.
   </p>
 </script>

package/nodes/modpackqt-config.js

@@ -4,19 +4,11 @@
  * Owns:
  *   - A connection pool of Modbus TCP/RTU master clients (one per target).
  *   - An optional embedded Modbus TCP slave server with a local register store.
- *   - A local rate-limit counter (anonymous tier: 1,000 ops/day per Node-RED instance).
- *
- * Phase 1: limits are enforced locally only. Phase 2 will validate the API key
- * against the ModPackQT cloud lease endpoint for unlimited usage.
  */
 module.exports = function (RED) {
   const ModbusRTU = require('modbus-serial');
   const { EventEmitter } = require('events');
 
-  const FREE_DAILY_LIMIT = 1000;
-  const UPGRADE_URL = 'https://modpackqt.com/nodered';
-  const DEBUG_LOG_INTERVAL = 100; // log "powered by ModPackQT" every N ops
-
   function ModPackQTConfigNode(config) {
     RED.nodes.createNode(this, config);
     const node = this;
@@ -42,46 +34,24 @@ module.exports = function (RED) {
     node.slavePort    = parseInt(config.slavePort, 10) || 1502;
     node.slaveHost    = config.slaveHost || '0.0.0.0';
 
-    // ---- Auth (Phase 2) ----
+    // ---- Optional API key (reserved for future cloud features) ----
     node.apiKey = (node.credentials && node.credentials.apiKey) || '';
 
     // ====================================================================
-    // RATE LIMITING (local, in-memory)
+    // OPS COUNTER (informational only — no limit enforced)
     // ====================================================================
     const today = () => new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 10);
     node._opsDay   = today();
     node._opsCount = 0;
 
     node.checkLimit = function () {
-      // Reset counter at midnight
       const d = today();
       if (d !== node._opsDay) { node._opsDay = d; node._opsCount = 0; }
-
-      // Phase 1: anonymous tier only — API key currently ignored for billing
-      if (node._opsCount >= FREE_DAILY_LIMIT) {
-        const err = new Error(
-          `ModPackQT free tier limit reached (${FREE_DAILY_LIMIT} ops/day). ` +
-          `Get a free trial API key at ${UPGRADE_URL}`
-        );
-        err.code = 'RATE_LIMIT';
-        throw err;
-      }
       node._opsCount += 1;
-
-      if (node._opsCount % DEBUG_LOG_INTERVAL === 0) {
-        node.log(
-          `[modpackqt] ${node._opsCount} ops served today — ` +
-          `unlock unlimited at ${UPGRADE_URL}`
-        );
-      }
       return node._opsCount;
     };
 
-    node.brandStatus = function (text) {
-      // Phase 1: branding always visible (anonymous tier).
-      // Phase 2: paid users get clean text without the "modpackqt ·" prefix.
-      return `modpackqt · ${text}`;
-    };
+    node.brandStatus = function (text) { return text; };
 
     node.opsToday = function () { return node._opsCount; };
 
@@ -323,8 +293,7 @@ module.exports = function (RED) {
         node._slaveServer.on('socketError', (err) => node.warn(`[slave] socket error: ${err.message}`));
         node._slaveServer.on('serverError', (err) => node.error(`[slave] server error: ${err.message}`));
         node.log(
-          `[modpackqt] embedded Modbus slave listening on ${node.slaveHost}:${node.slavePort} — ` +
-          `powered by ModPackQT (${UPGRADE_URL})`
+          `[modpackqt] embedded Modbus slave listening on ${node.slaveHost}:${node.slavePort}`
         );
       } catch (err) {
         node.error(`Failed to start embedded slave server: ${err.message}`);

package/nodes/modpackqt-master-read.html

@@ -90,6 +90,4 @@
     <dt>topic <span class="property-type">string</span></dt>
     <dd><code>modpackqt/read/{host}:{port}/fc{N}/{address}</code></dd>
   </dl>
-  <h3>Free tier</h3>
-  <p>1,000 ops/day per Node-RED instance. Add an API key in the runtime config for unlimited use.</p>
 </script>

package/nodes/modpackqt-traffic.html

@@ -123,5 +123,5 @@
   </ul>
 
   <h3>Pricing</h3>
-  <p><b>Free</b> — visibility costs nothing. Traffic events themselves don't count toward your daily op limit.</p>
+  <p><b>Free</b> — full visibility into every Modbus operation, no usage limits.</p>
 </script>

package/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "node-red-contrib-modbus-modpackqt",
-  "version": "2.1.1",
-  "description": "Node-RED Modbus nodes — embedded Modbus TCP/RTU master + slave server, no extra apps required. By ModPackQT. FC1/FC2/FC3/FC4 reads, FC5/FC6/FC15/FC16 writes, a built-in slave register store, and a free passive traffic monitor for debugging.",
+  "version": "3.0.0",
+  "description": "Modbus commissioning, testing & analysis tools for Node-RED. Embedded Modbus TCP/RTU master + slave server, FC1/FC2/FC3/FC4 reads, FC5/FC6/FC15/FC16 writes, built-in slave register store, and a passive traffic monitor for debugging. 100% free, MIT, no usage limits. By ModPackQT — open the matching web console at modpackqt.com for register decoding, simulation and AI assistance.",
   "keywords": [
     "node-red",
     "modbus",
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@
     "modbus-master",
     "modbus-slave",
     "modbus-server",
+    "modbus-tester",
+    "modbus-commissioning",
+    "modbus-analyzer",
     "industrial",
     "automation",
     "holding-register",