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Simple Open EtherCAT Master Library

  • Copyright (C) 2005-2025 Speciaal Machinefabriek Ketels v.o.f.
  • Copyright (C) 2005-2025 Arthur Ketels
  • Copyright (C) 2009-2025 RT-Labs AB, Sweden

SOEM (Simple Open EtherCAT Master) is a software library for developing EtherCAT MainDevices.

This library is specifically designed for real-time communication in embedded systems. Its lightweight architecture minimizes resource consumption, making it suitable for environments with limited resources. SOEM can also be utilized on both Linux and Windows systems.

As a library rather than a standalone application, SOEM provides flexibility and customization for developers looking to implement EtherCAT technology.

Documentation

See https://docs.rt-labs.com/soem

Contributions

Contributions are welcome. If you want to contribute you will need to sign a Contributor License Agreement and send it to us either by e-mail or by physical mail. More information is available on https://rt-labs.com/contribution.

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