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Have a question or need help? 

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RT-LAB supports connection to EtherCAT modules via an EtherCAT Master I/O based on the SOEM library (Simple Open EtherCAT Master). Users can have several masters running in the same model/machine as long as they are not part of the same EtherCAT network. For a full list of supported modules, see the list below.

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EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an Ethernet-based fieldbus system, invented by Beckhoff Automation. The protocol is standardized in IEC 61158 and is suitable for both hard and soft real-time computing requirements in automation technology.


Software Platform Compatibility

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Product Selection Guide

Click here for list of supported Beckhoff EtherCAT couplers.

The EtherCAT Master protocol requires one software license OP3112 per EtherCAT coupler (see coupler compatibility table in documentation).

All OPAL-RT simulators come with one available physical Ethernet port for this application, but if more physical Ethernet ports are required, kits are available.
Note that for applications requiring many Ethernet ports,the OP4510 and OP4512 simulators are not recommended.

Type

Description

Product Number

Simulator Compatibility

OP4510v2
OP4512
OP4610XG

OP5033XG

OP5600v2
OP5650

OP5700
OP5705XG
OP5707XG

Driver

Driver license for EtherCAT Master protocol (one license per EtherCAT coupler EKxxxx, see list here).
Note that if additional Ethernet ports are required, the kit/adapter below may need to be added.

OP3112

YES

YES

YES

YES

Add-on module

Dual-port PCIe X1 Gigabit Ethernet Kit for OP4xxx Series of Real-Time Simulators*.
This add-on module is required for the OP4610XG simulator.

OP3821-4610

OP4610XG

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Add-on module

Dual-port PCIe X1 Gigabit Ethernet Kit for OP4xxx Series of Real-Time Simulators*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

OP3821

OP4510v2
OP4512

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Add-on module

Intel I350T4V2 Quad Port Ethernet Server Adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps for OP5xxx Series of Real-Time Simulators*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

I350T4V2BLK

YES

YES

YES

* Available PCIe slot required. Note that OP4510 and OP4512 simulators only have one PCIe slot.