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+# OpenIEC61850
+OpenIEC61850 is a library implementing the IEC 61850 standard based on the MMS mapping for client and server communication.
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+For detailed information on OpenIEC61850 visit https://www.beanit.com/iec-61850/. OpenIEC61850 has recently been moved from openmuc.org to beanit.com.