# ECAT-IO M Series

EtherCAT IO Slave for M-Type Modules

![Green electronic circuit board with a black industrial device and multiple ports (no visible text or symbols)](.20260623-c5984302-109/9b2c9821ecaddff2d1adfd32ee584b29efe9bfcdc6b7127cc2597df0ac33f3b3.jpg)

ECAT-DI32-M-N with ECAT-TB32-M-DIN

![This image shows a black industrial Ethernet switch, identified by the text **ADVANTECH** (in red logo) and **IC-1700E** on the front right.\n\n**Top Edge:**\nThere is a row of eight yellow screw terminal blocks running along the top.\n\n**Front Face:**\n*   **Left Side:** Two RJ45 Ethernet ports are visible. Below them, a label reads **RJ45 Port 1** and **RJ45 Port 2**.\n*   **Top Right:** Above the ports are four yellow LED indicators. To their right, labels read **Link**, **Act**, **Link**, **Act**.\n\n**Side Face:**\nThe side panel features diagrams and text including:\n*   **Top Section:** **Power Input**, **24VDC**, **DC +**, **DC -**.\n*   **Middle Section:** **RJ45 Port 1**, **RJ45 Port 2**, **10/100 Mbps**, **TX**, **RX**, **GND**.\n*   **Bottom Section:** **LED Indicator**, **Link**, **Act**, **Mounting**.](.20260623-c5984302-109/cd670c5fd73dbfe8e1e947e744d459e28a39ba5075659d6fd892af036825f73b.jpg)
ECAT-DO32-M-N

![This image displays a black industrial media converter device, specifically an Atlantic Networks ATL-1000.\n\n**Text Content:**\n- **Top Right:** 'ATL-1000' and 'ATLANTIC'\n- **Middle:** '10/100/1000 Mbps'\n- **Below Middle:** 'Serial No.' followed by a barcode.\n- **Bottom Left:** '10/100/1000BASE-T' and 'RJ45'\n- **Bottom Right:** '10/100/1000BASE-LX10' and 'SC'\n- **LED Labels (Vertical list):** 'LINK', '100M', '10M', 'FDX', 'PWR'\n\n**Visual Elements:**\n- Two RJ45 Ethernet ports on the left side.\n- One SC fiber optic port on the right side.\n- A row of LED indicators at the top: several green LEDs, one yellow LED, and one red LED.\n- A QR code is visible on the lower part of the white label.](.20260623-c5984302-109/24eb57b3814c2d3281836669382bdb08ccd0657cfe3a5243b250df3a899c72f1.jpg)
ECAT-AI16AO2-M-VV

![The image shows a black rectangular industrial electronic device, specifically a power supply unit, mounted on a DIN rail. The front face features a label with the brand logo 'Weidmüller' (a red 'w') at the top right. The model number 'V20-4' is printed in large white text. Below this, the text reads '12-24 VAC/DC' and '4x16 A'. There is a wiring diagram and other technical specifications printed on the label. On the top of the unit, there are rows of electrical terminals colored yellow and green. On the left side face, there are two rectangular ports that appear to be RJ45 jacks. A DIN rail mounting clip is visible on the left edge.](.20260623-c5984302-109/d1c80bd00ac9d15687d53238b39e1e2f173ce0ccfecd570e8a3566750e89126c.jpg)
ECAT-DI16DO16-M-NN

![The image displays a stack of three green industrial terminal blocks against a white background. The blocks are arranged vertically, with the largest base unit at the bottom and progressively smaller units stacked on top.\n\nThe top unit features white text printed on its upper surface. The text reads '22074' at the top, followed by 'Phoenix Contact' directly below it. Near the bottom right corner of this top unit, the number '144916' is visible. The units have rows of metal screw terminals with silver contacts visible on their top surfaces.](.20260623-c5984302-109/68a8fa52bce16f8b6f2e8969cecb26378efdc3625ccb779a99587eb64598a0e8.jpg)
ECAT-DI8DO8-C-NN

# Key Features

• IO response time up to 20KHz
• Supports up to 100µs EtherCAT cycle time with DC mode
• Status Holding Mode when disconnected
Connects up to 256 modules

• Easy maintenance by hot-swapping
• Flexible terminal block design for alternate wiring
• Compatible with APS function library
• Same wiring and layout as HSL IO

# Introduction

The ADLINK complete EtherCAT solution, from hardware to middleware to software, with every element tailored for dedicated EtherCAT functionality, includes PCIe-833x and SuperCAT master controllers, ECAT & EU slave systems, and remote monitoring and control providers. ADLINK’s Softmotion one-stop control kernel also delivers flexible and easy-to-use intelligent platforms for driving next-generation modern Smart Factories.

ADLINK’s ECAT IO system features a modular design for flexible high channel density, rugged construction, easy maintenance, and compatibility with third-party EtherCAT master products. Precise time-deterministic control enables I/O synchronization for critical applications, while the flexible terminal block design supports multiple wiring methods.

The ECAT’s unique structural and electronic design supports hot-swapping of modules, reducing repair time, and offers full operability from 0°C to 60°C. The ECAT slave system is also fully compliant with the EN 61131-2 standard for shock and vibration and EN 61000-6 for heavy industrial EMC protection, as well as receiving an emission certificate.

# Ordering Information

• ECAT-DI32-M-N
32-ch sinking / sourcing type digital input
• ECAT-DO32-M-N
32-ch sinking type digital output
• ECAT-DI16DO16-M-NN
16-ch digital input and 16-ch digital output
• ECAT-AI16AO2-M-VV
16-ch analog input and 2-ch analog output
• ECAT-DI8DO8-C-NN
8-ch digital input and 8-ch digital output

# Accessory

• ECAT-TB32-M-DIN
32-ch ECAT IO Terminal Base for M-Type Modules

# Specifications

• Digital I/O Module

<table><tr><td>Model</td><td>ECAT-DI32-M-N</td><td>ECAT-DO32-M-N</td><td>ECAT-DI16DO16-M-NN ECAT-DI8DO8-C-NN</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Digital Input</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>32</td><td rowspan="7">N/A</td><td>8/16</td></tr><tr><td>Input Type</td><td>Wet (Sink/Source)</td><td>Wet (Sink/Source)</td></tr><tr><td>Operational Voltage (24V DC)</td><td>NPN:On: 11.4V DC (max.)Off: 14.3V DC (min.)PNP:On: 12.6V DC (min.)Off: 9.8V DC (max.)</td><td>NPN:On: 11.4V DC (max.)Off: 14.3V DC (min.)PNP: (DI16DO16 only)On: 12.6V DC (min.)Off: 9.8V DC (max.)</td></tr><tr><td>Isolation Voltage</td><td>2000V DC</td><td>2000V DC</td></tr><tr><td>Input Current</td><td>4.5 mA (max)</td><td>4.5 mA (max)</td></tr><tr><td>Input Response</td><td>ON: 8.8 μs (Typical);OFF: 42 μs (Typical)</td><td>ON: 8.8 μs (Typical);OFF: 42 μs (Typical)</td></tr><tr><td>Input Impedance</td><td>4.7 KΩ</td><td>4.7 KΩ</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Digital Output</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td rowspan="6">N/A</td><td>32</td><td>8/16</td></tr><tr><td>Output Type</td><td colspan="2">Open Collector (Sink)</td></tr><tr><td>Load Voltage</td><td colspan="2">+3.5V to +30V</td></tr><tr><td>Output Switching Capacity</td><td colspan="2">8 channel 400 mA; Full channels 50 mA at 100% duty cycle</td></tr><tr><td>Isolation Voltage</td><td colspan="2">2000V DC</td></tr><tr><td>Output Response</td><td colspan="2">ON → OFF: 750 ns, OFF → ON: 25 ns (24V @4.7K)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Communication Interface</td></tr><tr><td>Connector</td><td colspan="3">2 x RJ45</td></tr><tr><td>Protocol</td><td colspan="3">EtherCAT</td></tr><tr><td>Distance Between Stations</td><td colspan="3">Max. 100 m (100BASE-TX)</td></tr><tr><td>Communication Cycle Time</td><td colspan="3">100 μs</td></tr><tr><td>Data Transfer Medium</td><td colspan="3">Ethernet/EtherCAT Cable(Min. CAT 5), Shielded</td></tr><tr><td>Distributed Clocks</td><td colspan="3">DC</td></tr><tr><td>Status Holding Mode</td><td colspan="3">N/A</td></tr><tr><td>LED Indicator</td><td colspan="3">Power, Run, Error, EEP, Link and DI status</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Power</td></tr><tr><td>Input Voltage Range</td><td colspan="3">20V to 28V DC</td></tr><tr><td>Power Consumption</td><td colspan="3">1.8W@24V</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">General</td></tr><tr><td>Installation</td><td colspan="3">DIN Rail</td></tr><tr><td>Casing</td><td colspan="3">Metal with IP40</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td colspan="3">82.5mm x 97.4mm x 21.5mm (H x W x D)65.1mm x 85.1mm x 51mm (H x W x D) for ECAT-DI8DO8-C-NN</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temperature</td><td colspan="3">0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td colspan="3">-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Relative Humidity</td><td colspan="3">95%, non-condensing</td></tr></table>

# Specifications

• Analog I/O Module

<table><tr><td>Model</td><td>ECAT-AI16AO2-M-VV</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Analog Input</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>Type</td><td>Voltage</td></tr><tr><td>Input range</td><td>±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V</td></tr><tr><td>Wire Connection</td><td>8 Differential or 16 Single-ended</td></tr><tr><td>Resolution</td><td>16-bit</td></tr><tr><td>Sampling Rate</td><td>250KS/s</td></tr><tr><td>Accuracy</td><td>±0.1% FSR @ 25°C, ±10V</td></tr><tr><td>Over Voltage Protection</td><td>±15 VDC</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Analog Output</td></tr><tr><td>Channels</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Type</td><td>Voltage</td></tr><tr><td>Output range</td><td>±10V</td></tr><tr><td>Wire Connection</td><td>8 Differential or 16 Single-ended</td></tr><tr><td>Resolution</td><td>16-bit</td></tr><tr><td>Accuracy</td><td>±0.1% FSR @ 25°C</td></tr><tr><td>Settling time</td><td>5us</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Communication Interface</td></tr><tr><td>Connector</td><td>2 x RJ45</td></tr><tr><td>Protocol</td><td>EtherCAT</td></tr><tr><td>Distance Between Stations</td><td>Max. 100 m (100BASE-TX)</td></tr><tr><td>Communication Cycle Time</td><td>100 μs</td></tr><tr><td>Data Transfer Medium</td><td>Ethernet/EtherCAT Cable(Min. CAT 5), Shielded</td></tr><tr><td>Distributed Clocks</td><td>DC</td></tr><tr><td>Status Holding Mode</td><td>Configurable by software, AO only</td></tr><tr><td>LED Indicator</td><td>Power, Run, Error, EEP, Link</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Power</td></tr><tr><td>Input Voltage Range</td><td>10V to 30V DC</td></tr><tr><td>Power Consumption</td><td>5W@24V</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">General</td></tr><tr><td>Installation</td><td>DIN Rail</td></tr><tr><td>Casing</td><td>Metal with IP40</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>82.5mm x 97.4mm x 21.5mm (H x W x D)</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temperature</td><td>0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td>-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F)</td></tr><tr><td>Relative Humidity</td><td>95%, non-condensing</td></tr><tr><td>Certification</td><td>CE, FCC, RoHS</td></tr></table>
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