The ECAT-2000 is equipped with the EtherCAT protocol and can be installed by daisy chain connection which allows the flexibility in devices installation and reduces infrastructure and operation costs. All the modules can be deployed in the network topologies such as star, line or ring.
The ECAT-2012H is built in with 16-bit, 8 differential input channels or 16 single-ended input channels which are software selectable. Users can obtain the input status via the process data. It has been passed Conformance Test Tool verification, therefore eligible EtherCAT Master or configurator can operate it with ease and implement various applications easily. For more information, please refer to the following websites:
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/industrial_communication/fieldbus/ethercat/ethercat_intro.html
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/industrial_communication/fieldbus/ethercat/io_module/ecat-2012h.html