MTN6635 and MTN6689 Series Power Supplies and Bus Couplers - KNX Infrastructure Components

2026/03/30
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Product Overview

The MTN6635 and MTN6689 series provide essential infrastructure components for KNX installations, including power supplies for bus powering and couplers for network segmentation and protocol translation.

Complete Model Range
Model Function Output Power Input Voltage Application
MTN663529 Standard power supply 320mA 230V AC Small installations
MTN663591 High-power supply 640mA 230V AC Medium installations
MTN663592 Dual output supply 2* 320mA 230V AC Redundant systems
MTN6635991 UPS integrated 640mA + battery 230V AC Critical systems
MTN668990 Line coupler - KNX bus Line separation
MTN668991 Area coupler - KNX bus Area backbone
Technical Deep Dive - MTN663529 Standard Power Supply
Product Overview:

The MTN663529 provides reliable 30V DC power for KNX bus devices in small to medium installations.

Electrical Specifications:
Parameter Specification
Input voltage 230V AC ±10%, 50/60Hz
Input current Max 50mA
Output voltage 30V DC ±1V
Output current Max 320mA
Output power 9.6W
Efficiency >85%
Ripple <200mV
Protection Features:
  • Short-circuit protection: Electronic, auto-reset
  • Overload protection: Current limiting at 350mA
  • Overvoltage protection: 35V max output
  • Thermal protection: Shutdown at 85°C
  • Input fuse: Internal, non-replaceable
Physical Specifications:
  • Dimensions: 36mm * 90mm * 64mm (2 DIN modules)
  • Mounting: 35mm DIN rail
  • Terminals: Screw type, 0.5-2.5mm²
  • Indicator: Green LED (output OK)
  • Weight: 120g
Installation Guidelines:
Power Supply Sizing:
Installation Size Device Count Recommended Supply
Small apartment 10-20 devices MTN663529 (320mA)
Medium house 20-40 devices MTN663591 (640mA)
Large building 40-80 devices 2* MTN663529 or MTN663591
Critical systems Any MTN663592 (dual) or MTN6635991 (UPS)
Cable Sizing:
Cable Length Max Current Min Cable Size
<100m 320mA 0.8mm² (YCYM 2*2*0.8)
100-250m 320mA 1.0mm²
250-500m 320mA 1.5mm²
>500m Split line Use line coupler
Technical Deep Dive - MTN663591 High-Power Supply
Extended Capacity:

The MTN663591 doubles the output capacity for larger installations:

Feature MTN663529 MTN663591
Output current 320mA 640mA
Output power 9.6W 19.2W
Input current 50mA 100mA
Dimensions 2 modules 3 modules
Weight 120g 180g
Applications:
  • Large residential installations
  • Small commercial buildings
  • Multi-line systems (with coupler)
  • Power-hungry devices (displays, gateways)
Technical Deep Dive - MTN663592 Dual Output Supply
Redundant Power Architecture:

The MTN663592 provides two independent 320mA outputs for redundancy or separate line powering:

Configuration Options:
Option 1: Redundant Supply
Line 1 ←──┬── MTN663592 Output 1 (320mA)
          │   (primary)
          │
Line 1 ←──┴── MTN663592 Output 2 (320mA)
              (backup, diode OR)
  • Both outputs power same line
  • If one fails, other maintains operation
  • Diode isolation prevents back-feeding
Option 2: Dual Line Supply
Line 1 ←── MTN663592 Output 1 (320mA)
Line 2 ←── MTN663592 Output 2 (320mA)
  • Two separate lines from one device
  • Independent current limiting
  • Cost-effective for medium installations
Technical Deep Dive - MTN6635991 UPS Power Supply
Uninterruptible Power for Critical Systems:

The MTN6635991 integrates battery backup for continuous operation during power outages:

UPS Specifications:
  • Normal output: 640mA @ 30V DC
  • Battery type: 12V 7Ah lead-acid (external)
  • Backup time: 2-8 hours (depending on load)
  • Switchover time: <10ms (seamless)
  • Battery monitoring: Automatic, with alerts
Battery Sizing:
Load Current Battery 7Ah Backup Time
100mA 1 unit ~70 hours
200mA 1 unit ~35 hours
320mA 1 unit ~22 hours
500mA 1 unit ~14 hours
640mA 2 units ~11 hours
Applications:
  • Security systems (must operate during blackout)
  • Emergency lighting control
  • Fire alarm interfaces
  • Access control systems
  • Critical infrastructure
Technical Deep Dive - MTN668990 and MTN668991 Couplers
Network Segmentation:
Feature MTN668990 MTN668991
Function Line coupler Area coupler
Connection Line to line Area to line
Filtering Yes Yes
Message rate Standard High-speed
Power supply From main line From area line
Application Line separation Backbone connection
MTN668990 Line Coupler:
Purpose:
  • Separates KNX lines for electrical isolation
  • Filters telegrams (reduces bus load)
  • Extends maximum installation size
  • Enables line-specific power supplies
Technical Specifications:
  • Connection: 2* KNX interfaces (main line + sub-line)
  • Isolation: 1000V galvanic separation
  • Telegram filtering: Configurable
  • Power: Derived from main line (no separate supply)
  • Indicators: 2 LEDs (communication status)
Line Topology:
Area Backbone
     │
     ├── Line Coupler 1 ── Line 1.1 (64 devices)
     │
     ├── Line Coupler 2 ── Line 1.2 (64 devices)
     │
     └── Line Coupler 3 ── Line 1.3 (64 devices)
     
Max: 15 areas * 15 lines * 64 devices = 14,400 devices
MTN668991 Area Coupler:
Purpose:
  • Connects area backbone to main lines
  • Higher message throughput
  • Backbone communication management
  • Inter-area telegram routing
Applications:
  • Large building complexes
  • Campus installations
  • Multi-building sites
  • High-traffic networks
KNX Network Design
Small Installation (<64 devices):
Power Supply (MTN663529)
        │
        └── All devices on single line
Medium Installation (64-256 devices):
Power Supply (MTN663591)
        │
        ├── Line Coupler 1 ── Line 1 (64 devices)
        ├── Line Coupler 2 ── Line 2 (64 devices)
        ├── Line Coupler 3 ── Line 3 (64 devices)
        └── Line Coupler 4 ── Line 4 (64 devices)
Large Installation (>256 devices):
Area Power Supply (MTN6635991)
        │
        ├── Area Coupler 1 ── Area 1 (4 lines, 256 devices)
        ├── Area Coupler 2 ── Area 2 (4 lines, 256 devices)
        └── ...