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)
└── ...