Schneider KNX Switch Control Modules - Introduction, Parameters & Applications

2026/03/18
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Schneider KNX switch control modules are core components of intelligent building automation systems, widely used in commercial, residential, and industrial scenarios. They support KNX protocol, enabling centralized control, scene linkage, and remote management of lighting, sockets, and auxiliary equipment. Below is the detailed introduction, technical parameters, and application scenarios of each model, designed for professional promotion and customer communication.

1. MTN6700-01xx Series (16A Basic Type with Manual Operation)

This series is a cost-effective KNX switch actuator with manual override function, suitable for basic intelligent lighting control scenarios. It features DIN rail mounting, stable performance, and supports scene setting, timing, and interlock control, meeting the needs of small to large-scale building lighting management.

MTN6700-0104

Introduction: 4-channel KNX switching actuator with manual operation, integrated bus coupler, and status feedback function, compact and easy to install.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 4 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; power consumption <140mW; bus voltage DC21-30V; manual override buttons for each channel.

Applications: Small apartments, small shops, small offices; centralized control of 4-circuit lighting or sockets; timing control of staircase lights, corridor lights, and auxiliary lighting.

MTN6700-0108

Introduction: 8-channel KNX switching actuator with manual operation, supporting scene switching, timing control, and interlock function, suitable for multi-zone lighting management.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 8 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; manual override buttons; scene and timing control support; each channel with status feedback.

Applications: Medium-sized offices, retail stores, hotel guest room areas; grouped control of multi-area lighting; scene switching for meeting rooms, exhibition halls, and reception areas.

MTN6700-0116

Introduction: 16-channel KNX switching actuator, designed for large-scale lighting control, supporting multi-phase connection and stable operation in high-load scenarios.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 16 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; module width 8 positions; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; bus voltage DC21-30V; multi-phase connection support.

Applications: Large office areas, shopping malls, schools, hospital public areas; centralized management of large-area lighting; unified control of multi-floor circuits.

MTN6700-0124

Introduction: 24-channel KNX switching actuator with low current load adaptation, suitable for high-density lighting control scenarios such as large buildings.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 24 independent channels; 10A/230V AC per channel; module width 12 positions; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; minimum switching current 100mA/12V AC; multi-phase connection support.

Applications: Super large buildings, data centers, airports, railway stations; centralized control of massive circuits; dense control of low-current loads (LED lights, small-power lamps).

2. MTN647x93 / MTN648493 Series (16A Standard Type, No Manual Operation)

This series is a standard KNX switch actuator without manual override, focusing on stable and reliable automatic control. It is suitable for batch deployment in commercial and public buildings, reducing manual operation and improving management efficiency.

MTN647593

Introduction: 4-channel KNX switching actuator with integrated bus coupler, no manual buttons, compact design, and stable performance for standard lighting control.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 4 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; integrated bus coupler; no manual operation.

Applications: Standard hotel rooms, small commercial areas, computer room auxiliary lighting; stable 4-circuit automatic control.

MTN647893

Introduction: 8-channel KNX switching actuator, supporting scene, timing, and logic control, suitable for large-scale automatic lighting management.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 8 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; scene, timing, and logic control support; no manual operation.

Applications: Standard offices, retail stores, hotel public areas; centralized intelligent control of 8 circuits.

MTN648493

Introduction: 12-channel KNX switching actuator with wide voltage adaptation, suitable for batch deployment in medium to large-scale projects.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 12 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; wide voltage AC90-265V; no manual operation.

Applications: Medium-sized commercial buildings, schools, hospitals; unified management of 12 circuits; suitable for stable batch deployment.

3. MTN647x95 / MTN648495 Series (16A with Current Monitoring)

This series is equipped with current detection function, which can monitor the current of each circuit in real time, realize energy statistics, overload/underflow alarm, and fault diagnosis. It is suitable for important circuit control and energy management scenarios.

MTN647395

Introduction: 2-channel KNX switching actuator with current monitoring, supporting overload and underflow alarm, energy statistics, and suitable for critical circuit control.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 2 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; independent current monitoring for each channel; overload/underflow alarm; energy statistics.

Applications: Power supply circuits for important equipment (servers, precision instruments); monitoring of key lighting circuits; energy analysis and fault early warning.

MTN647595

Introduction: 4-channel KNX switching actuator with current monitoring, supporting lighting timing, counting, and threshold flashing alarm, facilitating circuit management and maintenance.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 4 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; current detection; lighting timing and counting; threshold flashing alarm.

Applications: Key areas of shopping malls, important circuits of offices; energy monitoring and fault diagnosis of 4 circuits.

MTN647895

Introduction: 8-channel KNX switching actuator with current monitoring, supporting status feedback and stable operation, suitable for large-scale circuit monitoring and energy management.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 8 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; current detection; status feedback; bus power-off status configurable.

Applications: Large offices, commercial complexes; centralized monitoring and energy management of 8 circuits.

MTN648495

Introduction: 12-channel KNX switching actuator with current monitoring, supporting energy calculation and fire linkage forced control, suitable for high-safety scenarios.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 12 independent channels; 16A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; current detection; energy calculation; fire linkage forced control.

Applications: Hospitals, schools, data centers; comprehensive monitoring of 12 circuits; high-safety level intelligent lighting systems.

4. MTN6705-0008S / MTN6805-0008 (Switch + Blind Control Master/Extension)

This series integrates switch and blind control functions, realizing integrated management of lighting and shading, suitable for residential, villa, and high-end office scenarios that require linkage of lighting and curtains.

MTN6705-0008S

Introduction: KNX multi-functional master actuator, freely configurable for 8-channel switch or 4-channel blind control, with manual operation and support for 2 extension modules.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; configurable 8-channel switch (16A) or 4-channel blind control; manual operation; support for 2 extension modules; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade.

Applications: Residences, villas, offices; integrated control of lighting and curtains; scene linkage (e.g., "home", "sleep", "away" scenes).

MTN6805-0008

Introduction: Extension module for MTN6705-0008S, used to expand switch or blind control circuits, without manual operation, ensuring consistent system performance.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; extension I/O module; configurable 8-channel switch or 4-channel blind control; no manual operation; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; compatible with MTN6705-0008S.

Applications: Large houses, multi-area scenarios; expanding control circuits; realizing unified management of large-area lighting and shading systems.

5. MTN6940-0000 / MTN6941-000x (KNX Interface/Coupler)

This series is core auxiliary equipment of KNX system, used for system expansion, signal relay, and KNX-IP integration, improving system stability and coverage, suitable for large-scale intelligent building projects.

MTN6940-0000

Introduction: KNX line coupler, with line isolation and signal relay functions, used to expand the length and number of nodes of KNX bus.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; line isolation; signal relay; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; bus voltage DC21-30V; improving system stability and load capacity.

Applications: Large-scale multi-branch KNX systems; cross-area bus connection; improving system stability and load capacity.

MTN6941-0001

Introduction: 1-port KNX IP interface, realizing KNX to IP conversion, supporting remote monitoring, programming, and ETS software operation.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 1 Ethernet port; KNX-IP conversion; remote monitoring and programming; support for ETS software; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade.

Applications: Remote management of intelligent buildings; integration of KNX system into building automation system (BAS); remote monitoring and debugging.

MTN6941-0002

Introduction: 2-port KNX IP interface, with dual-network redundancy function, higher stability, suitable for high-reliability project scenarios.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 2 Ethernet ports; dual-network redundancy; high stability; KNX-IP conversion; remote monitoring and programming; support for multi-network segment access; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade.

Applications: Data centers, hospitals, airports; high-reliability KNX-IP integration; dual-network backup to ensure system uninterrupted operation.

6. MTN6700-03xx Series (20A High-Power Type)

This series is a high-power KNX switch actuator, designed for high-load equipment control, with strong load-bearing capacity, suitable for high-power lighting and industrial equipment control scenarios.

MTN6700-0304

Introduction: 4-channel high-power KNX switching actuator, dedicated to high-load control, with stable performance and status feedback function.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 4 independent channels; 20A/230V AC per channel; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; high-power load dedicated; status feedback.

Applications: High-power lighting (metal halide lamps, floodlights), high-power sockets, industrial equipment control.

MTN6700-0308

Introduction: 8-channel high-power KNX switching actuator, with large load capacity, suitable for centralized control of high-power equipment in large-scale scenarios.

Parameters: KNX TP1 protocol; 8 independent channels; 20A/230V AC per channel; module width 8 positions; DIN rail mounting; IP20 protection grade; high-power load support; status feedback.

Applications: Factories, stadiums, shopping malls; centralized control of high-power lighting; auxiliary circuit control in industrial sites.

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