Signal conditioner for potentiometers with standardized output MUK-350
- Manufacturer: Novotechnik
- Category: Signal converters, INSTRUMENTATION, Resistance and Potentiometers
Novotechnik MUK-350 signal conditioner. It powers the position sensor potentiometer and delivers a normalized signal proportional to the displacement or rotation.
Signal conditioner for potentiometric position sensors, with a 10 VDC reference for the potentiometer. Input > 10 MΩ; standardized output 0 … 10 V, ±10 V, 0 … 20 mA or 4 … 20 mA. Typical linearity 0.01% FS, typical temperature coefficient 30 ppm/K. Zero and range adjustable with spindle trimmers.
Key points
- Reference for the potentiometer: 10 VDC, short circuit proof
- Standard outputs: 0 … 10 V, ±10 V, 0 … 20 mA and 4 … 20 mA
- Typical temperature coefficient: 30 ppm/K
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order the MUK-350 signal conditioner?
For example, MUK-350-1 (Art. 400054172) is the version with a 0 … 10 V output. The reference table on this page lists all order references with their Art.
Under what conditions does the MUK-350 signal conditioner operate?
Operating temperature: -25 … +70 °C. Protection: IP 66 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529).
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| What does it measure? | |
| Sensor | Potentiometer of a position sensor (displacement or angle) |
| Input resistance | > 10 MΩ |
| Internal reference for the potentiometer | 10 VDC, short circuit proof |
| Acceptable connection resistance of the potentiometer | ≥ 700 Ω |
| Signal direction | The output increases when moving the cursor from position 1 to 3 |
| How to measure | |
| Linearity | typical 0.01% FS |
| Temperature coefficient (*) | 30 ppm/K |
| Temperature range (*) | -25 … +70 °C |
| Zero point adjustment | 20 % |
| Gain adjustment | 1 … 2 times |
| Food and environment | |
| Supply voltage | 18 … 30 VDC, supports unstabilized DC power supply |
| Reverse polarity protection | Integrated |
| Max. consumption. | 35 mA |
| Working temperature | -25 … +70 °C |
| Protection | IP 66 (DIN 400 50 / IEC 529) |
| Mechanical data | |
| Housing | Die-cast aluminum |
| Dimensions | View map |
| Racor | UNI-sealed PG 7, with shielding contact compliant with EMC |
| Cable diameter | 4 … 6.5 mm |
| Bornes | Screw type, 1.0 mm² |
| Connection | 4-pole power strip |
| Weight | approx. 200 g |
| Accordance | |
| EU: Electromagnetic compatibility | Directive 2014/30/EU: EN 61326-1:2013, EN 61326-2-3:2013 |
| EU: RoHS | Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU: EN IEC 63000:2018 |
| United Kingdom: Electromagnetic compatibility | SI 2016/1091: EN 61326-1:2013, EN 61326-2-3:2013 |
| United Kingdom: RoHS | SI 2012/3032 and SI 2020/1647: EN IEC 63000:2018 |
| Connections | |
| Terminal | Function |
| 1, 2, 3 | Sensor potentiometer (2 = cursor) |
| 4 | Attached to terminal D in the diagram |
| TO | UB: +18 … 30 V |
| B | 0 V |
| C | Exit |
| D | Screened |
| Range | Range trimmer |
| Zero point | Zero point trimmer |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| MUK-350-0MUK3500 | Art. 400054171 · Output: 0 … 20 mA |
| MUK-350-1MUK3501 | Art. 400054172 · Output: 0 … 10 V |
| MUK-350-4MUK3504 | Art. 400054173 · Output: 4 … 20 mA |
| MUK-350-6MUK3506 | Art. 400054174 · Output: ±10 V |


Related documentation, cases, and guides
Technical documentation
- Novotechnik General Catalogue: Linear and Angular Position Sensors
- Technical definitions of potentiometers: linearity, RGV and hysteresis
- Novotechnik position sensors with IO-Link interface
- Position sensors for valves and actuators: Novotechnik series
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