ES-5465 Rev.7

M8MS

Dual Output Super-mini Signal Conditioners Pico-M Series

POTENTIOMETER CONVERTER

Functions & Features
• Providing two isolated DC outputs proportional to a potentiometer or slidewire position input
• Constant voltage excitation
• Space-saving, easy-to-maintain, multi-channel installation base
• Four-way isolation (input to output 1 to output 2 to power)

MODEL: M8MS-[1]-R[2]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: M8MS-[1]-R[2]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. M8MS-6A-R/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01 /V01)

INPUT POTENTIOMETER

Total resistance 100 Ω – 10 kΩ

[1] OUTPUT 1 / OUTPUT 2

6A: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 4 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 300 Ω max.)
44: 0 – 10 V DC (Load Resistance 5000 Ω min.)
    / 0 – 10 V DC (Load Resistance 5000 Ω min.)
55: 0 – 5 V DC  (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 0 – 5 V DC  (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
66: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)

POWER INPUT

DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)

[2] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: Options other than the above (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
ADJUSTMENT
/V01: Multi-turn fine adjustment

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Installation Base or Single Mount Base Socket (model: M8BSx)
This unit must be mounted on dedicated base or socket.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plug-in
Mounting screw: M3 screw (torque 0.3 N·m)
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Power supply: Via the Installation Base terminals
(model: M8BSx)
Isolation: Input to output 1 to output 2 to power
Zero adjustment: 0 – 20 % of total resistance (front)
Span adjustment: 80 – 100 % of total resistance (front)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum span: 80 % of total resistance
Excitation: 0.5 V DC

INSTALLATION

Current consumption: Approx. 30 mA (50 mA for current output)
Operating temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 95 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Installation Base (model: M8BSx)
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.1 %
Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F)
Response time: ≤ 0.2 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength:
1500 V AC @1 minute (input to output 1 or output 2 or power to ground)
500 V AC @1 minute (output 1 to output 2 to power)
SWC test: ANSI/IEEE-C37.90.1-1989

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM