MTS Systems MK292 - 1 Introduction

1. Introduction to the MK292 Digital Output Module
The MK292 Digital Output Module provides an interface between a Temposonics position sensor with
a pulse-width modulated or start/stop output and a system controller. A selection of outputs from the
MK292 (BCD, binary, or Gray Code) gives this device nearly universal compatibility.
The MK292 is compatible with many Temposonics position sensors, as follows:
Compatible Position Sensors:
• SE-based Temposonics LP sensor with start/stop output
• Temposonics II sensors with a pulse-width modulated or start/stop output
• Temposonics L Series sensors with a pulse-width modulated or start/stop output
In addition to position data, the MK292 generates logic outputs: DATA READY and ERROR; and logic
input: DATA HOLD. An optional sub-board assembly provides an analog output for recording purpos-
es (output range: 0 to 10 Vdc or 10 to 0 Vdc).
The MK292 can be configured as either a rack-mountable card or module that can be installed in a
standard 19 inch mounting rack.
Figure 1-1
MK292 (Module version, left; card version, right)
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