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DMD4008 
DMD4008-DC 

Potentiometer To DC Isolated Signal Conditioners 

M-5246/0818

Description

The DMD4008 accepts a resistance input from potentiometer, 
slidewire, linear position, displacement, or rotational devices and 
provides an optically isolated DC voltage or current output that is 
linearly related to the potentiometer position.
The DMD4008 will accept any potentiometer with a value of 
0-100 

 through 0-1 M

 without recalibration and without 

affecting accuracy. A stable 1 VDC source excites the potenti-
ometer. The voltage division ratio is measured using the three 
input connections. This measurement method allows the use of 
almost any potentiometer without the need for calibration. 
The DMD4008 output can be field-configured via external rotary 
and slide switches. Offsets and/or input ranges other than 0 to 
100% of the potentiometer range can also be selected. Zero and 
span potentiometers are provided to fine-tune the output signal.
The full 3-way (input, output, power) isolation makes this module 
useful for ground loop elimination, common mode signal rejec-
tion or noise pickup reduction.

Sink/Source Output

Sinking/sourcing versatility allows the DMD4008 to produce 
a powered or unpowered mA output allowing it to work with 
unpowered or powered mA devices respectively.
The DMD4008 has a 20 VDC loop excitation supply available for 
mA outputs. This power supply can be used to power a passive 
mA device. If the mA device receiving the output signal already 
provides loop power, the DMD4008 output can be wired as a 
passive output. 

LED Indicators 

Two LEDs (green for input, red for output) vary in intensity 
with changes in the process input and output signals. These 
provide a quick visual picture of your process loop at all times 
and can greatly aid in saving time during initial startup and/or 
troubleshooting. 

Output Test 

An output test button provides a fixed output (independent of the 
input) when held depressed. The test output level is potentiom-
eter adjustable from 0 to 100% of output span. 
The output test button greatly aids in saving time during initial 
startup and/or troubleshooting.

Potentiometer Input

Field selectable ranges via switch settings 
See table for complete listing 
3 wire connection required
Minimum: 0-100 

 

Maximum: 

0-1 M

Input span: 

10-100% of potentiometer range 

Input offset: 

0-90% in 10% increments

Input Impedance

10 M

 minimum

Common Mode Rejection

120 dB minimum

LoopTracker

Variable brightness LEDs indicate I/O level and status

DC Output Ranges

Field selectable ranges via switch settings 
See table for complete listing
Voltage: 

0-1 VDC to 0-10 VDC, 10 mA max 

Bipolar voltage:  ±5 VDC or ±10 VDC 
Current: 

0-2 mADC to 0-20 mADC 

 

20 V compliance, 1000 

 at 20 mA

Output Logic

Normal

Output Calibration

Multi-turn zero and span potentiometers 
±15% of span adjustment range typical

Output Loop Power Supply

20 VDC nominal, regulated, 25 mADC, <10 mV

RMS

 

max. ripple

May be selectively wired for sinking or sourcing mA output

Output Test

Front button sets output to test level when pressed 
Potentiometer adjustable 0-100% of span

Output Ripple and Noise

Less than 10 mV

RMS

Linearity

Better than ±0.1% of span

Ambient Temperature Range and Stability

–10°C to +60°C operating ambient 

Better than ±0.02% of span per °C stability

Response Time

70 milliseconds typical 
1 millisecond typical with DF option

Isolation

1200 V

RMS

 minimum 

Full isolation: power to input, power to output, input to output

Housing and Connectors

IP 40, requires installation in panel or enclosure 
For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment 
Mount vertically to a 35 mm DIN rail
Four 4-terminal removable connectors, 14 AWG max wire size

Power

85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 60-300 VDC, 2 W maximum 
D versions: 9-30 VDC or 10-32 VAC 50/60 Hz, 2 W maximum

Model

Module Power

DMD4008

85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 60-300 VDC

DMD4008-DC

9-30 VDC or 10-32 VAC

e-mail: [email protected] 

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WARNING:

 This product can expose you to chemicals includ-

ing nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause 

cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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