MSI-F Series Linear Position Sensor with Start/Stop Output
Flexible, high-accuracy absolute non-contact magnetostrictive position sensor for stroke lengths from 900 up to 20 000 mm.
Position measurement is performed using ring-type position magnets moving along the waveguide without mechanical contact, ensuring wear-free operation and long service life.
The sensor flange is made of high-grade stainless steel, providing excellent durability and suitability for harsh industrial environments.
The MSI-F supports sensor lengths of up to 20 meters. Thanks to the flexible waveguide design, the sensor can be supplied in compact packaging (900 × 900 × 100 mm), allowing safe transportation regardless of the measuring length.
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Design features
- Flexible waveguide design
- Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
- LED status indicator for sensor diagnostics
- Durable non-contact sensing technology
- High accuracy: resolution up to 1 µm
- Measuring length from 900 to 20 000 mm in 1 mm increments
- Linearity < 0.01%
- Repeatability < 0.001%
- Teflon-coated waveguide
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MSI-F Series Linear Position Sensor with Start/Stop Output, order code:
Scope of delivery
THE SCOPE OF SUPPLY INCLUDES: | |
Linear position sensor | |
Certificate of Conformity | |
Manual | |
Warranty card | |
Mating connectors and magnets for the sensor must be ordered separately! | |
Product ordering code
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER PLACEMENT | ||||||||||||||
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MSI-F | . | M | . | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | . | T | . | D60 | . | R01 |
1 | Series: MSI-F - flexible | |||||||||||||
2 | Flange type: M - M18 x 1.5, rod Ø 10 mm S - 3/4″ – 16 UNF, rod Ø 10 mm | |||||||||||||
3 | Measuring range: 00900...20000 mm, 5 mm step Other lengths available on request | |||||||||||||
4 | Zero point: T - 50 mm (for lengths < 8000 mm) T2 - 130 mm (for lengths ≥ 8000 mm) | |||||||||||||
5 | Connection: D60 - 6-pin male connector, M16 R02 - PVC cable without connector, 2 m; option: R01...R20 (1...20 m) H02 - PUR cable without connector, 2 m; option: H01...H20 (1...20 m) T02 - Teflon cable without connector, 2 m; option: T01...T20 (1...20 m) S02 - Silicone cable without connector, 2 m; option: S01...S20 (1...20 m) W02 - Water-resistant cable without connector, 2 m; option: W01...W20 (1...20 m) | |||||||||||||
6 | Output signal: R01 - Start/Stop R5 - Start/Stop for injection molding machines | |||||||||||||
Technical specifications
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | |
Measured value | Position |
Operating range, L | 900 — 20000 mm, 1 mm step |
Measured velocity | 0.025 - 10 m/s |
Displacement speed | Any |
Update rate | 0.5 ms up to 1200 mm; 1.0 ms up to 2400 mm; 2.0 ms up to 3800 mm; 3.0 ms up to 7600 mm; 6.0 ms up to 16800 mm; 7.0 ms up to 20000 mm |
Status diagnostics | LEDs next to the connector |
INTERFACE | |
Digital interface | RS-485/422 |
Data transfer protocol | Start/Stop |
Number of magnets | 1 |
Max cable length | For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 50 meters |
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | |
Linearity deviation | < ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 50 µm for L < 500 mm) |
Repeatability | < ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm) |
VELOCITY MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | |
Resolution | 0.1 mm/s |
Linearity error | < 0.5 % |
OPERATING CONDITIONS | |
Operating temperature | -40 °C…+75 °C |
Humidity | 90 % rel. humidity, no condensation |
Ingress protection | IP67, IP68 at cable outlet |
MATERIALS | |
Sensor electronics housing | Aluminum, plastic |
Rod | Fluoroplastic / Teflon / PTFE |
Flange | Stainless steel 08Х18Н10 / AISI 304 |
MOUNTING | |
Mounting position | Any. Maximum bending radius of the flexible rod: 250 mm. |
Flange parameters | Flange thread M18 x 1.5 or 3/4" -16 UNF-3A, nut M18 |
Position magnet mounting | Spacer and screws made of non-magnetic material |
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION | |
Operating voltage | 24 V DC |
Reverse polarity protection | up to –30 V DC |
Overvoltage protection | up to 36 V DC |
Current consumption | 50…140 mA (depending on sensor length) |
Insulation resistance | 500 V DC (between sensor housing and 0 V DC) |
STANDARDS, EMC TESTS | |
Shock test | 100 g, single shock according to IEC 60068-2-7 |
Vibration test | 15 g / 10–2000 Hz according to IEC 60068-2-6 |
EMC tests | GOST R IEC 61326-1-2014 |
Connection: cable outlet
CABLE | D60 | FUNCTION | |
Black | 1 | Stop (-) | |
White | 2 | Stop (+) | |
Yellow | 3 | Start (+) | |
Green | 4 | Start (-) | |
Red | 5 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
Blue | 6 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
Connection: D60 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() M16 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Stop (-) |
2 | Stop (+) | |
3 | Start (+) | |
4 | Start (-) | |
5 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
6 | 0 VDC (power supply) |
Installation guidelines
Flexible Waveguide
Sensors with a flexible waveguide are used in vertically mounted hydraulic cylinders and in applications requiring non-standard measuring lengths and motion profiles. The PTFE coating of the waveguide enables operation in harsh environments with high contamination levels.
Position measurement is performed using ring-type magnets moving along the sensing rod without physical contact. Installation of the flexible waveguide sensor is possible both inside hydraulic cylinders and on external equipment using special mounting clamps.
INSTALLATION WITHOUT AUXILIARY TUBE | |||
The minimum bend radius is 250 mm. Exceeding this limit may cause irreversible damage to the sensor waveguide due to stretching and deformation. ![]() | |||
INSTALLATION WITH AUXILIARY TUBE | |||
The sensor flange accommodates the installation of an auxiliary tube with the following dimensions: - Outer Ø 10 mm, inner Ø 8 mm, maximum length 8 meters ![]() - Outer Ø 12.7 mm, inner Ø 8.5 mm, maximum length 20 meters ![]() The auxiliary tube must be made of non-magnetic material. For horizontal installation, clamping brackets must be installed every 500 mm. For ordering the auxiliary tube: Ø 10 mm: order code 100HFXXXXX, where XXXXX = stroke length in mm + 150 mm Ø 12.7 mm: order code 127HFXXXXX, where XXXXX = stroke length in mm + 230 mm Example: For a sensor with a 900 mm stroke length, order code: 100HF01050 For a sensor with an 8500 mm stroke length, order code: 127HF08730 | |||
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Interface
DIGITAL INTERFACE START/STOP |
![]() The "Ready" signal generation indicates a new measurement cycle and occurs in the Start/Stop module simultaneously with the "Start" signal. After the "Start" signal is generated, the Start/Stop module switches to line listening mode and waits for the "Stop" signal from the linear position sensor. The time difference (dt) between the "Start" and "Stop" signals is directly proportional to the position of the position magnet. |
Connection example
CONNECTION DIAGRAM (DUPLEX) |
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM (HAIF-DUPLEX) |
Setting
Status diagnostics
LED DIAGNOSTICS | GREEN | RED | STATUS |
![]() | Off | Off | No power supply or sensor fault |
On | Off | Normal operation | |
On | On | No position magnet or incorrect number of magnets | |
Flashing | Off | Programming mode ( analog output only) |
Interchangeability
| MSI | Balluff | Temposonics |
|---|---|---|
| MSI-H EtherCAT | BTL7 -Y/Z- Series – EtherCAT | R-Series V RH5 EtherCAT |
| MSI-H Profinet | BTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Profinet | R-Series V RH5 Profinet |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -Y/Z- Series – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Analog current | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -A/B- Series – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H EtherCAT | BTL7 -A/B- Series – EtherCAT | R-Series V RH5 EtherCAT |
| MSI-H Profinet | BTL7 -A/B- Series – Profinet | R-Series V RH5 Profinet |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog current | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -Y/Z- Series – CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H Profinet | BTL5 -Y/Z- Series – Profibus | R-Series V RH5 Profinet |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -A/B- Series - CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H Profibus | BTL5 -A/B- Series - Profibus | R-Series RH Profibus |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL7 -CE- Serie – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -CE- Serie – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL7 -CD- Series – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -CD- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H SSI | BTL7 -CD- Series – SSI | R-Series V RH5 SSI |
| MSI-H Analog | BTL7 -CD- Series - Analog current | R-Series V RH5 Analog |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -W- Series – CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -WB- Series - CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL5 -WB- Series – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL5 -W- Series – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -HB- Series – CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL5 -HB- Series – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H CANopen | BTL5 -K- Series – CANopen | R-Series RH CANopen |
| MSI-H Start/Stop | BTL5 -K- Series – Digital | E-Series EH Start/Stop |
| MSI-H DeviceNet | R-Series RH DeviceNet | |
| MSI-H DeviceNet | R-Series RP DeviceNet |
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