MSI-F Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Analog 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%
- PTFE-coated waveguide
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MSI-F Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Analog 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 | . | S | . | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | . | T | . | D60 | . | A | 0 | 1 | X | X | X | X |
1 | Series: MSI-F - flexible | ||||||||||||||||||
2 | Flange Type: M – M18 × 1.5, rod Ø10 mm S – 3/4”-16 UNF, rod Ø10 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Measuring Range: 0900...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: D34 – M12 (5-pin) male connector D60 – M16 (6-pin) male connector S32 – M16 (8-pin) male connector S115 – M12 (8-pin) male connector 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 – PTFE 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 – Moisture-resistant cable without connector, 2 m; option: W01...W20 (1...20 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Output Signal: 1 output with 1 position magnet V01 – Output 1: 0…10 V V11 – Output 1: 10…0 V V21 – Output 1: -10…10 V V31 – Output 1: 10…-10 V V41 – Output 1: 0…5 V V51 – Output 1: 5…0 V V61 – Output 1: -5…5 V A01 – Output 1: 4…20 mA A11 – Output 1: 20…4 mA A21 – Output 1: 10…20 mA A31 – Output 1: 20…0 mA A41 – Output 1: 0…24 mA A51 – Output 1: 24…0 mA ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ | ㅤ 2 outputs with 2 position magnets V02 – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2: 0…10 V V12 – Output 1: 10…0 V; Output 2: 10…0 V V22 – Output 1: -10…10 V; Output 2: -10…10 V V32 – Output 1: 10…-10 V; Output 2: 10…-10 V V42 – Output 1: 0…5 V; Output 2: 0…5 V V52 – Output 1: 5…0 V; Output 2: 5…0 V V62 – Output 1: -5…5 V; Output 2: -5…5 V A02 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 4…20 mA A12 – Output 1: 20…4 mA; Output 2: 20…4 mA A22 – Output 1: 0…20 mA; Output 2: 0…20 mA A32 – Output 1: 20…0 mA; Output 2: 20…0 mA A42 – Output 1: 0…24 mA; Output 2: 0…24 mA A52 – Output 1: 24…0 mA; Output 2: 24…0 mA 2 outputs with 1 position magnet V03 – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2: 10…0 V V04 – Output 1: 10…-10 V; Output 2: -10…10 V A03 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 20…4 mA A04 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 0…10 V A24 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 10…0 V 2 outputs with 1 position magnet (position + velocity*) V01 xxxx – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2 (velocity): 0…10 V V11 xxxx – Output 1: 10…0 V; Output 2 (velocity): 10…0 V A01 xxxx – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2 (velocity): 4…20 mA A11 xxxx – Output 1: 20…4 mA; Output 2 (velocity): 20…4 mA | |||||||||||||||||
Velocity range 1: 0.1…10 m/s (0001…0100) Example 1: (-5.5…0…5.5 m/s = 10…0…10 V) = V01 0055 Velocity range 2: 25…90 mm/s (1025…1090) Example 2: (-50…0…50 mm/s = 4…12…20 mA) = A41 1050 | |||||||||||||||||||
Technical data
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | ||||
Measured quantity | Position, velocity | |||
Operating range, L | 900 — 20000 mm, 1 mm step | |||
Velocity | 0.025 - 10 m/s | |||
Movement speed | Any | |||
Cycle time | 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 | ||||
Analog interface | For voltage (control input impedance: > 5 kΩ) For current (min./max. load resistance: 0/500 Ω) | |||
Number of magnet | 1-2 | |||
Max cable length | For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 35 meters | |||
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | ||||
Resolution | 16-bit DAC, 0.0015% (minimum 1 μm) | |||
Linearity deviation | For L ≤ 500 mm: ±50 μm For L > 500 mm: ±0.01% of the measuring range | |||
Repeatability | < ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm) | |||
VELOCITY MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | ||||
Velocity 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 outletat cable outlet | |||
MATERIALS | ||||
Sensor electronics housing | Anodized aluminum | |||
Sensor rod | Fluoroplastic / Teflon / PTFE | |||
Flange | Stainless steel 08Х18Н10 / AISI 304 | |||
MOUNTING | ||||
Mounting position | Any. Flexible rod minimum bend radius: 250 mm | |||
Flange parameters | Flange bolt M18 x 1.5 or 3/4" -16 UNF-3A, nut M18 | |||
Position magnet attachment | Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material | |||
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION | ||||
Operating voltage | +12/24 VDC (-10% / +20%) | |||
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 | |||
Connector wiring: cable
CABLE | PIN | FUNCTION | ||||
D34 | D60 | S115 | S32 | |||
Black | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Output 1: position | |
White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 VDC Output 1 | |
Yellow | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Output 2: position or velocity | |
Green | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | 0 VDC Output 2 | |
- | - | - | 5 | Output 3: position | ||
Red | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
Blue | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
Connector wiring: D34
PIN CONFIGURATION D34 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12-A male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) |
2 | Output 1: position | |
3 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
4 | Output 2: position | |
5 | 0 VDC output №1, 2 |
AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR THE CONNECTION CONFIGURATION | |||
Description | Interface order code | Output 1 | Output 2 |
1 output with 1 position magnet | A01 | 4…20 mA | Not applicable |
A21 | 0…20 mA | ||
A11 | 20…4 mA | ||
A31 | 20…0 mA | ||
2 output with 1 position magnet | V03 | 0…10 V | 10…0 V |
Connector wiring: D60
PIN CONFIGURATION D60 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M16 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Output 1: position |
2 | 0 VDC output №1 | |
3 | Output 2: position or velocity | |
4 | 0 VDC output №2 | |
5 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
6 | 0 VDC (power supply) |
AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR D60 CONNECTION CONFIGURATION WITH CABLE OUTLET | |||
Description | Interface order code | Output 1 | Output 2 |
1 output with 1 position magnet | V01 | 0…10 V | Not applicable |
V11 | 10…0 V | ||
V21 | -10…10 V | ||
V31 | 10…-10 V | ||
V41 | 0…5 V | ||
V51 | 5…0 V | ||
V61 | -5…5 V | ||
A01 | 4…20 mA | ||
A11 | 20…4 mA | ||
A21 | 0…20 mA | ||
A31 | 20…0 mA | ||
A41 | 0…24 mA | ||
A51 | 24…0 mA | ||
2 outputs with 2 position magnets | V02 | 0…10 V | 0…10 V |
V12 | 10…0 V | 10…0 V | |
V22 | -10…10 V | -10…10 V | |
V32 | 10…-10 V | 10…-10 V | |
V42 | 0…5 V | 0…5 V | |
V52 | 5…0 V | 5…0 V | |
V62 | -5…5 V | -5…5 V | |
A02 | 4…20 mA | 4…20 mA | |
A12 | 20…4 mA | 20…4 mA | |
A22 | 0…20 mA | 0…20 mA | |
A32 | 20…0 mA | 20…0 mA | |
A42 | 0…24 mA | 0…24 mA | |
A52 | 24…0 mA | 24…0 mA | |
2 outputs with 1 position magnet | V03 | 0…10 V | 10…0 V |
V04 | 10…-10 V | -10…10 V | |
A03 | 4…20 mA | 20…4 mA | |
A04 | 4…20 mA | 0…10 V | |
2 outputs with 1 position magnet (position + velocity) | V01 xxxx | 0…10 V | 0…10 V |
V11 xxxx | 10…0 V | 10…0 V | |
A01 xxxx | 4…20 mA | 4…20 mA | |
A11 xxxx | 20…4 mA | 20…4 mA | |
Connector wiring: S32
PIN CONFIGURATION S32 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M16 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Output 1: position |
2 | 0 VDC output №1, №2, №3 | |
3 | Output 2: position | |
4 | Not applicable | |
5 | Output 3: position | |
6 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
7 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
8 | Not applicable |
AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR THE CONNECTION CONFIGURATION | ||||
Description | Interface order code | Output 1 | Output 2 | Output 3 |
1 output with 1 position magnet | A01 | 4…20 mA | Not applicable | Not applicable |
A21 | 0…20 mA | |||
A11 | 20…4 mA | |||
A31 | 20…0 mA | |||
2 outputs with 1 position magnet | V03 | Not applicable | 0…10 V | 10…0 V |
Connector wiring: S115
PIN CONFIGURATION S115 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12-A male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Not applicable |
2 | 0 VDC output №1, 2 | |
3 | Output 2: position | |
4 | Not applicable | |
5 | Output 1: position | |
6 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
7 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
8 | Not applicable |
AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR THE CONNECTION CONFIGURATION | |||
Description | Interface order code | Output 1 | Output 2 |
1 output with 1 position magnet | A01 | 4…20 mA | Not applicable |
A21 | 0…20 mA | ||
A11 | 20…4 mA | ||
A31 | 20…0 mA | ||
2 output with 1 position magnet | V03 | 0…10 V | 10…0 V |
Mounting Recommendations
Flexible Waveguide
A sensor with a flexible waveguide is used in vertically installed hydraulic cylinders, as well as in applications that require non-standard measurements, both in terms of length and motion. The Teflon coating of the waveguide allows the sensor to be used in harsh environments with high levels of contamination.
Position measurements are performed using ring-shaped magnets that move along the sensing rod without physical contact. The sensor with a flexible waveguide can be mounted either inside the hydraulic cylinder or on the equipment using special clamping brackets.
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
The analog sensor connects directly to the control system or indicator. The integrated microelectronics provide normalized output signals proportional to the position.
VOLTAGE OUTPUT: | ![]() |
CURRENT OUTPUT: | ![]() |
Multi-position measurement
A sensor with an analog interface can process the signal from two position magnets located on the same waveguide. To obtain position information for each magnet, two conditions must be met:
- Measurements must be taken with a spacing of at least 76 mm
- The sensor configuration (specified at the time of order) must support multi-position measurement
OPERATING MODES |
Application options • Single-position sensor (standard) for position or velocity measurement. • Dual-position sensor for simultaneous measurement of two positions. |
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Connection example
CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH ACTIVE SENSING CHANNEL |
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SENSING CHANNEL |
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Setting
The main difference between an analog signal and a digital signal is that the analog signal has a reference point. When replacing a failed sensor, equipment recalibration is required in most cases. This can be performed in two ways:
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If the customer’s machine includes a calibration function, new end positions are assigned in the control system after sensor replacement by moving the mechanism manually.
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Alternatively, using the MSI-253 124 handheld programmer, new end position values can be programmed directly into the sensor. The procedure is similar to the first method; however, in this case the values are stored in the sensor rather than in the customer’s control system.
MSI-253 124 HANDHELD PROGRAMMER | |
![]() | Description: Handheld programmer for analog sensors of the following series: MSI-H, MSI-P, MSI-D, MSI-F. Functions: Programming of the measuring range, output signal inversion. Scope of delivery: Handheld programmer art. no.: MSI-253 124 (1 pc.), Power supply 220 VAC → 24 VDC (1 pc.), Connection cable for sensor interface (1 pc.), User manual. |
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
КОД ЗАКАЗ | АНАЛОГ от Temposonics |
MSI-F.M._ _ _ _.T.***.A01 | RFM_ _ _ _M***A01 (измеряемая длина до 7999мм) |
MSI-F.M._ _ _ _.T2.***.A01 | RFM_ _ _ _M***A01 (измеряемая длина от 8000 мм) |
MSI-F.C._ _ _ _.T.***.A01 | RFС_ _ _ _M***A01 (измеряемая длина до 7999мм) |
MSI-F.C._ _ _ _.T2.***.A01 | RFС_ _ _ _M***A01 (измеряемая длина от 8000 мм) |
MSI-F.M._ _ _ _.T.***.V01 | RFM_ _ _ _M***V01 (измеряемая длина до 7999мм) |
MSI-F.M._ _ _ _.T2.***.V01 | RFM_ _ _ _M***V01 (измеряемая длина от 8000 мм) |
MSI-F.C._ _ _ _.T.***.V01 | RFС_ _ _ _M***V01 (измеряемая длина до 7999мм) |
MSI-F.C._ _ _ _.T2.***.V01 | RFС_ _ _ _M***V01 (измеряемая длина от 8000 мм) |
_ _ _ _ измеряемая длина (в мм) *** тип подключения | |
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