MSI-F Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profibus 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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CONFIGURATOR

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

Configurator

MSI-F

MSI-F Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profibus 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
1		2		3						4		5		6		7			8*	8*
MSI-F	.	M	.	0	0	9	0	0	.	T	.	D53	.	P	.	1	0	1
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: D53 – Interface: 5-pin male and female connector, M12-B Power supply: 4-pin male connector, M8 D63 – 6-pin male and female connector, M16 S103 – Interface: 5-pin male and female connector, M12-B Power supply: 3-pin male connector, M8 D73 – Cover with 3 cable glands
6	Output Signal: P - Profibus-DP
7	Position measurement mode: 101 - multi-position measurement (2–3 positions) 102 - single-position measurement (standard)
8*	Node Address
8*	Number of Magnets: Z02 - 2 positions Z03 - 3 positions *Only for P101

Technical data

OUTPUT PARAMETERS
Measured quantity	Position
Operating range, L	900 — 20000 mm, 1 mm step
Movement 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	Profibus-DP bus according to ISO 74498
Data Transfer Protocol	Profibus-DP (EN-50170)
Number of magnet	1-3
Max cable length	Cable length, m: Baud rate, Mbit/s:	<100 12	<200 <1.5	<400 <0.5
	For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 20 meters
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
Linearity deviation	< ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 40 µm)
Repeatability	< ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm)
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Рабочая температура	-40 °C…+85 °C
Номинальное давление	350 bar, 600 bar peak (optional 800 bar)
Точка росы, влажность	90 % rel. humidity, no condensation
Класс защиты	IP65, IP67 at cable outletat cable outlet
MATERIALS
Sensor electronics housing	Anodized aluminum
Sensor rod	Stainless steel ASTM A269-13 / TP304l (10x1.5)
Flange	Stainless steel 08Х18Н10 / AISI 304
MOUNTING
Mounting position	Any. Maximum bending radius of the flexible rod: 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	24 (- 15 / +20 %) 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

Connector wiring: D53

PIN CONFIGURATION D53	PIN	OUTPUT
M12-B female connector (view from sensor side)	1	VP+5 (bus terminator)
	2	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	3	DGnd (bus terminator)
	4	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	5	Shielded cable braid
M12-B male connector (view from sensor side)	1	Не используется
	2	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	3	Не используется
	4	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	5	Shielded cable braid
M8 male connector (view from sensor side)	1	+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
	2	Not applicable
	3	0 VDC (power supply)
	4	Not applicable

Connector wiring: D63

PIN CONFIGURATION D63	PIN	OUTPUT
M16 female connector (view from sensor side)	1	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	2	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	3	DGnd (bus terminator)
	4	VP+5 (bus terminator)
	5	+24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %)
	6	0 В пост. тока (ист. питания)
M16 male connector (view from sensor side)	1	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	2	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	3	Не используется
	4	Не используется
	5	+24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %)
	6	0 В пост. тока (ист. питания)

Connector wiring: S103

PIN CONFIGURATION S103	PIN	OUTPUT
M12-B female connector (view from sensor side)	1	VP+5 (bus terminator)
	2	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	3	DGnd (bus terminator)
	4	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	5	Shielded cable braid
M12-B male connector (view from sensor side)	1	Not applicable
	2	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	3	Not applicable
	4	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	5	Shielded cable braid
M8 male connector (view from sensor side)	1	+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
	3	0 VDC (power supply)
	4	Shielded cable braid

Connector wiring: D73

CONNECTION DIAGRAM	PIN CONFIGURATION	PIN	OUTPUT
	Х1	1	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	Х1	2	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	Х2	1	RxD/TxD-N (bus)
	Х2	2	RxD/TxD-P (bus)
	Х3	1	Preset
	Х3	2	-
	Х4	1	+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
	Х4	2	0 VDC (power supply)
	Х5	1	0 VDC (power supply)
	Х5	2	+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)

Preset Input:

• Logic level “1” > +8 V

• Logic level “0” < +2 V

• Permissible input range: up to ±35 V

• Input resistance: 5 kΩ

Using BCD address switches S1 (101) and S2 (100), the node address of the PROFIBUS sensor can be set from 3 to 99.

If the PROFIBUS sensor is the last node on the PROFIBUS line, the DIP switches T1 and T2 for the integrated PROFIBUS terminator must be switched ON.

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

Interface

The sensor complies with all PROFIBUS-DP requirements (EN 50170).

All measurements performed by the sensor are absolute and transmitted via RS485 at a maximum speed of 12 Mbit/s.

The PROFIBUS-DP bus allows connection of up to 32 devices on a single segment. In addition to transmitting the main measured parameter (position), PROFIBUS-DP provides advanced functions for diagnostics and configuration. These parameters are loaded onto the bus via a GSD file (device-specific technical specifications).

Key characteristics of the PROFIBUS-DP sensor:

Data transmitted by the sensor:

Absolute position measurement
Sensor status
Error information (magnet status)

Configurable parameters:

Measurement direction: forward/backward
Resolution: 5, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 µm
Data transmission mode: synchronous, asynchronous
Various data formats

Multi-position measurement

OPERATING MODES
Data Exchange When measuring with multiple magnets, 1 byte of status data and 3 bytes of position data are transmitted per cycle. The status data byte contains: an error bit and the number of positions in the current measurement.
P102 Measurements with one magnet (standard) P101 Measurements with multiple magnets, 1–3 pcs Simultaneous measurements with up to 3 magnets, minimum distance between magnets 76 mm.

Connection example

DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53

DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53 WITH BUS CONNECTOR

Status diagnostics

LED DIAGNOSTICS	GREEN	RED	STATUS
	Off	Off	Sensor not connected to power supply or faulty
	On	Off	Normal operation
	On	On	Position magnet missing or incorrect number of position magnets

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