MSI-P Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profibus Output

Profile-style, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive position sensor with a measuring range of 25 to 4000 mm.
Position is measured by position magnets that travel along the waveguide with a maximum air gap of up to 10 mm.

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Design Features

  • The modular design allows fast servicing and repair without releasing pressure from the hydraulic circuit.
  • The sensor is compatible with all BALLUFF position magnets and with selected magnets from Temposonics.
  • The sensor provides absolute linear measurement, with output signals proportional to the displacement of the position magnet.
  • An LED indicator is provided for sensor diagnostics.
  • The sensor delivers high accuracy with resolution up to 1 μm.
  • Measuring length is available from 25 to 4000 mm with 1 mm increments.
  • Linearity: < 0.01 %
  • Repeatability: < 0.001 %
  • Operating temperature: up to 85 °C
  • Protection class: IP67
  • The sensor supports the use of moisture-resistant and Teflon cables.

Configurator

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MSI-P 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

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MSI-P

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Series:

MSI-P - Profile Housing

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Magnet type:

- Without magnet

S – "S" magnetic carrier, mechanical coupling, free movement

SP – "SP" magnetic carrier, mechanical coupling, tight fit

L – "L" position magnet, air gap up to 10 mm

K – "K" position magnet, air gap up to 4 mm

R - M18 x 1.5, резьба M4 в конце, шток Ø 10 мм

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Measuring Range:

0025...4000 mm, 1 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Zero Point:

T - 13 mm

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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

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Output Signal:

P - Profibus-DP

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Position measurement mode:

101 - multi-position measurement (2–3 positions)

102 - single-position measurement (standard)

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Node Address: from 1 to 125 (factory setting 125)

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Number of Magnets:

Z02 - 2 positions

Z03 - 3 positions

*Only for P101

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Option 1:

– None

ER1 – Extending rod with stabilizer for standard sensor mounting

By default, the sensor node address is 125.

This address can be changed at any time using the USB-Profibus programmer, item no. MSI-280 640.

If the required address information is provided at the time of order, the sensor will be configured during production.

Technical data

OUTPUT PARAMETERS

Measured quantity

Position

Operating range, L

25 — 4000 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;

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 orientation. For horizontal installation of sensors with an operating range exceeding 1000 mm, the rod must be supported or fixed at the end

Flange parameters

Flange thread M18х1.5, M22 x 1.5 or 3/4" - 16 UNF

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 %)

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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)

2

RxD/TxD-N (bus)

Х2

1

RxD/TxD-N (bus)

2

RxD/TxD-P (bus)

Х3

1

Preset 

2

-

Х4

1

+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)

2

0 VDC (power supply)

Х5

1

0 VDC (power supply)

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.

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

РЕЖИМЫ ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ

Обмен данными
При измерении несколькими магнитами 1 байт данных о состоянии и 3 байта данных о положении передаются за каждый цикл.

Байт данных о состоянии содержит: бит ошибки и число положений данного замера.

P102 Измерения, проводимые одним магнитом (стандартные)
P101 Измерения с помощью нескольких магнитов, 1-3 шт

Единовременные измерения магнитами в количестве 3 шт., минимальное расстояние между магнитами 76 мм.

Connection example

DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53

DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53 WITH BUS CONNECTOR

 

Setting

POSITION DATA DECODING

BIT

VALUE (hex)

L

00 00 00

M

00 00 00

H

00 00 00

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

MSIBalluffTemposonic
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PF – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -P- Series – DigitalR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -P- Series – SSIR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P EtherCATBTL7 -P- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P ProfinetBTL7 -P- Series – ProfinetR-Series V RP5 Profinet
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -PF- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -PF- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL6 -A1- Series – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P EtherCATBTL6 -A1- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -A1- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P CANopenBTL5 -P- Series – CANopenE-Series RP CANopen
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
MSI-P DeviceNetE-Series RP DeviceNet

Downloads

Technical documentation

v.2.2 – 20.11.25

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01.04.2025

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Certificates
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17.11.2011

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30.01.2023

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