MSI-PB Series Linear Position Sensor with Analog Output

Profile-style, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive position sensor with a measuring range of 50 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

  • Highly reliable vibration-resistant magnetostrictive position sensor
  • 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.
  • Resolution limited only by the controller
  • Measuring length is available from 50 to 4000 mm with 1 mm increments.
  • Linearity: < 0.02 %
  • Repeatability: < 0.005 %
  • Operating temperature: up to 75 °C (optionally up to 105 °C)
  • Protection class: IP67

Configurator

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MSI-PB Series 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

Mounting brackets

For L < 500: 2 clamping brackets

Fot L > 500: 2 clamping brackets + 1 additional clamping bracket every 500 mm

Mating connectors and magnets for the sensor must be ordered separately!

Product ordering code

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER PLACEMENT

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6*

MSI-PB

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L

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3

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0

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D60

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A

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ER1

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MSI-PB - Profile housing

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Magnet type:

  - Without magnet

S - Magnetic slider “S”, mechanically coupled, free travel

SP - Magnetic slider “SP”, mechanically coupled, close-fit design

L - Position magnet “L”, air gap up to 10 mm

K - Position magnet “K”, air gap up to 4 mm

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Measuring range:

0025...4000 mm, 1 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Connection:

D34 - 5-pin male connector, M12

D60 - 6-pin male connector, M16

D84 - 8-pin male connector, M12

S115 - 8-pin male connector, M12

S32 - 8-pin male connector, M16

GDM - 4-pin, IP67 (Hirschmann)

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)

V02 - 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)

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Output signal:

A01 - 4…20 mA

A11 - 20…4 mA

A21 - 0…20 mA

A31 - 20…0 mA

V03 - 0...10 V, 10...0 V dual output

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Option 1:

    - None

ER1 - Extending rod with stabilizer for standard sensor mounting

ER2 - Extending rod with stabilizer, sensor mounting via 2 rod ends (Only for D34, D84 connection)

Technical specifications

OUTPUT PARAMETERS

Measured value

Position

Operating range, L

25 — 4000 mm, 1 mm step

Displacement speed

Any

Update rate

0.5 ms up to 1200 mm; 1.0 ms up to 2400 mm; 2.0 ms up to 4000 mm

INTERFACE

Analog interface

For voltage 0...10, 10...0 V

(control input impedance: > 5 kΩ)

For current 0...20 / 20...0 / 4...20 / 20...4 mA

(min./max. load resistance: 0/500 Ω)

Number of magnets

1

Max cable length

For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 35 meters

POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

Linearity

< ± 0.02 % F.S. (minimum ± 90 µm)

Repeatability

< ± 0.005 % F.S.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

-40 °C…+105 °C

Humidity

90 % rel. humidity, no condensation

Ingress protection 

IP65, IP67 with cable outlet and GDM connector

MATERIALS

Sensor electronics housing

Aluminum

Sensor profile

Aluminum

Flange

Plastic

MOUNTING

Mounting position

Any

For L < 500: Use 2 clamping brackets

For L > 500: Add 1 clamping bracket every 500 mm

Profile

Movable mounting brackets

Position magnet mounting

Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Operating voltage

For L < 2500: +12/24 VDC (-10% / +20%)

For L > 2500: +24 VDC (-15% / +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

Connection: cable outlet

CABLE

PIN

FUNCTION

D34

D60

D84

S115

S32

GDM (А)

GDM (V)

Black

2

1

1

5

1

2

2

Output 1 or 3: position

White

5

2

2

2

2

3

-

0 VDC output №1

Yellow

4

3

3

3

3

-

3

Output 2: position

Green

5

4

2

2

2

-

4

0 VDC output №2

Red

1

5

7

7

7

1

1

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

Blue

3

6

6

6

6

4

4

0 VDC (power supply)

Connection: D34 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

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 outputs with 1 position magnet

V03

0…10 V

10…0 V

Connection: D60 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

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

A01

4…20 mA

Not applicable

A21

0…20 mA

A11

20…4 mA

A31

20…0 mA

V11

0,25...4,75 V

2 outputs with 1 position magnet

V03

0…10 V

10…0 V

Connection: D84 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M12-A male connector

(view from sensor side)

1

Output 1: position

2

0 VDC output №1, 2

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 D84

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

Connection: S115 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

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 

2 outputs with 1 position magnet

V03

0…10 V

10…0 V

Connection: S32 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

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

Connection: GDM connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

CURRENT OUTPUT GDM (A)

VOLTAGE OUTPUT GDM (V)

DIN 43650 male connector

(view from sensor side)

1

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

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

2

Output 1: position

Output 1: position

3

0 VDC output №1

Output 2: position

4

0 VDC (power supply)

0 VDC (common)


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 outputs with 1 position magnet

V03

10…0 V

0…10 V

Installation recommendations

Mounting recommendations for MSI-PB sensor

Interface

The analog sensor connects directly to the control system or display. Its microelectronics generate normalized output signals strictly proportional to the distance

VOLTAGE OUTPUT:

V03 — 0..10 и 10..0 V (dual output)

CURRENT OUTPUT:

A01 — 4...20 mA

A21 — 0...20 mA

A11 — 20...4 mA

A31 — 20...0 mA

Connection example

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH ACTIVE SENSING CHANNEL

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SENSING CHANNEL

Interchangeability

ORDER CODE

BALLUFF EQUIVALENT

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S32.V03

BTL5-A11-M_ _ _ _-P-S32

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.H**.V03

BTL5-A11-M_ _ _ _-P-KA**

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S32.A01

BTL5-E10-M_ _ _ _-P-S32

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.H**.A01

BTL5-E10-M_ _ _ _-P-KA**

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S32.A11

BTL5-E17-M_ _ _ _-P-S32

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.H**.A11

BTL5-E17-M_ _ _ _-P-KA**

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S32.A21

BTL5-C10-M_ _ _ _-P-S32

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.H**.A21

BTL5-C10-M_ _ _ _-P-KA**

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S32.A31

BTL5-C17-M_ _ _ _-P-S32

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.H**.A31

BTL5-C17-M_ _ _ _-P-KA**

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S115.A01

BTL6-E500-M_ _ _ _-PF-S115

MSI-PB._ _ _ _.S115.A21

BTL6-C500-M_ _ _ _-PF-S115

_ _ _ _ measuring length (mm)

** cable length (m)

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