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 | |||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6* | ||||||||||
MSI-PB | . | L | . | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | . | D60 | . | A | 0 | 1 | . | ER1 |
1 | MSI-PB - Profile housing | ||||||||||||||
2 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
3 | Measuring range: 0025...4000 mm, 1 mm step Other lengths available on request | ||||||||||||||
4 | 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) | ||||||||||||||
5 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
6* | 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

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 |
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SENSING CHANNEL |
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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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