MSI-H Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with CAN Output

The MSI-H series is a rod-type, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive linear position sensor with a measuring range from 25 to 6000 mm.

Position measurement is performed using ring-type position magnets that move along the waveguide without physical contact. The sensor flange is made of high-quality stainless steel and designed for long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.

 

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Design Features

  • Adjustable node address and zero position
  • Modular design allows fast replacement without depressurizing the hydraulic circuit
  • Compatible with all Temposonics position magnets and selected BALLUFF magnets
  • Zero position offset of 50 mm, 30 mm, or customer-specific value
  • Measurement start point from the sensor housing by default
  • Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
  • LED status indicator for diagnostics
  • High accuracy: resolution up to 5 µm
  • Measuring length from 25 to 3800 mm (1 mm increments)
  • Linearity < 0.01 % F.S.
  • Repeatability < 0.001 % F.S.
  • Operating temperature up to +85 °C
  • Optional operating pressure up to 800 bar
  • Protection class IP67

 

Configurator

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MSI-H Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with CAN 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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Series:

MSI-H - Rod-Type

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Flange Type:

M – M18 × 1.5, rod Ø10 mm

S – 3/4”-16 UNF, rod Ø10 mm

R – M18 × 1.5 with M4 thread on rod end, Ø10 mm

Z – 3/4”-16 UNF with M4 thread on rod end, Ø10 mm

T – 3/4”-16 UNF with raised face, Ø10 mm

V – M18 × 1.5 with FKM seal, Ø10 mm

U – 3/4”-16 UNF with raised face, FKM seal, Ø10 mm

H – 3/4”-16 UNF, FKM seal, Ø10 mm

L – 3/4”-16 UNF, rod Ø7 mm

K – M18 × 1.5, rod Ø7 mm

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Measuring Range:

0025...3800 mm, 1 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Zero Point:

T - 50 mm

B - 30 mm

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Connection:

D54 – M12 connector

D60 – M16 connector with built-in bus terminator

D61 – M16 connector

D62 – 2 × M16 connectors

S92 – M12 connector

S94 – M12 plug + socket

R02 – Cable, 2 m PVC 

H02 – Cable, 2 m PUR 

T02 – Cable, 2 m FEP

S02 – Cable, 2 m silicone

W02 – Cable, 2 m waterproof


Optional lengths: 1…20 m.

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Output Signal:

С - CAN

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Data protocol:

101 - CANbasic (CAN 2.0A)

207 - CANbasic, multi-position

304 - CANopen, single position (standard)

504 - CANopen, single position (special)

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Baud Rate:

1 - 1000 Kbit/s

2 - 500 Kbit/s

3 - 250 Kbit/s

4 - 125 Kbit/s

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Resolution:

1 - 5 µm

2 - 2 µm

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Node Address:

11*

Number of Magnets:

Z02 – 2 positions

Z03 – 3 positions


*Only for C207

Default node address: 125.

It can be changed using the USB-CANbasic programmer MSI-252-382-D62

Technical data

OUTPUT PARAMETERS

Measured quantity

Position

Operating range, L

25 — 6000 mm, 1 mm step

Movement speed

Any

Cycle time

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

2.0 ms up to 4500 mm; 3.0 ms up to 6000 mm

Status diagnostics

LEDs next to the connector

INTERFACE

Digital interface

CAN


Data protocols:

CANopen: Standart CIA DS 301 V3.0

CANbasic: CAN 2.0 A


Number of magnet


1-3


Max cable length:


Сable length, m: 

Transmission Speed, Kbit/s

25

<1000

25

<1000

100

<500

250

<250

Recommended cable length: ≤ 25 m

POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

Resolution

2 µm / 5 µm

Linearity deviation

L <= 500 mm: ± 40 µm

L > 500 mm: ± 0.01 % F.S.

Repeatability

< ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm)

Resolution

CANopen: 0.2 mm/s / 0.5 mm/s

CANbasic: 0.1 mm/s / 1.0 mm/s

Hysteresis

< 0.5 %

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

-40 °C…+85 °C

Rated pressure

350 bar, 600 bar peak (optional 800 bar)

Humidity

90 % rel. humidity, no condensation

Ingress protection 

IP65, IP67 at cable outletat cable outlet

MATERIALS

Sensor electronics housing

Anodized aluminum, plastic

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 or 3/4" - 16 UNF

Position magnet attachment

Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Operating voltage

24 V DC (–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

Connector wiring: D54

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M12-A male connector  PORT №1

(View on sensor)

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CAN_GND

2

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3

-

4

CAN_HIGH

5

CAN_LOW

M12-A 

female PORT №2

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_GND

2

-

3

-

4

CAN_HIGH

5

CAN_LOW

M12-A male

(View on sensor)

1

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

2

-

3

DC Ground (0 V)

4

-

Connector wiring: D60

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M16 male

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_LOW

2

CAN_HIGH

3

-

4

-

5

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

6

DC Ground (0 V)

Connector wiring: D61

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M16 male

(View on sensor)


1

CAN_LOW

2

CAN_HIGH

3

-

4

-

5

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

6

DC Ground (0 V)

Connector wiring: D62

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M16 male PORT №1

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_LOW

2

CAN_HIGH

3

-

4

-

5

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

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DC Ground (0 V)

M16 male PORT №2

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_LOW

2

CAN_HIGH

3

-

4

-

5

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

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DC Ground (0 V)

Connector wiring: S92

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M12-A male

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_GND

2

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

3

DC Ground (0 V)

4

CAN_HIGH

5

CAN_LOW

Connector wiring: S94

PIN CONFIGURATION

PIN

OUTPUT

M12-A male

(View on sensor)

1

CAN_GND

2

+24 VDC (−15/+20 %)

3

DC Ground (0 V)

4

CAN_HIGH

5

CAN_LOW

Interface

CAN Bus Interface

The position sensors operate as slave devices and fully comply with the CAN-Bus standard (ISO 11898).

The maximum data transmission rate is up to 1 Mbit/s.

Protocol Versions

1. CANopen
Complies with the encoder profile DS-406 V3.1 and standard CiA DS-301 V4.02.
CANopen functionality is based on configurable communication objects, which are set via the configuration tool.
Service Data Object (SDO)
Used for sensor parameterization. Parameters include resolution for position and velocity, installation type, operating distance and start position for up to three magnets.
Process Data Object (PDO)
Used for real-time data transmission in 8-byte frames. PDOs transmit position, velocity, limit values, slider control and operating distance for up to three magnets.
Data formats: position = 32 bit, velocity = 16 bit. Limit value = 8 bit.
•PDO Transmission Type: Asynchronous (cycle time 1 to 65535 ms) or synchronous
•SYNC Object – synchronization object
•Emergency Object – error message handling
•Node Guarding Object – network supervision
•Heartbeat Function – node monitoring
•Electronics temperature can be monitored via CAN bus

2. CANbasic
Provides simple and fast integration into control systems via direct bus access. No additional configuration tools are required, as parameters are factory-preset. The CANbasic protocol complies with CAN 2.0A and always includes the following application data for single-magnet operation:
position, velocity, sensor status, five set points.

3. CANbasic Multi-Position Measurement
Enables position measurement using up to three magnets on one sensor.
Configuration and operation are performed via the local control system according to the operating instructions.
The data protocols for all CAN versions are factory-implemented in the sensor processor, allowing all variants to be connected directly to industrial CAN networks.
CANopen sensors are certified under compliance test number: CiA199902-301V30/I-004, issued by the CAN in Automation (CiA) organization.

Multi-position measurement

MULTI-POSITION MEASUREMEN

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

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MSI-H ProfibusBTL5 -A/B- Series - ProfibusR-Series RH Profibus
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MSI-H SSIBTL7 -CE- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -CD- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
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MSI-H SSIBTL7 -CD- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -CD- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -W- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
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MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -W- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -HB- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -HB- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -K- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -K- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
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