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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10* | 11* | ||||||||||||
MSI-H | . | S | . | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | . | T | . | D60 | . | С | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
1 | Series: MSI-H - Rod-Type | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Measuring Range: 0025...3800 mm, 1 mm step Other lengths available on request | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Zero Point: T - 50 mm B - 30 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Output Signal: С - CAN | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Data protocol: 101 - CANbasic (CAN 2.0A) 207 - CANbasic, multi-position 304 - CANopen, single position (standard) 504 - CANopen, single position (special) | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Baud Rate: 1 - 1000 Kbit/s 2 - 500 Kbit/s 3 - 250 Kbit/s 4 - 125 Kbit/s | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Resolution: 1 - 5 µm 2 - 2 µm | |||||||||||||||||||||
10* | 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) | 1 | CAN_GND |
2 | - | |
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 %) | |
6 | DC Ground (0 V) | |
![]() M16 male PORT №2 (View on sensor) | 1 | CAN_LOW |
2 | CAN_HIGH | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) | |
6 | 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 |
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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
| 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 |
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