MSI-B Series Linear Position Sensor with Analog Output

Rod-style, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive position sensor with a measuring range from 25 to 3800 mm. Position measurement is performed using ring-type position magnets moving along the waveguide without physical contact. The sensor flange is made of high-quality stainless steel and is designed for long service life.

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Design features

  • Compact design
  • Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
  • High accuracy: resolution up to 1 µm
  • Measuring length from 25 to 3800 mm in 1 mm increments
  • Linearity < 0.01%
  • Repeatability < 0.001%
  • Operating temperature up to 75 °C
  • Protection class IP67

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MSI-B 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

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

Product ordering code

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER PLACEMENT

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D60

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Series:

MSI-B – Rod-type

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Flange type:

 – Plug-in flange 18F7, rod Ø 10 mm

M – M18 x 1.5, rod Ø 10 mm

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Measuring range:

0025...3800 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

S32 – 8-pin male connector, M16

S115 – 8-pin male connector, M12

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)

S02 – 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:

1 output with 1 position magnet

A01 - 4…20 mA

A11 - 20…4 mA

V01 - 0…10 V

V11 - 10…0 V

* Measuring range is programmable

Technical specifications

OUTPUT PARAMETERS

Measured value

Position

Operating range, L

25 — 3800 mm, 1 mm step

Displacement speed

up to 10 m/s

Update rate

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

2.0 ms up to 3800 mm

INTERFACE

Analog interface

For voltage (control input impedance: > 5 kΩ)

For current (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

Resolution

16-bit DAC, 0.0015% (minimum 1 μm)

Linearity deviation

L <= 500 mm: ± 40 µm

L > 500 mm: ± 0.01 % F.S.

Repeatability

< ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm)

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

-40 °C…+75 °C

Rated pressure

350 bar, 600 bar peak (optional 800 bar)

Humidity

90 % rel. humidity, no condensation

Ingress protection 

IP65, IP67 at cable outlet

MATERIALS

Sensor electronics housing

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

Plug-in flange 18F7 or threaded flange M18×1.5

Position magnet mounting

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

Connection: cable outlet

CABLE

PIN

FUNCTION

D34

D60

S115

S32

Black

2

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5

1

Output 1: position

White

5

2

2

2

0 VDC Output 1

Yellow

4

3

3

3

Output 2: position or velocity

Green

5

4

2

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0 VDC Output 2

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Output 3: position

Red

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5

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7

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

Blue

3

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0 VDC (power supply)

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

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)

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Output 2: position

5

0 VDC output №1, 2

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)

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 

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

Interface

The analog sensor connects directly to the control system or indicator. The integrated microelectronics provide normalized output signals proportional to the position.

Connection example

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH ACTIVE SENSING CHANNEL

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SENSING CHANNEL

Interchangeability

ORDER CODE

BALLUFF EQUIVALENT

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.V01

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (increasing output: 0...10 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.V11

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (decreasing output: 10...0 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S115.V01

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-SR115 (increasing output: 0...10 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S115.V11

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-SR115 (decreasing output: 10...0 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.H**.V01

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-K** (increasing output: 0...10 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.H**.V11

BTL7-A510-M_ _ _ _-K-K** (decreasing output: 10...0 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.V01

BTL5-A11-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (increasing output: 0...10 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.V11

BTL5-A11-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (decreasing output: 10...0 V)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.A01

BTL5-E10-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (4...20 mA)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S32.A11

BTL5-E17-M_ _ _ _-K-SR32 (20...4 mA)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S115.A01

BTL5-E10-M_ _ _ _-K-SR115 (4...20 mA)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.S115.A11

BTL5-E17-M_ _ _ _-K-SR115 (20...4 mA)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.H**.A01

BTL5-E10-M_ _ _ _-K-K** (4...20 mA)

MSI-B._ _ _ _.H**.A11

BTL5-E17-M_ _ _ _-K-K** (20...4 mA)

_ _ _ _ measuring length (mm)

** cable length (m)

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