MSI-B Series Linear Position Sensor with SSI 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

Configurator

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MSI-B Series Linear Position Sensor with SSI 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-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:

D70 – 7-pin male connector, M16

S32 – 8-pin male connector, M16

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:

S - SSI

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Parallel code length:

1 – 25 bits

2 – 24 bits

3 – 26 bits

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Coding:

B – Binary

G – Gray code

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Resolution:

  mm

μ

1 - 0,005

2 - 0,01

3 - 0,05

4 - 0,1

5 - 0,02

6 - 0,002

7 - 0,04

8 - 0,001

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Version:

1 – Standard

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Options:

00 – Forward measuring direction, asynchronous mode

01 – Reverse measuring direction, asynchronous mode

02 – Forward measuring direction, synchronous mode

05 – Forward measuring direction, with 26-bit parallel code length:

25 bits = alarm;

26 bits = parity check

16 – Forward measuring direction, synchronous mode, internal linearization

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

Digital Interface

RS 422

Data Transfer Protocol

SSI – Synchronous Serial Interface

Data format: Binary coding or Gray code (24...26 bits)

Number of magnets

1

Max cable length

Cable length, m: 

Baud rate, Mbit/s: 

<3

 1000

<50

<400

<100

<300

For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 20 meters with a data transmission rate not exceeding 500 kBaud.

POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

Linearity deviation

< ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 40 µm)

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. When the sensor is installed horizontally with a measuring range exceeding 1000 mm, its rod must be supported or secured 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 (- 15 / +20 %) V DC

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

WIRE

PIN

FUNCTION

D70

S32

Black

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Data (-)

White

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Data (+)

Yellow

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Clock (+)

Green

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Clock (-)

Red

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7

+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

Blue

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0 VDC (Power supply)

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

Connection: D70 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M16 male

(view from sensor side)

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Data (-)

2

Data (+)

3

Clock (+)

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Clock (-)

5

+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

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0 VDC (Power supply)

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Not connected

Connection: S32 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M16 male

(view from sensor side)

1

Clock (+)

2

Data (+)

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Clock (-)

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Not connected

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Data (-)

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0 VDC (Power supply)

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+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

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Not connected

Interface

SSI PROTOCOL TIMING DIAGRAM

This oscillogram shows a standard SSI transmission.

Channel 1 reads the clock signal "Clock (+)"

Channel 2 reads the binary code "Data (+)"

The interval between two transmissions (Monoflop time) is 16 microseconds. This performance corresponds to Temposonics V series sensors.

As a result, our sensors are compatible with all controllers currently available on the market.**

Connection example

DEVICE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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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