MSI-D Series Linear Position Sensor with CAN Output
Rod-style, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive position sensor with remote electronics, featuring a measuring range from 25 to 3800 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 is designed for long-term industrial operation.
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Design features
- The modular sensor design provides advantages for installation in confined spaces and simplifies service and maintenance of the MSI-D series sensors.
- The sensor consists of two separate parts: the electronics and the waveguide are spaced by up to 350 mm with bottom connection and up to 600 mm with side connection.
- The sensor is compatible with all Temposonics position magnets and with selected magnets from BALLUFF.
- Zero position can be set at 50 mm or 30 mm, or to a custom value upon request.
- Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
- LED status indicator for diagnostics
- High accuracy: resolution up to 1 µm
- Measuring length from 25 to 3800 mm (1 mm increments)
- Linearity < 0.01 %
- Repeatability < 0.001 %
- Operating temperature up to 85 °C
- Protection class: IP67
Configurator
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MSI-D Series 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 | 8 | 10 | 11* | 12* | ||||||||||||||
MSI-D | . | 1 | D | 1 | S | . | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | . | T | . | D60 | . | С | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
1 | Series: MSI-D - Rod-type | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Flange type: 1 - Embeddable flange Ø 34,5 mm 2 - M18x1.5 flange (standard) 3 - Embeddable flange Ø 26,92 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Connection type: D1S - Side connection. Polyurethane cable, 250 mm long D2S - Side connection. Polyurethane cable, 400 mm long D3S - Side connection. Polyurethane cable, 600 mm long R4B - Bottom connection. Single wires with a flat connector, length 170 mm R5B - Bottom connection. Single wires with a flat connector, length 230 mm R6B - Bottom connection. Single wires with a flat connector, length 350 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Measuring range: 0025...3800 mm, 1 mm step Other lengths available on request | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Zero point: T - 50 mm B - 30 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Connection: D54 – 5-pin male connector, М12 / 5-pin female connector, М12 / 4-pin male connector, M8 D60 – 6-pin male connector, М16 (sensor equipped with integrated bus terminator) D61 – 6-pin male connector, М16 D62 – 2 × 6-pin male connectors, М16 S92 – 5-pin male connector, М12 S94 – 5-pin male connector, М12 / 5-pin female connector, М12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Output signal: С - CAN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Data protocol: 101 - CANbasic (CAN 2.0A) 207 - CANbasic, multi-position 304 - CANopen, single position (standard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Data rate: 1 - 1000 Kbit/s 2 - 500 Kbit/s 3 - 250 Kbit/s 4 - 125 Kbit/s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Resolution: 1 - 5 µm 2 - 2 µm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
11* | Node address: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
12* | 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 specifications
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | ||||
Measured value | Position | |||
Operating range, L | 25 — 3800 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 3800 mm | |||
Status diagnostics | LEDs next to the connector | |||
INTERFACE | ||||
Digital interface | CAN | |||
Data protocol | CANopen: Standart CIA DS 301 V3.0 CANbasic: CAN 2.0 A | |||
Number of magnets | 1-3 | |||
Max cable length | Сable length, m: Transmission Speed, Kbit/s: | 25 <1000 | 100 <500 | 250 <250 |
For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 20 meters | ||||
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | ||||
Linearity | < ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 40 µm) | |||
Repeatability | < ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm) | |||
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 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 | Flange thread M18×1.5 or 3/4"-16 UNF | |||
Position magnet mounting | Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material | |||
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION | ||||
Operating voltage | 24 V DC (−15/+20 %) | |||
Polarity protection | up to −30 VDC | |||
Overvoltage protection | up to 36 VDC | |||
Current consumption | 50…140 mA (depending on stroke length) | |||
Insulation resistance | 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) | |||
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: D54 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() 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 | - |
Connection: D60 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() M16 male (View on sensor) | 1 | CAN_LOW |
2 | CAN_HIGH | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) | |
6 | DC Ground (0 V) |
Connection: D61 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() M16 male (View on sensor) | 1 | CAN_LOW |
2 | CAN_HIGH | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) | |
6 | DC Ground (0 V) |
Connection: D62 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() 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) |
Connection: S92 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() 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 |
Connection: S94 connector
PIN ASSIGNMENT | PIN | FUNCTION |
![]() 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 |
Installation recommendations
ELECTRONICS CONNECTION OPTIONS | |
BOTTOM CONNECTION | SIDE CONNECTION |
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CONNECTION TYPE No. 1 | |
Embeddable flange Ø 34,5 mm, side connection: ![]() | |
Embeddable flange Ø 34,5 mm, bottom connection: ![]() | |
Installation recommendations: ![]() | |
CONNECTION TYPE No. 2 | |
M18x1.5 flange (standard) for bottom electronics connection ![]() | |
M18x1.5 flange (standard) for side electronics connection ![]() | |
Installation recommendations: ![]() | |
CONNECTION TYPE No.3 | |
Embeddable flange Ø26.92 mm for bottom electronics connection ![]() | |
Embeddable flange Ø26.92 mm for side electronics connection ![]() | |
Installation recommendations: ![]() | |
EXAMPLE OF SENSOR INSTALLATION IN A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER | |
Embeddable Ø29,92 mm with bottom connection ![]() | |
M18x1.5 flange (standard) for bottom electronics connection ![]() | |
* The zero position is specified when ordering the sensor and can be set at a distance of 30 mm or 50 mm * Non-magnetic spacer No. 1 is required only when the zero position is set at 30 mm from the linear position sensor flange and the sensor sleeve is made of magnetic material. | |
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 MEASUREMENT |
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Connection example
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 |
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| 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-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL B1 - Profile PA – Analog | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-PB analog | BTL C1 - Profile PF – Analog | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL C1 - Profile PA – Analog | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL B1 - Profile PA – Analog | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P SSI | BTL7 -P- Series – Digital | R-Series V RP5 SSI |
| MSI-PB analog | BTL7 -P- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P SSI | BTL7 -P- Series – SSI | R-Series V RP5 SSI |
| MSI-PB analog | BTL7 -P- Series - Analog current | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P EtherCAT | BTL7 -P- Series – EtherCAT | R-Series V RP5 EtherCAT |
| MSI-P Profinet | BTL7 -P- Series – Profinet | R-Series V RP5 Profinet |
| MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL6 -PF- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL6 -PF- Series - Analog current | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/Stop | BTL6 -A1- Series – Digital | E-Series EP2 Start/Stop |
| MSI-P EtherCAT | BTL6 -A1- Series – EtherCAT | R-Series V RP5 EtherCAT |
| MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analog | BTL6 -A1- Series - Analog voltage | R-Series V RP5 analog |
| MSI-P CANopen | BTL5 -P- Series – CANopen | E-Series RP CANopen |
| MSI-P Profibus | BTL5 -P- Series – Profibus | E-Series RP Profibus |
| MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/Stop | BTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - Digital | E-Series EP2 Start/Stop |
| MSI-P SSI | BTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSI | R-Series V RP5 SSI |
| MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/Stop | BTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – Digital | E-Series EP2 Start/Stop |
| MSI-P Profibus | BTL5 -P- Series – Profibus | E-Series RP 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-B Analog | BTL7 -K- Series - Analog voltage | |
| MSI-B Analog | BTL7 -K- Series - Analog current | |
| 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-B SSI | BTL5 -K- Series – SSI | |
| MSI-F | R-Series V RF5 R-Series V RFV | |
| MSI-D | R-Series V RDV | |
| MSI-H DeviceNet | R-Series RH DeviceNet | |
| MSI-H DeviceNet | R-Series RP DeviceNet | |
| MSI-P DeviceNet | E-Series RP DeviceNet |
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