MSI-D Series Linear Position Sensor with DeviceNet 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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CONFIGURATOR

Design features

Modular design allows fast replacement without depressurizing the hydraulic circuit
The sensor consists of two parts: the sensor electronics and the waveguide are separated by a distance of up to 350 mm for bottom connection and up to 600 mm for side connection.
Compatible with all Temposonics position magnets and selected BALLUFF magnets
Zero position offset of 50 mm, 30 mm, or customer-specific value
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
Optional operating pressure up to 800 bar
Protection class IP67

Configurator

MSI-D

C202

MSI-D Series Linear Position Sensor with DeviceNet 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*
MSI-D	.	1	D	3	S	.	0	5	0	0	.	T	.	D60	.	U	4	0	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: D60 – 6-pin male connector, M16 (sensor with built-in bus terminator) D61 – 6-pin male connector, M16
7	Output signal: С202 - DeviceNet
8	Data rate: 1 - 500 Kbit/s 2 - 250 Kbit/s 3 - 125 Kbit/s
9*	Resolution: 1 - 5 µm 2 - 2 µm
10*	Type: 1 – Standard

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 bus compliant with ISO 11898
Data protocol	DeviceNet v. 2.0
Number of magnets	1
Max cable length	For stable operation, a cable length of no more than 20 meters is recommended
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 M18х1.5 or 3/4" - 16 UNF
Position magnet mounting	Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Operating voltage	+24 VDC (−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: 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)

Installation recommendations

ELECTRONICS CONNECTION OPTIONS
BOTTOM CONNECTION	SIDE CONNECTION

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

DeviceNet is a protocol based on the CAN (Controller Area Network) standard. DeviceNet supports a maximum data rate of 500 kbit/s, and positioning resolution can reach up to 2 µm.

The network topology is bus. Nodes can be easily added or removed, reducing production downtime, increasing network flexibility, and shortening troubleshooting time. The network supports up to 64 devices.

Installation of a sensor with the DeviceNet interface is fast and straightforward. Sensor parameters are loaded into the PLC using an Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file.

Default node settings:

Address: 63

Data rate: 500 kbit/s

DeviceNet protocol data frame

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
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