MSI-D Series Linear Position Sensor with SSI 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

  • 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

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MSI-D 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-D - Rod-type

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Flange type:

1 - Embeddable flange Ø 34,5 mm

2 - M18x1.5 flange (standard)

3 - Embeddable flange Ø 26,92 mm

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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

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Measuring range:

0025...3800 mm, 5 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Zero point:

T - 50 mm

B - 30 mm

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Connection:

D70 - 7-pin male connector, M16

S32  - 8-pin male connector, M16

D84  - 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:

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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 10

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 100

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Version:

1 - Standard

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Options:

00 - Forward measuring direction

01 - Reverse measuring direction

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, velocity

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

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

< ± 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. 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

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

For L < 2500: +12/24 VDC (-10% / +20%)

For L > 2500: +24 VDC (-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

WIRE

PIN

FUNCTION

D70

S32

Black

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5

Data (-)

White

2

2

Data (+)

Yellow

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Clock (+)

Green

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3

Clock (-)

Red

5

7

+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

Blue

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0 VDC (Power supply)

Connection: D70 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M16 male

(view from sensor side)

1

Data (-)

2

Data (+)

3

Clock (+)

4

Clock (-)

5

+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

6

0 VDC (Power supply)

7

Not connected

Connection: S32 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M16 male

(view from sensor side)

1

Clock (+)

2

Data (+)

3

Clock (-)

4

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

Connection: D84 connector

PIN ASSIGNMENT

PIN

FUNCTION

M12 male connector

(view from cable entry side)

1

Clock (+)

2

Clock (-)

3

Data (+)

4

Data (-)

5

Not connected

6

Not connected

7

+24 VDC (-15 / +20 %)

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0 VDC (Power supply)

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

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

Setting

When replacing a failed sensor, recalibration of the equipment is required in most cases. This can be done in two ways:

  • If the customer’s machine has a calibration function, after replacing the sensor, the operator assigns the new end positions to the machine’s control system by moving the mechanism in manual mode.
  • Using the MSI-253 135 programmer, the new zero point value can be programmed directly into the sensor. The procedure is similar to the first method, but in this case, the value is assigned to the sensor rather than to the customer’s machine.

MSI-253 135 PROGRAMMER

Description:

USB-SSI programmer for digital sensors of the following series:

MSI-H,

MSI-P,

MSI-D,

MSI-F,

MSI-B.


Functions:

Zero point programming;

Ability to modify all SSI parameters;

Sensor functionality diagnostics.

Scope of delivery:

Programmer art. no. MSI-253 135 for SSI linear position sensors (1 pc.);

Power supply 220 VAC → 24 VDC (1 pc.);

USB cable (1 pc.);

Ring-shaped position magnet art. no. MSI-201 542-2 (1 pc.);

Connection cable for sensor with D70 connector (1 pc.);

Connection cable for sensor with S32 connector (1 pc.);

User manual (1 pc.).

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

Depends on status

Off

Programming mode, accessible via USB-SSI programmer art. no. MSI-253 135

Interchangeability

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MSI-H SSIBTL7 -Y/Z- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -A/B- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H EtherCATBTL7 -A/B- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RH5 EtherCAT
MSI-H ProfinetBTL7 -A/B- Series – ProfinetR-Series V RH5 Profinet
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
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MSI-H ProfinetBTL5 -Y/Z- Series – ProfibusR-Series V RH5 Profinet
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -A/B- Series - CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H ProfibusBTL5 -A/B- Series - ProfibusR-Series RH Profibus
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PF – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
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MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -P- Series – SSIR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P EtherCATBTL7 -P- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P ProfinetBTL7 -P- Series – ProfinetR-Series V RP5 Profinet
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MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -PF- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL6 -A1- Series – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P EtherCATBTL6 -A1- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -A1- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P CANopenBTL5 -P- Series – CANopenE-Series RP CANopen
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
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MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -CE- Serie – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -CE- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -CD- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -CD- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RH5 Analog
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MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -CD- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-B AnalogBTL7 -K- Series - Analog voltage
MSI-B AnalogBTL7 -K- Series - Analog current
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -W- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -WB- Series - CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -WB- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -W- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -HB- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -HB- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -K- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -K- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
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MSI-FR-Series V RF5 R-Series V RFV
MSI-DR-Series V RDV
MSI-H DeviceNetR-Series RH DeviceNet
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Technical drawing

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