MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Analog 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.

Price on request

CONFIGURATOR

Design Features

Adjustable node address and zero position
Modular design allows fast replacement without depressurizing the hydraulic circuit
Compatible with all Temposonics position magnets and selected BALLUFF magnets
Zero position offset of 50 mm, 30 mm, or customer-specific value
Measurement start point from the sensor housing by default
Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
LED status indicator for diagnostics
High accuracy: resolution up to 5 µm
Measuring length from 25 to 3800 mm (1 mm increments)
Linearity < 0.01 % F.S.
Repeatability < 0.001 % F.S.
Operating temperature up to +85 °C
Optional operating pressure up to 800 bar
Protection class IP67

Configurator

MSI-D

MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive 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
1		2		3		4		5		6		7
MSI-D	.	S	.	D1S	.	0025	.	T	.	D60	.	A	0	1	X	X	X	X
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. PUR cable, length 250 mm D2S – Side connection. PUR cable, length 400 mm D3S – Side connection. PUR cable, length 600 mm R4B – Bottom connection. Single wires with flat connector, length 170 mm R5B – Bottom connection. Single wires with flat connector, length 230 mm R6B – Bottom connection. Single wires with 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: D34 – M12 (5-pin) male connector D60 – M16 (6-pin) male connector S32 – M16 (8-pin) male connector S115 – M12 (8-pin) male connector 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 – PTFE 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 – Moisture-resistant cable without connector, 2 m; option: W01...W20 (1...20 m)
7	Output Signal: 1 output with 1 position magnet V01 – Output 1: 0…10 V V11 – Output 1: 10…0 V V21 – Output 1: -10…10 V V31 – Output 1: 10…-10 V V41 – Output 1: 0…5 V V51 – Output 1: 5…0 V V61 – Output 1: -5…5 V A01 – Output 1: 4…20 mA A11 – Output 1: 20…4 mA A21 – Output 1: 10…20 mA A31 – Output 1: 20…0 mA A41 – Output 1: 0…24 mA A51 – Output 1: 24…0 mA ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ					ㅤ 2 outputs with 2 position magnets V02 – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2: 0…10 V V12 – Output 1: 10…0 V; Output 2: 10…0 V V22 – Output 1: -10…10 V; Output 2: -10…10 V V32 – Output 1: 10…-10 V; Output 2: 10…-10 V V42 – Output 1: 0…5 V; Output 2: 0…5 V V52 – Output 1: 5…0 V; Output 2: 5…0 V V62 – Output 1: -5…5 V; Output 2: -5…5 V A02 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 4…20 mA A12 – Output 1: 20…4 mA; Output 2: 20…4 mA A22 – Output 1: 0…20 mA; Output 2: 0…20 mA A32 – Output 1: 20…0 mA; Output 2: 20…0 mA A42 – Output 1: 0…24 mA; Output 2: 0…24 mA A52 – Output 1: 24…0 mA; Output 2: 24…0 mA 2 outputs with 1 position magnet V03 – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2: 10…0 V V04 – Output 1: 10…-10 V; Output 2: -10…10 V A03 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 20…4 mA A04 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 0…10 V A24 – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2: 10…0 V 2 outputs with 1 position magnet (position + velocity)* V01 xxxx – Output 1: 0…10 V; Output 2 (velocity): 0…10 V V11 xxxx – Output 1: 10…0 V; Output 2 (velocity): 10…0 V A01 xxxx – Output 1: 4…20 mA; Output 2 (velocity): 4…20 mA A11 xxxx – Output 1: 20…4 mA; Output 2 (velocity): 20…4 mA
Velocity range 1: 0.1…10 m/s (0001…0100) Example 1: (-5.5…0…5.5 m/s = 10…0…10 V) = V01 0055 Velocity range 2: 25…90 mm/s (1025…1090) Example 2: (-50…0…50 mm/s = 4…12…20 mA) = A41 1050

Technical data

OUTPUT PARAMETERS
Measured quantity	Position
Operating range, L	25 — 3800 mm, 1 mm step
Velocity	0.025 - 10 m/s
Movement speed	Any
Cycle time	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
Analog interface	For voltage (control input impedance: > 5 kΩ) For current (min./max. load resistance: 0/500 Ω)
Number of magnet	1-2
Max cable length	For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 35 meters
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
Linearity deviation	< ± 0.01 % ( ± 40 µm)
Repeatability	< ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm)
VELOCITY MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
Velocity resolution	0.1 mm/s
Linearity error	< 0.5 %
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 outletat cable outlet
MATERIALS
Sensor electronics housing	Anodized aluminum
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, M22 x 1.5 or 3/4" - 16 UNF
Position magnet attachment	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

Connector wiring: cable

CABLE	PIN				FUNCTION
CABLE	D34	D60	S115	S32	FUNCTION
Black	2	1	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	-	0 VDC Output 2
Green	-	-	-	5	Output 3: position
Red	1	5	7	7	+24 VDC (-15% / +20%)
Blue	3	6	6	6	0 VDC (power supply)

Connector wiring: D60

PIN CONFIGURATION D60	PIN	OUTPUT
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)

AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR D60 CONNECTION CONFIGURATION WITH CABLE OUTLET
Description	Interface order code	Output 1	Output 2
1 output with 1 position magnet	V01	0…10 V	Not applicable
	V11	10…0 V
	V21	-10…10 V
	V31	10…-10 V
	V41	0…5 V
	V51	5…0 V
	V61	-5…5 V
	A01	4…20 mA
	A11	20…4 mA
	A21	0…20 mA
	A31	20…0 mA
	A41	0…24 mA
	A51	24…0 mA
2 outputs with 2 position magnets	V02	0…10 V	0…10 V
	V12	10…0 V	10…0 V
	V22	-10…10 V	-10…10 V
	V32	10…-10 V	10…-10 V
	V42	0…5 V	0…5 V
	V52	5…0 V	5…0 V
	V62	-5…5 V	-5…5 V
	A02	4…20 mA	4…20 mA
	A12	20…4 mA	20…4 mA
	A22	0…20 mA	0…20 mA
	A32	20…0 mA	20…0 mA
	A42	0…24 mA	0…24 mA
	A52	24…0 mA	24…0 mA
2 outputs with 1 position magnet	V03	0…10 V	10…0 V
	V04	10…-10 V	-10…10 V
	A03	4…20 mA	20…4 mA
	A04	4…20 mA	0…10 V
2 outputs with 1 position magnet (position + velocity)	V01 xxxx	0…10 V	0…10 V
	V11 xxxx	10…0 V	10…0 V
	A01 xxxx	4…20 mA	4…20 mA
	A11 xxxx	20…4 mA	20…4 mA

Connector wiring: S32

PIN CONFIGURATION S32	PIN	OUTPUT
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

AVAILABLE OUTPUT SIGNAL COMBINATIONS FOR THE CONNECTION CONFIGURATION
Description	Interface order code	Output 1	Output 2	Output 3
1 output with 1 position magnet	A01	4…20 mA	Not applicable	Not applicable
	A21	0…20 mA
	A11	20…4 mA
	A31	20…0 mA
2 outputs with 1 position magnet	V03	Not applicable	0…10 V	10…0 V

Installation recommendations

ELECTRONICS CONNECTION OPTIONS
BOTTOM CONNECTION	SIDE CONNECTION

CONNECTION TYPE No. 1
Threaded flange Ø 34,5 mm, side connection:
Threaded 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
Threaded flange Ø26.92 mm for bottom electronics connection
Threaded flange Ø26.92 mm for side electronics connection
Installation recommendations:
EXAMPLE OF SENSOR INSTALLATION IN A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Threaded 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

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

VOLTAGE OUTPUT:
CURRENT OUTPUT:

Multi-position measurement

A sensor with an analog interface can process signals from two position magnets located on the same waveguide. To obtain position information for each magnet, two conditions must be met:

Measurements must be taken with a spacing of at least 75 mm.
The sensor configuration (specified at the time of order) must support multi-position measurement.

OPERATING MODES
Application options • Single-position sensor (standard) for position or velocity measurement. • Dual-position sensor for simultaneous measurement of two positions.

Connection example

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH ACTIVE SENSING CHANNEL

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SENSING CHANNEL

Setting

The main difference between an analog signal and a digital signal is that the analog signal has a reference point. When replacing a failed sensor, equipment recalibration is required in most cases. This can be performed in two ways:

If the customer’s machine includes a calibration function, new end positions are assigned in the control system after sensor replacement by moving the mechanism manually.
Alternatively, using the MSI-253 124 handheld programmer, new end position values can be programmed directly into the sensor. The procedure is similar to the first method; however, in this case the values are stored in the sensor rather than in the customer’s control system.

MSI-253 124 HANDHELD PROGRAMMER
	Description: Handheld programmer for analog sensors of the following series: MSI-H, MSI-P, MSI-D, MSI-F. Functions: Programming of the measuring range, output signal inversion. Scope of delivery: Handheld programmer art. no.: MSI-253 124 (1 pc.), Power supply 220 VAC → 24 VDC (1 pc.), Connection cable for sensor interface (1 pc.), User manual.

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-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