MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The sensor provides absolute linear measurement, where the output signals are proportional to the displacement of the position magnet.
- An LED indicator is provided for sensor diagnostics.
- The sensor delivers high accuracy with resolution up to 1 μm.
- Measuring length is available from 25 to 3800 mm with 1 mm increments.
- Linearity: < 0.01 %
- Repeatability: < 0.001 %
- Operating temperature: up to 85 °C
- Protection class: IP67
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MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive 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 - Sensor rod with detached electronics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Flange Type: 1 - Threaded flange Ø 34,5 mm 2 - Threaded flange M18 × 1.5, rod Ø10 mm (standart) 3 - Threaded 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 M12 male / 5-pin M12 female / 4-pin M8 male D60 – 6-pin M16 male (sensor equipped with integrated bus terminator) D61 – 6-pin M16 male D62 – 2 × 6-pin M16 male S92 – 5-pin M12 male S94 – 5-pin M12 male / 5-pin M12 female | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Output Signal: С - CAN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Data protocol: 101 - CANbasic (CAN 2.0A) 207 - CANbasic, multi-position 304 - CANopen, single position (standard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Baud 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 data
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | ||||
Measured quantity | Position | |||
Operating range, L | 25 — 3800 mm, 1 mm step | |||
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 | ||||
Digital interface | CAN | |||
Data protocols: | CANopen: Standart CIA DS 301 V3.0 CANbasic: CAN 2.0 A | |||
Number of magnet | 1-3 | |||
Max cable length: | Сable length, m: Transmission Speed, Kbit/s: | 25 <1000 | 100 <500 | 250 <250 |
Recommended cable length: ≤ 20 m | ||||
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…+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, 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 attachment | 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) | |||
Dielectric strength | 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 | |||
Connector wiring: D54
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
 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 | - |
Connector wiring: D60
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
 M16 male (View on sensor) | 1 | CAN_LOW |
2 | CAN_HIGH | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) | |
6 | DC Ground (0 V) |
Connector wiring: D61
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
M16 male (View on sensor) | 1 | CAN_LOW |
2 | CAN_HIGH | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) | |
6 | DC Ground (0 V) |
Connector wiring: D62
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
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) |
Connector wiring: S92
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
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 |
Connector wiring: S94
PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
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
РАЗНОВИДНОСТЬ ПОДКЛЮЧЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ | |
С нижним подключением электроники | С боковым подключением электроники |
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РАЗНОВИДНОСТЬ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ №1 | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø34,5 для нижнего подключения электроники:  | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø34,5 для бокового подключения электроники:  | |
Рекомендации по монтажу  | |
РАЗНОВИДНОСТЬ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ №2 | |
Фланец M18x1.5 (стандарт) для нижнего подключения электроники  | |
Фланец M18x1.5 (стандарт) для бокового подключения электроники  | |
Рекомендации по монтажу  | |
РАЗНОВИДНОСТЬ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ №3 | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø26,92 для нижнего подключения электроники  | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø26,92 для бокового подключения электроники  | |
Рекомендации по монтажу  | |
ПРИМЕР УСТАНОВКИ ДАТЧИКА В ГИДРОЦИЛИНДР | |
Встраиваемый датчик Ø29,92мм с нижним подключением электроники  | |
Фланец M18x1,5 (стандарт) с боковым подключением электроники  | |
* Нулевая точка указывается при заказе датчика и может быть установлена на расстоянии 30 или 50 мм * Немагнитная распорка №1 устанавливается, только в том случае, если нулевая точка находится на расстоянии 30 мм | |
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 MEASUREMEN |
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Connection example
ELECTRONICS CONNECTION OPTIONS | |
BOTTOM CONNECTION | SIDE CONNECTION |
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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 | |
Фланец M18x1.5 (стандарт) для нижнего подключения электроники  | |
Фланец M18x1.5 (стандарт) для бокового подключения электроники  | |
Installation recommendations:  | |
CONNECTION TYPE No.3 | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø26,92 для нижнего подключения электроники  | |
Встраиваемый фланец Ø26,92 для бокового подключения электроники  | |
Installation recommendations:  | |
EXAMPLE OF SENSOR INSTALLATION IN A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER | |
Встраиваемый датчик Ø29,92мм с нижним подключением электроники  | |
Фланец M18x1,5 (стандарт) с боковым подключением электроники  | |
* 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. | |
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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