MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive 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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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
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MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive 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 - 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: D60 – 6-pin male, M16 (sensor with built-in bus terminator) D61 – 6-pin male, M16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Output Signal: С202 - DeviceNet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Baud 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 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 bus compliant with ISO 11898 | |||
Data protocols: | DeviceNet v. 2.0 | |||
Number of magnet | 1 | |||
Max cable length | For stable operation, a cable length of no more than 20 meters is recommended | |||
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: D60
РАСПАЙКА РАЗЪЁМА D60 | КОНТАКТ | ФУНКЦИЯ |
Вилка M16 со встроенным терминатором шины (вид со стороны датчика) | 1 | CAN_LOW (Шина) |
2 | CAN_HIGH (Шина) | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %) | |
6 | 0 В пост. тока (ист. питания) |
Connector wiring: D61
РАСПАЙКА РАЗЪЁМА D61 | КОНТАКТ | ФУНКЦИЯ |
Вилка M16 (вид со стороны датчика) | 1 | CAN_LOW (Шина) |
2 | CAN_HIGH (Шина) | |
3 | - | |
4 | - | |
5 | +24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %) | |
6 | 0 В пост. тока (ист. питания) |
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
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
ПРИМЕР ПОДКЛЮЧЕНИЯ |
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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 |
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