MSI-D Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profibus 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 Profibus 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 | . | D56 | . | 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: D53 – Interface: 5-pin male and female connector, M12-B Power supply: 4-pin male connector, M8 D63 – 6-pin male and female connector, M16 S103 – Interface: 5-pin male and female connector, M12-B Power supply: 3-pin male connector, M8 D73 – Cover with 3 cable glands | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Output Signal: P - Profibus-DP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Position measurement mode: 101 - multi-position measurement (2–3 positions) 102 - single-position measurement (standard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9* | Node Address | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10* | Number of Magnets: Z02 - 2 positions Z03 - 3 positions *Only for P101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
By default, the sensor node address is 125.
This address can be changed at any time using the USB-Profibus programmer, item no. MSI-280 640.
If the required address information is provided at the time of order, the sensor will be configured during production.
Technical data
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | ||||
Measured quantity | Position | |||
Operating range, L | 25 — 3800 mm, 1 mm step | |||
Movement 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 | Profibus-DP bus according to ISO 74498 | |||
Data Transfer Protocol | Profibus-DP (EN-50170) | |||
Number of magnet | 1-3 | |||
Max cable length | Cable length, m: Baud rate, Mbit/s: | <100 | <200 | <400 |
For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 20 meters | ||||
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | ||||
Linearity deviation | < ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 40 µm) | |||
Repeatability | < ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm) | |||
OPERATING CONDITIONS | ||||
Рабочая температура | -40 °C…+85 °C | |||
Номинальное давление | 350 bar, 600 bar peak (optional 800 bar) | |||
Точка росы, влажность | 90 % rel. humidity, no condensation | |||
Класс защиты | 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 | 24 (- 15 / +20 %) V DC | |||
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: D53
PIN CONFIGURATION D53 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12-B female connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | VP+5 (bus terminator) |
2 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | |
3 | DGnd (bus terminator) | |
4 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
5 | Shielded cable braid | |
![]() M12-B male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Не используется |
2 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | |
3 | Не используется | |
4 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
5 | Shielded cable braid | |
![]() M8 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) |
2 | Not applicable | |
3 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
4 | Not applicable |
Connector wiring: D63
PIN CONFIGURATION D63 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M16 female connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) |
2 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
3 | DGnd (bus terminator) | |
4 | VP+5 (bus terminator) | |
5 | +24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %) | |
6 | 0 В пост. тока (ист. питания) | |
![]() M16 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) |
2 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
3 | Не используется | |
4 | Не используется | |
5 | +24 В пост. тока (- 15 / +20 %) | |
6 | 0 В пост. тока (ист. питания) |
Connector wiring: S103
PIN CONFIGURATION S103 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12-B female connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | VP+5 (bus terminator) |
2 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | |
3 | DGnd (bus terminator) | |
4 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
5 | Shielded cable braid | |
![]() M12-B male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | Not applicable |
2 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | |
3 | Not applicable | |
4 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
5 | Shielded cable braid | |
![]() M8 male connector (view from sensor side) | 1 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) |
3 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
4 | Shielded cable braid |
Connector wiring: D73
CONNECTION DIAGRAM | PIN CONFIGURATION | PIN | OUTPUT |
Х1 | 1 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | |
2 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | ||
Х2 | 1 | RxD/TxD-N (bus) | |
2 | RxD/TxD-P (bus) | ||
Х3 | 1 | Preset | |
2 | - | ||
Х4 | 1 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) | |
2 | 0 VDC (power supply) | ||
Х5 | 1 | 0 VDC (power supply) | |
2 | +24 VDC (-15% / +20%) |
Preset Input:
• Logic level “1” > +8 V
• Logic level “0” < +2 V
• Permissible input range: up to ±35 V
• Input resistance: 5 kΩ
Using BCD address switches S1 (101) and S2 (100), the node address of the PROFIBUS sensor can be set from 3 to 99.
If the PROFIBUS sensor is the last node on the PROFIBUS line, the DIP switches T1 and T2 for the integrated PROFIBUS terminator must be switched ON.
Installation recommendations
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 | |
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
The sensor complies with all PROFIBUS-DP requirements (EN 50170).
All measurements performed by the sensor are absolute and transmitted via RS485 at a maximum speed of 12 Mbit/s.
The PROFIBUS-DP bus allows connection of up to 32 devices on a single segment. In addition to transmitting the main measured parameter (position), PROFIBUS-DP provides advanced functions for diagnostics and configuration. These parameters are loaded onto the bus via a GSD file (device-specific technical specifications).
Key characteristics of the PROFIBUS-DP sensor:
Data transmitted by the sensor:
Absolute position measurement
Sensor status
Error information (magnet status)
Configurable parameters:
Measurement direction: forward/backward
Resolution: 5, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 µm
Data transmission mode: synchronous, asynchronous
Various data formats
Multi-position measurement
OPERATING MODES |
Data Exchange When measuring with multiple magnets, 1 byte of status data and 3 bytes of position data are transmitted per cycle. The status data byte contains: an error bit and the number of positions in the current measurement. |
![]() P102 Measurements with one magnet (standard) P101 Measurements with multiple magnets, 1–3 pcs Simultaneous measurements with up to 3 magnets, minimum distance between magnets 76 mm. |
Connection example
DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53 |
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DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53 WITH BUS CONNECTOR |
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Status diagnostics
LED DIAGNOSTICS | GREEN | RED | STATUS |
![]() | Off | Off | Sensor not connected to power supply or faulty |
On | Off | Normal operation | |
On | On | Position magnet missing or incorrect number of position magnets |
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 |
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