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

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Series:

MSI-D - Sensor rod with detached electronics

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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

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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, 1 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Zero Point:

T - 50 mm

B - 30 mm

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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

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Output Signal:

P - Profibus-DP

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Position measurement mode:

101 - multi-position measurement (2–3 positions)

102 - single-position measurement (standard)

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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
  12

<200 
<1.5

<400
<0.5

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

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

DIGITAL INTERFACE PROFIBUS D53 WITH BUS CONNECTOR

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

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