MSI-H Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profinet Output
The MSI-H series is a rod-type, high-precision, absolute, non-contact magnetostrictive linear position sensor with a measuring range from 25 to 6000 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 designed for long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.
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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 6000 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-H Series Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor with Profinet 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* | ||||||||||||
MSI-H | . | S | . | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | . | T | . | D56 | . | U | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||
1 | Series: MSI-H - Rod-Type | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Flange Type: M – M18 × 1.5, rod Ø10 mm S – 3/4”-16 UNF, rod Ø10 mm R – M18 × 1.5 with M4 thread on rod end, Ø10 mm Z – 3/4”-16 UNF with M4 thread on rod end, Ø10 mm T – 3/4”-16 UNF with raised face, Ø10 mm V – M18 × 1.5 with FKM seal, Ø10 mm U – 3/4”-16 UNF with raised face, FKM seal, Ø10 mm H – 3/4”-16 UNF, FKM seal, Ø10 mm L – 3/4”-16 UNF, rod Ø7 mm K – M18 × 1.5, rod Ø7 mm | |||||||||||||||||||
4 | Measuring Range: 0025...6000 mm, 1 mm step Other lengths available on request | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | Zero Point: T - 50 mm B - 30 mm | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Connection: D56 - Interface: 2 × 5-pin M12-D female; Power: 4-pin M8 male D58 - Interface: 2 × 5-pin M12-D female; Power: 4-pin M12-A male | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Output Signal: U - Profinet RT&IRT | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Position measurement mode: 402 - multi-position measurement (2–8 positions) 401 - single-position measurement (standard) | |||||||||||||||||||
9* | Node Address: 1...125 ( Factory setting 125) | |||||||||||||||||||
10* | Number of Magnets: Z02 - 2 positions ... Z08 - 8 positions *Only for C207 | |||||||||||||||||||
Technical data
OUTPUT PARAMETERS | ||||
Measured quantity | Position | |||
Operating range, L | 25 — 6000 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 4500 mm; 3.0 ms up to 6000 mm | |||
Status diagnostics | LEDs next to the connector | |||
INTERFACE | ||||
Digital interface | Шина Profinet RT / IRT версия 2.3 | |||
Data protocols | Encoder Profile 4.1 | |||
Number of magnet | 1-8 | |||
Max cable length | Сable length, m <100 Transmission Speed, Mbit/s 100 | |||
Измерения проводились с использованием кабеля Cat-5 | ||||
POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY | ||||
Resolution | 1…100 µm (selectable) | |||
Linearity deviation | L <= 500 mm: ± 50 µm L > 500 mm: ± 0.01 % F.S. | |||
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, 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 V DC (–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: D56
BUS INPUT PORT No. 1 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12 female, D-coded (view from sensor side) | 1 | Tx (+) (bus) |
2 | Rx (+) (bus) | |
3 | Tx (-) (bus) | |
4 | Rx (-) (bus) | |
BUS INPUT PORT No. 2 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12 female, D-coded (view from sensor side) | 1 | Tx (+) (bus) |
2 | Rx (+) (bus) | |
3 | Tx (-) (bus) | |
4 | Rx (-) (bus) | |
POWER SUPPLY | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M8 male (view from sensor side) | 1 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) |
2 | - | |
3 | DC Ground (0 V) | |
4 | - |
Connector wiring: D58
PIN CONFIGURATION PORT №1 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12 female, D-coded (sensor side view | 1 | Tx (+) (bus) |
2 | Rx (+) (bus) | |
3 | Tx (-) (bus) | |
4 | Rx (-) (bus) | |
PIN CONFIGURATION PORT №1 | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12 female, D-coded (sensor side view | 1 | Tx (+) (bus) |
2 | Rx (+) (bus) | |
3 | Tx (-) (bus) | |
4 | Rx (-) (bus) | |
POWER SUPPLY | PIN | OUTPUT |
![]() M12 male, A-coded (sensor side view | 1 | +24 VDC (−15/+20 %) |
2 | - | |
3 | DC Ground (0 V) | |
4 | - |
Interface
The sensor complies with all requirements of the ProfiNET standard (IEC 61158), providing high-speed data transmission over an industrial Ethernet network. All measurements performed by the sensor are absolute and are transmitted at speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s.
The ProfiNET bus allows up to 256 devices to be connected within a single network, ensuring system flexibility and scalability. Various network topologies are supported, including star, ring, and line. Sensor parameters are loaded into the system using a GSDML file.
Sensor operating modes:
Real-Time (RT) mode:
- Provides data transmission with minimal latency.
- Suitable for applications that do not require strict synchronization.
Isochronous Real-Time (IRT) mode:
- Provides precise synchronization of devices within the network.
- Used in applications with high requirements for timing performance.
Multi-position measurement
MULTI-POSITION MEASUREMENT |
Data Exchange When measuring with multiple magnets, 1 byte of status data and 3 bytes of position data are transmitted per cycle for each magnet. The status byte contains: an error bit, and the number of positions in the current measurement. |
![]() U401 — Single-magnet measurement (standard) U402 — Multi-magnet measurement, 2 to 8 magnets Simultaneous measurement with up to 8 magnets is supported; the minimum distance between magnets is 76 mm. |
Connection example
CONNECTION EXAMPLE |
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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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