MSI-HS Series Linear Position Sensor with SSI 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 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 designed for long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.

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Design features

  • Compact design
  • Absolute linear measurement (output signals proportional to magnet displacement)
  • High accuracy: resolution up to 1 µm
  • Measuring length from 25 to 3800 mm in 1 mm increments
  • Linearity < 0,01%
  • Repeatability < 0,001%
  • Operating temperature up to 75 °C
  • Protection rating IP68
  • Designed for operation in extreme environments

Configurator

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MSI-HS Series Linear Position Sensor with SSI 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-HS - Rod-type

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Flange type:

M – M18 x 1.5, rod Ø 10 mm

G – Plug-in flange 18F7, rod Ø 10 mm

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Measuring range*:

0025...3800 mm, 5 mm step

Other lengths available on request

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Zero point*:

T – 50 mm

B – 27 mm

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Connection:

R02 – PVC cable without connector, 2 m; option: R01...R20 (1...20 m)

H02 – PUR cable without connector, 2 m; option: H01...H20 (1...20 m)

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Output signal:

S - SSI

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Parallel code length:

1 – 25 bits

2 – 24 bits

3 – 26 bits

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Coding:

B – Binary

G – Gray code

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Resolution:

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μ

1 - 0,005

2 - 0,01

3 - 0,05

4 - 0,1

5 - 0,02

6 - 0,002

7 - 0,04

8 - 0,001

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Version:

1 – Standard

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Options:

00 – Forward measuring direction, asynchronous mode

01 – Reverse measuring direction, asynchronous mode

02 – Forward measuring direction, synchronous mode

05 – Forward measuring direction, with 26-bit parallel code length:

25 bits = alarm;

26 bits = parity check

16 – Forward measuring direction, synchronous mode, internal linearization


*Measuring range is programmable

Technical specifications

OUTPUT PARAMETERS

Measured value

Position, velocity

Operating range, L

25 — 3800 mm, 5 mm step

Displacement 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

INTERFACE

Digital interface

RS 422

Data transfer protocol

SSI – Synchronous Serial Interface

Data format: Binary coding or Gray code (24...26 bits)

Number of magnets

1

Max cable length

Cable length, m: 

Baud rate, Mbit/s: 

<3

 1000

<50

<400

<100

<300

For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 20 meters with a data transmission rate not exceeding 500 kBaud.

POSITION MEASUREMENT ACCURACY

Linearity

< ± 0.01 % F.S. (minimum ± 40 µm)

Repeatability

< ± 0.001 % F.S. (minimum ± 2.5 µm)

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

-40 °C…+75 °C

Rated pressure

350 bar, 600 bar peak (optional 800 bar)

Humidity

90 % rel. humidity, no condensation

Ingress protection 

IP68, IP67 (with mated connector)

MATERIALS

Sensor electronics housing

Stainless steel 08Х18Н10 / AISI 304

Sensor rod

Stainless steel ASTM A269-13 / TP304l (10x1.5)

Flange

Stainless steel 08Х18Н10 / AISI 304

MOUNTING

Mounting position

Any. When the sensor is installed horizontally with a measuring range exceeding 1000 mm, its rod must be supported or secured at the end.

Flange parameters

Flange thread M18x1.5

Position magnet mounting

Mounting hardware and screws made of non-magnetic material

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Operating voltage

For L < 2500: +12/24 VDC (-10% / +20%)

For L > 2500: +24 VDC (-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

Connection: cable outlet

For stable operation, it is recommended to use a cable no longer than 35 meters.

Interface

SSI PROTOCOL TIMING DIAGRAM

This oscillogram shows a standard SSI transmission.

Channel 1 reads the clock signal "Clock (+)"

Channel 2 reads the binary code "Data (+)"

The interval between two transmissions (Monoflop time) is 16 microseconds. This performance corresponds to Temposonics V series sensors.

As a result, our sensors are compatible with all controllers currently available on the market.**

Connection example

Interchangeability

MSIBalluffTemposonics
MSI-H EtherCATBTL7 -Y/Z- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RH5 EtherCAT
MSI-H ProfinetBTL7 -Y/Z- Series - ProfinetR-Series V RH5 Profinet
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -Y/Z- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -Y/Z- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -A/B- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H EtherCATBTL7 -A/B- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RH5 EtherCAT
MSI-H ProfinetBTL7 -A/B- Series – ProfinetR-Series V RH5 Profinet
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -A/B- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -Y/Z- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H ProfinetBTL5 -Y/Z- Series – ProfibusR-Series V RH5 Profinet
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -A/B- Series - CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H ProfibusBTL5 -A/B- Series - ProfibusR-Series RH Profibus
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PF – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL C1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL B1 - Profile PA – AnalogR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -P- Series – DigitalR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -P- Series – SSIR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-PB analogBTL7 -P- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P EtherCATBTL7 -P- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P ProfinetBTL7 -P- Series – ProfinetR-Series V RP5 Profinet
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -PF- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -PF- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL6 -A1- Series – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P EtherCATBTL6 -A1- Series – EtherCATR-Series V RP5 EtherCAT
MSI-P analog или MSI-PB analogBTL6 -A1- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RP5 analog
MSI-P CANopenBTL5 -P- Series – CANopenE-Series RP CANopen
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P SSIBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RP5 SSI
MSI-P или MSI-PB Start/StopBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – DigitalE-Series EP2 Start/Stop
MSI-P ProfibusBTL5 -P- Series – ProfibusE-Series RP Profibus
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie - DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -BE/BF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -ZE/ZF- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -CE- Serie – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -CE- Serie – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H Start/StopBTL7 -CD- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -CD- Series - Analog voltageR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-H SSIBTL7 -CD- Series – SSIR-Series V RH5 SSI
MSI-H AnalogBTL7 -CD- Series - Analog currentR-Series V RH5 Analog
MSI-B AnalogBTL7 -K- Series - Analog voltage
MSI-B AnalogBTL7 -K- Series - Analog current
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -W- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -WB- Series - CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -WB- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -W- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -HB- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -HB- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-H CANopenBTL5 -K- Series – CANopenR-Series RH CANopen
MSI-H Start/StopBTL5 -K- Series – DigitalE-Series EH Start/Stop
MSI-B SSIBTL5 -K- Series – SSI
MSI-FR-Series V RF5 R-Series V RFV
MSI-DR-Series V RDV
MSI-H DeviceNetR-Series RH DeviceNet
MSI-H DeviceNetR-Series RP DeviceNet
MSI-P DeviceNetE-Series RP DeviceNet

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