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Magnetic sensor MSC500

Compact sensor, incremental, digital interface, resolution 1 μm

SIKO Global, Magnetic sensor MSC500
SIKO Global, Magnetic sensor MSC500
The MSC500 magnetic sensor has a large, multi-color status LED that makes commissioning and function monitoring easier for users.The correct distance between the gage and the sensor can be visually monitored.With the plug connection directly on the sensor head, the MSC500 is also suitable for use in very confined spaces. As a result installation is fast and simple, which naturally means lower costs.In addition, the MSC500 sensor includes all digital square wave signals. This enables evaluation of the A/B signals, the inverted signals and the periodic index signals with the same sensor.
  • max. resolution 1 μm
  • max. 200000 pulses/revolution in conjunction with MR500 or MBR500 (160 poles)
  • Repeat accuracy ±0.005 mm
  • Status LED with integrated distance monitoring
  • Works with magnetic tape MB500/1, magnetic ring MR500, magnetic band ring MBR500
  • Reading distance ≤2 mm
  •  Sensor connection can be plugged with KV1C cable extension
  • Output circuit PP, TTL, LD (depending on the operating voltage) 
  • optionally with reference point R or flexible reference marks FR
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SIKO Global, Magnetic sensor MSC500

Technical Specifications

Mechanical data
Electrical data
System data
Ambient conditions
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Housing
black plastic
Sensor/band reading distance
0.1 … 2 mm
I reference signals
0.1 … 1.5 mm
R reference signal
0.4 … 1 mm
FR reference signal
Sensor/ring reading distance
0.1 … 2 mm
I reference signals
0.1 … 1.5 mm
R reference signal

Travel/circumferential speed

Travel/circumferential speed Vmax [m/s]
Resolution/ Scaling factor
0.001/1250
4.00
3.20
1.60
0.80
0.32
0.20
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.01
0.005/250
20.00
16.00
8.00
4.00
1.60
1.00
0.50
0.25
0.13
0.06
0.01/125
25.00
25.00
16.00
8.00
3.20
2.00
1.00
0.50
0.25
0.12
0.025/50
25.00
25.00
25.00
20.00
8.00
5.00
2.50
1.25
0.63
0.30
0.05/25
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
16.00
10.00
5.00
2.50
1.25
0.61
0.1/12.5
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
20.00
10.00
5.00
2.50
1.21
Pulse interval [μs]
0.20
0.25
0.50
1.00
2.50
4.00
8.00
16.00
32.00
66.00
Counting frequency [kHz]
1250.00
1000.00
500.00
250.00
100.00
62.50
31.25
15.63
7.81
3.79
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Operating voltage
4.75 … 30 V DC
reverse polarity protection
Current consumption
<30 mA at 24 V DC
unloaded
<75 mA at 24 V DC
loaded
Output circuit
PP
with operating voltage 4.75 … 30 V DC
TTL, LD (RS422)
with operating voltage 4.75 … 6 V DC
Output signals
A, /A, B, /B, I, /I, R, /R, FR, /FR
Output signal level high
>UB -2.5 V
PP
>2.5 V
LD
Output signal level low
0.8 V
Latency
1.5 µs
Index marks
periodic, fixed, flexible
Pulse width of reference signal
1 or 4 increment(s)
Real-time requirement
speed-proportional signal output
Type of connection
plug connector
8-pole, 1x pin

Signal image

Note

The logical condition of signals A and B is not defined in reference to the index signal I or the reference signal R. It can deviate from the signal form.

Pulse interval, LD output circuit

Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Pole length
5 mm
Resolution
0.001, 0.005, 0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 mm
Scaling factor
12.5, 25, 50, 125, 250, 1250  
System accuracy
±(0.025 + 0.01 x L) mm, L in m
±0.1 °
Repeat accuracy
±5 µm
Measuring range
∞
Circumferential speed
Dependent on resolution and pulse interval
see table
Travel speed
Dependent on resolution and pulse interval
see table
Feature
Technical Specifications
Enhancement
Ambient temperature
-40 … 85 °C
Storage temperature
-40 … 85 °C
Relative humidity
100 %
condensation admissible
EMC
EN 61326-1
immunity requirement of industrial applications, emission limit class B
Protection category
IP67
EN 60529, mating connector mounted
Shock resistance
≤500 m/s2, 11 ms
EN 60068-2-27, half-sine, 3 axes (+/-), each 3 shocks
Vibration resistance
≤100 m/s2, 10 Hz … 2000 Hz
EN 60068-2-6, 3 axes, each 10 cycles

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pin assignment

in conjunction with cable extension KV1C

Signal
4-core
5-core
6-core
8-core
A
red
red
red
red
B
orange
orange
orange
orange
I, R, FR
blue
blue
+UB
brown
brown
brown
brown
GND
black
black
black
black
/A
yellow
yellow
/B
green
green
/I, /R, /FR
violet

Hint for mounting

For systems with reference points on the magnetic tape please take care that sensor and strip are correctly aligned (see picture).
Reference signal
I
R
FR
A, Sensor/tape reading distance
≤2 mm
≤1.5 mm
0.4 … 1 mm
B, Lateral offset
±2 mm
±0.5 mm
±0.5 mm
C, Alignment error
±3°
±3°
±3°
D, Longitudinal inclination
±1°
±1°
±1°
E, Lateral inclination
±3°
±3°
±3°
3
2
2
2
Symbolic representation
(Sensor representation symbolic)

System components

SIKO Global, Magnetic sensor MSC500
Magnetic sensor MSC500
SIKO Global, Magnetic tape MB500/1
Magnetic tape MB500/1
SIKO Global, Magnetic ring MR500
Magnetic ring MR500
SIKO Global, Magnetic band ring MBR500
Magnetic band ring MBR500
SIKO Global, Cable extension KV1C
Cable extension KV1C

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Product configuration

Feature

Select specifications

Enhancement

Select your specifications:

reference signal

I

I

I

periodic index

R

fixed reference

FR

flexible reference

linear resolution/
radial scaling factor

0,001/1250

0.001/1250

0.001/1250
0.005/250
0.010/125
0.025/50
0.050/25
0.1/12.5
0

others on request

Pulse interval

0,2

0.2

0.2
0.25
0.5
1
2.5
4
8
16
32
66
0

others on request

Your order key

MSC500 - I - 0.001/1250 - 0.2
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Quick Start Guide

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3D-CAD model

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Installation Instructions

PDF

DE | EN

EU-conformity declarations

PDF

DE | EN

Accessories

SIKO Global, Installation tool ZB3054

Installation tool ZB3054
  • Mounting aid for incremental magnetic tapes with 10 mm width

  • Easy mounting of the magnetic tapes

  • Adjusted to the M, ZM, K sensor designs of the magnetic sensors

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