Data Sheet

ER Analog
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors

Compact sensor model

Operating temperature up to +75 °C (+167 °F)
Temposonics® ER Analog
Data Sheet

MEASURING TECHNOLOGY

The absolute, linear position sensors provided by Temposonics rely on

the company’s proprietary magnetostrictive technology, which can Sensing element (Waveguide) Position magnet (Magnetic field)
determine position with a high level of precision and robustness. 2
Each Temposonics position sensor consists of a ferromagnetic 1
waveguide, a position magnet, a strain pulse converter and supporting
electronics. The magnet, connected to the object in motion in the
application, generates a magnetic field at its location on the waveguide.
A short current pulse is applied to the waveguide. This creates a
3
momentary radial magnetic field and torsional strain on the waveguide. 4
The momentary interaction of the magnetic fields releases a torsional Torsional strain pulse converter
strain pulse that propagates the length of the waveguide. When the 5
ultrasonic wave reaches the end of the waveguide it is converted into an
electrical signal. Since the speed of the ultrasonic wave in the wave- Measurement Cycle
guide is precisely known, the time required to receive the return signal
1 Current pulse generates magnetic field
can be converted into a linear position measurement with both high
accuracy and repeatability. Interaction with position magnet field
2
generates torsional strain pulse

3 Torsional strain pulse propagates

4 Strain pulse detected by converter

5 Time-of-flight converted into position

Fig. 1: Time-of-flight based magnetostrictive position sensing principle

ER SENSOR

Robust, non-contact and wear free, the Temposonics linear position

sensors provide the best durability and precise position measurement
feedback in harsh industrial environments. Measurement accuracy is
tightly controlled by the quality of the waveguide manufactured exclusi-
vely by Temposonics.

The Temposonics® ER has an aluminum rod-and-cylinder design where

the rod can extend and retract from the sensor housing to measure
linear position. Inside, a magnet is secured to the end of the rod and
remains protected within the sensor electronics housing. Accessory
rod ends are available for attaching the rod to the machine’s mov-
ing part. The rod-and-cylinder sensor design can be installed in any
orientation, and provides a convenient and versatile position feedback
solution. Typical fields of applications are printing and paper industry,
machine tools and plastics industry as well as control systems.

Fig. 2: Typical application: Paper industry

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Data Sheet

TECHNICAL DATA

Output
Voltage 0…10 VDC or 10…0 VDC, 0…10 VDC and 10…0 VDC (controller input resistance RL > 5 kΩ)
Current 4…20 mA or 20…4 mA (minimum / maximum load: 0  /  500 Ω)
Measured value Position
Measurement parameters
Resolution Infinite
Cycle time 0.3 ms < t < 2 ms (depending on stroke lengths) typical
Linearity ≤ ±0.02 % F.S. (minimum ±60 μm)
Repeatability ≤ ±0.005 % F.S. (minimum ±20 μm)
Operating conditions
Operating temperature −40…+75 °C (−40…+167 °F)
Humidity 90 % relative humidity, no condensation
Ingress protection 1,2 IP67 (connectors correctly fitted)
Shock test 100 g (single shock) IEC standard 60068-2-27
Vibration test 5 g / 10…2000 Hz IEC standard 60068-2-6 (resonance frequencies excluded)
EMC test Electromagnetic emission according to EN 61000-6-3
Electromagnetic immunity according to EN 61000-6-2
The sensor meets the requirements of the EC directives and is marked with .
Magnet movement velocity ≤ 5 m/s
Design / Material
Sensor electronics housing Aluminum
Guided driving rod Aluminum
Stroke length 50…1500 mm (2…60 in.)
Mechanical mounting
Mounting position Any
Mounting instruction Please consult the technical drawings and the brief instruction (document number: 551684)
Electrical connection
Connection type M12 (5 pin) male connector
Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %); UL recognition requires an approved power supply with energy
limitation (UL 61010-1), or Class 2 rating according to the National Electrical Code (USA) /
Canadian Electrical Code.
Ripple ≤ 0.28 Vpp
Current consumption 50…140 mA
Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground)
Polarity protection Up to −30 VDC
Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC

1/ The IP rating is not part of the UL recognition.

2/ The IP rating IP67 is only valid for the sensor electronics housing, as water and dust can get inside the profile.

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TECHNICAL DRAWING

Stroke length
25 132.5 + stroke length 3 25 50…1500 35.5
(1) (5.22 + stroke length) (0.12) (1) (2…60) (1.40)
17.8 M12
(0.70)
5 pin

(2.01)
(01.49)
51
37.8
(0.79)
20
Optional: Optional: 50
Adjustable Optional: Adjustable (1.97)
rod end M6 / Mounting clamps rod end M6 / 68
¼"-28 UNF ¼"-28 UNF (2.68)

Controlling design dimensions are in millimeters and measurements in ( ) are in inches

Fig. 3: Temposonics® ER

CONNECTOR WIRING
D34
Signal + power supply
M12 male connector
Pin Function
(A-coded)
1 +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %)
2 2 Output 1
3 5 1 3 DC Ground (0 V)
4
4 Output 2
View on sensor
5 DC Ground
Fig. 4: Connector wiring D34

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FREQUENTLY ORDERED ACCESSORIES – Additional options available in our Accessories Guide 551444

Cable connectors 3 Cord set

57
M12 26.5
(2.25) Ø 15 Ø 15
53 (1.04)
(Ø 0.6) (Ø 0.6)
(2.09)
M12
(1.5)
45.5
(Ø 0.79)

38 Ø 12.2 31.5
Ø 20

(Ø 0.48) (1.8) Ø 8.8 (1.24)

(Ø 0.35)
Ø 11.6 12
Ø 20 (Ø 0.46) 4 Ø 11.6
(0.16) (0.5)
(Ø 0.79) (Ø 0.45)

M12 A-coded female connector M12 A-coded female connector Cable with M12 A-coded female Cable with M12 A-coded female
(5 pin), straight (5 pin), angled connector (5 pin), straight – pigtail connector (5 pin), angled – pigtail
Part no. 370 677 Part no. 370 678 Part no. 370 673 Part no. 370 675

Material: GD-Zn, Ni Material: GD-Zn, Ni Material: PUR jacket; black Material: PUR jacket
Anschlussart: Schraubanschluss Termination: Screw; max. 0.75 mm² Features: Shielded Features: Shielded
Kontakteinsatz: CuZn Contact insert: CuZn Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft) Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
Kabel Ø: 4…8 mm Cable Ø: 5…8 mm (0.2…0.31 in.) Ingress protection: IP67 (correctly fitted) Ingress protection: IP67 (correctly fitted)
Ader: 1,5 mm² Wire: 0.75 mm2 (18 AWG) Operating temperature: Operating temperature:
Betriebstemperatur: −30…+85 °C Operating temperature: −25…+80 °C (−13…+176 °F) −25…+80 °C (−13…+176 °F)
Schutzart: IP67 (fachgerecht montiert) −25…+85 °C (−13…+185 °F)
Anzugsmoment: 0,6 Nm Ingress protection: IP67 (correctly fitted)
Fastening torque: 0.4 Nm

Rod ends Mounting clamp

4 Holes
Ø 0.25
(Ø
Ø

(Ø
6.3 )

Ø 5.4 (Ø 0.21) 31 (1.22) 9 (0.35)

6 )
0.2

5
4

10 (0.39)
¼"-28 UNF
M6

50 (1.97)
2 (0.08)

68 (2.68)
26.5 (1.04) 26.5 (1.04)
Mounting clamp width:
36.5 (1.44) 36.5 (1.44) 14.6 (0.57)
(0.35)

(0.35)
0.03

0.03
6.8

6.8
9

30° 14 30° 14
(0.55) (0.55)
Tilt angle Tilt angle

Rod end with M6 thread Rod end with ¼"-28 UNF thread Mounting clamp
Part no. 254 210 Part no. 254 235 Part no. 403 508

Material: Galvanized steel Material: Galvanized steel Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 / 1.4305
(AISI 304 / 303)

3/ Follow the manufacturer‘s mounting instructions

Controlling design dimensions are in millimeters and measurements in ( ) are in inches

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

E R D 3 4 1
a b c d e f

a Sensor model
E R Aluminum cylinder with a guided driving rod

b Design
M Inside thread M6 at end of rod
(For metric stroke length measurement)
S Inside thread ¼"-28 UNF at end of rod
(For US customary stroke length measurement)

c Stroke length
X X X X M 0050…1500 mm
Standard stroke length (mm)* Ordering steps
50 … 500 mm 25 mm
500…1500 mm 50 mm
X X X.X U 002.0…060.0 in.
Standard stroke length (in.)* Ordering steps
2…22 in. 1.0 in.
22…60 in. 2.0 in.

d Connection type DELIVERY

D 3 4 M12 (5 pin) male connector

• Sensor Accessories have to be

e Operating voltage Select mounting accessories ordered separately.
1 +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) regarding your application:
• 1 or 2 rod ends M6 / ¼“-28 UNF
or / and
f Output
• 2 mounting clamps up to
Voltage 1250 mm (50 in.) stroke length,
V 0 1 0…10 VDC (1 output channel) 3 mounting clamps for 1500 mm
V 1 1 10…0 VDC (1 output channel) (60 in.) stroke length

V 0 3 0…10 VDC and 10…0 VDC (2 output channels)

Current
A 0 1 4…20 mA (1 output channel) Manuals, Software & 3D models available at:
A 1 1 20…4 mA (1 output channel) www.temposonics.com

*/ Non standard stroke lengths are available; must be encoded in 5 mm / 0.1 in. increments.
*/ Some preferred stroke lengths may be available with faster lead time. Contact MTS Sensors for details.

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