Temposonics®

Magnetostrictive Linear-Position Sensors

SENSORS

E-Series Model ER Sensor

Analog and Digital Pulse Outputs 550996 C

Product Specification

Temposonics Model ER sensor

Rugged industrial sensor

Linear, absolute measurement

Non-contact sensing technology

Non-linearity less than 0.02 %

Repeatability within 0.001 %

EMI shielded and CE certified

Analog output, (voltage or current)

Start/Stop digital pulse output, (upload of sensor
parameters available)

Model ER rod-and-cylinder sensor The benefits of magnetostrictive sensing

The innovative Temposonics Temposonics linear sensors use head of the sensing element.
model ER sensor brings the the time-based magnetostrictive The position of the magnet is
proven benefits of magnetostric- position sensing principle devel- determined with high precision
tive feedback to the versatile oped by MTS. Within the sens- and speed by accurately meas-
ing element, a sonic strain pulse uring the elapsed time between
rod-and-cylinder sensor pack-
is induced in a specially- the application of the interroga-
age. It is ideal for demanding
designed magnetostrictive wave- tion pulse and the arrival of the
industrial applications where guide by the momentary interac- resulting strain pulse with a high
high performance non-contact and protected at all times, tion of two magnetic fields. One speed counter. Using the
feedback is essential. ensuring reliable sensor per- field comes from a movable per- elapsed time to determine posi-
formance in the toughest indus- manent magnet that passes tion of the permanent magnet
The model ER sensor’s rod-and- trial environments. along the outside of the sensor. provides an absolute position
cylinder design has a stainless The other field comes from an reading that never needs
steel “sensing rod” that can The ER model sensor provides a “interrogation” current pulse recalibration or re-homing after
extend from the sensor housing. very precise, durable and cost applied along the waveguide. a power loss. Non-contact
As the rod is extended and effective alternative to the wear The resulting strain pulse travels sensing eliminates wear, and
retracted, the sensing magnet at ultrasonic speed along the guarantees the best durability
problems associated with linear
remains completely contained waveguide and is detected at the and output repeatability.
potentiometers.

All specifications are subject to change. Please contact MTS for specifications that are critical
to your needs.
Temposonics Model ER linear-position sensor
Temposonics E-Series model ER, rod-and-cylinder sensors are avail- Parameters Specification
able with analog output or digital-pulse output. The analog outputs Measured Variable: Displacement
include voltage, (0 to 10 VDC, forward and reverse acting), and cur- Resolution: Analog: Infinite
rent, (4 to 20 mA, forward or reverse acting). Since the outputs are Digital: 1 ÷ [gradient x crystal freq. (MHz) x
direct, no signal conditioning electronics are needed when interfac- circulation]; controller dependent.
ing with controllers or meters. Non-Linearity: <± 0.02% Full stroke (minimum ± 60µm)
Repeatability: <± 0.001% Full stroke
Active stroke length
Outputs: Voltage: 0 to 10 Vdc and 10 to 0 Vdc
(Measuring range) (controller input resistance RL > 5kOhm)
Current: 4 to 20 mA or 20 to 4 mA
Sensor
output
ing
Re
ver (min/max load: 0/500 Ohm)
act se
For
ward act
ing Start/Stop: RS-422 differential signal
(Serial parameter upload available
for: measuring range, offset, gradient, status,
and manufacturer number)
Position magnet
Update Frequency: Voltage or Current: > 1.5 kHz
Start/Stop: Controller dependent
Measuring Range: 75 to 1500 mm (3 to 60 in.)
The available digital-pulse output is Start/Stop. Here the sensor ER sensors standard stroke ranges are 3, 6, 9,
requires a start signal from a controller or interface card to 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60
initiate the measurement cycle. The sensor generates a stop inches (75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600,
signal at the end of the measurement cycle that is used to stop 750, 1000, 1250, 1500 mm) Custom stroke
the controller’s counter clock. The elapsed time between the lengths available.
Start and Stop signals is directly proportional to the magnet’s Operating Conditions: Temperature: - 40 to 75°C
position within the sensor housing. The controller can calculate Relative humidity: 90% no condensation.
the absolute position of the magnet from the time value and the Ingress protection: IP65 if mating cable
sensor’s unique gradient value, (inverse of the average speed for connector is correctly fitted.
the ultrasonic pulse traveling in the sensor’s waveguide). Shock test: 100 g (single hit) IEC-Standard
68-2-27
Vibration rating: 10 g/10 - 2000 Hz
IEC-Standard 68-2-6
START/STOP Start Pulse EMC Test: Electromagnetic emission EN 50081-1
+ Start Input signals
Electromagnetic immunity EN 50082-2
- Start to sensor
EN 61000-4-2/3/4/6, Level 3/4, Criteria A,
CE qualified
Start Pulse
“reflection”
Stop Operating Voltage: +24 Vdc nominal (-15 or +20%)
Pulse
+ Stop Output signals Polarity protection: up to -30 Vdc
- Stop from sensor
Overvoltage protection: up to 36 Vdc
Current drain: Analog: 50 - 140 mA
Time between Start and Stop
pulses is proportional
Start/Stop: 50 - 100 mA
to magnet position (stroke length dependent)
Dielectric withstand voltage: 500 V,
For applications using smart sensor interfaces the Start/Stop output,
(DC ground to machine ground)
(option R3), can provide a sensor parameter upload ability. The fol-
Connection type: 6-pin male D60 connector
lowing sensor parameters are available for upload:
Sensor housing: Aluminum
- Measuring range Sensor rod: Stainless steel type 303
- Offset Mounting: Adjustable mounting feet or dual rod ends.
- Gradient (Inverse speed of sensing pulse)
- Status
- Manufacturer number

The sensor also features over-voltage protection to 36 Vdc and

reverse polarity protection to 30 Vdc on input voltage connections.
All outputs are absolute rather than incremental so that power-down
situations do not require re-homing.

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Temposonics Model ER linear-position sensor
A robust aluminum extrusion forms the sensor housing, containing the sensor rod, magnet, sensing element and electronics. The
permanent magnet is mounted on a sliding carrier attached to the end of the stainless steel rod. As the rod moves in and out, the magnet
travels above the sensing element inside the sensor housing.

Dimensions

Maximum Length = 2 x Stroke Length + 132.3 mm (5.21 in.) + 6.7 mm (0.26 in.) 24 mm +/- 4 mm
(1.05 in. +/- 0.22 in.)
Beginning of Stroke Adjustable Rod End (optional)
(Null Position) End of Stroke 561225 - M6 Thread
60.9 mm Stroke Length 71.4 mm 560444 - 1/4 - 28 Thread
(2.40 in.) (2.81 in.)
Null Dead Zone Rod end wrench
Panel Mount flats 7.9 mm (0.31 in.)
Connector
(D6 Male)
17.8 mm (0.70 in.)

See Important Note

24 mm +/- 4 mm Locking Nut
Magnet 1/4 - 28 UNF or
(1.05 in. +/- 0.22 in.)
Adjustable Rod End (optional) Mounting Foot (1 of 2) M6 x 1.0
14.5 mm
561225 - M6 Thread 400802 (0.57 in.)
560444 - 1/4 - 28 Thread

60.9 mm Stroke Length 71.4 mm (2.81 in.)

(2.40 in.) Dead Zone
Null 3.0 mm Mounting Foot
(0.12 in.) 400802
51.5 mm
(2.03 in.) 19.7 mm
37.5 mm (0.78 in.)
(1.48 in.)

14.5 mm See Important 9.1 mm

Magnet Mounting Foot (1 of 2) Note 35.6 mm
(0.57 in.) 400802 (0.36 in.)
(1.40 in.) 1.9 mm
9.0 mm
(0.36 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) (0.08 in.)
68 mm (2.68 in.)
M5 Screw (2X) or #10 Screw (2X)
Important Note:
To avoid possible sensor damage, the washer, (or the locking nut for a rod end), must remain at the end
of the rod to provide a mechanical stop when the rod is fully retracted.

Mounting
The ER sensors are designed for external installation on machines. The sensor housing is typically secured on the machine using the stan-
dard mounting feet and screws that can be easily adjusted. The rod end is then attached to the moving machine part.

Slots for the mounting feet are

available on three sides of the
sensor housing, allowing
versatile mounting orientations
for the sensor connector and
extension cable.

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Mounting (C0ntinued)

Optional rod ends can be used to simplify sensor installation design and facilitate articulated motion sensing. Using dual rod ends the ER
sensor can be mounted between two independent moving points, such as, swinging door applications. Please note that articulated or
unsupported sensor applications must be limited to a maximum of 750 mm (30 in.) stroke length.

7.0 mm
7.2 mm [0.28 in]
[0.28 in] 16°Misalign.
9.0 mm
9.5 mm Angle [0.35 in] M6
16° Misalign.
[0.37 in] 1/4-28 Angle

53.3 mm
[2.10 in]
6.0 mm
6.0 mm [0.24 in]
[0.24 in] 22 mm Threaded Rod
[0.87 in] (1/4 - 28 UNF)
25.4mm
[1.0 in] 19.0 mm
18.8 mm [0.75 in]
1/4 in/ Jam Nut
[0.74 in]
Mounting Hardware
36.0 mm Includes: 1/4 in hex nuts (2 pcs.)
40.0 mm [1.42 in] 251975 Stud End 14.4mm [0.56 in] O.D. washer
[1.57 in] (optional)
561255 Rod End
560444 Rod End (Optional)
(Optional)

Wiring and Connectors

Sensor integral connector (D60 Male) Cable connectors (field-installed D6 female)

Pinout/wire color code (extension cable) Mates with sensor’s integral connector

Pin no. Wire color Function Function D6 Straight-exit connector

Digital-pulse outputs Analog outputs part no. 560700
1 Gray (-) Stop for Start/Stop 0 to10 Vdc
or 4 to 20 mA 54 mm (2.1 in.)
2 Pink (+) Stop for Start/Stop Return for pin 1
3 Yellow (+) Start for Start/Stop 10 to 0 Vdc
or 20 to 4 mA 18 mm
4 Green (-) Start for Start/Stop Return for pin 3 (0.7 in.)
5 Red or Brown +24 Vdc (+20%, -15%) +24 Vdc (+20%, -15%)
6 White DC Ground (for supply) DC Ground (for supply)

D6 90º connector
part no. 560778
Integral D6 connector (male) as viewed from side of sensor
37 mm (1.5 in)

2 1
3 6
4 5 54 mm
(2.1 in.)

Note:
Appropriate grounding of cable shield is required at the controller end.

Attention:
A grounding lug is provided near Grounding Lug
the connector end of the sensor 76 mm
[3.0 in]
for a convenient connection to
Mating Connector
earth ground. Since the ER (6-pin DIN Style)
2 1
sensor’s aluminum housing has 3 6
an anodic coating the sensor 4 5

mounting feet, (part no. 400802),

do not provide proper grounding.
A ground wire connection to the 560700 D6 Straight-exit Connector
grounding lug is required.
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How to order

Position sensor
When placing an order, build the
desired model number using the E R D 6 0 1
model number guide (right). A wide
range of E-Series position sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
configurations are available to meet
the demands of your particular SENSOR MODEL
application. ER = Rod & cylinder style

If you have any questions about how TYPE OF THREAD

to apply E-Series position sensor, S= Inside thread 1/4 - 28 (English). Must be used for ER sensors having US Customary
please contact MTS Applications stroke lengths.
M= Inside thread M6 (Metric). Must be used for ER sensors having metric stroke
Engineering or your local MTS
lengths.
distributor. Both of these resources
are available to assist you in
STROKE LENGTH
designing an effective position _ _ _ _ M = Millimeters (Encode in 5 mm increments for custom stroke lengths)
sensing system to fit your _ _ _ . _ U = Inches and tenths (Encode in 0.1 in. increments for custom stroke lengths)
application.
CONNECTION TYPE
Notes:
Connector
• Articulated or unsupported D60 = 6-pin DIN, connector, integral, standard
sensor applications using dual
rod ends must be limited to a INPUT VOLTAGE
Stroke length notes:
maximum of 750 mm (30 in.) 1= + 24 Vdc (+20%, - 15%),
ER sensor standard stroke ranges are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,
stroke length. 21, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 inches (75, 100, 150,
• If mounting feet will be used, OUTPUT
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500 mm).
they must be ordered separately. Analog - Voltage
Custom stroke lengths are available.
Order 2 mounting feet, (part no. V0 = 0 to +10 Vdc and +10 to 0 Vdc
400802), for sensors up to Analog - Current
A0 = 4 to 20 mA
750 mm (30 in.). At least one
A1 = 20 to 4 mA
additional mounting foot is
Digital - Pulse
recommended for longer
RO = Start/Stop
lengths. R3 = Start/Stop with sensor parameters upload

Accessories

Description Function/Notes Part no.

Mounting feet Standard, see notes 400802
6-Pin DIN connector, straight Female, straight exit, mates to D60 connection type. See page 4. 560700
6-Pin DIN connector, 90° Female, 90° exit, mates to D60 connection type. See page 4. 560778
Stud End Attachment Male 1/4 - 28, see page 3. 251975
Rod End Kit (Standard) Male 1/4 - 28 rod ends (2 pcs), plus special wrench. See pages 3 and 5. 253346
Rod End Kit (Metric) Male M6 rod ends (2 pcs), plus special wrench. See pages 3 and 5. 253347
Rod End Attachment (Standard) Male 1/4 - 28, see page 3. 560444
Rod End Attachment (Metric) Male M6, see page 3. 561255

Mounting foot ER Wrench

Standard mounting foot fits wrench flats on rod end (included in rod end kits)
part no. 400802 2 mm 107 mm
(0.09 in.) (4.2 in.)

9.1 mm
0.213 in. dia. (0.36 in.)
through 4 holes 27.9 mm
(1.1 in.)
1.9 mm 9.1 mm
(0.075 in.) (0.36 in.) 8.1 mm 16 mm
50 mm (1.97 in.) (0.32 in.) (0.62 in.)
304 SST
68 mm
(2.68 in)
Width = 14.5 mm (0.57 in.) 1.1 mm
(0.04 in.)

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How to order (continued)

Extension cable with connectors for the D6, (D60), connection type

SENSOR CONNECTION TYPE

D6 = Female connector, (straight exit), and standard (part no. 530026) cable (PVC jacket) for
sensors with D6 or D60 connector
DA = Female connector, (90° exit), and standard (part no. 530026) cable (PVC jacket) for
sensors with D6 or D60 connector
DJ = Female connector, (straight exit), and (part no. 530045) cable, (black polyurethane jacket
for higher resistance to moisture and oil), for sensors with D6 or D60 connector
DK = Female connector, (90° exit), and (part no. 530045) cable, (black polyurethane jacket
for higher resistance to moisture and oil), for sensors with D6 or D60 connector

CABLE LENGTHS
For standard length cables up to 100 ft
005 = 5 ft. 050 = 50 ft.
015 = 15 ft. 100 = 100 ft.
025 = 25 ft.

For custom length cables over 100 ft

_ _ _ = Cable length (maximum cable length is dependent on the output
selected; consult MTS Applications Engineering.)

CABLE TERMINATION (2 or 3 characters depending on option selected)

P0 = Pigtail connection, (no connector).
D6M = D6 male connector, (straight exit). Only available with the D6 option above.
D6F = D6 Female connector, (straight exit). Only available with the D6 option above.
DAF = D6 Female connector, (90 degrees exit). Only available with the DA option above.

Part Number: 09-06 550996 Revision C

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All Temposonics sensors are covered by US patent number 5,545,984. Additional patents are pending.
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