Magnetostrictive sensor outputs: 160 / 161 / 162, 180–185, 190–199
Match the electrical output to the PLC first. This page lists output names only: 160 / 161 / 162, 180–185, 190–199. For stroke, connector, magnet and cable, contact an engineer.
Series 16
Flat-housing in-cylinder. 160 voltage, 161 current, 162 SSI (binary / Gray, RS422). Do not write 162 as 192 — 192 is Series 19 SSI. Contrast: 162 vs 192. See Series 16.
Series 18
External, not pressure-containing. 180 voltage, 181 = 0-20 mA, 182 = 20-0 mA, 183 = Start-Stop, 184 = 4-20 mA, 185 = 20-4 mA. 180–185 are electrical outputs, not follower-rod / sliding-carriage / embedded mechanics. See Series 18.
Series 19
| Output | Interface |
|---|---|
| 190 / 191 / 193 | Voltage / current / Start-Stop |
| 192 | SSI |
| 194 | CANopen |
| 195 | Profibus DP |
| 197 / 198 | EtherCAT / single-M12 EtherCAT |
| 199 | PROFINET |
Mounting variants 19H / 19P / 19D / 19F combine with the outputs above. 192 is still Series 19 SSI — do not mix it with Series 16 code 162.
Series 12
120 analogue voltage, 121 current (16-bit D/A). See Series 12.
After the output is fixed, see the quick-selection table for stroke and mounting. Pros and cons of each output type: output signals compared. Send stroke, output and mounting if anything is unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Series 16 have SSI?
Yes. Series 16 SSI is 162. 160 is voltage, 161 is current. 192 is Series 19 SSI — do not mix it with 162.
Q: Are 183, 184 and 185 on Series 18 mechanical types?
No. 180–185 are electrical: 180 voltage, 181 = 0-20 mA, 182 = 20-0 mA, 183 = Start-Stop, 184 = 4-20 mA, 185 = 20-4 mA.
Q: What is the difference between 120 and 121 on Series 12?
120 is analogue voltage, 121 is current (16-bit D/A). Do not quote one resolution for the whole series.
Q: How do I choose 191 vs 192 on Series 19?
191 is analogue current, 192 is SSI. CANopen is 194, EtherCAT is 197.
