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1 About this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Used symbols and signal words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Approved purpose and foreseeable improper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.2 Foreseeable misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Competent persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Responsibility for safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Device description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Device overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Connection technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.1 Operating indicators on the MLC 300 transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.2 Operating indicators on the MLC 310 receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Transmission channel changeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Range reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Point of operation guarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Access guarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Danger zone guarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Arrangement of transmitter and receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.1 Calculation of safety distance S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.2 Calculation of safety distance SRT or SRO if protective fields act orthogonally to the approach
direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.3 Calculation of safety distance S for parallel approach to the protective field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1.4 Minimum distance to reflective surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1.5 Preventing mutual interference between adjacent devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2 Mounting the safety sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.1 Suitable mounting locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.2 Definition of directions of movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.3 Fastening via BT-NC60 sliding blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.4 Fastening with BT-R swivel mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.5 One-sided mounting on the machine table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3 Mounting accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.1 Deflecting Mirror for multiple-side guarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.2 MLC-PS protective screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1 Pin assignment transmitter and receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.1 MLC 300 transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.2 MLC 310 receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2 Circuit diagram examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2.1 MLC 310 circuit diagram example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8 Starting up the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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 8.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.2 Aligning the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.3 Aligning of Deflecting Mirrors with the laser alignment aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

9 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1 Before the initial start-up and following modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1.1 Checklist - to be performed prior to the initial start-up and following modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.2 To be performed periodically by competent persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.3 Daily or at change of shift by the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.3.1 Check list – daily or at change of shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

10 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

11 Rectifying the fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

11.1 What to do in case of failure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.2 Operating displays of the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

12 Disposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

13 Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

14 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.1 General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
14.2 Dimensions, weight, response time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
14.3 Dimensional drawings: accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

15 Ordering information and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

16 EC Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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1.1 Used symbols and signal words

Table 1.1: Warning symbols and signal words

Symbol indicating dangers to persons

NOTICE Signal word for property damage

Indicates dangers that may result in property damage if the measures for dan-
ger avoidance are not followed.

CAUTION Signal word for minor injury

Indicates dangers that may result in minor injury if the measures for danger
avoidance are not followed.

WARNING Signal word for serious injury

Indicates dangers that may result in severe or fatal injury if the measures for
danger avoidance are not followed.

DANGER Signal word for life-threatening danger

Indicates dangers with which serious or fatal injury is imminent if the measures
for danger avoidance are not followed.

Table 1.2: Other symbols

Symbol for tips

Text passages with this symbol provide you with further information.

Symbols for action steps


Text passages with this symbol instruct you to perform actions.

Table 1.3: Terms and abbreviations

AOPD Active Optoelectronic Protective Device

Active Optoelectronic Protective Device

LED LED, display element in transmitter and receiver

MLC Brief description of the safety sensor, consisting of transmitter and receiver

MTTFd Mean time to a dangerous failure

(Mean Time To dangerous Failure)

OSSD Safety-related switching output

(Output Signal Switching Device)

PFHd Probability of a dangerous Failure per Hour

Probability of dangerous Failure per Hour

PL Performance Level

Scan Consecutive scans of the protective field from the first to the last beam

Safety sensor System consisting of transmitter and receiver

SIL Safety Integrity Level

State ON: device intact, OSSD switched on

OFF: device intact, OSSD switched off
Locking: device, connection or control / operation faulty, OSSD switched off
(lock-out)

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1.2 Checklists
The checklists (see chapter 9) serve as a reference for the machine manufacturer or supplier. They
replace neither testing of the complete machine or system prior to the initial start-up nor their periodic
testing by a competent person. The checklists contain minimum testing requirements. Depending on the
application, other tests may be necessary.

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2 Safety
Before using the safety sensor, a risk assessment must be performed according to valid standards (e.g.
EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849-1, IEC 61508, EN IEC 62061). The result of the risk assessment deter-
mines the required safety level of the safety sensor (see table 14.2). For mounting, operating and testing,
this document as well as all applicable national and international standards, regulations, rules and direc-
tives must be observed. Relevant and supplied documents must be observed, printed out and handed to
affected persons.
 Before working with the safety sensor, completely read and understand the documents applicable to
your task.
In particular, the following national and international legal regulations apply for the start-up, technical
inspections and work with safety sensors:
• Machinery directive 2006/42/EC
• Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC directive 2004/108/EC
• Use of Work Equipment Directive 89/655/EEC supplemented by Directive 95/63 EC
• OSHA 1910 Subpart O
• Safety regulations
• Accident-prevention regulations and safety rules
• Industrial safety regulation and employment protection act
• Product Safety Law (ProdSG)

For safety-related information you may also contact the local authorities (e.g., industrial inspec-
torate, employer's liability insurance association, labor inspectorate, occupational safety and
health authority).

2.1 Approved purpose and foreseeable improper operation

WARNING
A running machine may result in serious injury!
 Make certain that the safety sensor is correctly connected and that the protective function of the pro-
tective device is ensured.
 Make certain that, during all conversions, maintenance work and inspections, the system is securely
shut down and protected against being restarted.

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2.1.1 Proper use

• The safety sensor may only be used after it has been selected in accordance with the respectively
applicable instructions and relevant standards, rules and regulations regarding labor protection and
safety at work, and after it has been installed on the machine, connected, commissioned, and
checked by a competent person (see chapter 2.2).
• When selecting the safety sensor it must be ensured that its safety-related capability meets or
exceeds the required performance level PLr ascertained in the risk assessment (see table 14.2).
• The safety sensor protects persons or body parts at points of operation, danger zones or access
points of machines and plants.
• With the “access guarding” function, the safety sensor detects persons only when they enter the dan-
ger zone but cannot tell whether there are any persons inside the danger zone. For this reason, a
start/restart interlock in the safety chain is essential in this case.
• The construction of the safety sensor must not be altered. When manipulating the safety sensor, the
protective function is no longer guaranteed. Manipulating the safety sensor also voids all warranty
claims against the manufacturer of the safety sensor.
• The safety sensor must be inspected regularly by a competent person to ensure proper integration
and mounting (see chapter 2.2).
• The safety sensor must be exchanged after a maximum of 20 years. Repairs or the exchange of
parts subject to wear and tear do not extend the service life.

2.1.2 Foreseeable misuse

Any use other than that defined under the “Approved purpose” or which goes beyond that use is consid-
ered improper use.

In principle, the safety sensor is not suitable as a protective device for use in the following cases:
• Danger posed by ejected objects or the spraying of hot or hazardous liquids from within the danger
zone
• applications in explosive or easily flammable atmospheres

2.2 Competent persons

Prerequisites for competent persons:
• They have a suitable technical education.
• They know the rules and regulations for occupational safety, safety at work and safety technology
and can assess the safety of the machine.
• They know the instructions for the safety sensor and the machine.
• They have been instructed by the responsible person on the mounting and operation of the machine
and of the safety sensor.1

2.3 Responsibility for safety

Manufacturer and operating company must ensure that the machine and implemented safety sensor func-
tion properly and that all affected persons are adequately informed and trained.
The type and content of all imparted information must not lead to unsafe actions by users.

The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for:

• safe machine construction
• safe implementation of the safety sensor, verified by the initial test performed by a competent person
• imparting all relevant information to the operating company
• adhering to all regulations and directives for the safe starting-up of the machine

1. They perform a task related to the subject matter shortly thereafter and keep their knowledge up to date through continuous
further training.

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The operator of the machine is responsible for:

• instructing the operator
• maintaining the safe operation of the machine
• adhering to all regulations and directives for labor protection and safety at work
• regular testing by competent persons

2.4 Disclaimer
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable in the following cases:
• safety sensor is not used as intended
• safety notices are not adhered to
• reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account
• mounting and electrical connection are not properly performed
• proper function is not tested (see chapter 9)
• changes (e.g., constructional) are made to the safety sensor

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3 Device description
The safety sensors from the MLC 300series are active opto-electronic protective devices. They satisfy the
following standards:

MLC 300

Type in accordance with EN IEC 61496 2

Category in accordance with EN ISO 13849 2

Performance Level (PL) in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 c

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) in accordance with IEC 61508 and SILCL in 1
accordance with EN IEC 62061
The safety sensor consists of a transmitter and a receiver (see figure 3.1). It is protected against over-
voltage and overcurrent acc. to IEC 60204-1 (safety class 3). Its infrared beams are not influenced by
ambient light (e.g. welding sparks, warning lights).

3.1 Device overview

The series is characterized by two different receiver classes (Basic, Standard) with certain features and
properties (see table 3.1).

Table 3.1: Device models in the series with specific features and functions

Transmitter Receivers

Basic Standard

MLC 300 MLC 310 MLC 320

MLC 301 MLC 311

OSSDs (2x)  

Transmission channel changeover   

LED display   

7-segment display 

Automatic start/restart  

RES 

EDM 

Range reduction 

Protective field properties

The beam distance and the number of beams are dependent on the resolution and protective field height.

Depending on the resolution, the effective protective field height can be larger than the optically
active area of the safety sensor housed in yellow (see figure 3.1 and see figure 14.1).

Device synchronization
The synchronization of receiver and transmitter for creating a functioning protective field is done optically,
i.e. without cables, via two specially coded synchronization beams. A cycle (i.e. a pass from the first to the
last beam) is called a scan. The length of a scan determines the length of the response time and affects
the calculation of the safety distance (see chapter 6.1.1).

For the correct synchronization and function of the safety sensor, at least one of the two synchro-
nization beams must be free during synchronization and operation.

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b
a Optically active area, housed in yellow
b Synchronization beams
Figure 3.1: Transmitter-receiver system
QR code
A QR code as well as the corresponding web address are located on the safety sensor (see figure 3.2). At
the web address, you will find device information and error messages after scanning the QR code with a
mobile end device or after entering the web address. When using mobile end devices, mobile service
charges can accrue.

Figure 3.2: QR code with corresponding web address (URL) on the safety sensor

3.2 Connection technology

The transmitter and receiver feature an M12 connector as an interface to the machine control with the
following number of pins:

Device version Device type Device plug

MLC 300 Transmitter 5-pin

MLC 310 Basic receiver 5-pin

3.3 Display elements

The display elements of the safety sensors simplify start-up and fault analysis.

3.3.1 Operating indicators on the MLC 300 transmitter

Two LEDs for displaying the function are located on the connection cap.

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1
2

1 LED1, green/red
2 LED2, green
Figure 3.3: Indicators on the MLC 300 transmitter

Table 3.2: Meaning of the LEDs

LED Color State Description

1 Green/red OFF Device switched off

red Device error

green Normal operation

2 green Flashing 10 s long after switch-on: reduced range selected by the

wiring of pin 4

OFF Transmission channel C1

ON Transmission channel C2

3.3.2 Operating indicators on the MLC 310 receiver

Located on the receiver are two LEDs for displaying the operating state:

1 3
4

1 LED1, red/green
2 LED2, red
3 OSSD icon
4 Transmission channel icon C2
Figure 3.4: Indicators on the receiver MLC 310

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Table 3.3: Meaning of the LEDs

LED Color State Description

1 Red/green OFF Device switched off

red OSSD off

Red slowly flashing External fault

(approx. 1 Hz)

Red flashing fast Internal fault

(approx. 10 Hz)

Green slowly flashing OSSD on, weak signal

(approx. 1 Hz)

green OSSD on

2 red OFF Transmission channel C1

ON OSSD off, transmission channel C2

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4 Functions
An overview of features and functions of the safety sensor can be found in chapter “Device description”
(see chapter 3.1 „Device overview“).

Depending on the function required, select the suitable operating mode via corresponding electrical wiring
(see chapter 7 „Electrical connection“).
Overview of functions
• Range reduction
• Transmission channel changeover

4.1 Transmission channel changeover

Transmission channels are used to prevent mutual interference of safety sensors which are located close
to each other.

To guarantee reliable operation, the infrared beams are modulated so they can be discerned
from the ambient light. Welding sparks or warning lights, e.g. from passing high-lift trucks, there-
by do not influence the protective field.

With the factory setting, the safety sensor works in all operating modes with transmission channel C1.
The transmission channel of the transmitter can be switched by changing the supply voltage polarity (see
chapter 7.1.1 „MLC 300 transmitter“).
The transmission channel of the receiver can be switched by changing the supply voltage polarity (see
chapter 7.1.2 „MLC 310 receiver“).

Faulty function due to incorrect transmission channel!

Select the same transmission channel on the transmitter and corresponding receiver.

4.2 Range reduction

In addition to selecting the suitable transmission channels (see chapter 4.1 „Transmission channel
changeover“), the range reduction also serves to prevent mutual interference of adjacent safety sensors.
Activating the function reduces the light power of the transmitter so that around half of the nominal range
is reached.
Reducing range:
 Wire pin 4 (see chapter 7.1 „Pin assignment transmitter and receiver“).
The wiring of pin 4 determines the transmitting power and thereby the range.

WARNING
Impairment of the protective function due to incorrect transmitting power!
The light power emitted from the transmitter is reduced through a single channel and without safety-rele-
vant monitoring.
 Do not use this configuration option for safety purposes.
 Note that the distance to reflective surfaces must always be selected so that no reflection bypass can
occur even at maximum transmitting power. (see chapter 6.1.4 „Minimum distance to reflective
surfaces“)

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5 Applications
The safety sensor only creates square protective fields.

5.1 Point of operation guarding

Point of operation guarding for hand and finger protection is typically the most common application for this
safety sensor. In accordance with EN ISO 13855, resolutions from 14 to 40 mm make sense here. This
yields the necessary safety distance, among others (see chapter 6.1.1 „Calculation of safety distance S“).

Figure 5.1: Point of operation guarding protects reaching into the danger zone, e.g. for cartoners or filling
systems

Figure 5.2: Point of operation guarding protects reaching into the danger zone, e.g. for a pick & place
robot application

5.2 Access guarding

Safety sensors with up to 90 mm resolution are used for access guarding into danger zones. They detect
people only upon entry into the danger zone, i.e., they do not detect parts of a person or whether a person
is present in the danger zone.

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Figure 5.3: Access guarding on a transfer path

5.3 Danger zone guarding

Safety Light Curtains can be used in horizontal arrangement for danger zone guarding - either as stand-
alone device for presence monitoring or as stepping behind protection for presence monitoring e.g. in
combination with a vertically-arranged safety sensor. Depending on the mounting height, resolutions of
40 or 90 mm are used (see table 15.3).

Figure 5.4: Danger zone guarding on a robot

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6 Mounting

WARNING
Improper mounting may result in serious injury!
The protective function of the safety sensor is only ensured if appropriately and professionally mounted
for the respective, intended area of application.
 Only allow competent persons to install the safety sensor.
 Maintain the necessary safety distances (see chapter 6.1.1).
 Make sure that stepping behind, crawling under or stepping over the protective device is reliably ruled
out and reaching under, over or around is taken into account in the safety distance, if applicable with
additional distance CRO corresponding to EN ISO 13855.
 Take measures to prevent that the safety sensor can be used to gain access to the danger zone, e.g.
by stepping or climbing into it.
 Observe the relevant standards, regulations and these instructions.
 Clean the transmitter and receiver at regular intervals: environmental conditions (see chapter 14), care
(see chapter 10).
 After mounting, check the safety sensor for proper function.

6.1 Arrangement of transmitter and receiver

Optical protective devices can only perform their protective function if they are mounted with adequate
safety distance. When mounting, all delay times must be taken into account, such as the response times
of the safety sensor and control elements as well as the stopping time of the machine, among others.
The following standards specify calculation formulas:
• prEN IEC 61496-2, "Active Optoelectronic Protective Devices": distance of the reflecting surfaces/
Deflecting Mirrors
• EN 13855, "Safety of machines - The positioning of protective equipment in respect of approach
speeds of parts of the human body": mounting situation and safety distances

In accordance with ISO 13855, with a vertical protective field, it is possible to pass under beams
over 300 mm or pass over beams under 900 mm. If the protective field is horizontal, climbing on
the safety sensor must be prevented through suitable installation or with covers and the like.

6.1.1 Calculation of safety distance S

General formula for calculating the safety distance S of an Optoelectronic Protective Device acc. to
EN ISO 13855:

S [mm] = Safety distance

K [mm/s] = Approach speed
T [s] = Total time of the delay, sum from (ta + ti + tm)
ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the Safety Relay
tm [s] = Stopping time of the machine
C [mm] = Additional distance to the safety distance

If longer stopping times are determined during regular inspections, an appropriate additional time
must be added to tm.

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6.1.2 Calculation of safety distance SRT or SRO if protective fields act orthogonally to the approach direction

With vertical protective fields, EN ISO 13855 differentiates between

• SRT: safety distance concerning access through the protective field
• SRO: safety distance concerning access over the protective field

The two values are distinguished by the way additional distance C is determined:
• CRT: from a calculation formula or as a constant see chapter 6.1.1 „Calculation of safety distance S“
• CRO: from a table (see table 6.1)
The larger of the two values SRT and SRO is to be used.
Calculation of safety distance SRT acc. to EN ISO 13855 when access occurs through the protective field:

Calculation of safety distance SRT for point of operation guarding

SRT [mm] = Safety distance

K [mm/s] = Approach speed for point of operation guarding with approach reaction and normal ap-
proach direction to the protective field (resolution 14 to 40 mm): 2000 mm/s or
1600 mm/s, when SRT > 500 mm
T [s] = Total time of the delay, sum from (ta + ti + tm)
ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the Safety Relay
tm [s] = Stopping time of the machine
CRT [mm] = Additional distance for point of operation guarding with approach reaction with resolu-
tions of 14 to 40 mm, d = resolution of protective device CRT = 8  (d - 14) mm

Calculation example
The feeding-in area in a press with a stopping time (including press Safety PLC) of 190 ms is to be safe-
guarded with a Safety Light Curtain with 20 mm of resolution and 1200 mm of protective field height. The
Safety Light Curtain has a response time of 22 ms.
 Calculate safety distance SRT using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855.

K [mm/s] = 2000
T [s] = (0.022 + 0.190)
CRT [mm] = 8  (20 - 14)
SRT [mm] = 2000 mm/s  0.212 s + 48 mm
SRT [mm] = 472

SRT is smaller than 500 mm; this is why the calculation may not be repeated with 1600 mm/s.

Implement the stepping behind protection required here, e.g., through the use of an additional or
cascaded safety sensor for area protection.

Calculation of safety distance SRT for access guarding

SRT [mm] = Safety distance

K [mm/s] = Approach speed for access guarding with approach direction orthogonal to the protec-
tive field: 2000 mm/s or 1600 mm/s, if SRT > 500 mm
T [s] = Total time of the delay, sum from (ta + ti + tm)
ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the Safety Relay
tm [s] = Stopping time of the machine
CRT [mm] = Additional distance for access guarding with approach reaction with resolutions of
14 to 40 mm, d = resolution of protective device CRT = 8  (d - 14) mm. Additional dis-

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tance for access guarding for resolutions > 40 mm: CRT = 850 mm (standard value for
arm length)

Calculation example
Access to a robot with a stopping time of 250 ms is to be safeguarded with a Safety Light Curtain with
90 mm of resolution and 1500 mm of protective field height whose response time is 6 ms. The Safety Light
Curtain directly switches the contactors whose response time is contained in the 250 ms. An additional
interface therefore does not have to be taken into consideration.
 Calculate safety distance SRT using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855.

K [mm/s] = 1600
T [s] = (0.006 + 0.250)
CRT [mm] = 850
SRT [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.256 s + 850 mm
SRT [mm] = 1260

This safety distance is not available in the application. This is why a new calculation is done with a Safety
Light Curtain with 40 mm of resolution (response time = 14 ms):
 Re-calculate safety distance SRT using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855.

K [mm/s] = 1600
T [s] = (0.014 + 0.250)
CRT [mm] = 8  (40 - 14)
SRT [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.264 s + 208 mm
SRT [mm] = 631

The Safety Light Curtain with a 40 mm resolution is thus suitable for this application.

For the calculation with K = 2000 mm/s, safety distance SRT equals 736 mm. The adoption of ap-
proach speed K = 1600 mm/s is therefore permitted.

Calculation of safety distance SRO acc. to EN ISO 13855 when protective field is accessed from above:

Calculation of safety distance SRT for point of operation guarding

SRO [mm] = Safety distance

K [mm/s] = Approach speed for point of operation guarding with approach reaction and normal ap-
proach direction to the protective field (resolution 14 to 40 mm): 2000 mm/s or
1600 mm/s, when SRO > 500 mm
T [s] = Total time of the delay, sum from (ta + ti + tm)
ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the Safety Relay
tm [s] = Stopping time of the machine
CRO [mm] = Additional distance in which a body part can move towards the protective device before
the protective device triggers: value (see table 6.1)

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1
2

b
a
3

CRO

KxT

S RO

1 Safety sensor
2 Danger zone
3 Floor
a Height of the point of operation
b Height of the upper beam of the safety sensor
Figure 6.1: Additional distance to the safety distance when reaching over and under

Table 6.1: Reaching over the vertical protective field of electro-sensitive protective
equipment(excerpt from EN ISO 13855)

Height a of Height b of the upper edge of the protective field of the electro-sensitive protective equip-
the point of ment
operation
[mm] 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600

Additional distance CRO to the danger zone [mm]

2600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2500 400 400 350 300 300 300 300 300 250 150 100 0

2400 550 550 550 500 450 450 400 400 300 250 100 0

2200 800 750 750 700 650 650 600 550 400 250 0 0

2000 950 950 850 850 800 750 700 550 400 0 0 0

1800 1100 1100 950 950 850 800 750 550 0 0 0 0

1600 1150 1150 1100 1000 900 850 750 450 0 0 0 0

1400 1200 1200 1100 1000 900 850 650 0 0 0 0 0

1200 1200 1200 1100 1000 850 800 0 0 0 0 0 0

1000 1200 1150 1050 950 750 700 0 0 0 0 0 0

800 1150 1050 950 800 500 450 0 0 0 0 0 0

600 1050 950 750 550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Height a of Height b of the upper edge of the protective field of the electro-sensitive protective equip-
the point of ment
operation
[mm] 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600

Additional distance CRO to the danger zone [mm]

400 900 700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

200 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Depending on the specified values you can work with the above-mentioned table (see table 6.1) in three
ways:

1. Given are
• Height a of the point of operation
• Distance S of the point of operation from the safety sensor, and additional distance CRO
To be determined is the required height b of the upper beam of the safety sensor and thereby its protective
field height.
 Look for the line with the specification of the point of operation height in the left column.
 In this line, look for the column with the next highest specification for additional distance CRO.
The required height of the upper beam of the safety sensor is up top in the column head.

2. Given are
• Height a of the point of operation
• Height b of the upper beam of the safety sensor
To be determined is the required distance S of the safety sensor to the point of operation and thereby addi-
tional distance CRO.
 In the column head, look for the column with the next lowest entry for the height of the upper beam of
the safety sensor.
 Look for the line with the next highest specification of the point of operation height a in this column.
In the intersection point of the line and the column, you will find additional distance CRO.

3. Given are
• Distance S of the point of operation from the safety sensor, and additional distance CRO
• Height b of the upper beam of the safety sensor
To be determined is the permitted height a of the point of operation.
 In the column head, look for the column with the next lowest entry for the height of the upper beam of
the safety sensor.
 Look for the next lowest value for real additional distance CRO in this column.
In this line, go to the left column: here you will find the permitted height of the point of operation.
 Now calculate safety distance S using the general formula acc. to EN ISO 13855, see chapter 6.1.1
„Calculation of safety distance S“.
The larger of the two values SRT or SRO is to be used.
Calculation example
The feeding-in area in a press with a stopping time of 130 ms is to be safeguarded with a Safety Light
Curtain with 20 mm of resolution and 600 mm of protective field height. The response time of the Safety
Light Curtain is 12 ms; the press Safety PLC has a response time of 40 ms.
The safety sensor can be reached over. The upper edge of the protective field is located at a height of
1400 mm; the point of operation is located at a height of 1000 mm
Additional distance CRO to the point of operation is 700 mm (see table 6.1).
 Calculate safety distance SRO using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855.

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K [mm/s] = 2000
T [s] = (0.012 + 0.040 + 0.130)
CRO [mm] = 700
SRO [mm] = 2000 mm/s  0.182 s + 700 mm
SRO [mm] = 1064

SRO is larger than 500 mm; this is why the calculation may be repeated with approach speed 1600 mm/s:

K [mm/s] = 1600
T [s] = (0.012 + 0.040 + 0.130)
CRO [mm] = 700
SRO [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.182 s + 700 mm
SRO [mm] = 992

Depending on the machine construction, stepping behind protection, e.g. using a second hori-
zontally arranged Safety Light Curtain, is necessary. In most cases, it will be more appropriate
to choose a longer Safety Light Curtain which makes the additional distance CRO equal to 0.

6.1.3 Calculation of safety distance S for parallel approach to the protective field

Calculation of safety distance S for danger zone guarding

S [mm] = Safety distance

K [mm/s] = Approach speed for danger zone guarding with approach direction parallel to the pro-
tective field (resolution up to 90 mm): 1600 mm/s
T [s] = Total time of the delay, sum from (ta + ti + tm)
ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the Safety Relay
tm [s] = Stopping time of the machine
C [mm] = Additional distance for danger zone guarding with approach reaction H = height of the
protective field, Hmin = minimum installation height permitted, but no smaller than 0,
d = resolution of the protective device C = 1200 mm - 0.4  H; Hmin = 15  (d - 50)

Calculation example
The danger zone in front of a machine with a stopping time of 140 ms is to be safeguarded as close to the
floor height as possible using a horizontal Safety Light Curtain as a replacement for a PS mat. Installation
height Hmin can be = 0 - additional distance C to the safety distance is then 1200 mm. The shortest possible
safety sensor is to be used; the first value to be selected is to be 1350 mm.
The receiver with 40 mm of resolution and 1350 mm protective field height has a response time of 13 ms,
an additional MSI-SR4 relay interface a response time of 10 ms.
 Calculate safety distance SRO using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855.

K [mm/s] = 1600
T [s] = (0.140 + 0.013 + 0.010)
C [mm] = 1200
S [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.163 s + 1200 mm
S [mm] = 1461

The safety distance of 1350 mm is not sufficient; 1460 mm are necessary.

This is why the calculation is repeated with a protective field height of 1500 mm. The response time is now
14 ms.

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 Re-calculate safety distance SRO using the formula according to EN ISO 13855.

K [mm/s] = 1600
T [s] = (0.140 + 0.014 + 0.010)
C [mm] = 1200
S [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.164 s + 1200 mm
S [mm] = 1463

A suitable safety sensor has been found; its protective field height is 1500 mm.

6.1.4 Minimum distance to reflective surfaces

WARNING
Failure to maintain minimum distances to reflective surfaces may result in serious injury!
Reflective surfaces can indirectly deflect the transmitter beams to the receiver. In this case, interruption
of the protective field is not detected.
 Determine the minimum distance a (see figure 6.2).
 Make certain that all reflective surfaces are the necessary minimum distance away from the protective
field according to prEN IEC 61496-2 (see figure 6.3).
 Check that reflective surfaces do not impair the detection capability of the safety sensor before start-
up and at appropriate intervals.

c
a
4° 4°

b
a Required minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
b Protective field width [m]
c Reflective surface
Figure 6.2: Minimum distance to reflective surfaces depending on protective field width

1100 mm
1000 mm

900 mm
800 mm
700 mm
600 mm
500 mm
400 mm
300 mm
200 mm
131 mm

b
3m 5m 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m
a Required minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
b Protective field width [m]
Figure 6.3: Minimum distance to reflective surfaces as a function of the protective field width

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Table 6.2: Formula for calculating the minimum distance to reflective surfaces

Distance (b) transmit- Calculation of the minimum distance (a) to reflective surfaces
ter-receiver

b3m a [mm] = 131

b>3m a [mm] = tan(2.5°)  1000  b [m] = 43.66  b [m]

6.1.5 Preventing mutual interference between adjacent devices

If a receiver is located in the beam path of an adjacent transmitter, optical crosstalk, and thus erroneous
switching and failure of the protective function, may result (see figure 6.4).

1 2 3 4
1 Transmitter 1
2 Receiver 1
3 Transmitter 2
4 Receiver 2
Figure 6.4: Optical crosstalk between adjacent safety sensors (transmitter 1 influences receiver 2) due
to incorrect mounting

NOTICE
Possible impairment of the availability due to systems mounted close to each other!
The transmitter of one system can influence the receiver of the other system.
 Prevent optical crosstalk between adjacent devices.

 Mount adjacent devices with a shield between them or install a dividing wall to prevent mutual interfer-
ence.
 Mount the adjacent devices opposite from one another to prevent mutual interference.

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1 2 3 4

1 Receiver 1
2 Transmitter 1
3 Transmitter 2
4 Receiver 2
Figure 6.5: Opposite mounting

In addition to design characteristics, the safety sensor offers functions that can remedy this:
• Selectable transmission channels (see chapter 4.1)
• Range reduction (see chapter 4.2)
• Also: opposite mounting

6.2 Mounting the safety sensor

Proceed as follows:
• Select the type of fastening, e.g. sliding blocks (see chapter 6.2.3).
• Have a suitable tool at hand and mount the safety sensor in accordance with the notices regarding
the mounting locations (see chapter 6.2.1).
• If possible, affix safety notice stickers on the mounted safety sensor or Device Column (included in
delivery contents).
After mounting, you can electrically connect (see chapter 7), start up, align (see chapter 8 „Starting up the
device“), and test (see chapter 9.1) the safety sensor.

6.2.1 Suitable mounting locations

Area of application: Mounting
Tester: technician who mounts the safety sensor

Table 6.3: Checklist for mounting preparations

Check: Yes No

Do the protective field height and dimensions satisfy the requirements of EN 13855?

Is the safety distance to the point of operation maintained (see chapter 6.1.1)?

Is the minimum distance to reflective surfaces maintained (see chapter 6.1.4)?

Is it impossible for safety sensors that are mounted next to one another to mutually inter-
fere with one another (see chapter 6.1.5)?

Can the point of operation or the danger zone only be accessed through the protective
field?

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Check: Yes No

Has bypassing the protective field by crawling under, reaching over, or jumping over
been prevented or has corresponding additional distance CRO in accordance with
EN ISO 13855 been observed?

Is stepping behind the protective device prevented or is mechanical protection available?

Do the transmitter and receiver connections point in the same direction?

Can the transmitter and receiver be fastened in such a way that they cannot be moved
and turned?

Is the safety sensor accessible for testing and replacing?

Is it impossible to actuate the reset button from within the danger zone?

Can the entire danger zone be seen from the installation site of the reset button?

Can reflection caused by the installation site be ruled out?

If you answer one of the items on the check list (see table 6.3) with no, the mounting location
must be changed.

6.2.2 Definition of directions of movement

The following terms for alignment movements of the safety sensor around one of its axes are used:

a) b) c) d)

a Sliding: movement along the longitudinal axis

b Turning: movement around the longitudinal axis
c Tilting: lateral turning movement diagonal to the front screen
c Pitching: lateral turning movement in the direction of the front screen
Figure 6.6: Directions of movement during alignment of the safety sensor

6.2.3 Fastening via BT-NC60 sliding blocks

By default, transmitter and receiver are delivered with 2 BT-NC60 sliding blocks each in the side slot. This
makes fastening the safety sensor to the machine or system to be safeguarded easy via four M6 screws.
Sliding in the direction of slot to set the height is possible, but turning, tilting and pitching is not.

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Figure 6.7: Mounting via BT-NC60 sliding blocks

6.2.4 Fastening with BT-R swivel mount

With the swivel mount (see table 15.5), sold separately, the safety sensor can be aligned as follows:
• Sliding through the vertical threaded holes in the wall plate of the swivel mount
• Turning by 360° around the longitudinal axis by fixing on the screw-on cone
• Pitching in the direction of the protective field with horizontal threaded holes in the wall mounting
• Tilting around main axis
The wall mounting through threaded holes makes it possible to lift the mounting bracket after the screws
have been loosened over the connection cap. Therefore, the mounting brackets do not need to be
removed from the wall when exchanging the device. Loosening the screws is sufficient.

Figure 6.8: Mounting via BT-R swivel mount

6.2.5 One-sided mounting on the machine table

The safety sensor can be mounted directly on the machine table via an M5 screw on the blind hole in the
end cap. On the other end, a BT-R swivel mount can be used, for example, so that turning movements for
alignment are possible despite the fact that the sensor is mounted on one side. The full resolution of the
safety sensor is thus preserved on all points of the protective field down to the machine table.

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Figure 6.9: Mounting directly on the machine table

WARNING
Impairment of the protective function due to reflections on the machine table!
 Make sure that reflections on the machine table are prevented reliably.
 After mounting and every day after that, check the detection capability of the safety sensor in the entire
protective field using a test rod (see figure 9.1).

6.3 Mounting accessories

6.3.1 Deflecting Mirror for multiple-side guarding

For multiple-side guarding, redirecting the protective field with one or two Deflecting Mirrors is economical.
To do this, Leuze electronic supplies
• the UM60 Deflecting Mirror for mounting on the machine in various lengths (see table 15.5)
• suitable BT-UM60 swivel mounts
• UMC-1000-S2 … UMC-1900-S2 Deflecting Mirror Columns with spring-damped base for free-stand-
ing floor mounting
The range is reduced by approx. 10 % per deflection. A laser alignment aid with red light laser is recom-
mended for the alignment of transmitter and receiver (see chapter 8.3 „Aligning of Deflecting Mirrors with
the laser alignment aid“).
 Note that the distance between the transmitter and the first Deflecting Mirror cannot be larger than 3 m.

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1 Transmitter
2 Receiver
3 UM60 Deflecting Mirror
Figure 6.10: Arrangement with Deflecting Mirror for 2-side guarding of a point of operation

3
2

1 Transmitter
2 Receiver
3 UMC Deflecting Mirror Column
Figure 6.11: Arrangement with Deflecting Mirror Columns for two-side guarding of a point of operation

6.3.2 MLC-PS protective screen

If there is a risk that the protective plastic screens of the safety sensors could get damaged, e.g. by welding
sparks, placing the additional, easy-to-replace MLC-PS protective screen in front of the safety sensors can
protect the device protective screen and considerably increase the availability of the safety sensor.
Mounting is performed using special clamp brackets, which are fastened on the lateral slot, via an Allen
screw accessible from the front on each. The range of the safety sensor is reduced by approx. 5%; when
protective screens are used on the transmitter and the receiver it is reduced by 10%. Mounting bracket
sets with 2 and 3 clamp brackets are available.

If the length equals 1200 mm or higher, 3 clamp brackets are recommended.

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Figure 6.12: MLC-PS protective screen fastened with MLC-2PSF clamp bracket

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7 Electrical connection

WARNING
Faulty electrical connection or improper function selection may result in serious injury!
 Only allow competent persons to perform the electrical connection.
 For access guarding, activate the start/restart interlock and make certain that it cannot be unlocked
from within the danger zone.
 Select the functions so that the safety sensor can be used as intended (see chapter 2.1).
 Select the safety-relevant functions for the safety sensor (see chapter 4 „Functions“).
 Always loop both safety related switching outputs OSSD1 and OSSD2 into the work circuit of the
machine.
 Signal outputs must not be used for switching safety-relevant signals.

7.1 Pin assignment transmitter and receiver

7.1.1 MLC 300 transmitter

MLC 300 transmitters are equipped with a 5-pin M 12 connector.

2 1 5

-A1 1 4

VIN1
FE

RNG
3 4

MLCx00T

Figure 7.1: Pin assignment transmitter

VIN2

n.c.
FE

3 5 2

Figure 7.2: Connection diagram transmitter

Table 7.1: Pin assignment transmitter

Pin Core color (CB-M12-xx000E-5GF) Transmitter

1 brown VIN1 - supply voltage

2 white n.c.

3 Blue VIN2 - supply voltage

4 black RNG - range

5 gray FE - functional earth, shield

Shield FE - functional earth, shield

The polarity of the supply voltage selects the transmission channel of the transmitter:
• VIN1 = +24 V, VIN2 = 0 V: transmission channel C1
• VIN1 = 0 V, VIN2 = +24 V: transmission channel C2

The wiring of pin 4 determines the transmitting power and thereby the range:
• Pin 4 = +24 V: standard range
• Pin 4 = 0 V or open: reduced range

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+ 24V + 24V + 24V + 24V

BN

BK
BN

BK
-A1 1 4 -A1 1 4

VIN1
VIN1

RNG
RNG
MLCx00T MLCx00T

VIN2
VIN2

n.c.
n.c.

FE
FE

3 5 2 3 5 2

WH
WH

GY
2

BU
GY
BU

0V 0V 0V 0V
FE FE FE FE

+ 24V + 24V + 24V + 24V

BU

BK
BU

BK

-A1 3 4 -A1 3 4

VIN2
VIN2

RNG
RNG

MLCx00T MLCx00T

VIN1
VIN1

n.c.
n.c.

FE
FE

1 5 2 1 5 2

WH
WH

GY
4
BN

3
GY
BN

0V 0V 0V 0V
FE FE FE FE

1 Transmission channel C1, reduced range

2 Transmission channel C1, standard range
3 Transmission channel C2, reduced range
4 Transmission channel C2, standard range
Figure 7.3: Connection examples transmitter

For special EMC influences, the use of shielded cables is recommended.

7.1.2 MLC 310 receiver

MLC 310 receivers are equipped with a 5-pin M 12 connector.

2 1 5

-A2 1 2 4
FE
OSSD1
OSSD2
VIN1

3 4

MLCx10R

Figure 7.4: Pin assignment receiver

VIN2
FE

3 5

Figure 7.5: Connection diagram receiver

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Table 7.2: MLC 310 receiver pin assignment

Pin Core color (CB-M12-xx000E-5GF) Receivers

1 brown VIN1 - supply voltage

2 white OSSD1 - safety-related switching output

3 Blue VIN2 - supply voltage

4 black OSSD2 - safety-related switching output

5 gray FE - functional earth, shield

Wired in device interior on the housing

Shield FE - functional earth, shield

The polarity of the supply voltage selects the transmission channel of the receiver:
• VIN1 = +24 V, VIN2 = 0 V: transmission channel C1
• VIN1 = 0 V, VIN2 = +24 V: transmission channel C2

For special EMC influences, the use of shielded cables is recommended.

7.2 Circuit diagram examples

7.2.1 MLC 310 circuit diagram example

+24V +24V

-K3

-K4 L+ L+
WH
BN
BN

BK
BK

-W1 -W2
1 1 1
-S1
2 2 2

-A1 1 2 4 -A2 1 2 4 -A3 A1 S22 S12 S31 S33 S34 S35 13 23 33 41

RNG
n.c.

IV-0

RES-0
1 AOPD+
OSSD1

2 AOPD-
OSSD2

+24V

RES-I
2 AOPD+
VIN1

VIN1

MLCx00T MLCx10R MSI-SR4

VIN2

VIN2
FE

FE

0V

3 5 3 5 A2 14 24 34 42

*
A1
-K3
GY

GY
BU

BU

-W1 -W2 A2

*
A1
-K4
A2

L- L-

0V 0V
PE PE

Figure 7.6: Circuit diagram example with downstream MSI-SR4 Safety Relay

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8 Starting up the device

WARNING
Improper use of the safety sensor may result in serious injury!
 Make certain that the entire device and the integration of the Optoelectronic Protective Device was
inspected by competent and instructed persons.
 Make certain that a dangerous process can only be started while the safety sensor is switched on.

Prerequisites:
• Safety sensor mounted (see chapter 6 „Mounting“) and connected (see chapter 7 „Electrical
connection“) correctly
• Operating personnel were instructed in proper use.
• Dangerous process is switched off, outputs of the safety sensor are disconnected, and the system is
protected against being switched back on
 After start-up, check the function of the safety sensor (see chapter 9.1 „Before the initial start-up and
following modifications“).

8.1 Switching on
Requirements for the supply voltage (power supply unit):
• Reliable mains separation is ensured.
• Current reserve of at least 2 A is available.
 Switch on the safety sensor.
The safety sensor performs a self test.
Check operational readiness of sensor
 Check whether LED1 is permanently lit green or red (see table 3.3).
The safety sensor is ready for use.

8.2 Aligning the sensor

NOTICE
Faulty or incorrect alignment may result in an operating fault!
 The alignment performed during start-up should only be performed by qualified personnel.
 Observe the data sheets and mounting instructions of the individual components.

Prealignment

Fasten the transmitter and receiver in a vertical or horizontal position and at the same height so that
• the front screens are directed at each other.
• the transmitter and receiver connections point in the same direction.
• the transmitter and receiver are arranged parallel to each other, i.e. they are the same distance from
each other at the beginning and end of the device.
Alignment can be performed with a clear protective field by observing the LEDs and the 7-segment display
(see chapter 3.3 „Display elements“).
 Loosen the screws on the mounting brackets or Device Columns.

Loosen the screws only enough so that the devices can just be moved.

 Turn the receiver to the left until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red. If necessary,
you may have to turn the transmitter beforehand. The receiver with activated alignment display
shows flashing segments in the 7-segment display, if applicable.
Note the value of the twist angle.

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 Turn the receiver to the right until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red.
 Note the value of the twist angle.
 Set the optimum position of the receiver. This lies in the middle of the two values for the twist angle to
the left and right.
 Tighten the fastening screws of the receiver.
 Now align the transmitter according to the same method, paying attention to the display elements of the
receiver while doing so (see chapter 3.3.2 „Operating indicators on the MLC 310 receiver“, see chapter
„“).

8.3 Aligning of Deflecting Mirrors with the laser alignment aid

When using Deflecting Mirrors for multiple-side point of operation guarding and access guarding in partic-
ular, an external laser alignment aid is recommended (see table 15.5).

With its clearly visible red light spot, the external laser alignment aid facilitates the correct setting
of the transmitter and receiver as well as the Deflecting Mirrors.

 Fasten the laser alignment aid on top on the side groove of the transmitter (mounting instructions are
included in the accessories).
 Switch on the laser. Take note of the operating instructions of the laser alignment aid concerning the
safety notices and the activation of the laser alignment aid.
 Loosen the mounting bracket of the transmitter and turn or tilt or pitch the device so that the laser spot
strikes the top of the first Deflecting Mirror (see chapter 6.2.2 „Definition of directions of movement“).
 Now set the laser below on the transmitter and adjust it so that the laser spot strikes the bottom of the
Deflecting Mirror.
 Now set the laser back up top on the transmitter and check if the laser spot still strikes the top of the
Deflecting Mirror. If it does not, the mounting height of the transmitter must be changed, if applicable.
 Repeat the process until the laser strikes the respective point of the Deflecting Mirror, both on top and
on bottom.
 Turn, tilt or pitch the Deflecting Mirror so that the laser spot strikes either the next Deflecting Mirror or
the receiver in both positions.
 Repeat the process in reverse after setting the laser alignment aid above and below on the receiver.
The laser beam must strike the transmitter in both cases if the receiver has been correctly aligned.
 Remove the laser alignment aid from the safety sensor.
The protective field is free. LED1 on the receiver is permanently lit green. The OSSDs switch on.

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9 Testing

WARNING
A running machine may result in serious injury!
 Make certain that, during all conversions, maintenance work and inspections, the system is securely
shut down and protected against being restarted.

The safety sensors must be exchanged after a maximum of 20 years.

 Always exchange entire safety sensors.
 For the tests, observe nationally applicable regulations.
 Document all tests in a comprehensible manner.

9.1 Before the initial start-up and following modifications

WARNING
Unpredictable machine behavior during initial start-up may result in serious injury!
 Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.

Acc. to IEC TS 62046 and national regulations (e.g. EU directive 2009/104/EC), tests are to be performed
by competent persons in the following situations:
• Prior to the initial start-up
• Following modifications to the machine
• After longer machine downtime
• Following retrofitting or new configuration of the machine
 Test the effectiveness of the shut-down function in all operating modes of the machine acc. to the fol-
lowing checklist.
 Document all tests in a comprehensible manner and include the configuration of the safety sensor along
with the data for the safety- and minimum distances in the documentation.
 Before they begin work, train the operators on their respective tasks. The training is the responsibility of
the operating company.
 Attach notices regarding daily testing in the respective national language of the operator on the machine
in a highly visible location, e.g. by printing out the corresponding chapter (see chapter 9.3).
 Check whether the safety sensor was correctly selected acc. to the locally applicable regulations and
directives.
 Check whether the safety sensor is operated acc. to the specified environmental conditions (see
chapter 14).
 Make certain that the safety sensor is protected against overcurrent.
 Perform a visual inspection for damage and test the electrical function (see chapter 9.2).
Minimum requirements for the power supply unit:
• Safe mains separation
• At least 2 A current reserve
• Power-failure bridging for at least 20 ms
Not until proper function of the Optoelectronic Protective Device is ascertained may it be integrated in the
control circuit of the system.

As a safety inspection, Leuze electronic offers testing by a competent person prior to the initial
start-up in selected countries (see chapter 13).

9.1.1 Checklist - to be performed prior to the initial start-up and following modifications
Tester: competent person

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Table 9.1: Checklist - to be performed prior to the initial start-up and following modifications

Check: Yes No

Are all standards and guidelines named in this document and machine-specific stan-
dards observed?

Does the Declaration of Conformity of the machine include a listing of these documents?

Does the safety sensor satisfy the safety-related capability (PL, SIL, category) as
required by the risk assessment?

Are both safety-related switching outputs (OSSDs) integrated in the downstream

machine control acc. to the required safety category?

Are the switching elements (e.g. contactors) with positive-guided contacts that are con-
trolled by the safety sensor monitored by a feedback circuit (EDM)?

Does the electrical wiring match the circuit diagrams?

Have the required protective measures against electrical shock been effectively imple-
mented?

Has the maximum stopping time of the machine been remeasured and recorded in the
machine documents?

Is the required safety distance (protective field of the safety sensor to the next hazard
location) maintained?

Are all hazardous locations of the machine accessible only through the protective field of
the safety sensor? Are all additional protective devices (e.g. safety guards) correctly
mounted and protected against tampering?

Is the command device for unlocking the start/restart interlock of the machine mounted in
accordance with specifications?

Is the safety sensor correctly aligned and are all fastening screws and plugs secure?

Are safety sensor, connecting cable, plug, protection caps and command devices
undamaged and without any sign of manipulation?

Has the effectiveness of the protective function been checked for all operating modes of
the machine by means of a function test?

Is the reset button for resetting the machine mounted outside of the danger zone in
accordance with specifications in such a way that it cannot be reached from within the
danger zone? Can the entire danger zone be seen from the place at which the reset but-
ton is installed?

Does the interruption of an active light beam with a test object provided for this purpose
cause the dangerous movement to stop?

When the AOPD is separated from its supply voltage, does the dangerous movement
stop, and, after the supply voltage has been restored, is it necessary to actuate the reset
button to reset the machine?

Is the safety sensor effective during the entire dangerous movement of the machine?

Are the notices for daily testing of the safety sensor legible to the operator and are they
located in a highly visible location?

If you answer one of the items on the check list (see table 9.1) with no, the machine must no lon-
ger be operated.

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9.2 To be performed periodically by competent persons

The reliable interaction of safety sensor and machine must be periodically tested by competent persons in
order to detect changes to the machine or impermissible tampering with the safety sensor. Testing inter-
vals are determined by nationally applicable regulations (recommendation acc. to IEC/TS 62046:
6 months).
 Have all tests performed by competent persons.
 Observe the nationally applicable regulations and the time periods specified therein.

As a safety inspection, Leuze electronic offers periodic testing by a competent person in selected
countries (see chapter 13).

9.3 Daily or at change of shift by the operator

The function of the safety sensor must be checked daily, at change of shifts, and at each change of
machine operating mode as specified in the following check list so that damage or unauthorized manipu-
lation can be detected.

WARNING
Unpredictable machine behavior during the test may result in serious injury!
 Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.

9.3.1 Check list – daily or at change of shift

WARNING
Severe injuries can result if the machine is operated when faults occur during daily testing!
 Have the entire machine inspected by a competent person (see chapter 9.1).

Tester: authorized operator or instructed person

Table 9.2: Check list – daily or at change of shift

Check: Yes No

Is the safety sensor aligned correctly? Are all fastening screws tightened and all connec-
tors secured?

Are safety sensor, connecting cable, plug and command devices undamaged and with-
out any sign of manipulation?

Are all point of operations at the machine accessible only through one or more protective
fields of safety sensors?

Are all additional protective devices mounted correctly (e.g., safety guard)?

Does the start/restart interlock prevent the automatic start-up of the machine after the
safety sensor has been switched on or triggered?
 During operation, interrupt an active light beam with a test object provided for this pur-
pose (see figure 9.1).
Is the dangerous movement shut down immediately?

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Figure 9.1: Checking the protective field function with test rod (only for safety light curtains with a reso-
lution of 14 to 40 mm)

If you answer one of the items on the check list (see table 9.2) with no, the machine must no lon-
ger be operated.

 Stop the dangerous state.

 Check transmitter, receiver and, if applicable, deflecting mirrors for damage or manipulation.
 Interrupt all light beams at different distances from the transmitter and receiver with the test rod from a
position outside the danger zone (see figure 9.1) and ensure that the machine cannot be started with
an interrupted light beam.
 Start the machine.
 Ensure that the dangerous state is stopped as soon as an active light beam is interrupted with a test
object provided for this purpose.

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10 Maintenance
NOTICE
Faulty operation if transmitter and receiver are soiled!
The surfaces of the front screen of transmitters, receivers and, where applicable, Deflecting Mirror must
not be scratched or roughened at the positions where beams enter and exit.
 Do not use chemical cleaners.

Prerequisites for cleaning:

• The system is safely shut down and protected against restart.
 Clean the safety sensor regularly depending on the degree of contamination.

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11 Rectifying the fault

11.1 What to do in case of failure?

After switching the safety sensor on, the display elements (see chapter 3.3) assist in checking the correct
functionality and in faultfinding.
In case of failure, you can determine the fault from the LED displays or read a message from the 7-
segment display. With the error message you can determine the cause of the fault and initiate measures
to rectifying it.

NOTICE
If the safety sensor responds with an error display, you will often be able to eliminate the cause yourself.
 Switch off the machine and leave it switched off.
 Analyze the cause of the error using the following tables (see table 11.1, see table 11.2) and eliminate
the error.
 If you are unable to rectify the fault, contact the Leuze electronic branch responsible for you or call the
Leuze electronic customer service (see chapter 13 „Service and support“).

11.2 Operating displays of the LEDs

Table 11.1: Transmitter LED displays - causes and measures

LED State Cause Measure

Transmitter

LED1 OFF Transmitter without sup- Check the power supply unit and the electri-
ply voltage cal connection. Exchange the power supply
unit, if applicable.

red Transmitter defective Exchange the transmitter.

Table 11.2: Receiver LED displays - causes and measures

LED State Cause Measure

LED1 OFF Device failed Replace the device.

red Alignment incorrect or Remove all objects from the protective field.
protective field inter- Align the transmitter and receiver to each
rupted other or place blanked objects correctly con-
cerning size and position.

red Receiver is set on C1, Set the transmitter and receiver on the
(LEDs on transmitter: transmitter on C2 same transmission channel and align both
both green) correctly.

red Receiver is set on C2, Remove all objects from the protective field.
(LED1 on transmitter: transmitter on C1 Align the transmitter and receiver to each
green) other or place blanked objects correctly con-
cerning size and position.

red, slowly flashing, External fault Check the connection of the cables and the
approx. 1 Hz control signals.

red, flashing fast, Internal fault If restart fails, exchange the device.
approx. 10 Hz

green, slowly flashing, Weak signal due to con- Clean the front screens and check the align-
approx. 1 Hz tamination or poor align- ment of transmitter and receiver.
ment

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12 Disposing
 For disposal observe the applicable national regulations regarding electronic components.

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13 Service and support

Telephone number for 24-hour standby service:

+49 (0) 702 573-0

Service hotline:
+49 (0) 8141 5350-111
Monday to Thursday, 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (UTC+1)
Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (UTC +1)

Return address for repairs:

Service Center
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
In der Braike 1
D-73277 Owen / Germany

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14 Technical data

14.1 General specifications

Table 14.1: Protective field data

Physical resolution Range [m] Protective field height [mm]

[mm]
min. max. min. max.

20 0 15 150 3000

30 0 10 150 3000

40 0 20 150 3000

90 0 20 450 3000

Table 14.2: Safety-relevant technical data

Type in accordance with IEC/EN 61496 Type 2

SIL in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL 1

SILCL in accordance with IEC/EN 62061 SILCL 1

Performance Level (PL) in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 PL c

Category in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 Cat. 2

Average probability of a failure to danger per hour (PFHd) 5.06x10-8 1/h

Service life (TM) 20 years

Table 14.3: General system data

Connection technology M12, 5-pin

Supply voltage Uv, transmitter and receiver +24 V, 20 %, compensation necessary
at 20 ms voltage dip, min. 250 mA
(+ OSSD load)

Residual ripple of supply voltage  5 % within the limits of Uv

Current consumption - transmitter 50 mA

Current consumption receiver 150 mA (without load)

Common value for ext. fuse in the supply line for transmitter 2 A semi time-lag
and receiver

Synchronization Optical between transmitter and

receiver

Safety class III

Protection class IP65

Temperature range, operation 0 … 55 °C

Temperature range, storage -25 … 70 °C

Relative humidity (non- condensing) 0 … 95 %

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Vibration fatigue limit 5 g, 10 - 55 Hz in accordance with IEC/

EN 60068-2-6; amplitude 0.35 mm

Shock resistance 10 g, 16 ms in accordance with IEC/

EN 60068-2-6

Profile cross-section 29 mm x 35.4 mm

Dimensions see figure 14.1 and see table 14.6

Weight see table 14.6

Table 14.4: System data - transmitter

Transmitter diodes, class in accordance with EN 60825-1: 1

1994 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2001

Wavelength 940 nm

Pulse duration 800 ns

Pulse pause 1.9 s (min.)

Mean power <50 W

Input current pin 4 (range) Against +24 V: 10 mA

Against 0 V: 10 mA

Table 14.5: Technical data of the electronic safety-related switching outputs (OSSDs) on the receiver

Safety-related PNP transistor outputs (short-circuit Minimum Typical Maximum

monitored, cross-circuit monitored)

Switching voltage high active (Uv - 1.5V) 18 V 22.5 V 27 V

Switching voltage low 0V +2.5 V

Switching current 300 mA 380 mA

Residual current < 2  200 A a)

Load capacity 0.3 F

Load inductivity 2H

Permissible wire resistance for load <200  b)

Permissible wire cross section 0.25 mm2

Permissible cable length between receiver and load 100 m

Test pulse width 60 s 340 s

Test pulse distance (5 ms) 60 ms

OSSD restart delay time after beam interruption 100 ms

a) In the event of a failure (if the 0 V-cable is interrupted), each of the outputs behaves as a 120 k resistor to Uv. A down-
stream safety PLC must not detect this as a logical “1”.

b) Note the additional restrictions due to cable length and load current.

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The safety-related transistor outputs perform the spark extinction. With transistor outputs, it is
therefore neither necessary nor permitted to use the spark extinction circuits recommended by
contactor or valve manufacturers (RC elements, varistors or recovery diodes), since these con-
siderably extend the decay times of inductive switching elements.

14.2 Dimensions, weight, response time

Dimensions, weight and response time are dependent on
• the resolution
• the length
M12

35,4
A

B HPFN C

29
R R

Figure 14.1: Dimensions of transmitter and receiver

Effective protective field height HPFE goes beyond the dimensions of the optics area to the outer borders of
the circles labeled with R.

Calculation of the effective protective field height

HPFE [mm] = Effective protective field height

HPFN [mm] = Nominal protective field height (see table 14.6); this corresponds to the length of the
yellow housing part
A [mm] = Total height
B [mm] = Additional dimensions for calculation of the effective protective field height (see
table 14.7)
C [mm] = Value for calculating the effective protective field height (see table 14.7)

Table 14.6: Dimensions (nominal protective field height), weight and response time

Device type Transmitter and receiver Receivers

Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Response time [ms] acc. to resolution

Type HPFNa) A=HPFN+66b) 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm

MLC…-150 150 216 0.30 4 3 3 -

MLC…-225 225 291 0.37 5 3 3 -

MLC…-300 300 366 0.45 7 4 4 -

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Device type Transmitter and receiver Receivers

Dimensions [mm] Weight [kg] Response time [ms] acc. to resolution

Type HPFNa) A=HPFN+66b) 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm

MLC…-450 450 516 0.60 9 5 5 3

MLC…-600 600 666 0.75 12 7 7 3

MLC…-750 750 816 0.90 14 8 8 4

MLC…-900 900 966 1.05 17 9 9 4

MLC…-1050 1050 1116 1.20 19 10 10 4

MLC…-1200 1200 1266 1.35 22 12 12 5

MLC…-1350 1350 1416 1.50 24 13 13 5

MLC…-1500 1500 1566 1.65 26 14 14 6

MLC…-1650 1650 1716 1.80 29 15 15 6

MLC…-1800 1800 1866 1.95 31 17 17 7

MLC…-1950 1950 2016 2.10 34 18 18 7

MLC…-2100 2100 2166 2.25 36 19 19 7

MLC…-2400 2400 2466 2.55 41 22 22 8

MLC…-2700 2700 2766 2.85 46 24 24 9

MLC…-3000 3000 3066 3.15 51 26 26 10

a) HPFN = nominal protective field height = length of the yellow housing part

b) Total height, see figure 14.1

Table 14.7: Additional dimensions for calculating the effective protective field height

R = resolution B C

14 mm 0 mm 52 mm

20 mm 1.5 mm 48 mm

30 mm 13 mm 49 mm

40 mm 19 mm 43 mm

90 mm 44 mm 18 mm

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14.3 Dimensional drawings: accessories

4

0
R1

1
R3. R3.1

39
29
16
R6
12
30

18.4

1
R3.
31.7

R1
12 0

Figure 14.2: BT-L mounting bracket

25 12.1
R10
6.2 R3.1

R10
73
61
6.2

22
R3.1 10

10.8 4

Figure 14.3: BT-Z parallel bracket

34
20
8,2 8
Ø6,2
7
23,75 9,1

12,8

17,3
41,2

41,4
21,8
28,3

29,4
7
0,75

8,2 8
Ø6,2
20
34
37

37
51

51

Ø18 Ø18
Ø28 Ø28

Figure 14.4: BT-R swivel mount

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65

40
80
20
14

Figure 14.5: BT-P40 clamp bracket

~26.5 a 26,5 7

6
70

60
35

270

235
10

11.3
~40

~34

35

11,3

b
40
34

Figure 14.6: BT-SSD and BT-SSD-270 swiveling mounting

brackets

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15 Ordering information and accessories

Nomenclature
Part description:
MLCxyy-za-hhhh

Table 15.1: Article list

MLC Safety sensor

x Series: 3 for MLC 300

yy Function classes:
00: Transmitter
10: Basic receiver - automatic restart

z Device type:
T: transmitter
R: receiver

a Resolution:
20: 20 mm
30: 30 mm
40: 40 mm
90: 90 mm

hhhh Protective field height:

150 … 3000: from 150 mm to 3000 mm

Table 15.2: Part descriptions, examples

Examples for part de- Features

scription

MLC300T20-600 Type 2 transmitter, PL c, SIL 1, resolution 20 mm, protective field height

600 mm

MLC300T30-900 Type 2 transmitter, PL c, SIL 1, resolution 30 mm, protective field height

900 mm

MLC310R90-1500 Type 2 Basic receiver, PL c, SIL 1, resolution 90 mm, protective field height
1500 mm

Scope of delivery
• Transmitter including 2 sliding blocks, 1 instruction sheet
• Receiver incl. 2 sliding blocks, 1 self-adhesive notice sign “Important notices and notices for the
machine operator”, 1 connecting and operating instructions (PDF file on CD-ROM)

Table 15.3: Article numbers of MLC 300 transmitter depending on resolution and protective field
height

Protective field 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm
height hhhh [mm] MLC300T20-hhhh MLC300T30-hhhh MLC300T40-hhhh MLC300T90-hhhh

150 68090201 68090301 68090401 -

225 68090202 68090302 68090402 -

300 68090203 68090303 68090403 -

450 68090204 68090304 68090404 68090904

600 68090206 68090306 68090406 68090906

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Protective field 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm
height hhhh [mm] MLC300T20-hhhh MLC300T30-hhhh MLC300T40-hhhh MLC300T90-hhhh

750 68090207 68090307 68090407 68090907

900 68090209 68090309 68090409 68090909

1050 68090210 68090310 68090410 68090910

1200 68090212 68090312 68090412 68090912

1350 68090213 68090313 68090413 68090913

1500 68090215 68090315 68090415 68090915

1650 68090216 68090316 68090416 68090916

1800 68090218 68090318 68090418 68090918

1950 - - 68090419 68090919

2100 - - 68090421 68090921

2400 - - 68090424 68090924

2700 - - 68090427 68090927

3000 - - 68090430 68090930

Table 15.4: Article numbers of MLC 310 receiver depending on resolution and protective field height

Protective field 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm
height hhhh [mm] MLC310R20-hhhh MLC310R30-hhhh MLC310R40-hhhh MLC310R90-hhhh

150 68091201 68091301 68091401 -

225 68091202 68091302 68091402 -

300 68091203 68091303 68091403 -

450 68091204 68091304 68091404 68091904

600 68091206 68091306 68091406 68091906

750 68091207 68091307 68091407 68091907

900 68091209 68091309 68091409 68091909

1050 68091210 68091310 68091410 68091910

1200 68091212 68091312 68091412 68091912

1350 68091213 68091313 68091413 68091913

1500 68091215 68091315 68091415 68091915

1650 68091216 68091316 68091416 68091916

1800 68091218 68091318 68091418 68091918

1950 - - 68091419 68091919

2100 - - 68091421 68091921

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Protective field 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 90 mm
height hhhh [mm] MLC310R20-hhhh MLC310R30-hhhh MLC310R40-hhhh MLC310R90-hhhh

2400 - - 68091424 68091924

2700 - - 68091427 68091927

3000 - - 68091430 68091930

Table 15.5: Accessories

Part no. Article Description

Connection cables for MLC 300 transmitter and MLC 310 receiver, shielded

678055 CB-M12-5000E-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 5 m long

678056 CB-M12-10000E-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 10 m long

678057 CB-M12-15000E-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 15 m long

678058 CB-M12-25000E-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 25 m long

Connection cables for MLC 300 transmitter, unshielded

Connection cables for MLC 300 transmitter and MLC 310 receiver, unshielded

429087 CB-M12-5000-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 5 m long

429280 CB-M12-10000-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 10 m long

429088 CB-M12-15000-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 15 m long

429089 CB-M12-25000-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 25 m long

429281 CB-M12-50000-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 50 m long

User-configurable connectors for MLC 300 transmitter and MLC 310 receiver

429175 CB-M12-5GF Cable socket, 5-pin, metal housing, shield on

housing

Mounting technology

429056 BT-2L L mounting bracket, 2 pieces

429057 BT-2Z Z mounting bracket, 2 pieces

429046 BT-2R1 360° swivel mount, 2 pieces incl. 1 MLC cylinder

424417 BT-2P40 Clamp bracket for slot mounting, 2 pieces

429058 BT-2SSD Swivel mount with shock absorber, 8°, 70 mm

long, 2 pieces

429059 BT-4SSD Swivel mount with shock absorber, 8°, 70 mm

long, 4 pieces

429049 BT-2SSD-270 Swivel mount with shock absorber, 8°, 270 mm

long, 2 pieces

425740 BT-10NC60 Sliding block with M6 thread, 10 pieces

425741 BT-10NC64 Sliding block with M6 and M4 thread, 10 pieces

425742 BT-10NC65 Sliding block with M6 and M5 thread, 10 pieces

Device Columns

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549855 UDC-900-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 900 mm

549856 UDC-1000-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 1000 mm

549852 UDC-1300-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 1300 mm

549853 UDC-1600-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 1600 mm

549854 UDC-1900-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 1900 mm

549857 UDC-2500-S2 Device Column, U-shaped, profile height 2500 mm

Deflecting Mirror Columns

549780 UMC-1000-S2 Continuous Deflecting Mirror Column 1000 mm

549781 UMC-1300-S2 Continuous Deflecting Mirror Column 1300 mm

549782 UMC-1600-S2 Continuous Deflecting Mirror Column 1600 mm

549783 UMC-1900-S2 Continuous Deflecting Mirror Column 1900 mm

Deflecting Mirror

529601 UM60-150 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 210 mm

529603 UM60-300 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 360 mm

529604 UM60-450 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 510 mm

529606 UM60-600 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 660 mm

529607 UM60-750 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 810 mm

529609 UM60-900 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 960 mm

529610 UM60-1050 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1110 mm

529612 UM60-1200 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1260 mm

529613 UM60-1350 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1410 mm

529615 UM60-1500 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1560 mm

529616 UM60-1650 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1710 mm

529618 UM60-1800 Deflecting Mirror, mirror length 1860 mm

430105 BT-2UM60 Mounting bracket for UM60, 2 pieces

Protective screens

347070 MLC-PS150 Protective screen, length 148 mm

347071 MLC-PS225 Protective screen, length 223 mm

347072 MLC-PS300 Protective screen, length 298 mm

347073 MLC-PS450 Protective screen, length 448 mm

347074 MLC-PS600 Protective screen, length 598 mm

347075 MLC-PS750 Protective screen, length 748 mm

347076 MLC-PS900 Protective screen, length 898 mm

347077 MLC-PS1050 Protective screen, length 1048 mm

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Part no. Article Description

347078 MLC-PS1200 Protective screen, length 1198 mm

347079 MLC-PS1350 Protective screen, length 1348 mm

347080 MLC-PS1500 Protective screen, length 1498 mm

347081 MLC-PS1650 Protective screen, length 1648 mm

347082 MLC-PS1800 Protective screen, length 1798 mm

429038 MLC-2PSF Mounting device for MLC protective screen,

2 pieces

429039 MLC-3PSF Mounting device for MLC protective screen,

3 pieces

Laser alignment aids

560020 LA-78U External laser alignment aid

520004 LA-78UDC External laser alignment aid for fastening in

Device Column

Test rods

349945 AC-TR14/30 Test rod 14/30 mm

349939 AC-TR20/40 Test rod 20/40 mm

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Produktbeschreibung: Description of product: Description de produit:

Sicherheits- Lichtvorhang, Safety Light Curtain, Barrière immatérielle de sécurité,
Berührungslos wirkende Active opto-electronic protective Èquipement de protection électro-
Schutzeinrichtung, device, sensible,
Sicherheitsbauteil nach 2006/42/EG safety component in acc. with Èlément de sécurité selon
Anhang IV 2006/42/EC annex IV 2006/42/CE annexe IV
MLC 300, MLC 500 MLC 300, MLC 500 MLC 300, MLC 500
Seriennummer siehe Typschild Serial no. see name plates N° série voir plaques
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