Safety light curtain transmitter | 68000125
Leuze MLC500T14-2550 (68000125) is a safety light curtain transmitter. Series: MLC 500; Device type: Transmitter; Contains: 2x BT-NC sliding block.
Technical specifications
Basic data
| Series | MLC 500 |
|---|---|
| Device type | Transmitter |
| Contains | 2x BT-NC sliding block |
| Application | Finger protection |
Functions
| Functions | Range reduction Transmission channel changeover |
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Characteristic parameters
| Type | 4, IEC/EN IEC 61496 |
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| SIL | 3, IEC/EN IEC 62061 |
| Mission time | 20 years, EN ISO 13849-1 |
Protective field data
| Resolution | 14 mm |
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| Protective field height | 2,550 mm |
| Operating range | 0 … 6 m |
Optical data
| Synchronization | Optical between transmitter and receiver |
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| Light source | LED, Infrared |
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Mean power of transmitter diode | 50 µW |
| Transmitted-signal shape | Pulsed |
| LED risk group | Exempt group (in acc. with EN 62471:2008) |
Electrical data
| Protective circuit | Overvoltage protection Short circuit protected |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage U B | 24 V, DC, -20 … 20 % |
| Current consumption, max. | 50 mA |
| Fuse | 2 A semi time-lag |
| Number of digital switching inputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Type | Digital switching input |
| Switching voltage high, min. | 18 V |
| Switching voltage low, max. | 2.5 V |
| Switching voltage, type. | 22.5 V |
| Voltage type | DC |
| Function | Control input range reduction |
Performance data
| Supply voltage U B | 24 V, DC, -20 … 20 % |
|---|---|
| Current consumption, max. | 50 mA |
| Fuse | 2 A semi time-lag |
Inputs
| Number of digital switching inputs | 1 Piece(s) |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital switching input |
| Switching voltage high, min. | 18 V |
| Switching voltage low, max. | 2.5 V |
| Switching voltage, type. | 22.5 V |
| Voltage type | DC |
| Function | Control input range reduction |
Switching inputs
| Type | Digital switching input |
|---|---|
| Switching voltage high, min. | 18 V |
| Switching voltage low, max. | 2.5 V |
| Switching voltage, type. | 22.5 V |
| Voltage type | DC |
Digital switching input 1
| Function | Control input range reduction |
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Connection
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
|---|---|
| Function | Machine interface |
| Type of connection | Connector |
| Thread size | M12 |
| Type | Male |
| Material | Metal |
| No. of pins | 5 -pin |
| Permissible conductor cross section, type. | 0.25 mm² |
| Length of connection cable, max. | 100 m |
| Permissible cable resistance to load, max. | 200 Ω |
Connection 1
| Function | Machine interface |
|---|---|
| Type of connection | Connector |
| Thread size | M12 |
| Type | Male |
| Material | Metal |
| No. of pins | 5 -pin |
Cable properties
| Permissible conductor cross section, type. | 0.25 mm² |
|---|---|
| Length of connection cable, max. | 100 m |
| Permissible cable resistance to load, max. | 200 Ω |
Mechanical data
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 29 mm x 2,616 mm x 35.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Housing material | Metal |
| Metal housing | Aluminum |
| Lens cover material | Plastic / PMMA |
| Material of end caps | Diecast zinc |
| Net weight | 2,700 g |
| Housing color | Yellow, RAL 1021 |
| Type of fastening | Groove mounting Mounting brackets Mounting on Device Column Swivel mount |
Operation and display
| Type of display | LED |
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| Number of LEDs | 2 Piece(s) |
Environmental data
| Ambient temperature, operation | -30 … 55 °C |
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| Ambient temperature, storage | -30 … 70 °C |
| Relative humidity (non-condensing) | 0 … 95 % |
Certifications
| Degree of protection | IP 65 |
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| Protection class | III |
| Approvals | KCs TÜV Süd c TÜV NRTL US c UL US |
| Vibration resistance | 50 m/s² |
| Test procedure for oscillation in accordance with standard | IEC/EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 100 m/s² |
| Test procedure for shock in accordance with standard | IEC/EN 60068-2-6 |
| US patents | US 6,418,546 B |
Classification
| Customs tariff number | 85365019 |
|---|---|
| ECLASS 5.1.4 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 9.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 10.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 11.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 12.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 13.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 14.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 15.0 | 27272704 |
| ECLASS 16.0 | 27272704 |
| ETIM 5.0 | EC002549 |
| ETIM 6.0 | EC002549 |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC002549 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC002549 |
| ETIM 9.0 | EC002549 |
| ETIM 10.0 | EC002549 |
| UNSPSC 26.08 | 46171620 |
Application and product selection
Evaluate the full model, task, operating range, electrical interface, connection and environmental conditions together.
Installation and commissioning
Qualified personnel should install and wire the device with the machine in a safe, isolated state. Validate operation under actual application conditions.
Maintenance
Inspect active surfaces, connections, cable routing and mounting hardware periodically.
Automation engineering support
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Technical source: Leuze 68000125 official product record.
