Leuze MLC520-S-14-600 Safety Light Curtain

Imagine a machine that stops the moment a hand gets too close. That safety is what the Leuze MLC520-S-14-600 Safety Light Curtain gives you. It is a set of transmitter and receiver bars that create an invisible safety field. If the field is broken, the machine powers down instantly. Many factories lose time and money because workers cant trust old safety guards. You need a reliable, fast, and easy-to-install solution that protects people and keeps production running.

Leuze MLC520-S-14-600 Safety Light Curtain

This light curtain solves the problem of accidental contact with moving parts. When a person or object enters the 600 mm high protective field, the system sends a signal to stop the machine within 11 ms. That speed matters because every millisecond can be the difference between a safe stop and an injury. The product meets SIL 3 and PL e standards, so you meet legal safety requirements without extra engineering work. It also offers automatic start/restart, so the line can resume as soon as the area is clear.

Benefits

• Fast 11 ms response protects workers while keeping line speed high.
• IP65 housing resists dust and water, ideal for harsh factory floors.
• Simple wiring with M12 connector reduces installation time.
• Built-in over-voltage and short-circuit protection lowers maintenance risk.
• Meets SIL 3, PL e and IEC 61496 standards, so you stay compliant.

Usages

The curtain fits any machine that needs finger protection, such as press brakes, injection molding machines, and robotic work cells. It works well on conveyor entry points where operators load parts. It can also guard dangerous zones around cutting tools or palletizing stations. Because the protective field can be set from 0.2 m to 6 m, you can adapt it to small workstations or large assembly lines. The metal housing and sturdy brackets let you mount it on walls, frames, or directly on equipment.

Key Features

• Four transmitter and six receiver brackets included for quick setup.
• 60 infrared LED beams give a 14 mm resolution across the field.
• LED wavelength 850 nm ensures reliable detection even in bright environments.
• Pulse-type signal reduces false triggers from dust or smoke.
• Two OSSD outputs with 18 V high and 2.5 V low switching levels.
• Supply voltage 24 V DC with 20 % tolerance.
• Load inductivity 2 mH and capacitance 1 F for stable operation.
• Operating temperature -10 C to 55 C, storage -30 C to 70 C.
• Protection class III, IP65 rating for industrial durability.
• Mounting options include C-shaped, L-shaped, and O-shaped brackets.
• Weight 3.05 kg, compact size 15.4 mm 600 mm 32.6 mm.
• Certified by TV Sd and compliant with IEC 61508, EN ISO 13849-1.

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