Indicates dangers that may result in property damage if the measures for danger
avoidance are not followed.
CAUTIONSignal word for minor injury
Indicates dangers that may result in minor injury if the measures for danger avoidance are not followed.
WARNINGSignal word for severe injury
Indicates dangers that may result in severe or fatal injury if the measures for danger
avoidance are not followed.
DANGERSignal word for life-threatening danger
Indicates dangers with which serious or fatal injury is imminent if the measures for
danger avoidance are not followed.
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Table 1.2:Other symbols
Symbol for tips
Text passages with this symbol provide you with further information.
Table 1.3:Terms and abbreviations
AOPDActive Optoelectronic Protective Device
EDMExternal Device Monitoring
MTTFMean time to a dangerous failure
OSSDOutput Signal Switching Device
SILSafety Integrity Level
RESStart/REStart interlock
PFHProbability of a dangerous failure per hour
Symbols for action steps
Text passages with this symbol instruct you to perform actions.
Active Optoelectronic Protective Device
Mean Time To Failure
Probability of dangerous Failure per Hour
PLPerformance Level
1.2Checklists
The checklists see chapter 9 „Testing“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.
Before using the safety sensor, a risk assessment must be performed according to valid standards (e.g.
EN ISO 14121, EN ISO 12100-1, EN ISO 13849-1, IEC 61508, EN IEC 62061). The result of the risk
assessment determines the required safety level of the safety sensor see table 2.1. For mounting, oper-
ating and testing, this document as well as all applicable national and international standards, regulations,
rules and directives 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:
• 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
• Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health and Labor Protection Act
• Product Safety Law (ProdSG)
Safety
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).
2.1Approved 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 again.
2.1.1Proper 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 „Competent persons“.
• When selecting the safety sensor it must be ensured that its safety-related capability meets or
exceeds the required performance level PL
The following table shows the safety-related characteristic parameters of the MLD 300 and MLD 500
series.
ascertained in the risk assessment.
r
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 5007
Table 2.1:Models and safety-related parameters for the MLD 300 and MLD 500 series
a) with a respective safety monitoring device (e.g., Leuze electronic MSI-T), with DC
b) during an external test with DC > 90 %, e.g., with a MSI-T
204 years
³ medium
avg
c)
-9
c) or 6.0 x 10E-9 for MLD/AS-i
• The safety sensor protects persons at access points or at hazard locations of machines and plants.
• The safety sensor detects persons only when they enter the danger 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.
• 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 tested regularly by competent persons see chapter 2.2 „Competent
persons“.
• 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.
2.1.2Using the laser alignment aid
The optional internal laser alignment aid is available for transmitter-receiver systems.
WARNING
The laser light source corresponds to laser class 2 according to EN 60825-1. Extended looking into the
beam path may damage the eye's retina.
Never look directly into the laser beam or into the direction of reflected beams.
Laser alignment aids must only be switched on for the purpose of alignment or testing the alignment of
transmitters, receivers and Deflecting Mirror Columns.
WARNING
Adjustment work with lasers must be carried out by competent and instructed persons only.
Do not switch on the laser if persons are present in the laser path.
Inform persons in the vicinity before embarking on alignment work
with lasers.
• 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.
2.3Responsibility 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
• imparting all relevant information to the operating company
• adhering to all regulations and directives for the safe starting-up of the machine
Safety
The company operating the machine is responsible for:
• instructing the operator
• maintaining the safe operation of the machine
• adhering to all regulations and directives for occupational safety and safety at work
• Regular testing by instructed persons
2.4Exemption of liability
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 „Testing“
• changes (e.g., constructional) are made to the safety sensor
The safety sensors of the MLD 300 and MLD 500 series are active optoelectronic protective devices, each
with two failsafe OSSDs. They satisfy the following standards:
• Performance Level PL d and PL e in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1
• Safety category 2, 3 and 4 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1
• Safety Integrity Levels SIL 3 and SIL 2 in accordance with IEC 61508 and EN IEC 62061
• Type 2 and type 4 in accordance with EN IEC 61496-1, prEN IEC 61496-2
The safety sensors are available as transmitter-receiver systems (1-, 2-, 3- and 4-beam) or as transceiver
systems (2- and 3-beam). All device versions satisfy laser class 1 acc. to EN 60825-1 and EN 62471-2006.
They are protected against overvoltage and overcurrent acc. to IEC 60204-1 (safety class 3). Infrared
beams are modulated in specially shaped pulse packets in such a way that they can be distinguished from
ambient light (e.g. welding sparks, warning lights) and, thus, not be affected by it.
3.1Device overview
The following tables provide an overview over the device models' functions of the MLD 300 and MLD 500
series.
Table 3.1:Models and functions of the MLD 300 series
Device description
Transmit-
Receiver/transceiver
ter
MLD 300 MLD 310 MLD 312 MLD 320 MLD 330
MLD 335
OSSDs2122
Automatic start/restart
RES
EDM
Signal output
LED display
7-segment display
Integrated muting
a) RES selectable
b) EDM selectable
a)
b)
b)
Table 3.2:Models and functions of the MLD 500 series
The transmitter-receiver system consists of one transmitter and one receiver.
Figure 3.2:Transceiver system
The transceiver system consists of an active transceiver (transmitter/receiver) and a passive Deflecting
Mirror (no electrical connection, deflects the light beams by 2 x 90°).
3.2Connection system
Transmitter and receiver are equipped with M12 round pin plugs that differ in pin number depending on
device version:
Device versionNumber of pins on the receiver/trans-
MLD 310, MLD 5105-pin plug5-pin plug
MLD 3125-pin plug5-pin plug
MLD 320, MLD 5208-pin plug5-pin plug
MLD 330, MLD 5308-pin plug and 5-pin socket5-pin plug
MLD 335, MLD 5358-pin plug and 8-pin socket5-pin plug
MLD 500/AS-i, MLD 510/AS-i5-pin plug5-pin plug
MLD 510-...I/O5-pin plug and separate 5-pin socket for
3.2.1AS-i parameter port
The parameter port can only be addressed by the bus master. MLD/A1 delivers a safety at work-specific
code sequence which the AS-i Safety Monitor teaches in and permanently monitors. In addition, the bus
master has the option of reading the interfering signal via the parameter port and controlling an internal or
external muting display via the cyclical output data see chapter 7.1.2 „AS-i pin assignment“.
3.3Display elements
The display elements of the safety sensors simplify start-up and fault analysis.
ceiver
external muting indicator
Number of pins on the transmitter
5-pin plug
3.3.1Operating indicators on the transmitter
There is a green LED at each light axis of the transmitter serving as a function indicator.
1LED
2Beam marking
Figure 3.3:Green LED on each transmitter light axis for function indication
Table 3.6:Meaning of LED2 for safety sensor with integrated AS-i interface (AS-i model)
LED2Meaning
RedAS-i slave is not communicating with AS-i master
GreenAS-i slave is not communicating with AS-i master
Yellow flashingAS-i slave has invalid address 0
Red flashingAS-i slave device fault or AS-i connection defective
Flashing green, red alternatelyPeriphery fault
OffNo voltage
3.3.37-segment display at the receiver
Device description
(MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530, MLD 535)
The 7-segment display shows the number of the operating mode (1 to 6) and assist in the detailed fault
diagnosis see chapter 11 „Rectifying the fault“. For the identification of the fault, the fault's respective letter
is displayed first followed by the number code. The display is repeated cyclically. An AutoReset is carried
out after 10 s, with an unauthorized restart being impossible.
4
1
Receiver
2
3
5
6
7
1LED1
2Symbol for OSSD
3Interface symbol
47-segment display
5LED2
6RES symbol
7Beam marking
1...6Operating mode selected during standard operation
F...Device fault, internal fault
E...Fault, external fault see chapter 11 „Rectifying the fault“
U...Usage Event, e.g., U52: muting time limit elapsed see
3.3.4Multicolor indicator
(Optional for MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535 as well as for MLD 510/AS-i,
MLD 510-...M/A)
The multicolor indicator signals the OSSD state see table 11.1. In addition, during muting a constant white
light signals that muting has been started correctly and that the protective function has been bridged. A
muting error is signalized by blinking see table 11.2.
With AS-i devices, the integrated muting indicator must be set externally, e.g. via asimon config-
uration and diagnostics software.
Device description
chapter 11 „Rectifying the fault“
1Muting indicators
2Beam marking
Figure 3.6:Muting indicator on the receiver
3.4Integrated laser alignment aid
(Optional for MLD 310, MLD 312, MLD 320, MLD 510, MLD 520)
The laser alignment aid is optionally available for transmitter-receiver systems. There is a red light laser
on the transmitter side of each light axis. The laser beams can all be switched on simultaneously via
MagnetKey. The sensor for the MagnetKey is located next to the transmitter's first light axis. The laser
beams remain active for approx. 10 min and then switch off automatically see chapter 8.5 „Aligning with
integrated laser alignment aid“.
1
2
Alternatively, the laser can also be activated for approx. 10 min by a signal on the transmitter. To
do this, a change has to be made from 0 V to 24 V on PIN2, e.g. with a connected button see
table 7.1.
Stop functionsafety-related; initiated by the protective device
RES (start/restart interlock)prevents automatic restart; forces manual confirmation
EDM (contactor monitoring)monitors the N/C contacts of downstream positive-guided
Mutingtargeted, proper bridging of the protective function
Periodic function testsafety-related; initiated and tested, e.g. by an external
Table 4.2:Functions of the different versions
Functions
contactors and relays
safety monitoring device
FunctionMLD 310,
MLD 510
MLD 312,
testable
MLD 320,
MLD 520
MLD 330,
MLD 530
MLD 335,
MLD 535
OSSDs21222
Automatic start/restart
RES
EDM
EDM, selectable
Signal output
LED display
7-segment display
2-sensor muting, parallel and sequential
Timing controlled 4-sensor muting
Laser alignment aid
a)
a)
b)
(optional for transmitter-receiver systems)
Configurable operating modes
External test
a) Selectable
b) with shortened filter times: 0.1 s instead of 3 s
4.1Start/restart interlock
(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLS 535)
The start/restart interlock prevents automatic release of the safety circuits and automatic start-up of the
system (e.g. if the protective field is again clear or if an interruption in the voltage supply is restored). The
operator must make certain that no people are present in the danger zone before the system is manually
re-enabled with the start/restart button see chapter 8.6.1 „Unlocking start/restart interlock“.
(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLS 535)
The electro-sensitive protective equipment monitors the feedback circuits of the connected contactors.
The signal at the EDM input is compared to the state of the OSSDs. The feedback circuit must be open
while the OSSDs are switched on (high-impedance). When the OSSDs are switched off, 0 V is applied at
the EDM input see chapter 7.2. The reaction at the EDM input with respect to the OSSDs is delayed by
maximum 500 ms (contactors).
4.3Signal output
(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLS 535)
The receiver or transceiver features a signal output.PIN1 reports the state of the OSSDs.
Table 4.3:Signaling of the state of the OSSDs
Voltage on signal output (PIN1)OSSD
0 VOn
24 VOff
Functions
4.4Range shift
With transmitter/receiver systems, the range can be adjusted on PIN4 of the transmitter. It is possible to
shift between 50 m and 20 m.
Table 4.4:Range shift on PIN4 of the transmitter
PIN4Transceiver
0 V50 m
24 Vapprox. 20 m
4.5MultiScan mode
Only after an interruption of the protective field continues for several consecutive scans is the system
switched off. This increases the availability (e.g. in the event of minor physical shocks).
4.6Periodic function test
(MLD 312)
The receiver/transceiver of the MLD 312 is equipped with a test input for the periodic function test by an
external safety monitoring device (e.g. Leuze electronic MSI-T). Signal response and timing see figure 4.1.
When using the external Test Monitoring Unit, make certain that the test duration does not ex-
ceed 150 ms.
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 50019
Figure 4.1:Reaction of the OSSD switching output of the MLD 312 to an external test request
For series connection of multiple type 2 devices (e.g. MLD 312 and type 2 Light Beam Safety
Devices), cross connection between test signal and switching output is to be avoided. For this
purpose, connecting cables must be laid so that no cross connections can occur, or test signal
and switching output must be laid in separate cables.
Functions
4.7Muting
By means of muting, the protective function can be temporarily and properly suppressed, e.g. if objects
are to be transported through the protective field. During this time, the OSSDs remain in the ON state in
spite of interruption of one or more beams.
Muting is only initiated automatically and via two mutually independent muting signals. The muting indi-
cator illuminates continuously during the entire duration of muting operation. End of muting operation is
forced as soon as the preset maximum duration (muting timeout) is exceeded.
Following malfunctions or operationally related interruptions (e.g. power failure, violation of the concur-
rency condition during timing controlled 2-sensor muting on activation of the muting sensors), the system
can be manually reset with the start/restart button and overridden.
4.7.1Timing controlled 2-sensor muting
The two muting sensors MS1 and MS2 are arranged in such a way that the beams cross and the process
can automatically activate both sensors (within 4 s). As a result, an object can be transported through the
protective field in both directions. The intersection point must be within the danger zone to prevent muting
from being unintentionally triggered.
If muting was properly activated, it remains active even during brief interruptions of a single sensor signal.
On foil-wrapped objects, for example, brief signal interruptions can occur—particularly with light scanners.
These short signal interruptions are, therefore, filtered out for up to max. 3 s (MLD 335, MLD 535: 300 ms).
If both muting sensors are inactive simultaneously, timing controlled 2-sensor muting ends.
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 50020
1Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
t
Time frame in which both muting sensors must be activated (4 s)
Figure 4.2: Timing controlled 2-sensor muting–arrangement of
the muting sensors and timing
Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting is particularly well suited for exiting danger zones, especially if there
is only limited space available outside of the danger zone. In this case, material transport is only permis-
sible in one direction due to the arrangement of the muting sensors. Muting sensors MS1 and MS2 are
positioned within the danger zone and arranged so that they are activated in sequence. Once the muting
area is clear again, the muting state ends with a delay of 5 s. For sequence controlled 2-sensor muting,
there are no temporal expectations between MS1 and MS2. The only conditions that must be observed is
that, within eight hours of activation of MS1, MS2 must also be activated. In this way transported goods
can exit the protective field in a timely manner.
Functions
1Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
t8 h
Figure 4.3:Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting–arrangement of the muting sensors and timing
Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting can also be used if objects that are positioned close to one another
are to be moved through the protective field. The distance between the individual objects must, however,
be large enough that at least one muting sensor is free between two successive objects for at least 300 ms.
WARNING
Risk of death by through incorrect arrangement of the muting sensors!
Only select sequence controlled 2-sensor muting for material exits (see chapter 6.2.5).
1Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
t<8 h
Figure 4.4:Muting for tight sequences of objects–arrangement of the muting sensors and timing
4.7.3Timing controlled 4-sensor muting
(MLD 335, MLD 535)
Timing controlled 4-sensor muting is
must be parallel, due to special application situations, e.g. with reflective materials or under disruption.
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 50021
used when
the muting sensor light beams should not cross, but instead
tive environmental conditions. For timing controlled 4-sensor muting, t he fo u r muti n g sen s o rs ar r a nged i n
succession must be activated in a defined and specific order to trigger muting see figure 4.5.
Muting occurs during both forward and reverse drives. The order in which the muting sensors are activated
is decisive for launching muting. The following orders are permitted:
• MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4
• MS4, MS3, MS2, MS1
MS2 (MS3) must be activated within 4s of MS1 (MS4).
1Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
MS3 Muting sensor 3
MS4 Muting sensor 4
t4 s
Figure 4.5:Timing controlled 4-sensor muting: arrangement of the muting sensors and timing
Muting is ended correctly (e.g. the OSSDs remain in the ON state during passage) when the MS3 becomes
free during the expected passing sequence and therefore switches to “inactive”.
Muting is ended incorrectly (e. g. the OSSDs switch off) when the following cases occur:
• During the muting process, a muting sensor incorrectly switches to “inactive”.
• MS2 is not activated within 4 s after MS1 (or MS3 is not activated within 4 s after MS4).
• The muting time limit has elapsed.
Make sure that the material to be transported is sufficiently long for the simultaneous activation
of the muting sensors see chapter 6.2.6 „Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled
4-sensor muting“.
4.7.4Muting timeout
A flexible, application-adapted muting timeout extension (e.g. by a high-pass signal) is possible in oper-
ating modes 1, 5 and 6 (see chapter 4.7.9). In the standard operating modes, the time frame for the muting
timeout is set to 10 min. and muting is automatically ended after this time elapses (the protective function
is active again). In operating modes 2 and 4, 8 h is set as muting timeout.
For this purpose, +24 V must be applied to the muting timeout input before muting is initiated. If, during
muting, voltage now switches to 0 V at this input (e.g. by a high-pass signal), the muting timeout is
extended as long as 0 V continues to be present. After the muting timeout extension ends, muting is only
possible for another 10 min.
The muting timeout extension ends as soon as one of the following conditions is met:
• Level at the input of the muting timeout extension switches to the high state
1M-EN / TO = high -> muting timeout extension
2Start of the muting timeout extension
3End of the additional muting timeout extension
Figure 4.6:Muting timeout extension
max. 8h
2
max. 10 min
3
1M-EN / TO = low -> no muting timeout extension
Figure 4.7:No valid signal for timeout extension
4.7.5Muting restart
Following a muting fault (e.g. muting timeout, failure of the supply voltage), the restart button can be used
to override the muting path even if the protective field is interrupted see chapter 8.6.2 „Muting restart“.
4.7.6Alternative connection for second muting signal
Particularly in cases in which the second independent muting signal comes, for example, from a control,
it is advantageous to connect this signal to the machine interface (8-pin plug). In operating modes 2, 3, 4
and 6, the second muting signal can alternatively be connected to input MS2 of the 8-pin plug or to input
MS2 of the local interface (5-pin socket).
The muting signal from the control must not be applied constantly; rather, it must only be activat-
ed if muting is required.
With the muting-enable function, muting can be enabled or disabled via an external signal. If +24 V is
applied at the muting-enable input, a subsequent, valid muting sequence results in muting. If 0 V is applied
at the muting-enable input, no muting is possible, even if a valid muting sequence is detected. This signal
may be applied for a maximum of 8 hours (as high level); otherwise, a fault is displayed. Before muting-
enable can be used, 0 V must first be applied at the muting-enable input.
Figure 4.11: Example: Fault at the muting-enable cable
4.7.8Partial muting
For transmitter-receiver systems, the top light beam is not included in muting in operating mode 6. As a
result, the protective device switches to the interlock state in spite of active muting if the upper beam is
interrupted.
4.7.9Muting operating modes
The device versions with integrated muting can be operated in six different operating modes. Corre-
sponding to the operating mode selected, various functions are available for every muting type.
All functions and operating modes can be selected without additional equipment, such as PC, software,
etc.
Details concerning operation mode selection can be found in chapter “Electrical connection” see
chapter 7.3 „Selecting the muting operating modes“
MLD safety sensors are used e.g. for access guarding of danger zones. They detect people only upon
entry into the danger zone, i.e. they do not detect a person who is present in the danger zone. Access
guarding may therefore only be operated with activated start/restart interlock or additional safety measures
must be taken.
Applications
Figure 5.1:2-beam guarding for exits on palleting lines
Figure 5.2:3-beam guarding with transceiver system for an application with palletizing robot
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 6.1.3 „Calculating the safety distance“.
Observe the relevant standards, regulations and these instructions.
Clean the transmitter and receiver at regular intervals: environmental conditions see chapter 14
„Technical data“, care see chapter 10 „Maintenance“.
After mounting, check the safety sensor for proper function.
6.1Arrangement 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, e.g. the response times of
the safety sensor and control elements as well as the stopping time of the machine.
The following standards specify calculation formulas:
Mounting
• EN 13855, "The positioning of protective devices in respect of approach speeds of parts of the
human body": mounting situation and safety distances
• prEN IEC 61496-2, "Active Optoelectronic Protective Devices": distance of the reflecting surfaces/
Deflecting Mirrors
6.1.1Arrangement of 1-b
When safeguarding with 1-beam safety sensors, make certain that the light beams are aligned
parallel to the reference plane, e.g. to the floor. For multi-axis safeguarding with 1-beam safety
sensors, the opposite beam direction is to be selected for adjacent sensors because the light
beams in the individual axes otherwise mutually interfere with one another, thereby affecting the
safe function of the protective device.
Figure 6.1:Multi-axis arrangement with geometric offset
eam safety sensors
b
a
a
b
6.1.2Beam heights and ranges
Table 6.1:Beam heights and ranges of the device versions
Recommendation of
beam heights in accordance with
EN ISO 13855 [mm]
2 / 500400, 9000.5 to 50 / 20 to 700.5 to 8
3 / 400300, 700, 11000.5 to 50 / 20 to 700.5 to 6
4 / 300300, 600, 900, 12000.5 to 50 / 20 to 70-
6.1.3Calculating the safety distance
General formula for calculating the safety distance S of an Optoelectronic Protective Device acc. to
EN ISO 13855 or EN 13855:
S[mm]= Safety distance
K[mm/s]= 1600 mm/s (approach speed for access guarding)
T[s]= Total time of the delay
C[mm]= 850 mm (default value for arm length)
Calculate the safety distance S for access guarding using the formula acc. to EN ISO 13855 or
EN 13855:
Transmitter/receiver range [m]Transceiver
range [m]
When using AS-i safety sensors, the bus system reaction time of maximum 40 ms additionally
required by the AS-Interface and the AS-i Safety Monitor must be added to the total time of the
delay (T) (when completely equipped with 31 slaves).
S[mm]= Safety distance
t
[s]= Response time of the protective device
a
[s]= Response time of the safety interface device
t
i
[s]= Stopping time of the machine
t
m
If longer stopping times are determined during regular inspections, an appropriate additional time
must be added to t
.
m
Calculation example
A robot with a stopping time of 250 ms is to be safeguarded with a safety sensor. The response time is
10 ms and an additional interface does not need to be used.
K[mm/s]= 1600 mm/s
T[ms]= (10 ms + 250 ms)
C[mm]= 850 mm
S[mm]= 1600 mm/s × 0.26 s + 850 mm
S[mm]= 1266 mm
6.1.4Calculation of the safety distance for vertical protective fields with reaching over
If it is possible to reach over or under a vertical protective field, additional distance CRO must be observed
in addition to the safety distance corresponding to EN ISO 13855.
Height b of the upper edge of the protective field of the electro-sensitive protective
equipment
[mm]
9001000110012001300
Additional distance CRO to the danger zone [mm]
12001200120011001000850
1000120011501050950750
80011501050950800500
60010509507505500
400900700000
2006000000
000000
Given are
• Height a of the point of operation
• Height b of the upper beam of the safety sensor
To be determined is the necessary distance S of the safety sensor to the point of operation and thereby
additional distance C
.
RO
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 C
in this column.
RO
In this line, go left to the left column: here you will find the permitted height of the point of operation.
If S
> S, SRO is to be used!
RO
Calculation example
A machine system with a stopping time of 300 ms should be safeguarded with a 3-beam safety sensor.
The response time is 35 ms and an additional interface does not need to be used. A danger zone height
of 600 mm is assumed. Beams should be placed at heights of 300 mm, 700 mm and 1100 mm from the
floor.
Calculation of safety distance S:
K[mm/s]= 1600 mm/s
T[ms]= 335 ms
C[mm]= 850 mm
S[mm]= 1600 mm/s × 0.335 s + 850 mm
S[mm]= 1386 mm
Calculation of safety distance SRO when protective field is accessed from above:
Since the height of the upper beam equals 1100 mm, possible reaching over is to be taken into account.
If the height of the danger zone is 600 mm, the value for C
K[mm/s]= 1600 mm/s
T[ms]= 335 ms
[mm]= 750 mm
C
RO
S[mm]= 1600 mm/s × 0.335 s + 750 mm
[mm]= 1286 mm
S
RO
= 750 mm see table 6.2.
RO
This means SRO < S, so S is to be used!
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 50033
Calculation of safety distance SRO when the height of the upper beam has changed:
The height of the upper beam is now 900 mm. All other parameters remain the same. C
table 6.2.
K[mm/s]= 1600 mm/s
T[ms]= 335 ms
C
[mm]= 1050 mm
RO
S[mm]= 1600 mm/s × 0.335 s + 1050 mm
[mm]= 1586 mm
S
RO
This means SRO > S, so SRO is to be used!
6.1.5Minimum 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 6.3.
Make certain that all reflective surfaces are the necessary minimum distance away from the protective
field see figure 6.4and see figure 6.5.
Mounting
= 1050 mm see
RO
aRequired minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
bProtective field width [m]
cReflective surface
Figure 6.3:Minimum distance to reflective surfaces depending on protective field width
a
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
131
b
3
aRequired minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
bProtective field width [m]
Figure 6.4:Minimum distance to reflective surfaces as a function of the protective field width up to 10 m
aRequired minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
bProtective field width [m]
Figure 6.5:Minimum distance to reflective surfaces as a function of the protective field width up to 70 m
Table 6.3:Formula for calculating the minimum distance to reflective surfaces
Distance (b) transmit-
Calculation of the minimum distance (a) to reflective surfaces
ter-receiver
b
£ 3 ma [mm] = 131
b > 3 ma [mm] = tan(2.5°)
× 1000 × b [m] = 43.66 × b [m]
6.1.6Preventing 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.
Figure 6.6:Optical crosstalk between adjacent safety sensors due to incorrect mounting
WARNING
With systems that are mounted spatially close to one another, a transmitter of one system can influence
the receiver of the other system, thereby affecting the protective function!
Prevent optical crosstalk between adjacent devices.
Muting sensors detect material and supply the signals necessary for muting. Standard
IEC TS 62046 provides basic information on arranging the muting sensors. This information
must be observed when mounting the muting sensors.
6.2.1Basic information
Before you begin with the selection and mounting of the muting sensors, please note the following:
• Muting must be triggered by two independently wired muting signals and must not be fully dependent
on software signals, e.g. from a PLC.
• When using a transceiver as a safety sensor and Reflection Light Beam Devices as muting sensors,
electrical connections are only necessary on one end, e.g. of a conveyor line.
• Always mount muting sensors so that the minimum distance to the protective device is maintained
see chapter 6.2.3 „Minimum distance for optoelectronic muting sensors“.
• Always mount the muting sensors so that the material is detected and not the transport device, e.g.
the pallet.
• Material must be allowed to pass through unimpeded; people must be reliably detected.
WARNING
Unintentionally triggered muting may result in serious injury!
Mount the muting sensors in such a way that muting cannot be unintentionally triggered by a person,
e.g. by simultaneously activating the muting sensors with a foot.
Mount the muting indicator so that it is always visible from all sides.
Muting sensors detect material and supply the signals necessary for muting. If muting conditions are
fulfilled, the safety sensor can use the signals from the muting sensors to bridge the protective function.
The signals can be generated by e.g. optoelectronic sensors from Leuze electronic:
• Dark-switching Reflection Light Beam Devices
• Dark-switching One-way Light Beam Devices
• Light-switching optical scanners
6.2.3Minimum distance for optoelectronic muting sensors
The minimum distance is the distance between the protective field of the AOPD and the detection points
of the muting sensor light beams. This distance must be maintained when mounting the muting sensors
to prevent the pallet or material from reaching the protective field before the muting signals can bridge the
protective function of the AOPD. The minimum distance is dependent on the time needed by the system
to process the muting signals.
Depending on the given application, calculate the minimum distance for either timing controlled 2-sen-
sor muting see chapter 6.2.4 „Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 2-sensor
muting“or for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting see chapter 6.2.5 „Arrangement of the muting sensors for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting“.
When arranging the muting sensors, make certain that the calculated minimum distance to the protec-
tive field is maintained.
Mounting
6.2.4Arrangement of the muting senso
With timing controlled 2-sensor muting, One-way or Reflection Light Beam Devices are frequently used.
The material can move in both directions (see chapter 4.7.1).
Prealigned Muting Sensor Sets (accessories) for MLD safety sensors simplify the set-up of this muting
solution see figure 14.13
Mounting instructions for MLD Muting Sensor Sets be downloaded on the Internet.
1Danger zone
2Muting transceiver
3Passive Deflecting Mirror
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
S1Minimum distance between the protective field of the AOPD and the detection points of the muting-
sensor light beams
a,bDistance between pallet and hard guard
d5Distance from the intersection point of the muting-sensor light beams to the protective-field plane
Figure 6.8:Typical arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 2-sensor muting (example
acc. to IEC TS 62046)
With timing controlled 2-sensor muting, the beams from the muting sensors should intersect behind the
protective field of the safety sensor, i.e. within the danger zone, to prevent muting from being triggered
unintentionally.
Distances a and b between guard and pallet should be such that a person cannot enter through these
openings undetected while the pallet passes through the muting zone.
Minimum distance S1
S1[mm]= Minimum distance between the protective field of the AOPD and the detection points of
the muting-sensor light beams
v[m/s]= Speed of the material
Distance d5
d5 should be as small as practical
d5[mm]=Distance from the intersection point of the muting-sensor
Height of the muting-sensor light beams d7
light beams to the protective-field plane
The two light beams of the muting sensors must have a minimum height of d7.
Figure 6.9:Arrangement of the muting sensors at height d7
Mount the muting sensors so that the intersection point of their light beams is at the same height or high-
er than the lowest light beam of the safety sensor (d7).
This prevents—or makes more difficult—manipulation with the feet since the protective field is interrupted
before the muting-sensor light beam.
To increase safety and make manipulation more difficult, MS1 and MS2 should, if possible, be
mounted at different heights (i.e. no point-shaped intersection of the light beams).
6.2.5Arrangement of the muting sensors for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting
With this muting operating mode, material transport is only permissible in one direction due to the arrange-
ment of the muting sensors (see chapter 4.7.2).
Pre-mounted Muting Sensor Sets (accessories) for MLD safety sensors simplify the set-up of this muting
solution see figure 14.13
Mounting instructions for MLD Muting Sensor Sets be downloaded on the Internet.
WARNING
Risk of death by through incorrect arrangement of the muting sensors!
Only select sequence controlled 2-sensor muting for material exits (see chapter 6.2.5).
1Danger zone
2Muting transceiver
3Passive Deflecting Mirror
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
a,bDistance between pallet and hard guard
d2Distance between MS1 and MS2
d5Distance from the light-beam of MS2 vertically to the protective-field plane
d8Distance from the end of the mechanical protective device, e.g. a hard guard, to the protective field
Figure 6.10: Typical arrangement of the muting sensors for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting (exam-
ple acc. to IEC TS 62046)
Distances a and b between guard and pallet must be such that a person cannot enter through these open-
ings undetected while the pallet passes through the muting zone.
Distance d5, minimum (minimum distance)
d5[mm]= Distance from the light-beam of MS2 vertically to the protective-field plane
v[m/s]= Speed of the material
Distance d5, maximum
d5[mm]= Distance from the light-beam of MS2 vertically to the protective-field plane
Figure 6.11: Arrangement of the muting sensors with respect to height
Mounting
The muting sensors should be located above the lowest beam of the safety sensor.
Select the height of the light beams of the muting sensors so that they are above the lowest beam of
the safety sensor and detect the transport material and not the pallet or transport device.
Otherwise, you must take additional measures to prevent people from entering the danger zone on top
of the pallet or transport device.
Distance d8 from the end of the mechanical protective device to the protective field
d8[mm]= Distance from the end of the mechanical protective device, e.g. a hard guard, to the
protective field
v
[ms]= Maximum speed of the material
max
6.2.6Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 4-sensor muting
(MLD 335, MLD 535)
With this muting operating mode, material transport is permissible in both directions. The muting sensor
light beams are parallely arranged (see chapter 4.7.3).
Pre-mounted Muting Sensor Sets (accessories) for MLD safety sensors simplify the set-up of this muting
solution see figure 14.13
Mounting instructions for MLD Muting Sensor Sets be downloaded on the Internet.
1Danger zone
2Muting transceiver
3Passive Deflecting Mirror
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
MS3 Muting sensor 3
MS4 Muting sensor 4
a,bDistance between pallet and hard guard
d1Distance between MS2 and AOPD
d3Distance between MS3 and AOPD
d2Distance between MS1 and MS2
d5Distance from the light-beam plane of MS2 vertically to the protective-field plane
d8Distance from the end of the mechanical protective device, e.g. a hard guard, to the protective field
Figure 6.12: Typical arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 4-sensor muting (example
acc. to IEC TS 62046)
Distances a and b between guard and pallet must be such that a person cannot enter through these open-
ings undetected while the pallet passes through the muting zone.
Distance d1
d1[mm]= Distance from MS2 muting sensor to AOPD
Distance d3
d3[mm]= Distance from MS3 to AOPD
Distance d2
d2[mm]= Distance between MS1 and MS2
Distance a, b
a [mm] = Distance from the end of the mechanical protective device, e.g. a hard guard, to the protective
field
The same conditions apply as with sequence controlled 2-sensor muting see figure 6.11.
Select the height of the light beams of the muting sensors so that the transport material is detected and
not the pallet or transport device.
Otherwise, you must take additional measures to prevent people from entering the danger zone on top
of the pallet or transport device.
6.3Mounting the safety sensor
Proceed as follows:
• Select the type of fastening, e.g. swivel mount see chapter 6.3.2 „BT-240 swivel mount (optional)“or
clamp bracket see chapter 6.3.3 „BT-P40 clamp bracket (optional)“.
• Have a suitable tool at hand and mount the safety sensor in accordance with the notices regarding
the mounting locations see chapter 6.3.1 „Suitable mounting locations“.
• If possible, affix safety notice stickers on the mounted safety sensor or device column.
After mounting, you can electrically connectsee chapter 7 „Electrical connection“, start up, align see
chapter 8 „Setting the device into service“, and test see chapter 9.1 „Before the initial start-up and following
modifications“the safety sensor.
Mounting
6.3.1Suitable mounting locations
Area of application: mounting
Tester: technician who mounts the safety sensor
Table 6.4:Checklist for mounting preparations
Check:YesNo
Do the beam heights satisfy the requirement of EN 13855 see chapter 6.1.2 „Beam
heights and ranges“?
Is the safety distance to the hazard location maintained see chapter 6.1.3 „Calculating
the safety distance“?
Is the minimum distance to reflective surfaces maintained see chapter 6.1.5 „Minimum
distance to reflective surfaces“?
Is it impossible for safety sensors that are mounted next to one another to mutually interfere with one another see chapter 6.1.6 „Preventing mutual interference between adjacent devices“?
Can the hazard location or the danger zone only be accessed through the protective
field?
Has bypassing the protective field by crawling under, reaching over, or jumping over
been prevented?
Do the transmitter and receiver connections point in the same direction?
Can the transmitter and receiver or transceiver and Deflecting Mirror be mounted verti-
cally (bubble level) and at the same height on a flat surface?
Can the transmitter and receiver or transceiver and Deflecting Mirror be secured in such
a way that they cannot be moved or turned?
Is the safety sensor accessible for testing and replacing?
Is it impossible to actuate the start/restart button from within the danger zone?
Can the entire danger zone be seen from the location at which the start/restart button is
mounted?
6.3.2BT-240 swivel mount (optional)
With the swivel mount made of die-cast zinc, the safety sensor can be turned 240° on its own axis, easily
aligned and reliably mounted. Two models are available: BT-240B with counterholder (for transmitter and
receiver, top) and BT-240C with clamping ring (for transmitter and receiver, connection side or for
Deflecting Mirror top/bottom).
Opening covers for mounting brackets on the device
When using the BT-240 swivel mounts, remove the covers as follows:
At the indicated points, press the cover until it opens on the opposite side.
Using a pointed object or your fingernail, pry the cover loose.
Detailed mounting instructions for the swivel mounts can be downloaded on the Internet.
6.3.3BT-P40 clamp bracket (optional)
The BT-P40 clamp brackets are also available in device columns DC/UDC-...-S1 for mounting with sliding
blocks. The clamp brackets can be used to flexibly adjust the safety sensor in height and secure its vertical
position.
Improper electrical connection may result in serious injury!
Only allow competent persons to perform the electrical connection.
WARNING
Improper function selection may result in serious injury!
For access guarding, switch on 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 „Approved pur-
pose and foreseeable improper operation“.
Select the functions for the safety sensor see chapter 7.2 „Selecting contactor monitoring and start/
restart interlock“or see chapter 7.3 „Selecting the muting operating modes“.
Always connect an external safety monitoring device (e.g. Leuze electronic MSI-T) to the receiver of
the MLD 312 and select the restart interlock in this safety monitoring device.
If a safety sensor with an integrated AS-i interface is used, it must be ensured that the AS-i power sup-
ply unit indicates safe mains separation according to IEC 60742 and b ridges s h ort power failures o f up
to 20 ms.
Electrical connection
7.1Pin assignment transmitter and receiver
7.1.1Standard pin assignment
Transmitter and receiver (transceiver) are equipped with M12 connectors. The transmitter has a 5-pin plug,
the receiver/transceiver has a 5- or 8-pin plug, MLD 330 and MLD 530 also have a 5-pin socket.
The operating mode for device versions MLD 320, MLD 520, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530 and MLD 535
is dependent on the pin assignment of the 8-pin plug and can be changed when the device is in a de-ener-
gized state. On device start-up, the software determines the parameters that have been set in this way.
Type 2 device versions MLD 310, MLD 510 and MLD 312 and the transmitters are not configured.
WARNING
Muting faults may result in serious injury.
Connect the muting signals so that they are separated and protected and a short circuit between the
The MLD/500 AS-i safety sensor has an interface for connecting to the safe AS-i bus and, optionally, an
interface for connecting an external muting indicator.
If necessary, grounding via sliding blocks with ground contact or on the thread of the M12 connector is
possible.
Table 7.3:MLD 500/AS-i pin assignment transmitter and receiver/transceiver as well as connection
socket for external muting indicator
Electrical connection
2
PinTransmitter MLD 500/AS-iReceiver/transceiver
1AS-i +AS-i +AS-i +
20 V (auxiliary supply)
3AS-i -AS-i -AS-i -
4+24 V DC (auxiliary supply)
5
a) may require a separate auxiliary supply depending on the power consumption of the external muting indicator
7.1.3AS-i signal assignment
Optionally, 100 ms and 500 ms restart delay times can be set via the P0 parameter see table 7.4. The P1
parameter contains the interfering signal information delivered by the receiver/transceiver. To read out, the
AS-i master must configure the P1 parameter with 1 (parameter call P1=1). If 1 is still displayed in param-
eter P1 after reading back, no interference has occurred. If parameter P1 is changed to 0, a periphery fault
has occurred.
The parameter port can only be addressed by the bus master. None of the signals may be used
for safety-relevant purposes.
MLD 500/AS-i
Receiver/transceiver MLD 500/
AS-i with external muting indica-
a)
tor
Table 7.4:Machine interface AS-i signal assignment (receiver/transceiver)
AssignmentBitSignal assignment
AD0Muting indicator display (= AS-i slave)
EDI0...DI3Code sequence in accordance with AS-i safety at work
AP0Restart delay time 100 ms (P0=0) or 500 ms (P0=1)
EP1Interfering signal in case of interference (P1=1), e.g. due to contam-
ination or a fault in the periphery (P1=0)
Leuze electronicMLD 300, MLD 50049
7.2Selecting contactor monitoring and start/restart interlock
(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLS 535)
Contactor monitoring and start/restart interlock are configured via pins 1, 3 and 4. The feedback circuit for
contactor monitoring, if selected, is connected at pin 3; the restart button for the start/restart interlock is
connected at pin 1. Pin 4 configures the start/restart interlock.
Operating modes EDM and RES are configured as follows:
Table 7.5:EDM/RES configuration
Electrical connection
Pin and function
MLD 320,
MLD 520
Without
EDM, with-
MLD 320, MLD 330,
a)
MLD 335
, MLD 520,
MLD 530, MLD 535
Without EDM, with
RES
MLD 320, MLD 520MLD 320, MLD 330,
MLD 335
a)
MLD 530, MLD 535
With EDM, without RES With EDM, with RES
out RES
Pin 3, EDM+24 V+24 V0 V via closed feed-
back circuit
Pin 4, modeBridge to
+24 VBridge to pin 1+24 V
0 V via closed feedback circuit
pin 1
a) For MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530 and MLD 535, pin 4 does not need to be wired for RES (RES always active)
tions of the AS-i Safety Monitor. The connecting and operating instructions for the Leuze elec-
tronic AS-i Safety Monitor ASM can be downloaded in the Internet.
Disconnect the defective AS-i slave from the AS-i cable
The AS-i Safety Monitor stops the system.
Press the SERVICE button on the AS-i Safety Monitor
With the first press of the SERVICE button, it is determined whether exactly one AS-i slave is
missing. This is noted in the AS-i Safety Monitor fault storage. The AS-i Safety Monitor switches
into configuration operation
Install the new AS-i slave
AS-i slaves have bus address “0” in their delivery default state. When exchanging, the AS-i mas-
ter automatically programs the replacement slave with the previous bus address of the defective
slave. Readdressing is therefore not necessary. The LED2 of the AS-i safety sensor must illumi-
nate green.
Check the supply voltage of the sensor via the AS-Interface.
LED1 illuminates red.
Check the protective field function on the receiver or transceiver:
For a free protective field, LED1 switches from red to green.
Setting the device into service
NOTICE
Avoid faults when integrating the system!
Make sure that the safety sensor OSSDs are in the ON state.
Do not interrupt code table teach-in by interfering with the safety sensor protective field.
Press the SERVICE button on the AS-i Safety Monitor
With the second press of the SERVICE button, the code sequence of the new AS-i slave is taught
in and checked for correctness. If this is okay, the AS-i Safety Monitor switches back into protec-
tive mode.
Actuate the start signal to restart the AS-i system
System restart occurs corresponding to the configuration with the restart interlock or with an automatic
restart in the AS-i Safety Monitor.
After exchanging one of the defective safe AS-i slaves, check the function of the new AS-i slave for cor-
rectness (see chapter 9.1).
8.3Aligning the safety 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 for the individual components.
Prealignment
Fasten the transmitter and receiver or transceiver and Deflecting Mirror at the same height so that the
front screens face one another.
8.4Aligning without integrated laser alignment aid
Transmitter and receiver or transceiver and Deflecting Mirror must be aligned with one another. Only then
is the safety sensor ready. Alignment can be performed with a clear protective field by observing the LEDs.
When using Deflecting Mirror Columns for multi-sided access guarding applications, we recom-
mend using transmitter-receiver systems with integrated alignment aid see chapter 8.5 „Aligning
with integrated laser alignment aid“or a laser alignment aid as an accessory (see chapter Acces-
sories) for simplifying the alignment process.
Prerequisites:
• Mounting and prealignment have been performed, i.e. transmitter and receiver or transceiver and
Deflecting Mirror are in a vertical position and the front screens of the devices are facing one
another.
• The safety sensor is electrically connected.
• The LEDs on the light axes of the transmitter illuminate green, the LEDs and, if applicable, the 7-segment display on the receiver are also active.
If the red LED on the receiver illuminates or for optimum adjustment (green LED is illuminated), loosen
the screws on the mounting brackets or on the device columns.
Loosen the screws only enough so that the devices or columns can just be turned.
Turn the receiver to the left until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red. You may also
need to carefully turn the transmitter in this direction.
Note the value of the twist angle.
Turn the receiver to the right until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red. You may also
need to carefully turn the transmitter in this direction.
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.
8.5Aligning with integrated laser alignment aid
(MLD 300-xxL, MLD 500-xxL)
To simplify the alignment of the safety sensor during start-up, the transmitters of the series mentioned
above are optionally equipped with an integrated laser alignment aid. You can use this to precisely and
quickly align the transmitter and receiver and, for multi-sided access guarding, the Deflecting Mirror
Columns and their individual mirrors.
Note that, for technical reasons, the individual laser beams are not 100% parallel. This does not
have a negative impact on the alignment process, since the deviation from parallelity is much
smaller than the conical beam expansion of the effective safety-related infrared beams emitted
by the transmitter.
Activate the laser beam(s) by briefly placing the MagnetKey on the MagnetKey sensor in the transmitter
or with the corresponding switch-on signal see chapter 3.4 „Integrated laser alignment aid“.
1Transmitter
2Laser
3MagnetKey
4Beam marking
Figure 8.2:MagnetKey activation position at first light axis of the transmitter
The laser remains switched on for approx. 10 min.; then it switches off automatically. It can be
reactivated at any time.
At a smal l transmit ter-rece iver dist ance of app rox. 18 m, t he height and orientation of the transmitter are
changed by moving and, if necessary, turning, until all laser spots are incident on the reflective elements
for the laser alignment aid in the receiver, causing them to illuminate brightlysee figure 8.2. During this
process, turn the receiver as well if necessary.
At a larger transmitter-receiver distance, the height and orientation of the transmitter are changed by
moving and, if necessary, turning until at least one laser spot is incident on the reflective element for the
laser alignment aid in the receiver, causing it to illuminate brightly.see figure 8.2 During this process,
turn the receiver as well if necessary.
Figure 8.3:Using the integrated laser alignment aid: laser beam of the transmitter is incident on the re-
1Receiver
2Laser beam of the transmitter
3Reflective element for the laser alignment aid
flective element on the receiver and makes it visible from afar.
If a turning movement is necessary for aligning, you should use a swivel mount instead of the
sliding block and other devicessee chapter 6.3.2 „BT-240 swivel mount (optional)“.
When the reflective element for the laser alignment aid is lit up by the incident laser beam, the optimum
position of the transmitter relative to the receiver has been set.
Turn the receiver to the left and right until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red. Note
the respective values for the angle. The optimum position of the receiver lies midway between the two
values (see chapter 8.4).
Tighten the loosened fastening screws on the transmitter and receiver and check the vertical alignment
of the devices (see chapter Mounting).
8.5.3Aligning with UDC device columns and with UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns
Alignment templates assist in aligning the Deflecting Mirror Columns.
Aligning UDC device column and first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column
Prerequisites:
• Transmitter and receiver are fastened in the UDC device columns.
• Transmitter, receiver and UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns were correctly mounted in a vertical position.
• The receiver's switching outputs to the machine are switched off and protected against being
switched back on.
• The distance from the transmitter to the first Deflecting Mirror Column is less than approx. 18 m.
If the distance from the transmitter to the first Deflecting Mirror Column is greater than approx.
18 m: after the first laser beam is incident on the target mark on the alignment template, further
alignment must be performed using other means, e.g. with a bubble level.
Loosen the three fastening screws on the alignment base of the transmitter's UDC device column.
Place the alignment template for the upper mirror on the upper individual mirror of the first UMC Deflect-
The laser remains switched on for approx. 10 min.; then it switches off automatically. It can be
reactivated at any time.
Carefully turn the UDC device column until the laser beams are incident on the target marks of the
respective alignment templates.
If necessary, also change the height by carefully moving the vertically mounted transmitter.
Tighten the loosened fastening screws on the alignment base of the UDC device column and check the
vertical alignment of the UDC device column. If necessary, you must readjust the UDC device column.
Aligning the first and second UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns
Place the alignment template for the upper mirror on the upper individual mirror of the second UMC
Deflecting Mirror Column.
Place the alignment templates for the lower (and middle) mirror on the lower (and middle) individual mir-
rors of the second UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
The templates must always lie flat on the mirror.
Loosen the fastening screws of the alignment base on the first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Carefully turn the first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column until the upper laser beam is incident on the target
mark of the alignment template on the upper individual mirror of the second UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Tighten the fastening screws on the alignment base of the first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column and
check the vertical alignment of the UMC Deflecting Mirror Column. If necessary, you must readjust the
UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Align the upper individual mirror of the first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column by adjusting the correspond-
ing mirror alignment screws so that the laser beam is incident on the target mark of the alignment template on the upper individual mirror of the second UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Align the lower individual mirror of the first UMC Deflecting Mirror Column by adjusting the correspond-
ing mirror alignment screws so that the laser beam is incident on the target mark of the alignment template on the lower individual mirror of the second UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Perform a visual inspection:
• All three mirror alignment screws on each mirror must be flush with the metal mirror plates.
• Springs must not be pushed down to the limit stop.
Using your hand, briefly press down on the individual mirrors. Then release.
The devices must still be aligned.
Aligning other UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns
Align the other UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns using the same method as described in “Aligning the
first and second UMC Deflecting Mirror Columns”.
Afterwards, remove the alignment templates and store them in a safe place.
Aligning the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column and receiver device in the UDC device column
Loosen the fastening screws of the alignment base on the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column.
Loosen the three fastening screws on the alignment base of the receiver's UDC device column.
Carefully turn the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column and, if necessary, the UDC device column of the
receiver until the top laser beam is incident on the corresponding reflective element for the laser alignment aid in the receiver, causing it to illuminate brightly see figure 8.2.
If necessary, align the upper individual mirror of the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column by adjusting the
corresponding mirror alignment screws so that the laser beam is incident on the corresponding reflective element for the laser alignment aid in the receiver, causing it to illuminate brightly see figure 8.2.
If necessary, align the lower individual mirror of the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column by adjusting the
corresponding mirror alignment screws so that the laser beam is incident on the corresponding reflective element for the laser alignment aid in the receiver, causing it to illuminate brightly see figure 8.2.
When the reflective element for the laser alignment aid is lit up by the incident laser beam, the optimum
position of the transmitter relative to the receiver has been set.
Afterwards, perform a visual inspection of the individual mirrors of the Deflecting Mirror Columns:
• All three mirror alignment screws on each mirror must be flush with the metal mirror plates.
• Springs must not be pushed down to the limit stop.
Using your hand, briefly press down on the individual mirrors, then release. The devices must still be
aligned.
Turn the receiver to the left and right until LED1 still flashes green but does not yet illuminate red. Note
the respective values for the angle. The optimum position of the receiver lies midway between the two
values.
Tighten the fastening screws on the alignment base of both the last UMC Deflecting Mirror Column as
well as the UDC device column of the receiver and check the vertical alignment of both the UMC Deflecting Mirror and the UDC device column of the receiver. If necessary, you must readjust the columns.
8.6Start/restart button
The start/restart button can be used to unlock the start/restart interlock or to trigger a muting restart. In this
way, the responsible person can restore normal operation of the system following process interruptions
(triggering of the protective function, failure of the voltage supply, muting fault) see chapter 8.6.1
„Unlocking start/restart interlock“and see chapter 8.6.2 „Muting restart“.
8.6.1Unlocking start/restart interlock
(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD
WARNING
Premature unlocking of the start/restart interlock may result in serious injury!
If the start/restart interlock is unlocked, the system can start-up automatically.
Before unlocking the start/restart interlock, make certain that no people are in the danger zone.
The red and yellow LEDs illuminate as long as the restart is disabled.
Make certain that the active protective field is clear.
If the active protective field is not clear, select a different procedure see chapter 8.6.2 „Muting restart“.
Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.
Press the start/restart button and release it again (after 0.25 … 5 s).
The receiver/transceiver switches back to the ON state.
530, MLS 535)
8.6.2Muting restart
(MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530, MLD 535)
If the muting indicator indicates a fault by flashing (e.g. for muting timeout, failure of the supply voltage),
the muting function can be manually triggered, and the system can be started even with the light axes of
the safety sensor interrupted. In this way, the Muting path can be overridden.
Premature muting restart may result in serious injury!
Make certain that the danger zone can be viewed from the start/restart button and that the entire pro-
cess can be observed by the responsible person.
Before and during the muting restart, ensure that there are no people in the danger zone.
Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.
Operate the start/restart button within the specified time as follows:
press, release, press again.
The muting function remains active after the button is pressed for the second time as long as the start/
restart button is held down. This means that the OSSDs are enabled for a maximum of 2 minutes (for
sequence controlled 2-sensor muting for up to 5 s), even if no valid muting condition exists.
Repeat the operation if necessary.
If a valid muting condition is detected after the button is pressed for the second time, the start/
restart button can be released immediately, e.g., after a conveying belt standstill due to a tem-
porary voltage interruption, muting timeout or similar.
Again release the start/restart button.
The muting indicator illuminates continuously and the system returns to normal operation. Otherwise, the
OSSDs are switched off again.
A start/restart can also occur via the PLC signal (output impedance < 1.6 kΩ).
Make certain that, during all conversions, maintenance work and inspections, the system is securely
shut down and protected against being restarted again.
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.
9.1Before 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.
Testing
Acc. to IEC TS62046 and national regulations (e.g. EU directive 89/655 EEC), 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 reconfiguration of the safety sensor
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 „To be performed daily by the operator“.
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 „Technical data“.
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 „To be performed
periodically by competent persons“.
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 see chapter 13 „Service and support“.
The following checklists 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.
Store the checklists with the machine documents.
9.1.1Checklist – before the initial start-up
Tester: competent person
Table 9.1:Checklist – before the initial start-up
Check:YesNo
Were all safety directives and standards relevant to this machine type 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?
Circuit diagram: Are both safety-related switching outputs (OSSDs) integrated in the
downstream machine control acc. to the required safety category?
Testing
Circuit diagram: Are the switching elements (e.g. contactors) with positive-guided contacts that are controlled 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 triggering the start/restart interlock of the safety sensor or 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 start/restart button for resetting the AOPD 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 start/
restart button is installed?
Does the interruption of any given beam 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 start/
restart 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?
Is the muting indicator visibly mounted on the entry/exit path?
9.2To be performed periodically by competent persons
The reliable interaction of safety sensor and machine must be periodically tested in order to detect
changes to the machine or impermissible tampering with the safety sensor. Testing intervals are deter-
mined by nationally applicable regulations (recommendation acc. to IEC TS62046: 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 personsee
chapter 13 „Service and support“.
Testing
9.3To be performed daily 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 see table 9.2so that damage or unauthor-
ized manipulation 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.
WARNING
Severe injuries can result if the machine is operated further when faults occur during daily testing!
If you answer one of the items on the check list see table 9.2 with
operated.
Have the entire machine inspected by a competent person see chapter 9.1 „Before the initial start-up
and following modifications“.
Stop the dangerous state.
Check transmitter, receiver and, if applicable, deflecting mirrors for damage or manipulation.
Interrupt the light beam from a position outside the danger zone 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 a light beam is interrupted.
no
, the machine must no longer be
9.3.1Check list – daily or at chang
Tester: Authorized operator or instructed person
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e of shift
Table 9.2:Check list – daily or at change of shift
Check:YesNo
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 activated?
Interrupt a light axis of the safety sensor with a test object during operation.
Is the dangerous movement shut down immediately?
9.4Annual testing of safe switch-off of the AS-i connection
Competent persons must check the proper function of the safe AS-i system annually, meaning the safe
switch off of the AS-i Safety Monitor by triggering an assigned AS-i safety sensor.
Trigger the AS-i safety sensor function.
Testing
Table 9.3:Checklist–annual
Check:YesNo
Does the AS-i safety sensor correctly switch off the dangerous movement after forced
triggering?
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.
After switching the safety sensor on, the display elements see chapter 3.3 „Display elements“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, it may be defective.
Switch off the machine and leave it switched off.
Analyze and eliminate the cause of the fault using the following table.
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).
11.2Operating displays of the LEDs
LEDStateCauseMeasure
Rectifying the fault
LED at the transmitter,
per light axis
LED1 on the receiverRed, slowly flashing
LED1 on the receiverRed, flashing fast
LED1 on the receiverGreen, slowly flashing
LED2 on the receiverYellowStart/restart interlock
LED2 on the receiver
(with MLD 500/AS-i)
OffTransmitter beam inac-
tive or no supply voltage
External faultCheck the connection of
(approx. 1 Hz)
Internal faultIf a restart is unsuccess-
(approx. 10 Hz)
Weak signal due to soil-
(approx. 1 Hz)
OffNo voltage at AS-i cable Connect the AS-i power
ing and misalignment
locked
Check the power supply
unit and the electrical connection. Exchange the
power supply unit, if applicable.
the cables.
ful, contact customer service.
Clean the front screen
and check the alignment
of transmitter and receiver
see chapter 8.3 „Aligning
the safety sensor“.
If there are no people in
the danger zone: operate
the restart button.
supply unit and test the
connection of the AS-i
safety sensor with the ASi cable.
LED2 on the receiver
(with MLD 500/AS-i)
LED2 on the receiver
(with MLD 500/AS-i)
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Red AS-i slave is not com-
municating with AS-i
master
Yellow, flashingAS-i slave has invalid
address 0
Check the connection of
the AS-i master with the
AS-i slave or correct the
AS-i address of the AS-i
slave or correctly reset
the AS-i profile in the AS-i
master.
muting not met: second signal outside tolerance of 4 s
U42Muting time limit exceededCheck the muting sequence.
U43No valid muting condition: Prema-
ture muting end before protective
field release
U51Only one muting signal active in
case of protective field violation,
the second muting signal is missing
U54Missing additional muting control
signal (muting-enable)
U56Muting restart canceledCheck the connections of the muting sensors and
U57Partial muting: Topmost beam
interrupted
Check the arrangement of the muting sensors.
Select a valid muting condition.
Check the mounting of the muting sensors and the
triggering of the muting signals.
Check the connection of the muting sensor and the
triggering of the muting-enable signal. Reconnect
the muting sensor, if applicable, and activate it with
a restart.
carry out muting restart again if required.
Check the object size, e.g., pallet height. Change
the operating mode (e.g., standard muting) if
required and restart.
U58 Muting-enable signal faultCheck whether 0 V is present at the muting-enable
U70Weak signal Check the alignment of the safety sensor.
11.4Multicolor indicator
Table 11.1:Meaning of the display of the multicolor indicator on the MLD 320, MLD 520
Red flashing, slowly (1 Hz)OSSD off, device error/wiring
Red flashing. quickly (10 Hz) OSSD off, internal errorIf a restart is unsuccessful, contact cus-
Green flashing, slowly
(1 Hz)
OSSD on, no mutingnone
OSSD off, no mutingnone
OSSD on, valid muting statenone
Check whether the muting timeout has
valid muting condition
valid muting condition
error
OSSD on, weak signalCheck the alignment or clean the beam
been exceeded or the concurrency condition (both muting signals within 4 s) has
not been met.
Check whether the muting timeout has
been exceeded or the concurrency condition (both muting signals within 4 s) has
not been met.
Check the wiring.
tomer service.
exit window.
11.5Error message query via AS-Interface
The P1 parameter which is read out by the AS-i master via the AS-i safety sensor parameter port contains
interfering signal information see chapter 7.1.3 „AS-i signal assignment“.
a) In the event of a failure (if the 0 V-cable is interrupted), each of the outputs behaves as a 120 kW 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.
The safety-related transistor outputs perform the spark extinction. With transistor outputs, it is
therefore not necessary to use the spark extinction circuits recommended by contactor/valve
manufacturers etc. (RC modules, varistors or recovery diodes). These extend the decay times of
inductive switching elements.
Table 14.7:Receiver/transceiver machine interface, AS-i safety at work
Average probability of a failure
to danger per hour (PFH
)
d
Transmitter
-8.6x10
Receiver/transceiver without
muting indicator
-9
1/h
Receiver/transceiver with internal
muting indicator
Receiver/transceiver with external
muting indicator