00 UM MLD en 607342.book

Original operating instructions
MLD 300, MLD 500

Multiple light beam safety devices
SAFE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION
For MLD 531 device models, observe the separate operating instructions
We reserve the right to make technical changes

EN 2022/02/25 - 607342
© 2022
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
In der Braike 1
D-73277 Owen / Germany
Phone: +49 7021 573-0
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Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG MLD 300, MLD 500 2

1 About this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Used symbols and signal words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended use and foreseeable misuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1.2 Using the laser alignment aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Necessary competencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Responsibility for safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 Exemption of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Device description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Device overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Connection technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 AS-i parameter port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.1 Operating indicators on the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Operation indicators on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.3 7-segment display at the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.4 Multicolor indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Integrated laser alignment aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Start/restart interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 Contactor monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3 Signal output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 Range switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 MultiScan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.6 Periodic function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7 Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.7.1 Timing controlled 2-sensor muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.7.2 Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting (exit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.7.3 Timing controlled 4-sensor muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.7.4 Muting timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.7.5 Muting restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.7.6 Alternative connection for second muting signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.7.7 Muting-enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.7.8 Partial muting (only with transmitter-receiver systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.7.9 Muting operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1 Access guarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.1 Arrangement of transmitter and receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.1.1 Arrangement of 1-beam safety sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.1.2 Beam heights and ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1.3 Calculating the safety distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1.4 Calculation of the safety distance for vertical protective fields with reaching over . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1.5 Minimum distance to reflective surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.1.6 Preventing mutual interference between adjacent devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.2 Arrangement of the muting sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

6.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2.2 Selecting optoelectronic muting sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2.3 Minimum distance for optoelectronic muting sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2.4 Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 2-sensor muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2.5 Arrangement of the muting sensors for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.6 Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 4-sensor muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Mounting the safety sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3.1 Suitable mounting locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3.2 Swivel mount BT-SET-240 (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3.3 BT-P40 clamp bracket (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3.4 BT-2SB10 clamp swiveling mounting bracket (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1 Pin assignment transmitter and receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.1 Standard pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.1.2 Pin assignment of local socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.3 AS-i pin assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1.4 AS-i signal assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2 Selecting contactor monitoring and start/restart interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3 Selecting the muting operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.3.1 Operating mode 1 (muting):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.3.2 Operating mode 2 (muting timeout 100 h): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.3.3 Operating mode 3 (sequence controlled 2-sensor muting):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.3.4 Operating mode 4 (sequence controlled 2-sensor muting with muting timeout 100 h):. . . . . . . . . . 61
7.3.5 Operating mode 5 (muting-enable):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.3.6 Operating mode 6 (partial muting): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8 Starting up the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

8.1 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.2 AS-i connection start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.2.1 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.2.2 Exchange of AS-i slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.3 Aligning the safety sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.4 Aligning without integrated laser alignment aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.5 Aligning with integrated laser alignment aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.5.1 Required devices and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5.2 Aligning without UDC device columns and without UMC deflecting mirror columns . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5.3 Aligning with UDC device columns and with UMC deflecting mirror columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.6 Start/restart button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.6.1 Unlocking start/restart interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.6.2 Muting restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.1 Before the initial start-up and following modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.1.1 Checklist – before the initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.2 To be performed periodically by competent persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.3 Periodically by the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.3.1 Checklist – periodically by the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9.4 Annual testing of safe switch-off of the AS-i connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
10 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11.1 What to do in case of failure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11.2 Operating indicators of the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

11.3 Error messages 7-segment display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.4 Multicolor indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.5 Error message query via AS-Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
12 Disposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
13 Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
14 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.1 General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
14.2 Interference emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
14.3 Dimensions, weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14.4 Dimensioned drawings: Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15 Order guide and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

About this document
1 About this document
1.1 Used symbols and signal words
Table 1.1: Warning symbols and signal words
Symbol indicating dangers to persons
NOTE Signal word for property damage

Indicates dangers that may result in property damage if the measures for danger
avoidance are not followed.
CAUTION Signal word for minor injuries

Indicates dangers that may result in minor injury if the measures for danger avoid-
ance 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.
Symbol 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 Opto-electronic Protective Device
EDM External Device Monitoring
MTTF Mean time to dangerous failure

Mean Time To Failure
OSSD Output Signal Switching Device
SIL Safety Integrity Level
RES Start/REStart interlock
PFH Probability of a dangerous failure per hour

Probability of dangerous Failure per Hour
PL Performance Level
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 initial commissioning nor their periodic
testing by a qualified person (see chapter 2.2). The checklists contain minimum testing requirements.
Depending on the application, other tests may be necessary.

Safety
2 Safety
Before using the safety sensor, a risk assessment must be performed according to valid standards (e.g.
EN ISO 12100:2011-03, EN ISO 13849.1: 2016-06, DIN EN 62061:2016-05). The result of the risk assess-
ment determines the required safety level of the safety sensor (see table 14.3).
For mounting, operating and testing, this document as well as all applicable national and international stan-
dards, 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 observe the documents applicable to your
task.
In particular, the following national and international legal regulations apply for the commissioning, tech-
nical inspections and work with safety sensors:
• Machinery directive 2006/42/EC
• Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU
• EMC directive 2014/30/EU
• 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 employment protection act
• Product Safety Law (ProdSG and 9. ProdSV)
NOTE
For safety-related information you may also contact local authorities (e.g., industrial inspec-
torate, employer's liability insurance association, labor inspectorate, occupational safety and
health authority).
2.1 Intended use and foreseeable misuse
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 protective device is ensured.
 Make certain that, during all conversions, maintenance work and inspections, the system is
securely shut down and protected against being restarted.
2.1.1 Intended 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 competent persons (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.
Multiple light beam safety devices of the MLD series are not intended for use in the following environmental
conditions:
• In environments with high air humidity in which condensation can occur
• In environments in which the product is in direct contact with water
• In environments in which fogging and ice can form on the front screen of the device
The following table shows the safety-related characteristic parameters of the MLD 300 and MLD 500
series.

Safety
Table 2.1: Models and safety-related characteristic parameters for the MLD 300 and MLD 500
series
Model MLD 312 (for external MLD 300 MLD 500

testing)
Type in accordance with Type 2 Type 2 Type 4

EN IEC 61496-1, -2
SIL in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL 1 SIL 3
Maximum SIL in accordance with - SIL 1 SIL 3

EN IEC 62061
Performance level (PL) in accor- Up to PL c a) PL c PL e

dance with EN ISO 13849-1:2015
Category in accordance with Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

EN ISO 13849-1:2015
Probability of a dangerous failure PFHd=1.2 x 10-8 b) PFHd=1.2 x 10-8 PFHd=6.6 x 10-9 c)

per hour
MTTFd 204 years

a) with a respective safety monitoring device (e.g., Leuze MSI-T), with DCavg ³ medium
b) during an external test with DC > 90 %, e.g., with a MSI-T Leuze safety monitoring device
c) or 6.0 x 10E-9 with MLD/AS-i
• The safety sensor protects persons at access points of machines and systems.
• 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 periodically tested by persons with the necessary competence (see
chapter 2.2).
• The safety sensor must be exchanged after a maximum of 20 years. Repairs or the exchange of
wear parts do not extend the mission time.
2.1.2 Using the laser alignment aid

The optional internal laser alignment aid is available for transmitter-receiver systems.
Laser alignment aids must only be switched on for the purpose of alignment or testing the alignment of
transmitters, receivers and deflecting mirror columns.

Safety
ATTENTION, LASER RADIATION – CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

Do not stare into beam!
The device satisfies the requirements of IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 safety regulations for a product
of laser class 2 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with
IEC/EN 60825-1:2014 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.
 Never look directly into the laser beam or in the direction of reflected laser beams!
If you look into the beam path over a longer time period, there is a risk of injury to the retina.
 Do not point the laser beam of the device at persons!
 Interrupt the laser beam using a non-transparent, non-reflective object if the laser beam is
accidentally directed towards a person.
 When mounting and aligning the device, avoid reflections of the laser beam off reflective sur-
faces!
 CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than specified
herein may result in hazardous light exposure.
 Observe the applicable statutory and local laser protection regulations.
 The device must not be tampered with and must not be changed in any way.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device.
Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG.
The alignment laser emits constant radiation that has a maximum output power of 1 mW and is
emitted from the device collimated.
WARNING!
Faulty or incorrect alignment may result in an operating fault!
Adjustment work with lasers must be carried out by competent and instructed persons only (see
chapter 2.2).
On the transmitter side of each light axis, there is a red light laser that serves as an alignment aid. A laser
warning sign is attached at the beam exit of each laser alignment aid.
 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.
 After switch-on the laser lights up for about 10 minutes. Do not leave the installation site during this time.
NOTE
Affix laser information and warning signs!
Laser information and warning signs attached to the device (see figure 2.1). Also included with
the device are self-adhesive laser warning and laser information signs (stick-on labels) in
multiple languages (see figure 2.2).
 Affix the laser information sheet to the device in the language appropriate for the place of use.
When using the device in the U.S.A., use the stick-on label with the "Complies with 21 CFR
1040.10/11" notice.
 Affix the laser information and warning signs near the device if no signs are attached to the
device (e.g. because the device is too small) or if the attached laser information and warning
signs are concealed due to the installation position.
Affix the laser information and warning signs so that they are legible without exposing the
reader to the laser radiation of the device or other optical radiation.

Safety
2
3
1
4
6
1 Transmitter
2 Laser warning sign
3 Laser aperture (on each light axis)
4 MagnetKey
5 Beam marking
6 Laser information sign (on the rear side of the device)
Figure 2.1: Position of the laser aperture
LASERSTRAHLUNG RADIAZIONE LASER

NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN NON FISSARE IL FASCIO
Max. Leistung (peak): 1 mW Potenza max. (peak): 1 mW
Impulsdauer: cw Durata dell'impulso: cw
Wellenlänge: 650 nm Lunghezza d'onda: 650 nm
LASER KLASSE 2 APARRECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2
DIN EN 60825-1:2014 EN 60825-1:2014
LASER RADIATION RAYONNEMENT LASER

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
Maximum Output (peak): 1 mW Puissance max. (crête): 1 mW
Pulse duration: cw Durée d`impulsion: cw
Wavelength: 650 nm Longueur d`onde: 650 nm
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2
EN 60825-1:2014 EN 60825-1:2014
RADIACIÓN LÁSER RADIAÇÃO LASER

NO MIRAR FIJAMENTE AL HAZ NÃO OLHAR FIXAMENTE O FEIXE
Potencia máx. (peak): 1 mW Potência máx. (peak): 1 mW
Duración del impulso: cw Período de pulso: cw
Longitud de onda: 650 nm Comprimento de onda: 650 nm
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE 2 EQUIPAMENTO LASER CLASSE 2
EN 60825-1:2014 EN 60825-1:2014
LASER RADIATION 䉏⏘戟⺓

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ▎䦃展⏘㧮
Maximum Output (peak): 1 mW
Pulse duration: cw 㦏⮶戢⒉᧤⽿⋋᧥ 1 mW
Wavelength: 650 nm 厘⑁㖐兼㢅梃 cw
㽱栎 650 nm
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2014 伊䉏⏘ℶ❐
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10/11 IEC 60825-1:2014
Figure 2.2: Laser warning and information signs – supplied stick-on labels

Safety
2.1.3 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
• Reachability of the point of operation by hand from the installation site of the safety sensor
• Detection of the presence of persons in danger zones
2.2 Necessary competencies

The safety sensor may only be configured, installed, connected, commissioned, serviced and tested in its
respective application by persons who are suitably qualified for the given task. General prerequisites for
suitably qualified persons:
• They have a suitable technical education.
• They are familiar with the relevant parts of the operating instructions for the safety sensor and the
operating instructions for the machine.
Task-specific minimum requirements for suitably qualified persons:
Configuration
Specialist knowledge and experience in the selection and use of protective devices on machines as well
as the application of technical rules and the locally valid regulations on labor protection, safety at work and
safety technology.
Mounting
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the safe and correct installation and alignment of the
safety sensor with regard to the respective machine.
Electrical installation
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the safe and correct electrical connection as well as safe
integration of the safety sensor in the safety-related control system.
Operation and maintenance
Specialist knowledge and experience needed for the regular inspection and cleaning of the safety sensor
– following instruction by the person responsible.
Servicing
Specialist knowledge and experience in the mounting, electrical installation and the operation and main-
tenance of the safety sensor in accordance with the requirements listed above.
Commissioning and testing
• Commissioning and testing: experience and specialist knowledge in the rules and regulations of
labor protection, safety at work and safety technology that are necessary for being able to assess the
safety of the machine and the use of the safety sensor, including experience with and knowledge of
the measuring equipment necessary for performing this work.
• In addition, a task related to the subject matter is performed in a timely manner and knowledge is
kept up to date through continuous further training - „Competent person“ in terms of the German
Betriebssicherheitsverordnung (Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health) or other national legal
regulations.
2.3 Responsibility for safety

Manufacturer and operator must ensure that the machine and implemented safety sensor function 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.

Safety
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
(see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
• Imparting all relevant information to the operating company
• Adhering to all regulations and directives for the safe commissioning of the machine
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
• Periodic testing by a competent person (see chapter 2.2 "Necessary competencies")
2.4 Exemption 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.

Device description
3 Device description
The safety sensors of the MLD 300 and MLD 500 series are active optoelectronic protective devices, each
with two fail-safe OSSDs. They satisfy the following standards:
• Performance Level PL c and PL e in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1:2015
• Safety category 2, 3 and 4 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1:2015
• Safety Integrity Level SIL 1 and SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508 and EN IEC 62061
• Type 2 and type 4 in accordance with EN IEC 61496-1, EN 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).
Infrared LEDs classified in the exempt group in acc. with EN 62471:2008 are used as light sources. They
are protected against overvoltage and overcurrent acc. to IEC 60204-1 (protection 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.
3.1 Device 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
Transmit- Receiver/transceiver
ter
MLD 300 MLD 310 MLD 312 MLD 320 MLD 330
MLD 335
OSSDs 2 1 2 2
Automatic start/restart   
RES  a) 
EDM  b)  b)
Signal output  
LED indicator     
7-segment display  
Integrated muting 
a) RES selectable
b) EDM selectable
Table 3.2: Models and functions of the MLD 500 series
Transmitter Receiver/transceiver
MLD 500 MLD 500/ MLD 510 MLD 520 MLD 530 MLD 510/
AS-i MLD 535 AS-i
OSSDs 2 2 2
RES  a) 
EDM  b)  b)
Signal output  

Device description
Transmitter Receiver/transceiver
MLD 500 MLD 500/ MLD 510 MLD 520 MLD 530 MLD 510/
AS-i MLD 535 AS-i
LED indicator      
7-segment display  
Integrated muting 
a) RES selectable
b) EDM selectable
Figure 3.1: Transmitter-receiver system

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°).

Device description
3.2 Connection technology

Transmitter and receiver are equipped with M12 round pin plugs that differ in pin number depending on
device model:
Device model Number of pins on the receiver/ Number of pins on the trans-
transceiver mitter
MLD 310, MLD 510 5-pin connector 5-pin connector
MLD 312 5-pin connector 5-pin connector
MLD 320, MLD 520 8-pin connector 5-pin connector
MLD 330, MLD 530 8-pin plug and 5-pin socket 5-pin connector
MLD 335, MLD 535 8-pin plug and 8-pin socket 5-pin connector
MLD 500/AS-i, MLD 510/AS-i 5-pin connector 5-pin connector
MLD 510-...I/O 5-pin plug and separate 5-pin socket for 5-pin connector
external muting indicator
3.2.1 AS-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 7.1.3).
3.3 Display elements

The display elements of the safety sensors simplify start-up and fault analysis.
3.3.1 Operating indicators on the transmitter

There is a green LED at each light axis of the transmitter serving as a function indicator.
Transmitter
1 LED
2 Beam marking
Figure 3.3: Green LED on each transmitter light axis for function indication

Device description
Table 3.3: Meaning of the LED
LED Description
Green Transmitted beam active
Off Error (transmitted beam inactive)
3.3.2 Operation indicators on the receiver

The receiver has a LED (LED1, red or green). The following device models have additional display
elements at the receiver:
Table 3.4: Additional display elements at the receiver
Receiver/transceiver
MLD MLD MLD MLD MLD MLD MLD MLD MLD

310 312 320 330 335 510 520 530 535
LED2 (yellow)      
7-segment display      
Muting indicators    
(optional)
1 4
Receiver
2
5
3
6
1 LED1
2 OSSD icon
3 Interface icon
4 LED2 (MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535)
5 RES icon (MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535)
6 Beam marking
Figure 3.4: Operation indicators on the receiver

Device description
Table 3.5: Meaning of LED1
LED1 Meaning
Red OSSD off
Green OSSD on
Red, flashing slowly (approx. 1 Hz) External error
Red, flashing fast (approx. 10 Hz) Internal error
Green, flashing slowly (approx. 1 Hz) OSSD on, weak signal
Table 3.6: Meaning of the LED2 displays
LED2 Meaning
Yellow Start/restart interlock locked (restart required)
Table 3.7: Meaning of LED2 for safety sensor with integrated AS-i interface (AS-i model)
LED2 Meaning
Red AS-i slave not communicating with AS-i master
Green AS-i slave communicating with AS-i master
Yellow flashing AS-i slave has invalid address 0
Red, flashing AS-i slave device error or AS-i connection defective
Red/green, flashing alternately Periphery error
Off No voltage
3.3.3 7-segment display at the receiver

(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535)
The 7-segment display shows the number of the operating mode (1 to 6) and assist in the detailed fault
diagnostics (see chapter 11). For the identification of the error, the error'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.

Device description
1 5
Receiver
2
6
3
7
1 LED1
2 OSSD icon
3 Interface icon
4 7-segment display
5 LED2
6 RES icon
7 Beam marking
Figure 3.5: 7-segment display on MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535 receiver
Table 3.8: Meaning of the 7-segment display
Display Meaning
1...6 Selected operating mode in normal operation
F... Device error, internal error
E... Interference, external error (see chapter 11)
U... Usage Event, e.g., U52: muting time limit elapsed (see
chapter 11)
8 or . Error during uploading (see chapter 11)
3.3.4 Multicolor 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 flashing (see table 11.2).
Table 3.9: Multicolor indicator
Color Meaning
Green OSSD on

Device description
Color Meaning
Red OSSD off
Yellow/red, alternating Restart locked
White Muting (for MLDx30 and MLDx35)
NOTE
With AS-i devices, the integrated muting indicator must be set externally, e.g. via asimon config-
uration and diagnostics software.
1 Muting indicators
2 Beam marking
Figure 3.6: Muting indicator on the receiver
3.4 Integrated 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).
NOTE
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 pin 2, e.g. with a connected sensor
(see table 7.1).

Device description
2
3
1
4
6
1 Transmitter
4 MagnetKey
5 Beam marking
Figure 3.7: MagnetKey activation position at first light axis of the transmitter
CAUTION!
Danger! Class 2 laser beams!
Never look directly into the laser beam. This can cause damage to the eye.

Functions
4 Functions
Table 4.1: Overview of the safety functions
Function Description
Stop function safety-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

contactors and relays
Muting targeted, proper bridging of the protective function
Periodic function test safety-related; initiated and tested, e.g. by an external

safety monitoring device
Table 4.2: Functions of the different versions
Function MLD 310, MLD 312, MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335,
MLD 510 testable MLD 520 MLD 530 MLD 535
OSSDs 2 1 2 2 2
RES  a)  
EDM  a)  
EDM, selectable  
Signal output   
LED indicator     
7-segment display   
Timing controlled 2-sensor muting  b)
Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting  
Timing controlled 4-sensor muting  c)
Laser alignment aid   

(optional for transmitter-receiver systems)
Configurable operating modes  
External test 
a) Selectable
b) Filter time (time that the muting is maintained in the case of temporary interruption of the muting signal): 3 s for one
missing muting signal, 300 ms for two missing muting signals
c) Filter time (time that the muting is maintained in the case of temporary interruption of the muting signal, MS1 + MS4 and
MS2 + MS3 are connected in parallel): 0.1 s for one missing muting signal, 50 ms for two missing muting signals
4.1 Start/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

Functions
re-enabled with the start/restart button (see chapter 8.6.1).
4.2 Contactor monitoring

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).
4.3 Signal output

The receiver or transceiver features a signal output. Pin 1 reports the state of the OSSDs.
Table 4.3: Signaling of the state of the OSSDs
Voltage at signal output (pin 1) OSSD
0V On
24 V Off
4.4 Range switching

With transmitter/receiver systems, the range can be adjusted on pin 4 of the transmitter. It is possible to
switch between 50 and 25 m and between 70 and 35 m.
Table 4.4: Range switching on pin 4 of the transmitter
Pin 4 Operating range of the Operating range of the

MLD500Tx MLD500XTx
0V 0.5 to 50 m 20 to 70 m
24 V 0 to 25 m 10 to 35 m
4.5 MultiScan 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).
4.6 Periodic 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 MSI-T). Signal response and timing (see figure 4.1).
NOTE
When using the external test, make certain that the test duration does not exceed 150 ms.

Functions
Input + 24 V
max.150 ms
High-impedance or 0 V
OSSD-Output +24 V
6 ms 6 ms
High-impedance
Figure 4.1: Reaction of the OSSD switching output of the MLD 312 to an external test request
4.7 Muting
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. If present, the
muting indicator illuminates continuously during the entire duration of muting operation. Muting operation
ends if muting is either properly ended after the muting signals have been freed or if the preset maximum
duration (muting timeout) is exceeded before the muting signals have been freed.
Following malfunctions or operationally related interruptions (e.g. power failure, violation of the simulta-
neity 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.
4.7.1 Timing 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 utomatically 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 diffuse
sensors. 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 after
the filter time has elapsed.
1
MS2 MS1
MS1
MS2
Muting
1 Danger 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

Functions
4.7.2 Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting (exit)

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. The muting state
is ended again 8 s after MS1 is freed and 5 s after MS2 is freed (if MS1 is already free). The transported
goods can thus leave the protective field prior to this time. MS2 must be activated within 8 h after MS1.
1
MS2 MS1
MS1
<8 s
MS2
<5 s
Muting
1 Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
t Time frame in which both muting sensors must be activated (< 8 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).
MS2 MS1
2 3
t
MS1 >300 ms
MS2
<5 s
Muting n
Muting
n+1
1 Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
t Time frame in which both muting sensors must be activated (< 8 h)
2 Muting material 1
3 Muting material 2
Figure 4.4: Muting for tight sequences of objects – arrangement of the muting sensors and timing
4.7.3 Timing controlled 4-sensor muting

(MLD 335, MLD 535)
Timing controlled 4-sensor muting is used when the muting sensor light beams should not cross, but
instead must be parallel, due to special application situations, e.g. with reflective materials or under disrup-
tive environmental conditions. For timing controlled 4-sensor muting, the four muting sensors arranged in

Functions
succession must be activated in a defined and specific order to trigger muting (see figure 4.5).
Muting occurs during both forward and reverse travels. The order in which the muting sensors are acti-
vated is decisive for time behavior. After activation of the first muting sensor, activation of the next muting
sensor must occur within 4 s.
t
1
MS1 MS2 MS3 MS4

MS1
MS2
Muting
MS3
MS4
1 Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
MS3 Muting sensor 3
MS4 Muting sensor 4
t Time frame in which both muting sensors must be activated (4 s)
Figure 4.5: Timing controlled 4-sensor muting: arrangement of the muting sensors and timing
Muting after the filter time is ended correctly (e.g. the OSSDs remain in the ON state during passage) when
the MS3 (MS2) becomes free 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" for longer than the filter
time.
• MS2 is activated no sooner than 4 s after MS1 (or MS3 is activated no sooner than 4 s after MS4).
• The muting time limit has elapsed.
NOTE
Make sure that the material to be transported is sufficiently long for the simultaneous activation
of the muting sensors (see chapter 6.2.6).
4.7.4 Muting 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, 100 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
• Muting duration reaches 100 h

Functions
MS1
MS2 max. 100 h
Muting
max. 10 min
Muting-EN/TO
1 2 3
1 M-EN / TO = high -> muting timeout extension
2 Start of the muting timeout extension
3 End of the additional muting timeout extension
Figure 4.6: Muting-timeout extension
MS1
MS2 max. 10 min
Muting
Muting-TO
1
1 M-EN / TO = low -> no muting timeout extension
Figure 4.7: No valid signal for timeout extension
4.7.5 Muting restart

Following a muting error (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).
WARNING!
Unmonitored overrides may result in serious injury!
 A qualified person (see chapter 2.2) must observe the procedure exactly.
 If necessary, the competent person (see chapter 2.2) must release the reset button immedi-
ately to stop the dangerous movement.
 Make certain that the danger zone can be viewed from the reset button and that the entire pro-
cess can be observed by a responsible person.
 Before and during the muting override, ensure that there are no people in the danger zone.
4.7.6 Alternative 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).
NOTE
The muting signal from the control must not be applied constantly; rather, it must only be acti-
vated if muting is required.

Functions
1 2
PLC
MS1
1 Machine interface (8-pin)

2 Local interface (5-pin socket)
Figure 4.8: 2nd muting signal from the control
4.7.7 Muting-enable
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, an error is displayed. Before muting-
enable can be used, 0 V must first be applied at the muting-enable input.
MS1
MS2
Muting
Muting-Enable max. 8h
Figure 4.9: Muting-enable
MS1
MS2
Muting
Muting-Enable
Figure 4.10: No valid muting-enable signal

Functions
MS1
MS2
Muting
Muting-Enable
1
1 No muting possible here!
Figure 4.11: Example: Fault at the muting-enable cable
4.7.8 Partial muting (only with transmitter-receiver systems)

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.
4.7.9 Muting operating modes

The device models 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.
You can find details on selecting the operating mode in chapter "Electrical connection" (see chapter 7.3).
Table 4.5: MLD 330, MLD 530 operating modes and functions (2-sensor muting)
Functions
for second muting signala)

Muting-timeout extension
Muting operating mode
Alternative connection
Operating mode
Muting timeout
Muting-enable
Partial muting
EDM
RES
1  Selectable Timing controlled 2-sensor muting 10 min 
2  Selectable Timing controlled 2-sensor muting 100 h 
3  Selectable Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting 10 min 
4  Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting 100 h 
5  Selectable Timing controlled 2-sensor muting 10 min  
6b)  Timing controlled 2-sensor muting 10 min   
a) If the second muting signal comes, for example, from a control, this signal can also be connected to the 8-pin plug (usu-
ally establishes a connection to the switch cabinet).
b) Operating mode 6 (partial muting) cannot be used on transceiver systems of the MLD 330 and MLD 530 device models.

Functions
Table 4.6: MLD 335, MLD 535 operating modes and functions (2- and 4-sensor muting)
Functions
for second muting signala)

Muting-timeout extension
Muting operating mode
Alternative connection
Operating mode
Muting timeout
Muting-enable
Partial muting
EDM
RES
1  Selectable Timing controlled 4-sensor muting 10 min 
2  Selectable Timing controlled 4-sensor muting 100 h 
3  Selectable Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting 10 min 
4  Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting 100 h 
5  Selectable Timing controlled 4-sensor muting 10 min  
6b)  Timing controlled 4-sensor muting 10 min  
a) If the second muting signal comes, for example, from a control, this signal can also be connected to the 8-pin plug (usu-
ally establishes a connection to the switch cabinet).
b) Operating mode 6 (partial muting) cannot be used on transceiver systems of the MLD 330 and MLD 530 device models.

Applications
5 Applications
5.1 Access guarding

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.
Figure 5.1: 3-beam guarding for exits from danger zones
Figure 5.2: 3-beam guarding with transceiver system for an application with palletizing robot

Applications
Figure 5.3: Access guarding with timing controlled 2-sensor muting for an application with a pallet wrap-
ping machine
Figure 5.4: Access guarding on the roller conveyor with timing controlled 4-sensor muting (MLD 535 with
pre-mounted muting sensor sets)

Applications
Figure 5.5: Collision prevention with 1-beam safety sensor through detection of robot movements
Figure 5.6: Access guarding based on AS-i safety at work with MLD 500/AS-i at a processing center

Mounting
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 the safety sensor to be installed by qualified persons (see chapter 2.2).
 Maintain the necessary safety distances (see chapter 6.1.3).
 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, e.g. the response times of
the safety sensor and the control elements as well as the stopping time of the machine.
NOTE
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).
The following standards specify calculation formulas:
• EN ISO 13855, "The positioning of protective devices in respect of approach speeds of parts of the
human body": mounting situation and safety distances
• EN IEC 61496-2, "Active optoelectronic protective devices": distance of the reflecting surfaces/
deflecting mirrors
6.1.1 Arrangement of 1-beam safety sensors
NOTE
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.
b a
a b
b a
Figure 6.1: Multi-axis arrangement with geometric offset (max. 15 m)

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6.1.2 Beam heights and ranges
Table 6.1: Beam heights and ranges of the device models
Beams / beam dis- Recommendation of Transmitter/receiver range [m] Operating range

tance [mm] beam heights in Transceiver [m]
accordance with
EN ISO 13855 [mm]
2 / 500 400a), 900 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 b) 0.5 to 8
3 / 400 300, 700, 1100 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 b) 0.5 to 6 or 8
4 / 300 300, 600, 900, 1200 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 b) -

a) for the lowest beam, 400 mm are only permissible if allowed by the risk assessment.
b) when using the MLD...X models
6.1.3 Calculating the safety distance

General formula for calculating the safety distance S of an Optoelectronic Protective Device acc. to
EN ISO 13855:
S = KT+C
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:
S = 1600 mm  s   t a + t i + t m  + 850 mm
S [mm] = Safety distance

ta [s] = Response time of the protective device
ti [s] = Response time of the safety interface device
tm [s] = Machine stopping time
NOTE
If longer stopping times are determined during regular inspections, an appropriate additional
time must be added to tm.
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.
S = KT+C
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
6.1.4 Calculation 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.

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S RO = K  T + C RO
SRO [mm] = Safety distance in the case of access above the protective field
K [mm/s] = 1600 mm/s (approach speed for access guarding)
T [s] = Total sum of the delay (ta + ti + tm) from ta: response time of the protective device ti:
response time of the safety interface device tm: stopping time of the machine
CRO [mm] = Value see table 6.2 (Additional distance in which a body part can move towards the pro-
tective device before the protective device triggers)
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 6.2: Additional distance to the safety distance when reaching over and under
Table 6.2: Reaching over the vertical protective field of electro-sensitive protective equipment
(excerpt from EN ISO 13855)
Height a of the Height b of the upper edge of the protective field of the electro-sensitive protective
point of operation equipment
[mm]
900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Additional distance CRO to the danger zone [mm]
2600 0 0 0 0 0
2500 400 400 350 300 300
2400 550 550 550 500 450
2200 800 750 700 650 650
2000 950 950 850 850 800
1800 1100 1100 950 950 850
1600 1150 1150 1100 1000 900
1400 1200 1200 1100 1000 900

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Height a of the Height b of the upper edge of the protective field of the electro-sensitive protective
point of operation equipment
[mm]
900 1000 1100 1200 1300
Additional distance CRO to the danger zone [mm]
1200 1200 1200 1100 1000 850
1000 1200 1150 1050 950 750
800 1150 1050 950 800 500
600 1050 950 750 550 0
400 900 700 0 0 0
200 600 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
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 CRO.
 In the column head, look for the column with the next lower entry for the height of the upper beam of the
safety sensor (b).
 Search in the left column for the next higher entry for the point of operation.
 At the intersection, read the value C RO.
If SRO > S, SRO is to be used!
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:
S = KT+C
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 CRO = 750 mm (see table 6.2).
K [mm/s] = 1600 mm/s

T [ms] = 335 ms
CRO [mm] = 750 mm
S [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.335 s + 750 mm
SRO [mm] = 1286 mm
This means SRO < S, so S is to be used!

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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. CRO = 1050 mm (see
table 6.2).
K [mm/s] = 1600 mm/s

T [ms] = 335 ms
CRO [mm] = 1050 mm
S [mm] = 1600 mm/s  0.335 s + 1050 mm
SRO [mm] = 1586 mm
This means SRO > S, so SRO is to be used!
6.1.5 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, inter-
ruption 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 6.4 and see figure 6.5).
c
a
4° 4°
b
a Required minimum distance to reflective surfaces [mm]
b Protective field width [m]
c Reflective surface
Figure 6.3: Minimum distance to reflective surfaces depending on protective field width
500
400
300
200
131
b
3 5 10
Figure 6.4: Minimum distance to reflective surfaces as a function of the protective field width up to 10 m

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3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
131
b
3 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
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) Calculation of the minimum distance (a) to reflective surfaces

transmitter-receiver
b3m a [mm] = 131
b>3m a [mm] = tan(2.5°)  1000  b [m] = 43.66  b [m]
6.1.6 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.
1 2 3 4
1 Transmitter 1
2 Receiver 1
3 Transmitter 2
4 Receiver 2
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.
 Mount adjacent devices with a shield between them or install a dividing wall to prevent mutual interfer-
ence.

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 Mount the adjacent devices oppositely with respect to one another to prevent mutual interference.
Depending on the application, another possibility for preventing mutual interference is the use of the
device's range reduction (range switching).
1 2 3 4
1 Receiver 1
2 Transmitter 1
3 Transmitter 2
4 Receiver 2
Figure 6.7: Opposing mounting
6.2 Arrangement of the muting sensors
NOTE
Muting sensors detect material and supply the signals necessary for muting. Standard
IEC 62046 provides basic information on arranging the muting sensors. This information must
be observed when mounting the muting sensors.
6.2.1 Basic 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 retro-reflective photoelectric sensors 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).
• 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.
WARNING!
Risk of death through inadequate protection of the muting sensors!
 Protection against unintentional initiation of the (permanent) bridging function through
mechanical damage and/or misalignment of muting sensors (acc. to IEC 62046).

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6.2.2 Selecting optoelectronic muting sensors
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:
• Dark-switching retro-reflective photoelectric sensors
• Dark-switching throughbeam photoelectric sensors
• Light-switching optical sensors
NOTE
Please inform yourself of the usability in safety applications in accordance with EN ISO 13849
on our website.
6.2.3 Minimum 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) or for sequence controlled 2-sensor muting (see chapter 6.2.5).
 When arranging the muting sensors, make certain that the calculated minimum distance to the protec-
tive field is maintained.
6.2.4 Arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 2-sensor muting
With timing controlled 2-sensor muting, throughbeam or retro-reflective photoelectric sensors 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 solu-
tion (see figure 14.14).
NOTE
Mounting instructions for MLD muting sensor sets can be downloaded on the Internet at
http://www.leuze.com/mld/.

Mounting
S1
2
MS1 MS2
a
d5
b
4 5
3
1 Danger zone
2 Muting transceiver
3 Passive deflecting mirror
4 MS2 reflector
5 MS1 reflector
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
S1 Minimum distance between the protective field of the AOPD and the detection points of the muting
sensor light beams
a,b Distance between transported goods and hard guard
d5 Distance 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 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 fixed edges and the muting object (e.g. transport material) must be such that
a person cannot enter through these openings undetected while the pallet passes through the muting
zone. However, if it is assumed that persons are located here, the risk of crushing must be prevented, e.g.
with wicket gates, which are integrated electrically into the safety circuit.
Minimum distance S1
S1  v  0.05 s
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 a, b
a, b  200 mm
a, b [mm] = Distance between transported goods and hard guard
Distance d5
d5  200 mm and as small as practical

d5 [mm] = Distance from the intersection point of the muting-sensor
light beams to the protective-field plane

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If the muting material is 800 mm wide, it is transported in the middle and the distance between 2 and 3
(MLD safety light barriers) is 1160 mm. Thus, one could select 300 mm for the distance from 2 to MS2 and
from 3 to reflector MS1 and 200 mm for the distance from MS1 to 2 and from 3 to reflector MS2.
Height of the muting sensor light beams d7
The two light beams of the muting sensors must have a minimum height of d7.
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 hinders—manipulation with the feet since the protective field is interrupted before the
muting-sensor light beam.
NOTE
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).
6.2.5 Arrangement 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 14.14).
NOTE
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).

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MS1 MS2
2
a
b
3
d5 d8
1 Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
d5 Distance between MS2 and AOPD
d8 Distance 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 62046)
Distance a, b
a, b  200 mm
Distance d5, minimum (minimum distance)
d5  v  0 05s
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  200 mm
d5 [mm] = Distance from the light-beam of MS2 vertically to the protective-field
plane

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Height of the muting-sensor light beams
Figure 6.11: Arrangement of the muting sensors with respect to height
NOTE
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  v max  5s – 200mm
d8 [mm] = Distance from the end of the mechanical protective device, e.g. a hard guard, to the
protective field
vmax [ms] = Maximum speed of the material
6.2.6 Arrangement 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 14.14).
NOTE

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MS1 MS2 2 MS3 MS4

a
b
3
d2 d1 d3 d2
1 Danger zone
MS1 Muting sensor 1
MS2 Muting sensor 2
MS3 Muting sensor 3
MS4 Muting sensor 4
d2 Distance between MS1 (MS4) and MS2 (MS3)
Figure 6.12: Typical arrangement of the muting sensors for timing controlled 4-sensor muting (example
acc. to IEC 62046)
Distance a, b
a, b  200 mm
Distance d1
d1  200 mm
d1 [mm] = Distance from MS2 muting sensor to AOPD
Distance d3
d3  200 mm
d3 [mm] = Distance from MS3 to AOPD
Distance d2
d2  250mm
d2 [mm] = Distance between MS1 and MS2

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Height of the muting-sensor light beams

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.
6.3 Mounting the safety sensor

Proceed as follows:
• Select the type of fastening, e.g. swivel mount (see chapter 6.3.2) or clamp bracket (see
chapter 6.3.3).
• 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).
• If possible, affix safety notice stickers on the mounted safety sensor or device column.
After mounting, you can electrically connect (see chapter 7), start up, align (see chapter 8), and test (see
chapter 9.1) the safety sensor.
6.3.1 Suitable mounting locations

Area of application: Mounting
Tester: Technician who mounts the safety sensor
Table 6.4: Checklist for mounting preparations
Check: Yes No
Do the beam heights satisfy the requirement of EN ISO 13855 (see chapter 6.1.2)?
Is the safety distance to the point of operation maintained (see chapter 6.1.3)?
Is the minimum distance to reflective surfaces maintained (see chapter 6.1.5)?
Is it impossible for safety sensors that are mounted next to one another to mutually inter-
fere with one another (see chapter 6.1.6)?
Can the point of operation 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? With trans-
ceiver systems: do the name plates of transceiver and mirror face in the same direction?
Can the transmitter and receiver or transceiver and deflecting mirror be mounted verti-
cally (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?
6.3.2 Swivel mount BT-SET-240 (optional)

With the swivel mount made of diecast zinc, the safety sensor can be turned 240° on its own axis, easily
aligned and reliably mounted. Two models are available: BT-SET-240B with counterholder (for transmitter

Mounting
and receiver, top) and BT-SET-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-SET-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.
The cover can be removed.
Figure 6.13: BT-SET-240B swivel mount
Figure 6.14: BT-SET-240C swivel mount
NOTE
Detailed mounting instructions for the swivel mounts can be downloaded on the Internet at
http://www.leuze.com/mld/

Mounting
6.3.3 BT-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.
Figure 6.15: BT-P40 clamp bracket
6.3.4 BT-2SB10 clamp swiveling mounting bracket (optional)

The BT-2SB10 swiveling mounting bracket can be mounted on the lateral C-groove of the MLD.
Depending on the installation situation, the MLD with bracket can be mounted either on the sensor back
or side. For increased mechanical requirements, the brackets are also available in vibration-damping form
(BT-2SB10-S).
Figure 6.16: BT-2SB10 clamp swiveling mounting bracket

Electrical connection
7 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Improper electrical connection may result in serious injury!
 Only allow competent persons (see chapter 2.2) 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).
 Select the functions for the safety sensor (see chapter 7.2 or see chapter 7.3).
 Always connect an external safety monitoring device (e.g. Leuze 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 supply unit indicates safe mains separation according to IEC 60742 and bridges short
power failures of up to 20 ms.
NOTE
Laying cables!
 Lay all connection cables and signal lines within the electrical installation space or permanent-
ly in cable ducts.
 Lay the cables and lines so that they are protected against external damages.
 For further information: see EN ISO 13849-2, Table D.4.
7.1 Pin assignment transmitter and receiver
7.1.1 Standard 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, MLD 335
and MLD 535 have an 8-pin socket. This is used for connecting the signals of the muting sensors. Alter-
natively, the sensors can be directly connected via the AC-SCMx connection box. The socket is A-coded.
3
1
1 Brown
2 White
3 Blue
4 Black
Figure 7.1: Pin assignment transmitter MLD 300, MLD 500

1 Brown
2 White
3 Blue
4 Black
5 Gray
Figure 7.2: Pin assignment receiver MLD 310, MLD 312, MLD 510
1 White
2 Brown
3 Green
4 Yellow
5 Gray
6 Pink
7 Blue
8 Red
Figure 7.3: Pin assignment receiver MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535
Table 7.1: Pin assignment MLD transmitter and receiver
Pin Transmit- MLD 310, MLD 312, MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 330, MLD 335,
ter MLD 510 testable MLD 520 MLD 530, MLD 535 MLD 530, MLD 535
MLD 300, (operating mode 1, (operating mode 3,
MLD 500 2, 4) 5, 6)
1 +24 V +24 V +24 V RES/OSSD RES/OSSD status RES/OSSD status

status signal signal signal
2 Laser OSSD1 Test +24 V +24 V 0V
3 0V 0V 0V EDM EDM (not for oper- EDM (not for oper-

ating mode 4) ating mode 6)
4 Range OSSD2 OSSD MODE MS2 (optional, not MS2 (optional, not
for operating mode for operating mode
1) 5)
5 n.c. n.c. n.c. OSSD2 OSSD2 OSSD2
6 n/a n/a n/a OSSD1 OSSD1 OSSD1
7 n/a n/a n/a 0V 0V +24 V
8 n/a n/a n/a n.c. M-EN/TO a) M-EN/TO a)

a) M-EN/TO ... Muting-Enable/-Timeout
The operating mode for device models 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 models MLD 310, MLD 510 and MLD 312 and the transmitters are not configured.

7.1.2 Pin assignment of local socket
4
2
5
3
1 Brown
2 White
3 Blue
4 Black
5 Gray
Figure 7.4: Assignment 5-pin socket - receiver MLD 330, MLD 530
4
3 5
2 6
1 7
8
1 White
2 Brown
3 Green
4 Yellow
5 Gray
6 Pink
7 Blue
8 Red
Figure 7.5: Assignment 8-pin socket - receiver MLD 335, MLD 535
Table 7.2: Pin assignment 5- or 8-pin socket (for muting sensors, muting display and start/restart/
muting restart button)
Pin MLD 330/MLD 530 (5-pin) MLD 335, MLD 535 (8-pin)
1 +24 V MS3
2 MS2 +24 V
3 0V MS2
4 MS1 MS1
5 RES/LMP RES/LMP
6 --- MS4
7 --- 0V
8 --- ---
WARNING!
Impairment of the protective function due to faulty muting signals
 The ground connection of receiver/transceiver MLD x30/MLDx35 must be wired between the
ground connections of muting signals MS1 and MS2. For the muting sensors and the safety
sensor, a shared power supply unit is to be used. The connection lines of the muting sensors
must be laid separated from one another and protected.

7.1.3 AS-i pin assignment

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.
Figure 7.6: MLD 500/AS-i pin assignment (transmitter, receiver/transceiver, connection socket for exter-
nal muting indicator)
Table 7.3: MLD 500/AS-i pin assignment transmitter and receiver/transceiver as well as connection
socket for external muting indicator
Pin Transmitter MLD 500/AS-i Receiver/transceiver Receiver/transceiver MLD 500/

MLD 500/AS-i AS-i with external muting indica-
tor a)
1 AS-i + AS-i + AS-i +
2 0 V (auxiliary supply)
3 AS-i - AS-i - AS-i -
4 +24 V DC (auxiliary supply)
5
a) a separate auxiliary supply may be necessary depending on the power consumption of the external muting indicator
7.1.4 AS-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
parameter P1 after reading back, no interference has occurred. If parameter P1 is changed to 0, a
periphery error has occurred.
NOTE
The parameter port can only be addressed by the bus master. None of the signals may be used
for safety-relevant purposes.
Table 7.4: Machine interface AS-i signal assignment (receiver/transceiver)
Assignment Bit Signal assignment
A D0 Muting indicator display (= AS-i slave)
E DI0...DI3 Code sequence in accordance with AS-i Safety at Work
A P0 Restart delay time after beam interruption

P0 = 0 ® 100 ms
P0 = 1 ® 500 ms
E P1 Interfering signal in case of interference (P1=1), e.g. due to contam-

ination or a fault in the periphery (P1=0)

7.2 Selecting contactor monitoring and start/restart interlock

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
MLD 320, MLD 320, MLD 330 a), MLD 320, MLD 520 MLD 320, MLD 330 a) b),
MLD 520 MLD 335 a), MLD 520, MLD 335 a) b), MLD 520,
MLD 530 a), MLD 535 a) MLD 530 a) b),
MLD 535 a) b)
Pin and func- Without Without EDM, with With EDM, without With EDM, with RES
tion EDM, with- RES RES
out RES
Pin 3, EDM +24 V +24 V 0 V via closed feed- 0 V via closed feedback
back circuit circuit
Pin 4, mode Bridge to +24 V Bridge to pin 1 +24 V

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)
b) EDM is not possible in operating modes 4 and 6

24V +24V
WH
GN
GY
BN
BN
YE
PK
-W1 -W2
A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6
OSSD1
EDM
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
RES
MODE
OSSD2
+24V
+24V
Safety-PLC
or
Safety Relay*
MLD300-T, MLD500-T MLD320-R, MLD520-R
0V
0V
3 FE 7 FE
BU
SH
BU
SH
-W1 -W2
0V 0V
PE PE
* Optional: reset via PLC or RES button

Figure 7.7: Connection example MLD 320, MLD 520 (transmitter-receiver system) without EDM, with
RES (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
+24V +24V
-K3
-K4 L+ L+
-W2 1 2 4
1 1 1
-S1
2 2 2
-A1 -A2 -A3 A1 S22 S12 S31 S33 S34 S35 13 23 33 41

1 2 4
IV-0
RES-0
1 AOPD+
2 AOPD-
+24V
RES-I
2 AOPD+
OSSD1
OSSD2
+24V
MLD-M002 MLD310-RT, MLD510-RT MSI-SR4B-0x

0V
0V
3 FE
A2 14 24 34 42
*
A1
-W2 3 SH -K3
A2
*
A1
-K4
A2
L- L-
0V 0V.
PE PE.
Figure 7.8: Connection example MLD 510 (transceiver system) with EDM; RES in MSI-SR4B-0x safety
relay

+24V +24V
-S1
-K3 L+ L+
WH
GN
GY
BN
BN
YE
PK
-W1 -W2
1 1
-K4
2 2
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 -A3 B3 Y1 12 14 22 24
OSSD1
n.c.
+24V
n.c.
n.c.
Start
EDM
OSSD2
Restart
+24V
MODE
MLD300-T / MLD500-T MLD320-R / MLD520-R MSI-RM2B-0x
FE
FE
0V
0V
3 7 A2 B1 Y2 11 21
Var. B
BU
SH
BU
SH
-W1 -W2
* *
-K3 A1 A1
Var. A -K3 -K4
A2 A2
-K4 -K3 -K4

L- L-
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.9: Connection example MLD 320, MLD 520 (transmitter-receiver system) and MSI-RM2B-0x,
with EDM and RES (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
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Figure 7.10: Connection example MLD 312 (transmitter-receiver system) and MSI-TR1B-0x, with EDM
and RES

7.3 Selecting the muting operating modes

(MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530, MLD 535)
The following functions can be selected depending on the device model:

• Adjustable muting TO
• Partial muting
• Muting signal 2 as control signal (MS2 can also be connected to the 8-pin plug here)
• Muting-timeout extension
• Muting restart
• Timing controlled 2-sensor muting
• Sequence controlled 2-sensor muting
• Timing controlled 4-sensor muting
These functions can be selected via the respective operating mode (see table 7.6 and 7.7).
Table 7.6: MLD 330, MLD 530 configuration
Functions Operating mode selection
Muting-timeout extension, M/TO
transmitter-receiver systems
Partial muting, only with
EDM, selectable
Operating mode
Muting timeout
Muting-enable
Muting type
Plug pin 2
Plug pin 7
Plug pin 1
RES
1   Timing controlled 10 min  +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 4

2-sensor muting
2   Timing controlled 100 h +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 8

2-sensor muting
3   Sequence controlled 10 min 0V +24 V Bridge to pin 8

2-sensor muting
4  Sequence controlled 100 h +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 3

2-sensor muting
5   Timing controlled 10 min   0V +24 V Bridge to pin 4

2-sensor muting
6a)  Timing controlled 10 min   0V +24 V Bridge to pin 3

2-sensor muting
a) Operating mode 6 (partial muting) cannot be used on transceiver systems of the MLD 330 and MLD 530 device mod-
els.
The desired muting operating mode is selected via pins 2 and 7 (supply voltage) as well as via a bridge
between pin 1 and another pin.

Table 7.7: MLD 335, MLD 535 configuration
Functions Operating mode selection
Muting-timeout extension, M/TO
transmitter-receiver systems
Partial muting, only with
EDM, selectable
Operating mode
Muting timeout
Muting-enable
Muting type
Plug pin 2
Plug pin 7
Plug pin 1
RES
1   Timing controlled 10 min  +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 4

4-sensor muting
2   Timing controlled 100 h +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 8

4-sensor muting
3   Sequence controlled 10 min 0V +24 V Bridge to pin 8

2-sensor muting
4  Sequence controlled 100 h +24 V 0 V Bridge to pin 3

2-sensor muting
5   Timing controlled 10 min   0V +24 V Bridge to pin 4

4-sensor muting
6a)  Timing controlled 10 min   0V +24 V Bridge to pin 3

4-sensor muting
a) Operating mode 6 (partial muting) cannot be used on transceiver systems of the MLD 330 and MLD 530 device models.
The desired muting operating mode is selected via pins 2 and 7 (supply voltage) as well as via a bridge
between pin 1 and another pin.
7.3.1 Operating mode 1 (muting):

• Start/restart interlock is selected
• Contactor monitoring is selectable
• Muting timeout extension is selectable
Table 7.8: Selection of the operating mode and other functions
Pin Connection
Operating mode selection
2 +24 V
7 0V
4 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
1 RES (via start button at +24 V)
3 EDM (without EDM: +24 V; with EDM: 0 V via feedback circuit)

Pin Connection
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1
8 M-TO (muting-timeout extension)

+24V +24V
0V 0V
21
-K1 A2-1
/2.0
6 A2-2
22 /2.0
A2-3
21 /2.0
A2-4
/2.0
-K2 A2-5
/2.0
7
22
-W3 wh bn gn ye gy pk bu rd SH
AC-ABF70
-S1
RES-button & RES lamp
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-X2
-W1 wh bn gn ye gy pk bu rd SH bn wh bu bk gy -W2
1 2 3 4 5
A1 A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FE FE
MS1
RES/LMP
+24V
MS2
0V
+24V
RES
EDM
MODE/MS2
OSSD2
OSSD1
M-EN/TO
0V
A1 A1
Leuze electronic Leuze electronic -K1 -K2
MLD-M00x MLD530xxx / MLD330xxx Operating Mode 1 A2 A2
MLD-XM0x
0V 0V
PE PE
21 22 21 22
2 2
/1.5
A2-1
A2-2
/1.5
/1.5
A2-3
A2-4
/1.5
/1.5
A2-5
-X1 -X2 -X -X
AC-SCM5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 3 1 3
-B1 -B2
4 4
Muting Sensor 1 Muting Sensor 2
Figure 7.11: Connection example MLD 330, MLD 530 transceiver system: timing controlled 2-sensor
muting with muting timeout 10 min

+24V +24V
-MS3 -MS2 -MS1 -MS4 x1

+ - + - + - + -
“M”
x2
WH
WH
GN
GN
GY
GY
BN
BU
BN
PK
YE
YE
PK
BN
-W1 -W2 -W3
SH
K2 K1
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FE
MS1
OSSD1
RES/LMP
+24V
MS2
EDM
MS3
n.c.
OSSD2
n.c.
n.c.
RES
MS2
+24V
M-EN/TO
+24V
MS4
0V
MLD300-T, MLD500-T MLD335-R, MLD535-R -K1
-K2
FE
FE
0V
0V
3 7
SH
SH
BU
BU
-W1 -W2
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.12: Connection example MLD 335, MLD 535 (transmitter-receiver system): timing controlled
4-sensor muting with muting timeout 10 min (transceiver connected in an analogous man-
ner)
7.3.2 Operating mode 2 (muting timeout 100 h):

• Muting timeout is max. 100 h
• If a second muting signal is supplied e.g. by a control, this can also be connected here at the 8-pin
plug.
Pin Connection
2 +24 V
7 0V
8 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
4 MS2 (second muting signal can also be connected here)
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1

+24V +24V
-MS2 -MS1 x1
+ - + -
“M”
x2
WH
WH
GY
BU
BN
BK
GN
GY
RD
BN
BN
PK
-W1 -W2 -W3
SH
K2 K1
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 FE
MS1
OSSD1
RES/LMP
MS2
0V
+24V
EDM
n.c.
OSSD2
n.c.
n.c.
RES
MS2
M-EN/TO
+24V
+24V
-K2
0V
0V
3 FE 7 FE
SH
SH
BU
BU
-W1 -W2
0V 0V
PE PE
2-sensor muting with muting timeout 100 h (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
+24V +24V
-MS3 -MS2 -MS1 -MS4 x1

+ - + - + - + -
“M”
x2
WH
WH
GN
GN
GY
GY
RD
BN
BU
BN
PK
YE
PK
BN
-W1 -W2 -W3
SH
K2 K1
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FE
MS1
OSSD1
RES/LMP
+24V
MS2
EDM
MS3
n.c.
OSSD2
n.c.
n.c.
RES
MS2
+24V
M-EN/TO
+24V
MS4
0V
-K2
FE
FE
0V
0V
3 7
SH
SH
BU
BU
-W1 -W2
0V 0V
PE PE
4-sensor muting (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
7.3.3 Operating mode 3 (sequence controlled 2-sensor muting):

• Second muting signal can be connected via the machine interface (i.e. signal comes from the con-
trol)

Pin Connection
2 0V
7 +24 V
8 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1
+24V +24V
-MS2 -MS1 x1
+ - + -
“M”
x2
WH
GY
BU
WH
BN
BK
GN
RD
GY
BN
BU
PK
-W1 -W2 -W3
SH
K2 K1
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 FE
MS1
OSSD1
+24V
RES/LMP
MS2
0V
+24V
EDM
n.c.
OSSD2
n.c.
n.c.
RES
MS2
M-EN/TO
+24V
-K2
0V
0V
3 FE 2 FE
SH
SH
BU
BN
-W1 -W2
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.15: Connection example MLD 330, MLD 530 (transmitter-receiver system): sequence controlled
2-sensor muting (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
7.3.4 Operating mode 4 (sequence controlled 2-sensor muting with muting timeout 100 h):
• No contactor monitoring
plug

Pin Connection
2 +24 V
7 0V
3 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1
+24V +24V
-MS2 -MS1 x1
+ - + - “M”
x2
-W1 1 -W2 1 2 3 5 6 -W3 1 2 4 5
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 4 5
OSSD1
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
OSSD2
EDM
MS2
RES
MS2
MS1
RES/LMP
+24V
M-EN/TO
+24V
+24V
Safety-PLC
or
Safety Relay
MLD300, MLD500 - T MLD330, MLD530 - R
0V
0V
0V
3 FE 7 FE 3 FE
-W1 3 SH -W2 7 SH -W3 3 SH
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.16: Connection example MLD 330, MLD 530 (transmitter-receiver system): sequence controlled
2-sensor muting with muting timeout 100 h (transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
7.3.5 Operating mode 5 (muting-enable):

• Muting-enable is activated

Pin Connection
2 0V
7 +24 V
4 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1
8 Muting-enable / M-TO (muting-timeout extension)
+24V +24V
-MS2 -MS1 x1
+ - + - “M”
x2
-W1 1 -W2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 -W3 1 2 4 5
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 5
OSSD1
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
EDM
MS2
RES
MS2
MS1
RES/LMP
M-EN/TO
+24V
+24V
+24V
OSSD2
Safety-PLC
or
Safety Relay
MLD300, MLD500 - T MLD330, MLD530 - R
0V
0V
0V
3 FE 2 FE 3 FE
-W1 3 SH -W2 2 SH -W3 3 SH
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.17: Connection example MLD 330, MLD 530 (transmitter-receiver system): muting-enable
(transceiver connected in an analogous manner)
7.3.6 Operating mode 6 (partial muting):

plug

Pin Connection
2 0V
7 +24 V
3 Bridge to pin 1
Other functions
5 OSSD2
6 OSSD1
8 M-TO (muting-timeout extension)
+24V +24V
-MS2 -MS1 x1
+ - + - “M”
x2
-W1 1 -W2 1 3 5 6 7 -W3 1 2 4 5
-A1 1 2 4 5 -A2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 5
OSSD1
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
EDM
OSSD2
MS2
RES
MS2
MS1
RES/LMP
M-EN/TO
+24V
+24V
+24V
Safety-PLC
or
Safety Relay
MLD300, MLD500 - T MLD330, MLD530 - R
0V
0V
0V
3 FE 2 FE 3 FE
-W1 3 SH -W2 2 SH -W3 3 SH
0V 0V
PE PE
Figure 7.18: Connection example MLD 330, MLD 530 (transmitter-receiver system): partial muting (trans-
ceiver connected in an analogous manner)

Starting up the device
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 (see chapter 2.2).
 Make certain that a dangerous process can only be started while the safety sensor is switched
on.
Prerequisites:
• Safety sensor has been mounted and connected according to the instructions
• Operators have been trained in the correct use
• Dangerous process is switched off, the outputs of the safety sensor are disconnected, and the sys-
tem is protected against being switched back on
 After start-up, check the function of the safety sensor (see chapter 9).
8.1 Switching on
Requirements for the supply voltage (power supply unit):
• Reliable mains separation ensured
• Current reserve of at least 2 A available
• Start/restart interlock function connected and activated
NOTE
Make certain that the system cannot start up on its own.
 Switch on the voltage supply on the safety sensor.

The safety sensor performs a brief self test.
 Check whether the green LED illuminates continuously.
The safety sensor is ready for use.
8.2 AS-i connection start-up
8.2.1 Initial commissioning

Proceed as described in chapter 8.1.
If the AS-i safety sensor is correctly integrated in the cyclical data exchange of the AS-Interface, the LED2
illuminates green.
AS-i safety sensor addressing occurs via the M12 connector with conventional AS-i address programming
devices.
NOTE
In one AS-i network, every possible bus address (1...31) may only be used once. The transmitter
does not receive a bus address.
The AS-i safety sensor is configured with asimon configuration and diagnostics software.
NOTE
The asimon user's guide can be downloaded from the Internet at www.leuze.com/asi.
NOTE
Avoid errors 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.

8.2.2 Exchange of AS-i slaves

When exchanging an AS-i safety sensor, you do not have to perform a new configuration.
NOTE
When exchanging an AS-i safety sensor, pay attention to the connecting and operating instruc-
tions of the AS-i safety monitor. The connecting and operating instructions for the Leuze AS-i
safety monitor ASM can be downloaded from the Internet at www.leuze.com/asi.
 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
NOTE
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 error storage. The AS-i safety monitor switches
into configuration operation
 Install the new AS-i slave
NOTE
AS-i slaves have bus address “0” in their delivery default state. When exchanging, the AS-i
master 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 illuminate 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.
NOTE
Avoid errors 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
NOTE
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
protective 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 a defective safe AS-i slaves, check the function of the new AS-i slave for correctness
(see chapter 9.1).
8.3 Aligning the safety sensor
NOTE
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 or transceiver and deflecting mirror at the same height so that the
front screens face one another.

NOTE
Make certain that both connections point downward.
With transceiver systems: make certain that the name plate on transceiver and mirror are located
on the same side.
8.4 Aligning 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.
NOTE
When using deflecting mirror columns for multi-sided access guarding, we recommend using
transmitter-receiver systems with integrated alignment aid (see chapter 8.5) or a laser alignment
aid as an accessory (see chapter Accessories) 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-seg-
ment 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.
NOTE
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.
8.5 Aligning 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
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 of the laser beams from
parallelity is much smaller than the conical beam expansion of the effective safety-related
infrared beams emitted by the transmitter.

6
5
2
1 Transmitter
2 Device column 1
3 Device column 2
4 Receiver
5 Infrared beam
6 Laser beam
Figure 8.1: Setting up multi-sided access guarding using the integrated laser alignment aid. The trans-
mitter is best mounted in a position that features the shortest distance to the deflecting mirror
column.
8.5.1 Required devices and tools

Before you start to align the components, make certain that the required devices and tools are at hand:
• Alignment templates, mounting devices and MagnetKey
• Socket wrench WAF10, Allen key WAF5, hexagon wrench WAF10 for aligning transmitter and
receiver in the UDC device column
• Allen key WAF6 for aligning the UDC device columns and the UMC deflecting mirror columns by
turning the fastening screws of the alignment base
• Allen key WAF4 for aligning the UMC deflecting mirror column by adjusting the position of the individ-
ual mirrors
After you have laid out all necessary devices and tools, you can start the alignment process.
8.5.2 Aligning without UDC device columns and without UMC deflecting mirror columns
Prerequisites:
• Transmitter and receiver are fastened without device columns with mounting brackets (sliding blocks
or swivel mounts).
• The receiver's switching outputs to the machine have been disconnected and the system is safe-
guarded against being switched back on.
 Loosen the fastening screws of the mounting brackets for the transmitter and receiver.
 Switch on the transmitter and receiver.
CAUTION!
 Never look directly into the laser beam. This can cause damage to the eye.
 Activate the laser beam(s) by briefly placing the MagnetKey on the MagnetKey sensor in the transmitter
or with the corresponding switch-on signal via pin 2 (see chapter 3.4).

2
3
1
4
6
1 Transmitter
4 MagnetKey
5 Beam marking
NOTE
The laser remains switched on for approx. 10 min.; then it switches off automatically. It can be
reactivated at any time
 Change the height and orientation of the transmitter 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.
3
1 Receiver
2 Laser beam of the transmitter
3 Reflective element for laser alignment aid
Figure 8.3: Using the integrated laser alignment aid: laser beam of the transmitter is incident on the re-
flective element on the receiver and makes it visible from afar
NOTE
If a turning movement is necessary for aligning, you should use a swivel mount instead of the
sliding block and other devices (see chapter 6.3.2).
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.

 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).
8.5.3 Aligning 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 columns
Prerequisites
• Transmitter and receiver are fastened in the UDC device columns.
• Transmitter, receiver and UMC deflecting mirror columns were correctly mounted in a vertical posi-
tion.
• 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.
NOTE
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 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-
ing mirror column.

 Place the alignment templates for the lower (and middle) mirror on the lower (and middle) individual mir-
rors of the first UMC deflecting mirror column.
NOTE
The templates must always lie flat on the mirror.
 Switch on the transmitter and receiver.
CAUTION!
 Never look directly into the laser beam. This can cause damage to the eye.
 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).

2
3
1
4
6
1 Transmitter
4 MagnetKey
5 Beam marking
NOTE
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 one of the laser beams is centrally incident in the middle of
the target mark of the corresponding alignment template. For the further alignment, it is sufficient if the
remaining laser beams are decentrally incident on the respective alignment templates.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
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 col-
umn.
 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 corresponding
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 corresponding
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 align-
ment 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 reflec-
tive 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 reflec-
tive 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 deflect-
ing mirror and the UDC device column of the receiver. If necessary, you must readjust the columns.

8.6 Start/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 and see
chapter 8.6.2).
8.6.1 Unlocking start/restart interlock

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.
The yellow LED only illuminates if the protective field is clear.
 If the active protective field is not clear, select a different procedure (see chapter 8.6.2).
 Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone.
 Press the start/restart button and release it again (after 0.15 … 4 s).
The receiver/transceiver switches back to the ON state.
8.6.2 Muting restart

(MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530, MLD 535)
If the muting indicator indicates an error 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.
WARNING!
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 process can be observed by the responsible person.
 Before and during the muting restart, ensure 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.
NOTE
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 tempo-
rary 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.
NOTE
A start/restart can also occur via the PLC signal (output impedance < 1.6 kΩ, PNP switching).

Testing
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!
Acc. to IEC 62046 and national regulations (e.g. EU directive 89/655 EEC), tests are to be performed by
competent persons (see chapter 2.2) 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 notes 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.
NOTE
As a safety inspection, Leuze offers testing by a competent person prior to the commissioning
(see chapter 13).
Checklists
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 initial commissioning nor their periodic testing
by a qualified person (see chapter 2.2). The checklists contain minimum testing requirements. Depending
on the application, other tests may be necessary.

Testing
 Store the checklists with the machine documents.
9.1.1 Checklist – before the initial start-up

Tester: Persons with the necessary competence (see chapter 2.2)
Table 9.1: Checklist – before the initial start-up
Check: Yes No
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?
Circuit diagram: Are the switching elements (e.g. contactors) with positive-guided con-
tacts that are controlled by the safety sensor monitored by an external device monitoring
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 point of
operation) 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 tampering?
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?

Testing
Check: Yes No
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?
9.2 To 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 62046: 12 months).
 Only allow testing to be performed by qualified persons (see chapter 2.2).
 Observe the nationally applicable regulations and the time periods specified therein.
NOTE
As a safety inspection, Leuze offers periodic testing by a competent person (see chapter 13).
9.3 Periodically by the operator

The function of the safety sensor must be checked (usually but not necessarily by the operator) periodically
depending on the given risk according to the following checklist so that damage or prohibited tampering
can be detected.
Depending on the risk assessment, the test cycle must be defined by the integrator or operating company
(e.g., daily, on shift changes, ...) or is specified by national regulations or regulations of the employer's
liability insurance association and may be dependent on the machine type.
Due to complex machines and processes, it may be necessary under certain circumstances to check some
points at longer time intervals. Observe the classification in “Test at least” and “Test when possible”.
WARNING!
Unpredictable machine behavior during the test may result in serious injury!
WARNING!
Severe injuries can result if the machine is operated further when faults occur during periodic
testing!
If you answer one of the items on the checklist (see table 9.2) with no, the machine must no
longer be operated.
 Only allow the machine to be tested by persons with the necessary competence (see
chapter 2.2, see chapter 9.1).
 Stop the dangerous state.
 Check transmitter, receiver and, if applicable, deflecting mirrors for damage or tampering.
 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.

Testing
9.3.1 Checklist – periodically by the operator
Table 9.2: Checklist – regular function test by trained operators/persons
Test at least: 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 tampering?
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)?
When possible, test during running operation: Yes No
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?
9.4 Annual testing of safe switch-off of the AS-i connection

Competent persons (see chapter 2.2) 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.
Table 9.3: Checklist – annual
Check: Yes No
Does the AS-i safety sensor correctly switch off the dangerous movement after forced
triggering?

Maintenance
10 Maintenance
NOTE
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 front screen with a clean, antistatic cloth.
 After cleaning, check the position of transmitter and receiver.
 Clean the safety sensor regularly depending on the degree of contamination.

Troubleshooting
11 Troubleshooting
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 error and initiate measures
to rectify it.
NOTE
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 branch responsible for you or call the
Leuze customer service (see chapter 13).
11.2 Operating indicators of the LEDs
LED State Cause Measure
LED at the transmitter, Off Transmitter beam inac- Check the power supply
per light axis tive or no supply voltage unit and the electrical con-
nection. Exchange the
power supply unit, if appli-
cable.
LED1 on the receiver Red, flashing slowly External error Check the connection of
(approx. 1 Hz) the cables.
For test purposes, discon-
nect the connection of the
OSSD outputs immedi-
ately after the original
connection cable.
For MLDx20-xx: test the
device in automatic restart
mode and without EDM
contactor monitoring by
establishing a connection
from connection cable
white to yellow and con-
necting 24 V to the green
wire.
LED1 on the receiver Red, flashing fast Internal error In the event of an unsuc-
(approx. 10 Hz) cessful restart, contact
customer service.
LED1 on the receiver Green, flashing slowly Weak signal due to soil- Clean the front screen
(approx. 1 Hz) ing and misalignment and check the alignment
of transmitter and receiver
(see chapter 8.3).
Compare the required
operating range for the
application with the oper-
ating range of the device.
On the transmitter device,
check whether or not pin
2 is connected to 24 V
(max. operating range).

Troubleshooting
LED State Cause Measure
LED2 on the receiver Yellow Start/restart interlock If there are no people in

locked the danger zone: operate
the restart button.
LED2 on the receiver Off No voltage on AS-i Connect the AS-i power
(with MLD 500/AS-i) cable supply unit and test the
connection of the AS-i
safety sensor with the
AS-i cable.
LED2 on the receiver Red AS-i slave not communi- Check the connection of
(with MLD 500/AS-i) cating with AS-i master the AS-i master with the
AS-i slave or correct the
AS-i address of the AS-i
slave or again correctly
set the AS-i profile in the
AS-i master.
LED2 on the receiver Yellow, flashing AS-i slave has invalid Assign the AS-i slave a
(with MLD 500/AS-i) address 0 valid address.
LED2 on the receiver Red/green, flashing AS-i slave device error Exchange the AS-i safety
(with MLD 500/AS-i) alternately or AS-i connection sensor.
defective
LED2 on the receiver Green, flashing red at Periphery error Check the periphery for
(with MLD 500/AS-i) the same time errors and eliminate them
LED2 on the receiver Green AS-i slave communicat- None

(with MLD 500/AS-i) ing with AS-i master
11.3 Error messages 7-segment display

(MLD 320, MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 520, MLD 530, MLD 535)
Error Cause/description Measures
F[No. 0-255] Internal error In the event of an unsuccessful restart, contact cus-
tomer service.
E01 Cross-circuit between OSSD1 and Check the wiring between OSSD1 and OSSD2.
OSSD2
E02 Overload on OSSD1 Check the wiring or exchange the connected com-
ponent (reducing the load).
E03 Overload on OSSD2 Check the wiring or exchange the connected com-
ponent (reducing the load).
E04 Short-circuit against Vcc at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD1
E05 Short-circuit against Vcc at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD2
E06 Short circuit against GND at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD1
E07 Short circuit against +24 V at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD1

Troubleshooting
E08 Short circuit against GND at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD2
E09 Short circuit against +24 V at Check the wiring. Exchange the cable, if applicable.
OSSD2
E14 Undervoltage at supply Select a suitable current source
E15 Overvoltage at supply Select a suitable current source
E19 Foreign transmitter detected Remove foreign transmitters and increase the dis-
tance to the reflective surfaces.
E24 Start button on connector plug Check the wiring.

connected to 0 V
E27 Short-circuit a local interface Check the wiring.

between start button and MS1
(pin 4 and pin 5)
E28 Short-circuit a local interface Check the wiring.

between start button and MS2
(pin 2 and pin 5)
E29 Start button on local interface con- Check the wiring.

nected to 0 V
E30 Feedback contact of contactor Check the functioning of the contactor and the cable
monitoring does not open connections. Exchange the contactor if necessary.
monitoring does not close connections. Exchange the contactor if necessary.
monitoring is not closed connections. Exchange the contactor if necessary.
monitoring is not open connections. Exchange the contactor if necessary.
E39 Activation time for restart button Press the restart button. If the restart is unsuccess-
(or muting restart button) ful, check the wiring of the restart button.
exceeded or cable short-circuited
E80 Invalid operating mode due to Check the circuit diagram and the wiring and restart.
configuration error, e.g. incorrect
wiring or start button pressed dur-
ing startup
E81 Operating mode 1 changed during Check the correctness of the selected operating
operation mode, change the operating mode if required, and
restart.
restart.
restart.
restart.

Troubleshooting
restart.
restart.
E88 Operating mode with start/restart Check the correctness of the selected operating
interlock changed during opera- mode, change the operating mode if required, and
tion (for MLD 320 and MLD 520) restart.
E89 Operating mode without start/ Check the correctness of the selected operating
restart interlock changed during mode, change the operating mode if required, and
operation (for MLD 320 and restart.
MLD 520)
U40 Operating mode 3 if MS2 and Check the arrangement and the assignment of the
MS1 are activated muting sensors.
U41 Simultaneity condition during mut- Check the arrangement of the muting sensors.
ing not met: second signal outside
tolerance of 4 s
U42 Muting time limit exceeded Check the muting sequence.
U43 No valid muting condition: Prema- Select a valid muting condition.

ture muting end before protective
field release
U51 Only one muting signal active in Check the mounting of the muting sensors and the
case of protective field violation, triggering of the muting signals.
the second muting signal is miss-
ing
U54 Missing additional muting control Check the connection of the muting sensor and the
signal (muting-enable) triggering of the muting-enable signal. Reconnect
the muting sensor, if applicable, and activate it with
a restart.
U56 Muting restart canceled Check the connections of the muting sensors and
carry out muting restart again if required.
U57 Partial muting: topmost beam Check the object size, e.g., pallet height. Change
interrupted the operating mode (e.g., standard muting) if
required and restart.
U58 Muting-enable signal error Check whether 0 V is present at the muting-enable

input or if signals have been applied for longer than
8h.
U70 Weak signal Check the alignment of the safety sensor.

Check whether the front screens are soiled and
clean them if necessary.
8 or . Error during uploading Disconnect the device from the voltage supply for
5 s.

Troubleshooting
11.4 Multicolor indicator
Table 11.1: Meaning of the display of the multicolor indicator on the MLD 320, MLD 520
Display Meaning Measures
Green, continuously illumi- OSSD on None

nated
Red, continuously illumi- OSSD off None

nated
Yellow/red, alternating Internal restart locked Actuate the reset button
Red flashing, slowly (1 Hz) OSSD off, device error/wiring Check the wiring.
error
Red flashing, fast (10 Hz) OSSD off, internal error In the event of an unsuccessful restart,
contact customer service.
Green flashing, slowly OSSD on, weak signal Check the alignment or clean the beam
(1 Hz) exit windows.
Table 11.2: Meaning of the display of the multicolor indicator on the MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 530,
MLD 535
Display Meaning Measures
Green, continuously illumi- OSSD on, no muting None

nated
Red, continuously illumi- OSSD off, no muting None

nated
Yellow/red, alternating Internal restart locked Actuate the reset button
White, continuously illumi- OSSD on, valid muting state None

nated
White, flashing OSSD on, muting error or no Check whether the muting timeout has
valid muting condition been exceeded or the simultaneity condi-
tion (both muting signals within 4 s) has
not been met.
Red/white, alternating OSSD off, muting error or no Check whether the muting timeout has
valid muting condition been exceeded or the simultaneity condi-
tion (both muting signals within 4 s) has
not been met.
Red flashing, slowly (1 Hz) OSSD off, device error/wiring Check the wiring.
error
Red flashing, fast (10 Hz) OSSD off, internal error In the event of an unsuccessful restart,
contact customer service.
Green flashing, slowly OSSD on, weak signal Check the alignment or clean the beam
(1 Hz) exit windows.
11.5 Error 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 7.1.4).

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

Service and support
13 Service and support

Service hotline
You can find the contact information for the hotline in your country on our website www.leuze.com under
Contact & Support.
Repair service and returns
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NOTE
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Technical data
14 Technical data
14.1 General specifications
Table 14.1: Beam/protective field data
Beams / beam dis- Recommendation of Transmitter/receiver range [m] Operating range

tance [mm] beam heights in Transceiver [m]
accordance with
EN ISO 13855 [mm]
1/- - 0.5 to 70 / 20 to 100 -
2 / 500 400, 900 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 0.5 to 8
3 / 400 300, 700, 1100 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 0.5 to 6 / 8
4 / 300 300, 600, 900, 1200 0.5 to 50 / 20 to 70 -
Table 14.2: Safety-relevant technical data
MLD 312 (for MLD 300 MLD 500

external testing)
Type in accordance with EN IEC 61496 Type 2 Type 2 Type 4
SIL in accordance with IEC 61508 - SIL 1 SIL 3
Maximum SIL in accordance with EN IEC 62061 - SIL 1 SIL 3
Performance level (PL) in accordance with Up to PL c a) PL c PL e

EN ISO 13849-1:2015
Category in accordance with EN ISO 13849- Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4

1:2015
Average probability of a failure to danger per hour 1,2x10-8 1/hb) 1.2x10-8 1/h 6.6x10-9 1/h
(PFHd)
Mean time to dangerous failure (MTTFd) 204 years
Mission time (TM) 20 years

a) with a respective safety monitoring device (e.g., Leuze MSI-T), with DCavg medium
b) during an external test with DC > 90 %, e.g., with a MSI-T Leuze safety monitoring device
Table 14.3: General system data
Connection technology M12 (8-pin / 5-pin) device-dependent
Supply voltage Uv, transmitter and receiver, transceiver +24 V, 20% (SELV)
Current consumption - transmitter 50 mA
Current consumption - receiver/transceiver 150 mA (without load)
Local socket: supply voltage, e.g., for muting sensors, 24 V, 450 mA

current consumption (max.)
Common value for ext. fuse in the supply line for trans- 2 A
mitter and receiver / transceiver
Synchronization Optical between transmitter and receiver
Protection class III

Technical data
Degree of protection IP67a)
Ambient temperature, operation -30 ... 55 °C
Ambient temperature, storage -40 ... 75 °C
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 0 ... 95%
Vibration resistance 5 g, 10 - 55 Hz acc. to 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 52 mm x 65 mm
Dimensions See dimensional drawings
Weight see table 14.10

a) the devices permanently satisfy the requirements of degree of protection IP67 provided at least one of the following cri-
teria is met: - The supplied cover enclosures with integrated gaskets are screwed in at the M12 plug threads - Appropri-
ate and ready-made connection cables are connected to the M12 plugs
Table 14.4: System data - transmitter
Light source LED; exempt group in acc. with EN 62471:2008
Wavelength 850 nm
Pulse duration 21.6 s
Pulse pause 800 s
Power Mean power: 1.369 W
Table 14.5: Technical data – Laser alignment aid
Light source Laser diode
Laser class 2 acc. to IEC/EN 60825-1:2014
Wavelength 650 nm
Max. output power (CW) 1 mW
Table 14.6: Receiver/transceiver, status signals and control signals
Voltage output, only for command devices or safety

sensor
RES Input: +24 V

Output: +24 V
PMa)/EDM Input: +24 V: 10 mA
MODE Input: Contact or transistor against

+24 V: 5 mA (pnp)
M-EN/TOb) Input: +24 V: 5 mA
MS1, MS2 Input: +24 V: 5 mA

a) PM ... Partial muting
b) M-EN/TO ... Muting-Enable/-Timeout

Technical data
Table 14.7: US patents
US patents US 6,418,546 B
US 7,741,595 B
Table 14.8: Receiver/transceiver machine interface, safety-related transistor outputs
OSSD transistor outputs 2 safety-related pnp transistor outputs (short-circuit monitored,

cross-circuit monitored)
Minimum Typical Maximum
Switching voltage high active (Uv - 18.2 V 23 V 27.8 V

1V)
Switching voltage low 0V 0V +2.5 V
Switched current (per output) 2 mA 300 mA 380 mA
Leakage current <2 A 200 A a)
Load capacity 0.3 F
Load inductivity 2.2 H
Permissible wire resistance for load <200 b)
Permissible conductor cross section 0.25 mm2 0.25 mm2 / 0.34 mm2 0,5 mm2 c)
Permissible cable length between 100 m

receiver and load
Test pulse width 340 s
Test pulse distance (5 ms) 60 ms
OSSD restart delay time after beam 100 ms

interruption
OSSD response time 25 ms (MLD 310, MLD 312,

MLD 510, MLD 320, MLD 520)
50 ms (MLD 330, MLD 335,
MLD 530, MLD 535)
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.
c) for larger cross sections, directly adjacent wires should not be used for the OSSD signal lines.
NOTE
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 elements, varistors or recovery diodes). These extend the decay times
of inductive switching elements.

Technical data
Table 14.9: Receiver/transceiver machine interface, ASi-3 Safety at Work
Transmit- Receiver/trans- Receiver/ Receiver/

ter ceiver without transceiver with transceiver with
muting indicator internal muting external muting
indicator indicator
Average probability of a failure - 8.6x10-9 1/h

to danger per hour (PFHd)
Response time - 30 ms
Slave address range - Standard slave (addresses 1...31)
IO code - 0 7
ID code - B B
ID1 code - F F
ID2 code - F 1
AS-i profile - S-0.B.F S-7.B.1
Output DO0 - - Muting indicator Muting indicator on/

on/off off
DO1- DO3 - - Not used Not used
DI[0-3] - Code sequence, in accordance with AS-i Safety at Work
Current consumption from AS-i 50 mA 110 mA 140 mA 110 mA

circuit
Parameter P0 - Restart delay time after beam interruption

P0 = 0 100 ms
P0 = 1500 ms
P1 - Error message output

P0 = 0 no interference
P0 = 1 interference, e.g. caused by soiling, or periph-
eral error
P2, P3 - Not used
14.2 Interference emission

The device corresponds to CISPR 11/ EN 55011 Group 1 and Class B.
Groups
• Group 1: All devices that do not belong to Group 2 (lab equipment, devices for industrial process
measurement and control)
• Group 2: All devices that intentionally generate HF energy for material processing / modification
(microwave and induction ovens, electric welding equipment)
Classes
• Class A: Industrial systems in which the 230V supply network is provided by means of a separate
transformer (from medium voltage)
• Class B: Commercial, industrial locations and residential areas that are supplied by the public 230V
network (low-voltage network) or are connected to it

Technical data
14.3 Dimensions, weights
Table 14.10: Weights
Number of Beam spacing Transmitter Receiver Transceiver Deflecting mirrors

beams
1 - 0.6 kg 0.6 kg - -
2 500 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
3 400 2.0 kg 2.0 kg 2.0 kg 2.0 kg
4 300 2.2 kg 2.2 kg - -

64,7
193
51,5
52
Figure 14.1: Dimensions of MLD, 1-beam transmitter, receiver

64,7
600
48,5 500 51,5
52

64,7
900
48,5 400 400 51,5
52

64,7
1000
48,5 300 300 300 51,5
52

Technical data
64,7
600
48,5 500 51,5
52
Figure 14.5: Dimensions of MLD, 2-beam transceiver

64,7
900
48,5 400 400 51,5
52
Figure 14.6: Dimensions of MLD, 3-beam transceiver

64,7
594
47 500 47
52
Figure 14.7: Dimensions of MLD-M, 2-beam deflecting mirror

64,7
894
47 400 400 47
52
Figure 14.8: Dimensions of MLD-M, 3-beam deflecting mirror

Technical data
14.4 Dimensioned drawings: Accessories
36
4 10 10
6,5
M6
28
78
4 50
6,5
67
Ø34
a
a Mounting variants
Figure 14.9: Swivel mount BT-240B

Technical data
36
4 10 10
6,5
M6
28
79,5
4
6,5
50
70,5
a
Ø41
a Mounting variants
Figure 14.10: Swivel mount BT-240C

Technical data
a b
87,3
50
26 26
26 74 b 74 26
52
a Swivel axis
b Beam distance
c Alternative mounting variant
Figure 14.11: Mounting dimensions BT-240B, BT-240C
65
40
80
20
14
Figure 14.12: BT-P40 clamp bracket

Technical data
39 20
8
20,5
34
50
60
Ø 5,3 (2x) Ø 5,3 (2x)
Figure 14.13: BT-2SB10 clamp swiveling mounting bracket
341,5 M6 M6 341,5
64
46
64
46
60
91
ax.
35°
m
35°
max
.
Figure 14.14: Muting sensor set, sequence controlled 2-sensor muting

Technical data
Set-AC-ML-2SA Set-AC-ML-2SB
Figure 14.15: Set-AC-ML-2SA or Set-AC-ML-2SB mounted on MLD 500 multiple light beam safety
device
341,5 M6 M6 348
64
46
64
46
60
77
Figure 14.16: Muting sensor set, timing controlled 4-sensor muting

Order guide and accessories
15 Order guide and accessories

Product designation of the safety sensor:
MLDxyy-zab/t
Table 15.1: Part number code
MLD Multiple light beam safety device
x Series 3 for MLD 300 or series 5 for MLD 500
yy Function variant:
00: transmitter
10: automatic restart
12: external testing
20: EDM/RES
30: 2-sensor muting
31: 2-sensor muting, shortened timeout
35: 4-sensor muting
z Device type:
T: transmitter
R: receiver
RT: transceiver
xT: transmitter with high range
xR: receiver for high range
a Number of beams
b Option:
L: integrated laser alignment aid (for transmitter/receiver systems)
M: integrated status indicator (MLD 320, MLD 520) or integrated status and muting
indicator (MLD 330, MLD 335, MLD 510/A, MLD 530, MLD 535)
E: connection socket for external muting indicator (AS-i models only)
/t Safety-related switching outputs (OSSDs), connection technology:

- transistor output, M12 plug
A: integrated AS-i interface, M12 plug, (safety bus system)
Table 15.2: Selection examples
Product designation Properties
MLD530-R1L PL e (type 4) receiver, 1-beam with laser alignment aid
MLD320-RT3 PL c (Typ 2), EDM/RES, transceiver, 3-beam
MLD530-R2 PL e (type 4), EDM, RES, integrated muting, receiver, 2-beam
MLD500-T2L PL e (type 4) transmitter, 2-beam with laser alignment aid
MLD-M002 Deflecting mirror, 2-beam for transceiver
MLD510-R3LE/A PL e (type 4) receiver (3-beam) with AS-i interface as well as reflective element for
laser alignment aid and connection socket for external muting indicator

Table 15.3: MLD 310 transmitter-receiver systems
Beam distance/ Part no. Article Description Option

number of
beams
Operating range: 0.5 - 50 m
500 mm / 2 66001100 MLD300-T2 Transmitter
66033100 MLD310-R2 Receiver
66002100 MLD300-T2L Transmitter With integrated laser alignment

aid
66036100 MLD310-R2L Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid
Operating range: 20 - 70 m
500 mm / 2 66001500 MLD300-XT2 Transmitter
66033500 MLD310-XR2 Receiver
66002500 MLD300-XT2L Transmitter With integrated laser alignment

aid
66036500 MLD310-XR2L Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid
Table 15.4: MLD 310 transceiver systems
Beam distance/ Part no. Article Description

number of
beams
500 mm / 2 66500100 MLD-M002 Deflecting mirror
66037100 MLD310-RT2 Transceiver
400 mm / 3 66500201 MLD-XM03 Deflecting mirror

number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

number of
beams


number of
beams

number of
beams
66054100 MLD320-R2M Receiver With integrated status indicator

aid

alignment aid
66055100 MLD320-R2LM Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid and integrated sta-
tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator


number of
beams
66054500 MLD320-XR2M Receiver With integrated status indicator

aid

alignment aid
66055500 MLD320-XR2LM Receiver With reflective element for laser

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator


number of
beams
500 mm / 2 66500100 MLD-M002 Deflecting mir-

ror
66058100 MLD320-RT2M Transceiver With integrated status indicator

ror
400 mm / 3 66500201 MLD-XM03 Deflecting mir-

ror

number of
beams
66064100 MLD330-R2M Receiver With integrated status and mut-

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus and muting indicator


number of
beams

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

number of
beams

ror
66068100 MLD330-RT2M Transceiver With integrated status and mut-

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator


number of
beams

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

number of
beams

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator


number of
beams
--- / 1 66501000 MLD500-T1 Transmitter

aid

alignment aid
--- / 1 66501400 MLD500-XT1 Transmitter

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

number of
beams

number of
beams

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator

aid

alignment aid

tus indicator


number of
beams

ror

ror

ror

number of
beams

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

number of
beams

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator


number of
beams

aid

alignment aid

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


ing indicator

aid

alignment aid



number of
beams

ing indicator

aid

alignment aid


aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid

aid

alignment aid


number of
beams

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator

ror

ing indicator
Table 15.21: MLD 510/AS-i transmitter-receiver systems

number of
beams
--- / 1 66501001 MLD500-T1/A Transmitter
66533001 MLD510-R1/A Receiver
66502001 MLD500-T1L/A Transmitter With integrated laser alignment

aid
66536001 MLD510-R1L/A Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid
--- / 1 66501401 MLD500-XT1/A Transmitter
66533401 MLD500-XR1/A Receiver
66533402 MLD510-XR1E/A Receiver With connection socket for exter-

nal muting indicator


number of
beams
500 mm / 2 66501101 MLD500-T2/A Transmitter
66534101 MLD510-R2M/A Receiver With integrated muting indicator
66533102 MLD510-R2E/A Receiver With connection socket for exter-


aid

alignment aid
66535101 MLD510-R2LM/A Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid and integrated
muting indicator
66536102 MLD510-R2LE/A Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid and connection
socket for external muting indica-
tor


aid

alignment aid

muting indicator

tor


number of
beams


aid

alignment aid

muting indicator

tor
500 mm / 2 66501501 MLD500-XT2/A Transmitter

66502501 MLD500-XT2L/A Transmitter With integrated laser alignment

aid
66536501 MLD510-XR2L/A Receiver With reflective element for laser

alignment aid
66536502 MLD510-XR2LE/A Receiver With reflective element for laser

tor


aid

alignment aid

tor


number of
beams


aid

alignment aid

tor
Table 15.22: MLD 510/AS-i transceiver systems

number of
beams

ror
66537101 MLD510-RT2/A Transceiver
66538101 MLD510-RT2M/A Transceiver With integrated muting indicator
66537102 MLD510-RT2E/A Transceiver With connection socket for exter-


ror


ror


Table 15.23: Accessories for the safety sensor
Part no. Article Description
Connection cables
678050 CB-M12-5000E-5GM Connection cable, 5-pin, 5 m long
50133860 KD S-M12-5A-P1-050 Connection cable, 5-pin, 5 m long
678057 CB-M12-15000E-5GF Connection cable, 5-pin, 15 m long
50135139 KS S-M12-8A-P1-050 Connection cables for MLD 335, MLD 535 (local
interface), 8-pin, 5 m long
50110188 KB M12/8-25000-SA Connection cables for MLD 335, MLD 535 (local
Mounting brackets and mounting bracket sets
424417 BT-2P40 Mounting set, consisting of 2 BT-P40 clamp brack-

ets for mounting in UDC-S2 device columns
424422 BT-2SB10 Mounting set consisting of 2x BT-SB10 swiveling

clamp brackets for fastening to the lateral
C-groove.
560347 BT-SET-240B Swivel mount 240° turning, material: metal
560344 BT-SET-240C Swivel mount 240° turning, clampable, material:

metal
560340 BT-SET-240BC Mounting bracket set, consisting of BT240B, BT

240C, incl. screws, material: metal
560341 BT-SET-240CC Mounting bracket set for mirror, consisting of

2 BT240C, incl. screws, material: metal

560342 BT-SET-240BCS Mounting bracket set, consisting of BT240B,

BT240C, incl. screws and shock absorber, mate-
rial: metal
560343 BT-SET-240CCS Mounting bracket set for mirror, consisting of

2 BT240C, incl. screws and shock absorber, mate-
rial: metal
540350 BT-SET-240BC-E Mounting bracket set, consisting of BT240B-E,

BT240C-E, incl. screws, material: plastic/metal
540351 BT-SET-240CC-E Mounting bracket set for mirror, consisting of

2 BT240C-E, incl. screws, material: plastic/metal
540352 BT-SET-240BCS-E Mounting bracket set, consisting of BT240B-E,

BT240C-E, incl. screws and shock absorber,
material: plastic/metal
540353 BT-SET-240CCS-E Mounting bracket set for mirror, consisting of

2 BT240C-E, incl. screws and shock absorber,
540354 BT-SET-240C-E Swivel mount 240° turning, clampable, material:

plastic/metal
540355 BT-SET-240CS-E Swivel mount 240° turning, clampable, incl. shock

absorber, material: plastic/metal
540356 BT-SET-240BS-E Swivel mount 240° turning, incl. shock absorber,

540357 BT-SET-240B-E Swivel mount 240° turning, material: plastic/metal
Muting accessories
520143 AC-SCM7U Sensor connection box for MLD 335 and MLD 535
with M12 connection for connection to the 8-pin
local socket
520144 AC-SCM7U-BT Sensor connection box for MLD 335 and MLD 535
with M12 connection and mounting plate, for con-
nection to the 8-pin local socket, with 2 M4x22
cheese head screws; 2 BT-NC sliding blocks
520145 AC-SCM7U-BT-L Sensor connection box for MLD 335 and MLD 535
with M12 connection and L-mounting bracket, for
connection to the 8-pin local socket, with 2 M4x22
520150 AC-SCM5U Sensor connection box for MLD 330 and MLD 530
with M12 connection for connection to the 5-pin
local socket
520151 AC-SCM5U-BT Sensor connection box for MLD 330 and MLD 530
with M12 connection and mounting plate, for con-
nection to the 5-pin local socket, with 2 M4x22
520152 AC-SCM5U-BT-L Sensor connection box for MLD 330 and MLD 530
with M12 connection and L-mounting bracket, for
connection to the 5-pin local socket, with 2 M4x22

426490 Set-AC-ML-2SA Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

toelectric sensors, 2 reflectors
426491 Set-AC-ML-2SB Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426492 Set-AC-MT-4S Muting sensor set incl. 4 retro-reflective photo-

electric sensors, 4 reflectors
426494 Set-AC-MT-2S Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426371 MSSU-H46 Muting sensor set incl. 2 diffuse reflection sensors
426506 Set-AC-MTX.2-1S Muting sensor set incl. 1 retro-reflective photo-

electric sensor, 1 reflector
426520 Set-AC-MLX-2SA Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426521 Set-AC-MLX-2SB Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426522 Set-AC-MTX-4S Muting sensor set incl. 4 retro-reflective photo-

426524 Set-AC-MTX-2S Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426526 Set-AC-MLX.2-2SA Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426527 Set-AC-MLX.2-2SB Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

426528 Set-AC-MTX.2-4S Muting sensor set incl. 4 retro-reflective photo-

426529 Set-AC-MTX.2-2S Muting sensor set incl. 2 retro-retro-reflective pho-

430305 MMS-A-2N55 Mounting bracket set for muting sensors
430306 MMS-AP-N60 Mounting bracket set for muting sensors incl.

1 reflector
548800 MMS-A-1000 Muting mounting system, active side
548801 MMS-P-1000 Muting mounting system, passive side incl.

2 reflectors
548803 MMS-P-350 Muting mounting system, passive side incl.

2 reflectors
548804 MMS-A-350 Muting mounting system, active side
548805 MMS-A-1000-S Muting mounting system, active side
548806 MMS-P-1000-S Muting mounting system, passive side incl.

4 reflectors

Accessories for laser alignment aid
520071 AC-MK1 MagnetKey for activation of the laser alignment

aid
427300 AC-ALM Laser alignment aid for models without integrated

laser alignment aid (not for single-beam devices
and transceivers)

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Original operating instructions

MLD 300, MLD 500

SAFE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

We reserve the right to make technical changes

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8 Starting up the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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13 Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

15 Order guide and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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1 About this document

1.1 Used symbols and signal words

Table 1.1: Warning symbols and signal words

Symbol indicating dangers to persons

NOTE Signal word for property damage

CAUTION Signal word for minor injuries

WARNING Signal word for serious injury

DANGER Signal word for life-threatening danger

Table 1.2: Other symbols

Symbol for tips

Symbol for action steps

Table 1.3: Terms and abbreviations

AOPD Active Optoelectronic Protective Device

EDM External Device Monitoring

MTTF Mean time to dangerous failure

OSSD Output Signal Switching Device

SIL Safety Integrity Level

RES Start/REStart interlock

PFH Probability of a dangerous failure per hour

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2.1 Intended use and foreseeable misuse

2.1.1 Intended use

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Model MLD 312 (for external MLD 300 MLD 500

Type in accordance with Type 2 Type 2 Type 4

SIL in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL 1 SIL 3

Maximum SIL in accordance with - SIL 1 SIL 3

Performance level (PL) in accor- Up to PL c a) PL c PL e

Category in accordance with Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

Probability of a dangerous failure PFHd=1.2 x 10-8 b) PFHd=1.2 x 10-8 PFHd=6.6 x 10-9 c)

MTTFd 204 years

c) or 6.0 x 10E-9 with MLD/AS-i

2.1.2 Using the laser alignment aid

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ATTENTION, LASER RADIATION – CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

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LASERSTRAHLUNG RADIAZIONE LASER

LASER RADIATION RAYONNEMENT LASER

RADIACIÓN LÁSER RADIAÇÃO LASER

LASER RADIATION 䉏⏘戟⺓

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2.1.3 Foreseeable misuse

2.2 Necessary competencies

2.3 Responsibility for safety

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The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for:

The operator of the machine is responsible for:

2.4 Exemption of liability