LEUZE 68000406 – MLC500T40-600 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TRANSMITTER

Leuze MLC500T40-600 (68000406) is an infrared transmitter designed for the MLC 500 safety light curtain system. It operates together with a compatible receiver to establish an optoelectronic protective field for industrial machine safeguarding.

Key Technical Features:

  • MLC 500 series safety light curtain transmitter.

  • Type 4 according to IEC/EN IEC 61496.

  • SIL 3 according to IEC 61508 and IEC/EN IEC 62061.

  • Nominal resolution of 40 mm.

  • Protective field height of 600 mm.

  • Operating range of 0–20 m.

  • Infrared LED light source with 940 nm wavelength.

  • Optical synchronization between transmitter and receiver.

  • Selectable transmission channels.

  • Operating range reduction function.

  • Nominal supply voltage of 24 VDC ±20%.

  • Maximum current consumption of 50 mA.

  • One digital control input for range reduction.

  • Five-pin male M12 connector.

  • Aluminum housing with PMMA optical cover.

  • Dimensions of 29 × 666 × 35.4 mm.

  • IP65 ingress protection.

  • Operating temperature from −30°C to +55°C.

Applications: Hand protection, industrial machine safeguarding, access guarding, dangerous area protection, robotic production cells and packaging machinery.

Included Accessories: Two BT-NC sliding blocks.

Installation Notice: This product is the transmitter only. A compatible receiver is required to form a functional safety light curtain system. Safety-related switching outputs are not provided by this transmitter.

Safety Notice: The overall safety performance depends on the compatible receiver, safety controller, wiring, stopping time, installation distance and validation of the complete safety function.

Supplier: AnhNghiSon – Technical consultation and quotations for Leuze 68000406 in Vietnam.