Mounting
Leuze electronic
MLC 520 EX
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1
Receiver 1
2
Transmitter 1
3
Transmitter 2
4
Receiver 2
Figure 6.5: Opposite mounting
In addition to design characteristics, the safety sensor offers functions that can remedy this:
• Selectable transmission channels (see chapter 4.3)
• Range reduction (see chapter 4.4)
• Also: opposite mounting
6.2
Mounting the safety sensor
Proceed as follows:
• Select the type of fastening, e.g. sliding blocks (see chapter 6.2.3).
• Have a suitable tool at hand and mount the safety sensor in accordance with the notices regarding
the mounting locations (see chapter 6.2.1).
• If possible, affix safety notice stickers on the mounted safety sensor or device column (included in
delivery contents).
After mounting, you can electrically connect (see chapter 7), start up, align (see chapter 8 "Starting up the
device"), and check (see chapter 9.1) the safety sensor.
6.2.1 Suitable mounting locations
Area of application: Mounting
Tester: technician who mounts the safety sensor
Table 6.3:
Checklist for mounting preparations
2
4
1
3
Check:
Yes
No
Do the protective field height and dimensions satisfy the requirements of EN 13855?
Is the safety distance to the point of operation maintained (see chapter 6.1.1)?
Is the minimum distance to reflective surfaces maintained (see chapter 6.1.4)?
Is it impossible for safety sensors that are mounted next to one another to mutually inter
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fere with one another (see chapter 6.1.5)?
Can the point of operation or the danger zone only be accessed through the protective
field?
