Other symbols Symbol for tips Text passages with this symbol provide you with further information. Symbols for action steps Text passages with this symbol instruct you to perform actions. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
They replace neither testing of the complete machine or system prior to the initial start-up nor their periodic testing by a competent person. The checklists contain minimum testing requirements. Depending on the application, other tests may be necessary. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
A running machine can cause severe injuries! Make certain that, during all conversions, maintenance work and inspections, the system is securely shut down and protected against being restarted. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Foreseeable misuse Any use other than that defined under the “approved purpose” or which goes beyond that use of the Safety Relay, sensor and actuator is considered improper use! Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
• regular testing by competent persons Exemption of liability Leuze electronic GmbH & Co. KG is not liable in the following cases: • Safety Relay, sensor and actuator are not used as intended • Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account •...
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• for which the current limits are not compatible • which have not been programmed to be compatible with the respective contact set • although a PDF system certified in accordance with EN 60947-5-3 was provided Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
• Performance Level (PL) e (EN ISO 13849-1: 2008) • Safety category 4 (EN ISO 13849-1:2008) Depending on the application, various MC3x series are available. Sensor Actuator Safety Relay Figure 3.1: MC3x series with MSI-MC3x Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
< 9 mm, > 19 mm, > 22 mm 2 m-, 5 m-, 10 m-PVC con- max. 88 mm x 25 mm nection cable with wire-end sleeves 0.2 m PVC connection cable with M12 plug M8 plug Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Up to PL e and cat. 3 (EN 13849-1) with connec- tion of more than one sen- Figure 3.2: Design MC388x Figure 3.3: Design MC336x Figure 3.4: Design MC330x Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Voltage supply switched on Green illuminated Input condition for K1 fulfilled Green illuminated Input condition for K2 fulfilled Date of manufacture Order number Designation Figure 3.6: Designation locations, MC3x series sensors Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
• all actuators of the connected sensors are in the specified distance range • all connected sensors are activated • opening of the contacts (reset button, EDM contacts) causes the signal at pin SR to drop out Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Only operate access guarding in the start/restart interlock operating mode or take additional safety measures. Figure 5.1: Access guarding on a PCB production line, implemented on a door with MC330x sensors Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Access guarding on a filling system, realized on a door with MC388x sensors Figure 5.3: Access safeguarding on a small painting robot, implemented on a hood with MC336x sen- sors Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Access safeguarding on a food production line, implemented on a sliding gate with MC336x sensors Figure 5.5: Access safeguarding on a beverage filling system, implemented on a raisable window with MC336x sensors Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Aligning on the basis of the markings, approach directions In the following example, the MC388x sensor is mounted on the front of a sliding gate. The switching condition is activated by the actuator approaching from below. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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In the following example, the MC336x sensor is mounted on a small sliding window and is protected. The switching condition is activated by the actuator approaching on the same level. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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In the following example, the MC330x sensor is mounted recessed on the front of a sliding gate. The switching condition is activated by the actuator approaching on the same level. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Align sensor and actuator with one another so that when the guard is closed, the markings (e.g., arrows, notches, lines) are aligned, i.e., are opposite one another. A lateral offset reduces the switching distance. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Switching distances from sensor to actuator see table switch- see table see table switching ing distance switching dis- distance tance Figure 6.15: MC388x Figure 6.17: MC330x Figure 6.16: MC336x Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
While the guard is closed, is the distance from sensor and actuator within the specified values Sao and OFF? Do the markings on sensor and actuator align while the guard is closed? Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The MSI-MC310/311 is not suitable for free wall mounting . Depending on the environmental conditions at the end user, a suitable protective housing type must be determined and used. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
There are 16 terminals on the Safety Relay for connecting the cables. The connection of the Safety Relay is divided into sensor groups, additional functions, OSSDs and supply voltage. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Wire assignment, colors of the connection cable, state without activation by actuator Pin 1 Brown Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black Figure 7.3: Pin assignments of the M8 connector Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The MC3x sensors (2NO) are equipped with either M8, M12 connectors or with a PVC or PUR connection cable, in various lengths and with wire-end sleeves. Brown White Blue Black Figure 7.6: Wire assignment, colors of the connection cable, state without activation by actuator Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The following examples show possible connection combinations of Magnetically Coded Sensors on the Safety Relay for contact set 1NC/1NO. All available safety inputs must be occupied. Bridges are to connect the remaining inputs where no sensors are connected . Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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(EDM), contact drawing without activation by actuator The following wiring diagram shows the connection of four MC3xS1x on two doors for achieving safety category 3 and Performance Level e or d. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The following wiring diagram shows the connection of an MC3xS2x for achieving safety category 4 and Performance Level e. For access safeguarding, it also includes the “start/restart interlock” operating mode and a reset button Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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K1, K2 as well as those of the downstream contactors. MC3xS2x MC3xS2x MSI-MC311 +24V MC3xS2x MC3xS2x Figure 7.15: Example 3: Connection of four MC3xS2x with start/restart interlock, contact drawing without activation by actuator Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
The reset button can be used to unlock the start/restart interlock (where foreseen). In this way, the respon- sible person can restore normal operation of the system following process interruptions (triggering of the protective function, failure of the voltage supply) (see chapter 7.7 „Unlocking start/restart interlock“). Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Make certain that there are no people in the danger zone. Press and release the reset button. The MSI-MC3x switches to the ON state, LEDs K1 and K2 illuminate. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
• Safe mains separation • At least 2 A current reserve Not until proper monitoring of the guard is ascertained may it be integrated in the control circuit of the system. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Does opening of the monitored moveable part of the guard cause the dangerous process to stop in such a way that the dangerous process cannot be reached during the stopping time? Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Make certain that the dangerous state stops as soon as the guard is opened. 8.3.1 Check list – daily or at change of shift Tester: Authorized operator or instructed person Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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• the Safety Relay? Is the dangerous process brought to an immediate standstill upon open- ing of the guard? Does the dangerous process end before the point of operation can be reached? Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
• Remove metal dust, iron filings, etc. Clean sensor and actuator depending on degree of contamination • with, e.g., a vacuum cleaner or a clean cloth • with solvent-free cleaning agents Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Rectify the short circuit and replace the fuse. “Supply” LED on K1, K2 on External cross con- Rectify the cross connection and nection in the replace the fuse. switch-off circuit Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Monday to Thursday, 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (UTC+1) Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m. (UTC +1) Return address for repairs: Service Center Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG In der Braike 1 D-73277 Owen / Germany Leuze electronic MC3x...
Switched current Ie max. 100 mA Short circuit protection By means of MSI-MC311 Safety Relay Installation point Arbitrary, provided housing markings are aligned Min. distance to other magnetic sensors 50 mm Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Average probability of a dangerous failure per 2.47 4.29 1.03 × × × hour (PFH with mean annual number of switching cycles performed by the relay (N Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Rated insulation voltage 250 V AC Mechanical life time 10 million switching cycles Requirement on the voltage supply when used Class 2 Circuits acc. to cULus (UL 508) Overvoltage category Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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Dimensions (dimensional drawings) see chapter 14 „Dimensions and weights“ Installation point Arbitrary, on 35 mm DIN top-hat supporting rail in accordance with DIN EN 50022 Weight see table 14.1 Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
Max. number of sensors 30, serial Cable length, sensors 30 m Pickup delay manual start 150 ms Pickup delay automatic start 30 ms Regression delay, response time 20 ms Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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2 x 0.2 to 1.5 mm , fine-wired 2 x 0.2 to 1.0 mm , single-wired Connection cables, temperature resistance, 60 °C min. Screw terminals, tightening torque 0.56 … 0.79 Nm Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
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DIN EN 50022 Weight see table 14.1 These tables do not apply in combination with additional M12 plug or connecting cable. except where these components are explicitly mentioned. Leuze electronic MC3x Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...