M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com CONTENTS ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ......................3 Function of this document ........................ 3 Symbols used in this document ......................
For presence detection, with safety light curtains in a horizontal position, resolutions of between 50 and 116mm are to be used, the height off the ground is calculated in relation to these values. For this function the LS2 series features models with resolutions of 50 and 90mm. Hand detection This symbol marks devices designed to detect a hand entering a protected area.
LS2 safety light curtains must be used only in accordance with Chapter 2.2 “Fields of use of the device”. If the device is used for other purposes or if it is modified, even in the phase of mounting or installation, this invalidates all warranty rights with M. D. Micro Detectors. M.D. Micro Detectors...
3.1 Brief description The LS2 series curtains are multiple light beam safety devices, built in compliance with the IEC 61496-1 and 2 standards, are Type 2 and therefore applicable for the protection of the operators of systems or dangerous machines.
For an overview of the main features of the models ready for delivery or available on request, see Tab.:2 and 3 in this chapter. For a complete and detailed list of the actually coded models and their related features, see Chapter 9. Directly contact M. D. Micro Detectors for any explanation. LS2 SERIES CONSTRUCTION OF MODEL CODES...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 3.3 Availability of models with IP65 + IP67 protection Tab: 2 and 3 give the actually available models with reference to the optical parameters.
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual Manual www.microdetectors.com www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 3.5 Possibility of interconnection of the available models...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 4.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSITIONING THE SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS 4.1 Respecting the safety distance...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 4.2 How to calculate the safety distance S in conformity with EN ISO 13855 and EN ISO 13857 Here we give the general procedures for calculating the minimum safety distance S, these instructions must be followed if there is not a specific standard of type C for the machine to make safe.
Page 11
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com ● Calculate S with the following procedure for applications of protection with safety light curtains over which it is possible to climb.
Page 12
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com ● Calculate S with the following procedure for finger or hand protection applications, with vertical curtains (90°...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 5.0 MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM REFLECTING SURFACES The optical beams of the Emitter, having a beam angle that is not null, can partly be diverted by reflective surfaces located near to the curtains.
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 6.0 COMMISSIONING 6.1 Mechanical mounting This device is suited to work in protected environments, not outdoors.
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 6.3 Electrical installation. Before proceeding carefully read the data of Tab.:1; Chap.:7 in the sections: Supply, Outputs and Connections.
Page 16
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SERIES LS2 CONNECTOR EXIT WITH FIVE POLES...
Page 17
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com CONNECTOR AND CABLE EXIT WITH FIVE POLES SERIE LS2 Standard and Master models: LS2E/**-***;...
Page 18
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com LS2 SERIES CONNECTORS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF MASTER/SLAVE/FINAL...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. LS2 SERIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETERS Min.
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 8.0 PANEL AND DIAGNOSTICS INDICATIONS 8.1 Symbols used to indicate the LED indicators modes Indication of LED lit steadily Indication of LED lit intermittently with periodical blinking.
NOTE: In all these cases, if the failure persists, send to M. D. Micro Detectors for repair In all these cases, if the failure persists, send to M. D. Micro Detectors for repair Tab.:6; Chap.:9 RECEIVER MODELS ERROR CODES...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 9.0 LISTS OF AVAILABLE MODELS AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS...
Page 23
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN FOR HAND PROTECTION WITH RESOLUTION 40mm...
Page 24
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN FOR LIMB PROTECTION WITH RESOLUTION 50mm...
Page 25
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN FOR LIMB PROTECTION WITH RESOLUTION 90mm...
Page 26
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com ACCESS PROTECTION MULTI-BEAM LIGHT GRID WITH 2, 3, 4 BEAMS...
Page 27
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS IN IP69K TRANSPARENT HOUSING...
Page 28
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com SAFETY BARRIER IN IP69K TRANSPARENT HOUSING LS2 SERIES...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 10.0 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS, BARRIERS AND STANDARD ACCESSORIES 10.1...
Page 30
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com ST 204 *S FASTENER ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED AS STANDARD...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 10.2 IP69K models DIMENSIONS OF THE IP69K MODELS Fig.:6;...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 11.0 LIST OF ACCESSORIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT...
M.D. Micro Detectors LS2 SERIES Strada S. Caterina, 235 LANGUAGE 41122 Modena Italy SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TYPE 2 Tel. +39 059 420411 Fax +39 059 253973 Installation and Operation Manual www.microdetectors.com ENGLISH info@microdetectors.com 13.0 CHECKING THE SYSTEM 13.1 Purpose of the checks.
15.0 GUARANTEE All new LS2 systems are guaranteed by M.D. Micro Detectors for e period of 24 (twenty-four) months under normal working conditions, against defects due to faulty materials and workmanship. During the aforesaid period, M.D. Micro Detectors promises to replace faulty parts free of charge.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the LS2 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers