Leuze MLC300T20-1800 Safety Light Curtain
Leuze MLC300T20-1800 Safety Light Curtain transmitter provides 20 mm resolution and 1,800 mm protective field height for hand protection. Within the Leuze Safety Light Curtain portfolio and ELC series, the Leuze 1,800mm Hand Protection Light Curtain MLC300T20-1800 supports 0 ... 15 m operating range, infrared LED at 940 nm, optical synchronization, 24 V DC supply, M12 5-pin connector, IP65 protection, aluminum housing, and 50 mA maximum current consumption.

| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Safety Light Curtain |
| Product | MLC300T20-1800 |
Leuze MLC300T20-1800 Safety Light Curtain β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | MLC 300 |
| Device type | Transmitter |
| Contains | 2x BT-NC sliding block |
| Application | Hand protection |
| Resolution | 20 mm |
| Protective field height | 1,800 mm |
| Operating range | 0 ... 15 m |
| Synchronization | Optical between transmitter and receiver |
| Light source | LED, Infrared |
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
| Mean power of transmitter diode | 50 Β΅W |
| Transmitted-signal shape | Pulsed |
| Protective circuit | Overvoltage protection, Short circuit protected |
| Supply voltage UB | 24 V, DC, -20 ... 20 % |
| Current consumption, max. | 50 mA |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Function | Machine interface |
| Type of connection | M12 Connector 5-pin |
| Type | Male |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 29 mm x 1,866 mm x 35.4 mm |
| Housing material | Metal: Aluminum |
| Lens cover material | Plastic / PMMA |
| Material of end caps | Diecast zinc |
| Housing color | Yellow, RAL 1021 |
| Type of fastening | Groove mounting, Mounting brackets, Mounting on Device Column, Swivel mount |
| Type of display | LED |
| Number of LEDs | 2 Piece(s) |
| Degree of protection | IP 65 |
| Protection class | III |
| Ambient temperature, operation | 0 ... 55 Β°C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -30 ... 70 Β°C |
| Relative humidity (non-condensing) | 0 ... 95 % |
| Net weight | 1,950 g |
The MLC300T20-1800 Leuze 1,800mm Hand Protection Light Curtain is a Safety Light Curtain transmitter designed for vertical hand safeguarding in industrial automation systems. It offers 20 mm resolution, 1,800 mm protective field height, and an operating range of 0 ... 15 m. Powered by 24 V DC, it uses optical synchronization between transmitter and receiver to maintain reliable beam alignment. The MLC300T20-1800 belongs to the MLC 300 series and integrates with machine interface safety circuits.
In production facilities, the MLC300T20-1800 is used on conveyors, packaging lines, robotic work cells, and automated assembly systems where extended protection zones are required. The 940 nm infrared LED with pulsed signal transmission ensures consistent detection performance. Its IP65-rated aluminum housing and M12 5-pin connection allow stable installation in typical industrial environments.
The Leuze MLC300T20-1800 Safety Light Curtain transmitter combines defined protective height, controlled current consumption, and Class III protection for machine safety integration. Overvoltage and short-circuit protection support electrical stability in control panels. As part of the Leuze safety range, the MLC300T20-1800 is suitable for industrial automation applications in India requiring dependable safeguarding performance.







