# Inductive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, OsiSense XS, M18, 16 mm, PNP, 12 V to 24 V, Pre-wired

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/XS218B4PAL5/inductive-proximity-sensor-cylindrical-osisense-xs
**SKU**: XS218B4PAL5
**Manufacturer**: TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Inductive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €28.4700
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | XS Series |
| Sensor Output | PNP |
| Sensing Range Max | 16mm |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 24V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 12V |

## Datasheet

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Product data sheet Characteristics 

inductive sensor XS2 M18 - L41mm - brass - Sn16mm - 12..24VDC - cable 5m 

## XS218B4PAL5 

## Main 

|Main||
|---|---|
|Range of product|OsiSense XS|
|Series name<br>General purpose<br>~~a~~||
|Sensor type|Inductive proximity sensor|
|Device application<br>Mobile equipment<br>Sensor name<br>XS2<br>~~ee~~||
|Sensor design|Cylindrical M18|
|Size|41 mm|
|Body type|Fixed|
|Detector flush mounting<br>acceptance<br>Material<br>Type of output signal<br>Wiring technique<br>[Sn] nominal sensing<br>distance<br>Discrete output function<br>Output circuit type<br>Discrete output type<br>Electrical connection<br>Cable length<br>[Us] rated supply volt-<br>age<br>Switching capacity in<br>mA<br>IP degree of protection|Non flush mountable<br>Metal<br>Discrete<br>3-wire<br>16 mm<br>1 NO<br>DC<br>PNP<br>Cable<br>5 m<br>12...24 V DC with reverse polarity protection<br><= 200 mA with overload and short-circuit protection<br>IP65 conforming to IEC 60529<br>IP67 conforming to DIN 40050<br>IP69K|



## Complementary 

|Thread type<br>Detection face<br>Front material<br>Enclosure material<br>Operating zone<br>Differential travel<br>Cable composition<br>Wire insulation material<br>Status LED<br>Supply voltage limits<br>Switching frequency<br>Voltage drop<br>Current consumption<br>Delay first up<br>Delay response<br>Delay recovery<br>Marking<br>Threaded length|M18 x 1<br>Frontal<br>PPS<br>Nickel plated brass<br>0...12.8 mm<br>1...15% of Sr<br>3 x 0.34 mm²<br>PvR<br>1 LED yellow for output state<br>10...36 V DC<br><= 1000 Hz<br><= 2 V at closed state<br><= 10 mA at no-load<br><= 15 ms<br><= 0.3 ms<br><= 0.7 ms<br>CE<br>21 mm|
|---|---|



Sep 13, 2016 

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Length 41 mm Product weight 0.19 kg 

## Environment 

|Environment||
|---|---|
|Product certifications|CSA|
||UL|
||E2|
|Ambient air temperature for operation|-25...70 °C|
|Ambient air temperature for storage|-40...85 °C|
|Vibration resistance|25 gn amplitude = +/- 2 mm (f = 10...55 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6|
|Shock resistance|50 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27|



## Offer Sustainability 

|Offer Sustainabilityy||||
|---|---|---|---|
|Sustainable offer status|Green Premium product|||
|RoHS (date code: YYWW)|Compliant - since 1550 -|iy|Schneider Electric declaration of conformity|
|REACh|Reference not containing SVHC above the threshold|Reference not containing SVHC above the threshold||
|Product environmental profile|Available|||
|Product end of life instructions|Available|||



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Product data sheet Dimensions Drawings 

XS218B4PAL5 

## Dimensions 

## Pre-cabled 

(1) Yellow LED (Output state indication) 

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Product data sheet Mounting and Clearance 

XS218B4PAL5 

## Mounting and Clearance 

## Minimum Mounting Distances 

Side by Side 

Face to Face 

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Mounted in a Metal Support 

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Product data sheet Connections and Schema 

XS218B4PAL5 

## Connection and Schema 

## Wiring Schemes 

PNP 3-wire 

BN : Brown BK : Black BU : Blue 

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Product data sheet Performance Curves 

XS218B4PAL5 

## Performance Curves 

Standard Steel Target: 24 x 24 x 1 mm Operating zone: 0…12.8 mm 

- (y) Sensing distance in mm 

- (1) Pick-up points 

- (2) Drop-out points (object approaching from the side) 

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