# Capacitive Proximity Sensor, OsiSense XT, M18, 8 mm, NPN-NO, 12 to 24 Vdc, Pre-wired

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/XT218A1NAL2/capacitive-proximity-sensor-osisense-xt-m18-8-mm
**SKU**: XT218A1NAL2
**Manufacturer**: TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €116.8400
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

Sensing Range Max:8mm; Thread Size - Metric:M18 x 1; Sensor Output:NPN; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:24V; Product Range:OsiSense XT Series; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| Product Range | XT Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 8mm |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN |
| Sensing Distance Max | 8mm |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 x 1 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 24V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 12V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3131128/)

Product data sheet Characteristics 

## XT218A1NAL2 capacitive sensor - XT1 - cylindrical M18 - plastic - Sn 8 mm - cable 2m 

## Main 

|Main||
|---|---|
|Range of product|OsiSense XT|
|Sensor type|Capacitive proximity sensor|
|Product specific|Detection of insulated or conductive materials|
|application||
|Sensor name|XT2|
|Sensor design|Cylindrical M18|
|Size|78 mm|
|Body type|Fixed|
|Detector flush mounting|Non flush mountable|
|acceptance||
|Material<br>Enclosure 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<br>voltage<br>Maximum delay<br>response<br>IP degree of protection|Plastic<br>Plastic<br>Discrete<br>3-wire<br>0.31 in (8 mm)<br>1 NO<br>DC<br>NPN<br>Cable<br>6.56 ft (2 m)<br>12...24 V DC reverse polarity protection<br>15 ms<br>IP67 double insulation IEC 60529|



|Complementary<br>ISO thread<br>Detection face<br>[Sa] assured operating distance<br>Adjustment zone<br>Differential travel<br>Repeat accuracy<br>Wire insulation material<br>Status LED<br>Supply voltage limits<br>Maximum residual current<br>Protection type<br>Switching frequency<br>Maximum voltage drop<br>Current consumption<br>Maximum delay first up<br>Maximum delay recovery<br>Maximum switching current<br>Marking<br>Setting-up<br>Threaded length|M18 x 1<br>Frontal<br>0.00…0.23 in (0…5.8 mm)<br>0.00…0.47 in (0…12 mm)<br>< 1...20 % Sr<br>< 5 % Sr<br>PVC<br>Output state indication 1 LED yellow)<br>10…30 V DC<br>100 mA open state<br>Short-circuit protection<br><= 200 Hz<br><2.5 V closed)<br>< 15 mA<br>100 ms<br>15 ms<br>200 mA<br>CE<br>Sensitivity by potentiometer<br>1.85 in (47 mm)|
|---|---|



Jan 13, 2021 

1 

3.07 in (78 mm) 0.33 lb(US) (0.15 kg) 

Length Net Weight 

## Environment 

|Environment||
|---|---|
|Standards|EN/IEC 60947-5-2|
|Product certifications|CULus|
|Ambient air temperature for operation|14…140 °F (-10…60 °C)|
|Vibration resistance|10 gn 1 mm 10…55 Hz)IEC 60068-2-6|
|Shock resistance|30 gn 11 ms IEC 60068-2-27|
|Resistance to electrostatic discharge|4 KV contact IEC 61000-4-2|
||8 kV air IEC 61000-4-2|
|Resistance to electromagnetic fields|2.74 V/m (3 V/m) IEC 61000-4-3|
|Resistance to fast transients|2 kV IEC 61000-4-4|



## Ordering and shipping details 

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|---|---|
|Category|22490 - SENSORS-ULTRASONIC (XX5,6)|
|Discount Schedule|DS2|
|GTIN|00785901942597|
|Nbr. of units in pkg.|1|
|Package weight(Lbs)|0.26 lb(US) (0.12 kg)|
|Returnability|No|
|Country of origin|CN|



## Packing Units 

|Packing Unitsg UnitsUnits||
|---|---|
|Unit Type of Package 1|PCE|
|Package 1 Height|0.79 in (2 cm)|
|Package 1 width|5.51 in (14 cm)|
|Package 1 Length|5.31 in (13.5 cm)|
|Unit Type of Package 2|S02|
|Number of Units in Package 2|40|
|Package 2 Weight|10.49 lb(US) (4.76 kg)|
|Package 2 Height|5.91 in (15 cm)|
|Package 2 width|11.81 in (30 cm)|
|Package 2 Length|15.75 in (40 cm)|



## Offer Sustainability 

|Offer Sustainabilityy||
|---|---|
|California proposition 65|WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including: Diisononyl|
||phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer,|
||and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which is known to the State of California|
||to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to|
||www.P65Warnings.ca.gov|
|EU RoHS Directive|Pro-active compliance (Product out of EU RoHS legal scope)<br>EU RoHS|
||Declaration|
|Toxic heavy metal free|Yes|
|Mercury free|Yes|
|RoHS exemption information|Yes|



## Contractual warranty 

Warranty 18 months 

2 

Product data sheet Dimensions Drawings 

## XT218A1NAL2 

## Dimensions 

(1) Adjustment potentiometer (2) LED 

3 

Product data sheet Mounting and Clearance 

XT218A1NAL2 

## Setting-up 

## Minimum Mounting Distances (mm) 

Side by side 

e(1) 40 ≥ Face to face ANAL OU e(2) 48 ≥ 

Facing a metal object 

e(3) 24 ≥ Mounted in support 

d ≥ 60 h ≥ 20 Fixing nut tightening torque: 3 N.m 

Adjustment 

## Sensitivity Adjustment 

(1) Adjustment potentiometer (2) LED 

4 

Product data sheet Connections and Schema 

## XT218A1NAL2 

## Wiring Diagram 

## Pre-cabled 

3-wire DC, NPN NO Output 

(BU) Blue 

(BN) Brown 

(BK) Black 

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