# Proximity Sensor, Capacitive, 5 mm, PNP / SPST-NO / SPST-NC, 10 to 30 VDC, XT Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/XT518B1PCM12/proximity-sensor-capacitive-5-mm-pnp-spst-no-nc-10
**SKU**: XT518B1PCM12
**Manufacturer**: TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €147.7500
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| Product Range | XT Series |
| Sensing Range Max | 5mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP / SPST-NO / SPST-NC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 5mm |
| Thread Size - Metric | M18 x 1 |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

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Product data sheet Characteristics 

## XT518B1PCM12 

Telemecanique Capacitive proximity sensors XT, cylindrical M18, brass, Sn 5mm, 12..24VDC, connector M12 

## Main 

|Main||
|---|---|
|Range of product|Telemecanique Capacitive proximity sensors XT|
|Product or component<br>type|Sensor|
|Sensor type|Capacitive proximity sensor|
|Product specific|Detection of insulated or conductive materials|
|application||
|Sensor name<br>~~eee~~|XT5<br>~~eee~~|
|Sensor design|Cylindrical M18|
|Size|85 mm|
|Body type<br>Detector flush mounting<br>acceptance<br>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>[Us] rated supply<br>voltage<br>Maximum delay<br>response<br>IP degree of protection|Fixed<br>Flush mountable<br>Nickel copper alloy<br>Nickel plated brass<br>Discrete<br>4-wire<br>5 mm<br>1 NC + 1 NO<br>DC<br>PNP<br>Male connector M12, 4 pins<br>12...24 V DC with reverse polarity protection<br>15 ms<br>IP67 conforming to IEC 60529<br>IP65 conforming to IEC 60529|



## Complementary 

|ISO thread<br>Detection face<br>Front material<br>[Sa] assured operating distance<br>Adjustment zone<br>Differential travel<br>Repeat accuracy<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|M18 x 1<br>Frontal<br>PBT<br>0…3.6 mm<br>2…7.5 mm<br>< 1...20 % Sr<br>< 5 % Sr<br>Supply state indication: 1 LED (green)<br>Output state indication: 1 LED (yellow)<br>10…30 V DC<br>0.1 mA open state<br>Short-circuit protection<br><= 40 Hz<br><2.5 V (closed)<br>< 15 mA<br>300 ms<br>15 ms<br>200 mA|
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|Marking|CE|
|UKCA|
|Setting-up|Sensitivity by potentiometer|
|Threaded length|50 mm|
|Length|85 mm|
|Net weight|0.08 kg|

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|Standards|EN/IEC 60947-5-2|
|Product certifications|cULus|
|Ambient air temperature for operation|-25…70 °C|
|Electrical insulation class|Class III|
|Vibration resistance|10 gn amplitude = 1 mm (f = 10…55 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6|
|Shock resistance|30 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27|
|Resistance to electrostatic discharge|4 KV contact conforming to IEC 61000-4-2|
|8 kV air conforming to IEC 61000-4-2|
|Resistance to electromagnetic fields|10 V/m conforming to IEC 61000-4-3|
|Resistance to fast transients|2 kV conforming to IEC 61000-4-4|

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|Packing Units|
|Unit Type of Package 1|PCE|
|Number of Units in Package 1|1|
|Package 1 Height|2.000 cm|
|Package 1 Width|11.000 cm|
|Package 1 Length|12.500 cm|
|Package 1 Weight|61 g|

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|Offer Sustainability|
|REACh Regulation|ay|REACh Declaration|
|REACh free of SVHC|Yes|
|EU RoHS Directive|Pro-active compliance (Product out of EU RoHS legal scope)|ay|EU RoHS|
|Declaration|
|Mercury free|Yes|
|RoHS exemption information|iy|Yes|
|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|

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## Contractual warranty 

Warranty 18 months 

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Product data sheet Dimensions Drawings 

XT518B1PCM12 

## Dimensions 

(1)  Output status LED (yellow) (2)  Adjustment potentiometer (sensitivity) (3)  Power ON LED (green) 

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Product data sheet Mounting and Clearance 

XT518B1PCM12 

Mounting and Clearance 

## Sensitivity adjustment 

- (1)  Adjustment potentiometer 

- (2)  Adjustment using suitable screwdriver (included with sensor) 

Mounting and Clearance 

## Minimum Mounting Distances 

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Product data sheet Connections and Schema 

XT518B1PCM12 

## Connections and schema 

## Wiring diagram 

4-wire DC, PNP, NO + NC output, M12 connector 

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