# Photoelectric Sensor, OsiSense XU Series, Through Beam, 20 m, NPN, 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc, Pre-wired

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/XU2N18NP341/photoelectric-sensor-osisense-xu-series-through
**SKU**: XU2N18NP341
**Manufacturer**: TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS
**Price**: €132.8000
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

Sensing Range Max:20m; Sensing Method:Through Beam; Sensor Output:NPN; Product Range:OsiSense XU Series; Connection Method:Cable; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:24V; SVHC:No

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| Product Range | XU Series |
| Sensing Method | Through Beam |
| Connection Method | Cable |
| Sensing Range Max | 20m |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 24V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 12V |

## Datasheet

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Product data sheet Characteristics 

## XU2N18NP341 photo-electric sensor - XU2 - thru beam - Sn 15m - 12..24VDC - cable 2m 

## Main 

|Main||
|---|---|
|Range of product|OsiSense XU|
|Series name|Application food and beverage|
|Electronic sensor type|Photo-electric sensor|
|Sensor name|XU2|
|Sensor design|Cylindrical M18|
|Detection system|Thru beam|
|Material|Stainless steel|
|Line of sight type|Axial|
|Type of output signal|Discrete|
|Supply circuit type|DC|
|Wiring technique<br>Discrete output type<br>Discrete output function<br>Electrical connection<br>Cable length<br>Product specific applica-<br>tion<br>Emission<br>[Sn] nominal sensing<br>distance|3-wire<br>NPN<br>1 NO or 1 NC programmable<br>Cable<br>2 m<br>-<br>Infrared thru beam<br>15 m thru beam|



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## Complementary 

|Enclosure material<br>Lens material<br>Maximum sensing distance<br>Output type<br>Add on output<br>Add on input<br>Cable composition<br>Wire insulation material<br>Cable outer diameter<br>Status LED<br>[Us] rated supply voltage<br>Supply voltage limits<br>Switching capacity in mA<br>Switching frequency<br>Voltage drop<br>Current consumption<br>Delay first up<br>Delay response<br>Delay recovery<br>Setting-up<br>Diameter<br>Length<br>Product weight<br>Kit composition|Stainless steel : 304 CU<br>PMMA<br>20 m<br>Solid state<br>Without<br>Breaking test + programming<br>4 x 0.34 mm²<br>PvR<br>4.2 mm<br>1 LED (green) for supply on<br>1 LED (yellow) for output state<br>12...24 V DC with reverse polarity protection<br>10...30 V DC<br><= 100 mA (overload and short-circuit protection)<br><= 500 Hz<br><= 1.5 V (closed state)<br><= 50 mA (no-load)<br><= 15 ms<br><= 1 ms<br><= 1 ms<br>Without sensitivity adjustment<br>18 mm<br>62 mm<br>0.27 kg<br>Transmitter + receiver|
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## Environment 

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|Product certifications|CE|
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|UL|
|Ambient air temperature for operation|-25...55 °C|
|Ambient air temperature for storage|-40...70 °C|
|Vibration resistance|25 gn, amplitude = +/- 1.5 mm (f = 10...55 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6|
|Shock resistance|30 gn (duration = 11 ms) conforming to IEC 60068-2-27|
|IP degree of protection|IP67 conforming to IEC 60529|

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## Offer Sustainability 

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|Sustainable offer status|Not Green Premium product|
|RoHS (date code: YYWW)|Will be compliant  on  3Q2013|
|Product environmental profile|Available|key|Product Environmental|
|Product end of life instructions|Available|key|End Of Life Manual|

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## Contractual warranty 

Warranty period 18 months 

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XU2N18NP341 

## Product data sheet Dimensions Drawings 

## Dimensions 

## Transmitter's Dimensions 

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Product data sheet Mounting and Clearance 

XU2N18NP341 

Mounting and Clearance 

Fixing nut tightening torque: < 15 N.m Connector tightening torque: 2 N.m 

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Product data sheet Connections and Schema 

XU2N18NP341 

## Wiring Schemes 

## Transmitter 

BN : Brown 

VI : Violet (beam break input) BU : Blue 

## 3-wire, NPN NO or NC Programmable Function 

BN : Brown BK : Black (out / output) BU : Blue OG : Orange (program) 

## Wiring Schemes 

Beam Break Input on Thru-beam Transmitter 

Beam made 

BN : Brown VI : Violet (beam break input) BU : Blue 

Beam broken 

BN : Brown VI : Violet (beam break input) BU : Blue 

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Product data sheet Performance Curves 

XU2N18NP341 

## Detection Curves 

## Thru-beam System 

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Excess Gain Curves (Ambient Temperature: + 25° C) 

Thru-beam System 

(y) Gain (x) Distance (m) 

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