The Schneider Electric XS series inductive proximity sensor is solely for the detection of metal objects. It basically comprises an oscillator whose windings constitute the sensing face. An alternating magnetic field is generated in front of these windings. When a metal object is placed within the magnetic field generated by the sensor, the resulting currents induced form an additional load and the oscillations cease. This causes the output driver to operate and, depending on the sensor type, a normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) output signal is produced.

sensor design Cylindrical Ø 4 mm plain
size 29 mm
body type Fixed
detector flush mounting acceptance Flush mountable
material Metal
type of output signal Discrete
wiring technique 3-wire
[Sn] nominal sensing distance 1 mm
discrete output function 1 NC
output circuit type DC
discrete output type PNP
electrical connection Cable
cable length 2 m