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.

Detector flush mounting
acceptance
Non flush mountable
Material Plastic
Type of output signal Discrete
Wiring technique 3-wire
[Sn] nominal sensing
distance
8 mm
Discrete output function 1 NC
Output circuit type DC
Discrete output type PNP
[Us] rated supply
voltage
12...48 V DC with reverse polarity protection
Switching capacity in
mA
<= 200 mA DC with overload and short-circuit
protection