Telemecanique Sensors
Telemecanique Sensors XS218SAMAL2 Inductive Proximity Sensor 18mm
18 mm inductive proximity sensor detects metal up to 12 mm away, runs on 24 to 240 V AC/DC, and survives harsh environments in a 316L stainless-steel body rated IP68 and IP69K
- Detects metal targets up to 12 mm away
- Operates on 24 to 240 V AC/DC supply
- Withstands -13 °F to 185 °F operating range
- 316L stainless-steel body rated IP68 and IP69K
- 2-wire NO output with 2 m cable connection
Industrial detection sensor
The Telemecanique Sensors XS218SAMAL2 is an 18 mm cylindrical inductive proximity sensor built for machine-shop and automation tasks. Its unshielded design provides a 12 mm maximum detecting distance for reliable presence sensing of metal targets. The 316L stainless-steel case meets NEMA 4X, IP68 and IP69K ratings for harsh wash-down environments. It operates on 24 to 240V AC/DC with a 2-wire normally-open output.
Upgrade from limited-range switches
This sensor replaces mechanical limit switches or lower-range inductive units when longer sensing distance and solid-state durability are required. The jump is worth it for applications needing non-contact detection up to 12 mm at 25 Hz AC or 1000 Hz DC switching speeds. It is not suited for buyers who need shielded mounting flush in metal or analog output for distance measurement. The 200 mA maximum load also rules out high-current direct actuation.
Straightforward cable installation
The 2 m pre-wired cable simplifies wiring without separate connectors. Two-wire AC/DC operation reduces terminal count but demands attention to leakage current and voltage drop on long runs. Unshielded mounting requires clearance from surrounding metal to prevent false triggers. Operating temperature spans -13 to 185 degrees F for cold-storage to high-heat zones.
Highlights
- Detects metal targets up to 12 mm away
- Operates on 24 to 240 V AC/DC supply
- Withstands -13 °F to 185 °F operating range
- 316L stainless-steel body rated IP68 and IP69K
- 2-wire NO output with 2 m cable connection
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What thread size does the 18 mm cylindrical body need for mounting?
The sensor has an 18 mm diameter cylindrical housing designed to fit a standard M18 threaded hole or bracket.
How should the 2-wire 2 m cable be wired to a 24 to 240 V AC/DC supply without reversing polarity?
Connect the two conductors in series with the load; the sensor works regardless of polarity because it is a non-polarised 2-wire AC/DC device.
When should the 316L stainless-steel sensing face be cleaned or the unit replaced in an IP68/IP69K wash-down environment?
Clean the face whenever debris reduces the 12 mm sensing range; replace the sensor if the cable jacket or housing shows cracks after repeated high-pressure wash cycles.
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