TELEMECANIQUE XS218BLPAM12 — Non-Flush Cylindrical Inductive Sensors
Telemecanique XS218BLPAM12: Inductive proximity sensor, M18, non-flush, Sn 8 mm, PNP 1 NO, M12 connector, 12–24 V DC.
Status: In production
Brand: Telemecanique
Product: Inductive proximity sensor, M18, non-flush
Sensing distance (Sn): 8 mm
Output: PNP, 1 NO
Connection: M12 male connector, 4-pin
Supply: 12–24 V DC
Degree of protection: IP67
The Telemecanique XS218BLPAM12 is an XS2-family inductive proximity sensor of the XS range with a cylindrical M18 x 1 threaded body. It is non-flush mountable; in a metal support the data sheet requires d ≥ 56 mm and h ≥ 16 mm. Nominal sensing distance (Sn) is 8 mm, with an operating zone of 0–6.4 mm. Enclosure is nickel-plated brass, sensing face PBT; length 64 mm, threaded length 35 mm, net weight 0.035 kg. Differential travel is 1–15 % of the effective sensing distance; switching frequency is up to 500 Hz.
Supply is 12–24 V DC (limits 10–36 V DC) with reverse polarity protection. The PNP 1 NO output switches up to 200 mA with overload and short-circuit protection; closed-state voltage drop is below 2 V and no-load current consumption is at most 10 mA. Connection is via a 4-pin M12 male connector; a yellow LED shows the output state. Degree of protection is IP67 (IEC 60529); operating temperature is -25 to +70 °C. Certifications: CSA and UL.
Telemecanique XS218BLPAM12 technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Series | XS2, general purpose |
| Body design | Cylindrical, M18 x 1 thread |
| Mounting | Non-flush mountable |
| Detection | |
| Nominal sensing distance (Sn) | 8 mm |
| Operating zone (Sa) | 0–6.4 mm |
| Differential travel | 1–15 % of effective sensing distance (Sr) |
| Switching frequency | ≤ 500 Hz |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Rated supply voltage | 12–24 V DC with reverse polarity protection |
| Supply voltage limits | 10–36 V DC |
| Current consumption (no-load) | ≤ 10 mA |
| Voltage drop (closed state) | Below 2 V |
| Delays (maximum) | First-up 15 ms; response 0.1 ms; recovery 1 ms |
| Outputs and indicators | |
| Output type | PNP, 1 NO, DC |
| Wiring technique | 3-wire |
| Switching capacity | ≤ 200 mA with overload and short-circuit protection |
| Status LED | Output state: 1 yellow LED |
| Mechanical and connection | |
| Electrical connection | M12 male connector, 4-pin |
| Enclosure material | nickel-plated brass |
| Sensing face material | PBT |
| Length / threaded length | 64 mm / 35 mm |
| Net weight | 0.035 kg |
| Minimum mounting distances | Side by side ≥ 32 mm; face to face ≥ 96 mm; facing a metal object ≥ 24 mm; mounted in a metal support d ≥ 56 mm, h ≥ 16 mm |
| Environmental | |
| Degree of protection | IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Vibration resistance | 25 gn, amplitude ±2 mm (f = 10–55 Hz), IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 50 gn for 11 ms, IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Marking and certifications | CE; CSA, UL |
Key features
- Sn 8 mm, non-flush mountable, M18 x 1 thread
- PNP 1 NO output, up to 200 mA, overload and short-circuit protected
- 12–24 V DC supply with reverse polarity protection
- Nickel-plated brass enclosure, PBT sensing face
- Degree of protection IP67
- 4-pin M12 connector, yellow status LED
XS218BLPAM12 ordering codes
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XS218BLPAM12 | PNP, 1 NO, M12 connector |
| XS218BLPAL2 | PNP, 1 NO, 2 m cable |
| XS218BLNAL2 | NPN, 1 NO, 2 m cable |
| XS218BLNAM12 | NPN, 1 NO, M12 connector |
| XS218BLPBL2 | PNP, 1 NC, 2 m cable |
| XS218BLNBL2 | NPN, 1 NC, 2 m cable |
XS218BLPAM12 accessories
Accessories listed by the manufacturer for this product (ordered separately):
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XSZB118 | Fixing clamp for Ø18 mm XS inductive sensors, plastic, with indexing |
| XUZA118 | Mounting bracket XUZ, Ø18 mm, stainless steel |
| XZCP1141L5 | Pre-wired connector XZ, straight female M12, 4-pin, PUR cable, 5 m |
| XZCP1241L5 | Pre-wired connector XZ, elbowed female M12, 4-pin, PUR cable, 5 m |
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All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Source: Telemecanique Sensors, XS218BLPAM12 product data sheet (https://downloads.telemecaniquesensors.com/dam/datasheets/en/XS218BLPAM12_EN.pdf, 30 July 2024); reference page https://www.telemecaniquesensors.com/global/en/product/reference/XS218BLPAM12; XS catalogue TESEBRO000040EN (accessed 28 September 2026).