Schneider Electric XS8C1A1PBL2 Proximity Switch

The XS8C1A1PBL2 inductive proximity switch from Schneider Electric/Telemecanique delivers reliable non-contact detection of metallic objects for machine control in industrial automation. Its flat 40 × 40 × 15 mm housing houses a sensing distance of 25 mm (non-flush), and it operates on 12–24 VDC with a 3-wire, PNP output that is normally closed; connection is via a 2 m cable and it can switch up to 200 mA DC at frequencies up to 1,000 Hz. The enclosure is made of PBT plastic and carries IP68 protection, making it suitable for conveyor systems, packaging equipment, material handling, automated production lines, and process control applications where robust metal sensing is essential for continuous operation.