Schneider Electric XU9B18NP340 Photoelectric Sensor

Description:

The Schneider Electric XU9B18NP340 photoelectric sensor is used in industrial automation systems for non-contact detection of objects using optical sensing technology. Commonly installed in packaging machines, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, and material handling processes. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for repair, replacement, retrofit, or new equipment integration.

Applications:

The Schneider Electric XU9B18NP340 photoelectric sensor is designed to detect the presence and position of objects in industrial automation systems using diffuse photoelectric sensing technology. It is commonly used in packaging equipment, conveyor lines, sorting systems, and automated handling applications where reliable object detection and counting are required. The sensor provides non-contact switching for monitoring products, workpieces, and machine sequences.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number: XU9B18NP340
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric / Telemecanique Sensors
• Product Type: Photoelectric Sensor
• Family/Series: XU9
• Design: Cylindrical threaded sensor, M18
• Function: Optical object detection
• Detection Type: Diffuse photoelectric sensing
• Light Source: Infrared LED
• Output Signal: NPN, 3-wire
• Contact Operation: Normally open (NO)
• Rated Voltage: 12–24 V DC
• Rated Current: 100 mA maximum
• Electrical Connection: M12 male connector, 4 pins
• Housing Material: Nickel-plated brass
• Mounting: Cylindrical threaded mount
• Protection Rating: IP65
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Response Time: 1 ms
• Switching Frequency: 500 Hz
• Application: Object detection and position sensing
• Certifications: CE

Common Replacements:

• XU9B18PP340
• XU5-N18NP340D
• XU1N18NP341WD