Telemecanique Sensors Threaded Barrel Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, 2-Wire, 20 - 264V AC/DC, 60mm, IP69K XS218SAMAL2

The Telemecanique Sensors XS218SAMAL2 is a threaded barrel, M18 inductive proximity sensor engineered for non-contact detection of metal objects up to 60mm. This proximity sensor is designed for precision, reliability, and long service life, making it ideal for applications in food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging automation, material handling, and general industrial control systems where contactless switching is required.

With the capability to operate on a wide voltage range of 20V to 264V in both AC and DC supplies, the XS218SAMAL2 offers maximum installation flexibility and compatibility with industrial power systems. Its pre-cabled design streamlines integration into automation panels, while the robust, corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing ensures strong performance even in washdown or chemically aggressive environments. The IP69K rating further guarantees complete protection against water jets, steam, and dust ingress, supporting deployment in demanding production and cleaning regimes.

This non-flush, unshielded sensor body enables extended detection ranges and versatile mounting. The output is designed as a 2-wire system, compatible with a broad array of PLC, controller, or relay-based logic input circuits. It can reliably switch currents up to 300mA, suitable for both low and high signal tasks. The cylindrical M18 format allows standard mounting hardware with secure thread engagement for vibration resistance in machinery or conveyor lines.

The XS218SAMAL2 operates across a wide temperature range from -25°C for freezer installations to 85°C for steam sterilisation, supporting diverse industrial and food-grade processes. It provides high switching frequency up to 1kHz for efficient performance in systems requiring rapid object detection or counting.

As part of Telemecanique's OsiSense XS inductive sensor range, this device is unaffected by oil, dirt, or surface finish and can be deployed in high-vibration areas. Shielding is purposely omitted for a non-flush design, allowing longer sensing distances while maintaining reliable operation through the advanced oscillator detection principle. Installation is tamper-proof, with laser-etched identification for consistent asset tracking.

Typical use cases include position sensing on assembly lines, limit detection in packaging and pharmaceutical equipment, end-of-travel verification in conveyor systems, machine safety interlocks, and process automation in indoor or outdoor industrial plants.

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