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The XS9E11RPBL01M12 is a plastic-bodied sensor with an IP67 enclosure, 10 mm sensing distance, and an M12 connector. It is NC (normally closed) vs the NO output here. For a panel initially wired for the XS9 variant, the XS230SAPAL2 requires a mechanical change: the cable entry (2 m flying leads vs M12 connector) and the larger M30 thread (vs a narrower plastic block form factor). The sensing gap is four times deeper, so a drop-in without rewiring or repositioning is not possible. Choose the stainless part only if the environment demands it. M30 threaded, 63 mm overall length, 2 m pigtail with bare wires. 3-wire unshielded, 15 mm minimum sensing distance, indicator light.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XS230SAPAL2 Inductive Sensor, M30, IP68/IP69K","metaDescription":"XS230SAPAL2 inductive proximity sensor from Series XS2. 316L stainless steel body, PNP NO, 40mm sensing distance, 12-24VDC. CE/CSA/UL listed, IPC68/IP69K rated. Active production,","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"XS230SAPAL2","Series":"XS2","IP Rating":"IP68; IP69K","Standards":"CE; CSA; RoHS; UL Listed","Body Finish":"Nickel Plated","Display Qty":"1","description":"Telemecanique XS230SAPAL2 Sensor Inductive Proximity|SQUARE D XS230SAPAL2: SENSOR, INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY","Body Material":"Stainless Steel","Output Circuit":"PNP","Overall Height":"63 mm","Sensing Method":"Inductive","Supply Voltage":"Not Rated ; 12-24V DC","Number of Wires":"3","Sensor Diameter":"30 mm","lifecycle_stage":"current","Display Sell UOM":"EA","Sensor Body Style":"Cylindrical","Output Circuit Type":"PNP","Sensor Cable Length":"2 m","Electrical Connection":"Bare Wire","NEMA Enclosure Rating":"4X","Load Current - Maximum":"200 mA","Sensing Face Shielding":"Unshielded","Nominal Sensor Diameter":"M30 Threaded","AC Supply Voltage Rating":"Not Rated","DC Supply Voltage Rating":"12-24V DC","Includes Indicator Lights":"Indicator Lights Included","Body Stainless Steel Grade":"316L","Sensing Distance - Maximum":"40 mm","Sensing Distance - Minimum":"15 mm","Output Circuit Contact Form":"NO","Electrical Installation Type":"Prewired Cable","Operating Temperature - Maximum":"185 °F","Operating Temperature - Minimum":"-13 °F"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$39.37 – $115.45","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/649595df6701754033631c6df18253de.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to the XS230SAPAL2?","answer":"The XS9E11RPBL01M12 is from the same brand but is a plastic body, IP67, 10 mm sensing distance, with an M12 connector and normally-closed output. For environments that do not require stainless steel or IP69K, it is a lower-cost alternative, but it is not a direct form-fit-function replacement; the mounting thread, sensing depth, and wiring differ."},{"question":"What compliance certifications does the XS230SAPAL2 have?","answer":"It carries CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL Listing. These cover European conformity, Canadian safety, US underwriting, and restriction of hazardous substances. Documentation for each can be provided upon request."},{"question":"Will the XS230SAPAL2 drop into a panel specified around the XS9E11RPBL01M12?","answer":"No — the XS230SAPAL2 has an M30 threaded stainless steel body with a 2 m pigtail cable, while the XS9E11RPBL01M12 is a plastic rectangular block with an M12 connector. The sensing range (40 mm vs 10 mm) and output type (NO vs NC) also differ. Rewiring and mechanical adaptation are required."},{"question":"What is the series of the XS230SAPAL2?","answer":"It belongs to the XS2 series from Telemecanique. The XS2 line focuses on cylindrical inductive proximity sensors with high IP ratings and stainless steel bodies."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS230SAPAL2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS230SAPAL2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}