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The PPS body and sensing face, combined with IP68 / NEMA 3/4X/6P/12/13 enclosure, give it washdown and outdoor capability. Connection is through a 3-pin 1/2-20 UNF male micro connector. ## Sourcing gate: connector vs cable, NO vs NC Closest functional sibling is XS4P18MB230L1, which shares the same 8 mm sensing distance, voltage range, and current ratings — but differs in two procurement-relevant ways. The MB230L1 terminates in a 5 m PVR cable; the MA230K uses a micro connector. If your panel schema was built for a cabled sensor, the MA230K requires either a mating connector or a pigtail adapter. The second difference is output logic: MA230K is normally open, MB230L1 is normally closed. Verify your PLC input mapping before committing the line to either variant. The 18 mm threaded barrel fits a standard 18 mm clearance hole; tighten with a 24 mm hex nut. Because the sensor is unshielded, leave an 8 mm air gap around the sensing face when mounting through ferrous metal or the sensor may false-trigger on the surrounding material. The 1/2-20 UNF thread on the micro connector is not the same as an M12×1.0 — double-check your cordsets or order a field-attachable micro-connector with the correct thread. The two wires carry line and load; the third pin is unused in this 2-wire configuration, but the connector shell provides continuity to ground if the panel wiring requires it.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XS4P18MA230K Inductive Sensor, 8mm, 2-Wire NO","metaDescription":"Active OsiSense inductive proximity sensor, 18mm unshielded, 8mm sensing, 2-wire NO, 24-240 VAC/VDC, IP68, 3-pin micro connector. UL/CSA/CE. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"UPC":"78590184246","Model":"XS","title":"XS4P18MA230K","Approval":"UL, CSA, CE","Category":"Inductive Proximity Sensor","Enclosure":"NEMA 3/4X/6P/12/13, IP68","Brand Name":"OsiSense[R]","description":"SQUARE D XS4P18MA230K: INDUCTIVE SENSOR 38VDC 200MA XS","Construction":"THREADED BARREL","Load Current":"5 TO 300 MILLIAMPERE (AC), 5 TO 200 MILLIAMPERE (DC)","Sub-Category":"Tubular Inductive Proximity Sensor","UPC 12 Digit":"389110919359","Body Material":"PPS","Shielding Type":"UNSHIELDED","Barrel Diameter":"18 MM","Connection Type":"3 PIN 1/2 INCH-20 TPI UNF MALE MICRO CONNECTOR","Number of Wires":"2","lifecycle_stage":"current","Sensing Distance":"8 MM","Sensing Position":"FRONT","Operating Voltage":"24 TO 240 VAC, 24 TO 210 VDC","Manufacturer Brand":"Square D Co.","Product Description":"Telemecanique XS4P18MA230K Inductive Sensor 38Vdc 200Ma Xs","Switching Frequency":"25 HZ (AC), 2000 HZ (DC)","Output Configuration":"NO","Operating Temperature":"-13 TO 158 DEG F","Sensing Face Material":"PPS","Full Technical Description":"3 Pin 1/2 Inch-20 TPI UNF Male Micro Connector Connection Type; 2 Wire(S); UL, CSA, CE Approval; 24 to 240 VAC, 24 to 210 VDC Operating Voltage; NEMA 3/4X/6P/12/13, IP68 Enclosure; PPS Body Material; Threaded Barrel Construction; -13 to 158 Deg F Operating Temperature; No Output Configuration; 8 mm Sensing Distance; Front Sensing Position; Unshielded Shielding Type; 25 Hz (AC), 2000 Hz (DC) Switching Frequency; 5 to 300 Milliampere (AC), 5 to 200 Milliampere (DC) Load Current; 18 mm Barrel Diameter; PPS Sensing Face Material; OSISENSE[R] Brand; XS Model","Proposition 65 Warning (CA)":"WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including: Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$30.48","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/b7e884f151551fd1c63daebec9de2b2c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key electrical ratings?","answer":"Operating voltage is 24 to 240 VAC and 24 to 210 VDC, load current is 5 to 300 mA AC or 5 to 200 mA DC, and switching frequency is 25 Hz on AC and 2000 Hz on DC."},{"question":"What compliance approvals does it carry?","answer":"UL, CSA, and CE approvals are listed on the sensor."},{"question":"What is the UPC for this component?","answer":"The UPC is 78590184246."},{"question":"Will XS4P18MA230K drop into a panel specified for XS4P18MB230L1?","answer":"No — the MA230K uses a micro connector while the MB230L1 has a fixed 5 m cable, and the output is NO versus NC. 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