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That 1.5 mm is the rated range on steel; for aluminum the correction factor drops it to about 0.9–1.0 mm, so if your target is non-ferrous, factor that in before committing the BOM line. ## Switching speed and output logic Switching frequency is 5000 Hz — that's fast enough to catch small parts on a high-speed conveyor or count gear teeth on a spinning shaft. At 5 kHz the output pulse width is about 100 µs; make sure your PLC input filter isn't set higher than that or you'll miss edges. Output is PNP normally open, 200 mA max load current, running on 12 to 24 VDC. Three-wire PNP is the standard sourcing output — it switches the positive side, so the load connects between the output and 0 VDC. ## IP68 and cable connection Rated IP68 — that means the sensor body and the cable entry are sealed against continuous immersion in water beyond 1 meter. For a washdown zone or outdoor installation where the sensor sees hose spray or standing water, this is the right enclosure class. The 5-meter PVC pre-wired cable is permanently attached, so there's no connector to corrode or lose seal integrity over time. Three wires: brown (V+), blue (0V), black (switched output). Nickel-plated brass barrel, 8 mm diameter, with a PPS sensing face — PPS handles mild chemicals and temperatures up to the -13 to 158°F operating range. Carries UL, CSA, and CE approvals — so it's accepted for panel builds in North America and Europe. The UL listing covers the sensor as a component for use in industrial control equipment. No RoHS or REACH statement is on the record for this specific order code, but Schneider's standard OsiSense line typically complies; confirm with the compliance documentation at RFQ if your project requires it.","metaTitle":"Schneider XS508B1PAL5 Inductive Proximity Sensor, 8mm","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric OsiSense XS508B1PAL5 inductive proximity sensor, 8mm barrel, 1.5mm flush sensing range, PNP NO, 12-24 VDC, IP68, 5m cable. UL/CSA/CE.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"UPC":"78590193359","Model":"XS","title":"XS508B1PAL5","Approval":"UL, CSA, CE","Category":"Inductive Proximity Sensor","Enclosure":"IP68","Brand Name":"OsiSense[R]","description":"Telemecanique XS508B1PAL5 Proximity Sensor 8Mm Dc Pnp Xs5|SQUARE D XS508B1PAL5: PROXIMITY SENSOR 8MM DC PNP XS5","Construction":"THREADED BARREL","Load Current":"200 MILLIAMPERE","Sub-Category":"Tubular Inductive Proximity Sensor","UPC 12 Digit":"389110127648","Body Material":"NICKEL PLATED BRASS","Barrel Diameter":"8 MM","Connection Type":"5 M PVR PRE CABLE","Number of Wires":"3","lifecycle_stage":"current","Sensing Distance":"1.5 MM","Sensing Position":"FRONT","Operating Voltage":"12 TO 24 VDC","Manufacturer Brand":"Square D Co.","Product Description":"Telemecanique XS508B1PAL5 Proximity Sensor 8Mm Dc Pnp Xs5","Switching Frequency":"5000 HZ","Output Configuration":"NO, PNP","Operating Temperature":"-13 TO 158 DEG F","Sensing Face Material":"PPS","Additional Information":"MOUNTING TYPE FLUSH","Full Technical Description":"5 M PVR Pre Cable Connection Type; 3 Wire(S); UL, CSA, CE Approval; 12 to 24 VDC Operating Voltage; IP68 Enclosure; Nickel Plated Brass Body Material; Threaded Barrel Construction; -13 to 158 Deg F Operating Temperature; No, PNP Output Configuration; 1.5 mm Sensing Distance; Front Sensing Position; 5000 Hz Switching Frequency; 200 Milliampere Load Current; 8 mm Barrel Diameter; PPS Sensing Face Material; OSISENSE[R] Brand; Mounting Type Flush; XS Model"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$17.78","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/af40c8daa6ec582bb1f58d986d1a4026.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the sensing distance of XS508B1PAL5 on aluminum?","answer":"The rated sensing distance is 1.5 mm on mild steel. For aluminum, apply a correction factor of roughly 0.6–0.7×, giving an effective range of about 0.9–1.0 mm. Flush mounting is required for the rated performance."},{"question":"Will XS508B1PAL5 work with a 24 VDC PLC input?","answer":"Yes. Operating voltage is 12 to 24 VDC, and the output is PNP normally open — standard sourcing output that switches the positive side. The 200 mA load current rating is well above what a typical PLC input draws (typically 5–15 mA)."},{"question":"What approvals does XS508B1PAL5 carry?","answer":"UL, CSA, and CE approvals are listed. The UL listing covers the sensor for use in industrial control equipment. No RoHS or REACH statement is on the record for this specific order code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS508B1PAL5","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/XS508B1PAL5 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}}