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The XS9E11 is a plastic rectangular body, 40 mm tall, 10 mm sensing range, PNP normally-closed output, and only IP67. The XS518B1NAM12 is an M18 threaded cylinder, 5 mm shielded, NPN normally-open, and carries IP69K. They don't share a mounting footprint, output polarity, or logic state. If your panel is wired for PNP NC and bolted to a plastic block, this M18 barrel won't drop in — you're looking at a bracket redesign and a logic inversion at the PLC. The only overlap is the supply voltage range and connector style (4-pin M12), but the pinout may differ (NPN vs PNP). Meet it where it is: if the old sensor is a rectangular PNP NC, stay with the XS9 family. If you have an M18 threaded hole and need NPN NO, this is the part. Threaded M18 body mounts through a standard 18 mm hole with two locknuts — no bracket needed. Shielded sensing face limits the effective range to 5 mm but keeps the electromagnetic field confined to the front, so you can flush-mount it in metal without worrying about side interference. The 4-pin M12 connector is a straight plug; orient it so the cable doesn't strain the gland. Wire color code depends on the cable assembly, but the sensor side is consistent: brown (V+), blue (V-), black (NO output). No programming, no DIP switches — bolt it in, torque to hand-tight plus a quarter turn, and cycle power.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XS518B1NAM12 Inductive Sensor, M18 Shielded NP","metaDescription":"Telemecanique XS518B1NAM12 inductive proximity sensor, M18 threaded cylindrical, shielded, NPN NO, 12-24 VDC, 200 mA, 5 mm range, IP67/IP69K, brass body. Active production, CE/UL/C","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"XS518B1NAM12","Series":"XS5","IP Rating":"IP67; IP69K","Standards":"CE; CSA; RoHS; UL Listed","Body Finish":"Nickel Plated","Display Qty":"1","description":"TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS Inductive Cylindrical Proximity Sensor: Built-in Connector, Shielded, 3 Wires","Body Material":"Brass","Number of Pins":"4","Output Circuit":"NPN","Overall Height":"50 mm","Sensing Method":"Inductive","Supply Voltage":"Not Rated ; 12-24V DC","Number of Wires":"3","Sensor Diameter":"18 mm","lifecycle_stage":"current","Display Sell UOM":"EA","Sensor Body Style":"Cylindrical","Output Circuit Type":"NPN","Electrical Connection":"M12","NEMA Enclosure Rating":"4X","Load Current - Maximum":"200 mA","Sensing Face Shielding":"Shielded","Nominal Sensor Diameter":"M18 Threaded","AC Supply Voltage Rating":"Not Rated","DC Supply Voltage Rating":"12-24V DC","Includes Indicator Lights":"Indicator Lights Included","Sensing Distance - Maximum":"5 mm","Output Circuit Contact Form":"NO","Electrical Installation Type":"Direct Connector","Operating Temperature - Maximum":"158 °F","Operating Temperature - Minimum":"-13 °F"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$15.24","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/de76355f2e30c9f0ccccc51705ae7957.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What compliance documentation does this sensor carry?","answer":"CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL Listed marks are specified, covering the majority of industrial markets for safety and environmental compliance."},{"question":"Can XS518B1NAM12 replace XS9E11RPBL01M12 in an existing panel?","answer":"No. The XS9E11 is a rectangular plastic body with PNP NC output and 10 mm sensing range; the XS518B1NAM12 is an M18 cylindrical with NPN NO output and 5 mm shielded range. They differ in mounting, wiring, and logic, so a direct swap is not possible without rewiring and changing brackets."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS518B1NAM12","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/XS518B1NAM12 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}}