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Onboard overload, reverse polarity and short circuit protection mean you don't need separate fusing on the 12-24 VDC supply; the sensor handles it. Three wires to a 4-pin M12 connector, direct connector type, with LED indication. ## Not a drop-in for the XS9E11RPBL01M12 The closest peer on the shelf is the XS9E11RPBL01M12, but it's a different animal: plastic rectangular body, NC output, 10 mm sensing distance, and IP67 only — no IP69K. Switching frequency on that peer is 800 Hz vs. unspecified here but adequate for most prox applications. More important, the XS9E11RPBL01M12 is unshielded, so it requires a non-flush mounting gap; this XS518B1PAM12 is shielded and can be flush-mounted in metal. If you're sourcing a spare for a line that was built around the XS9E11RPBL01M12, expect to rewire (NO vs. NC) and possibly rework the mounting bracket. For a true same-footprint replacement, stick with this XS5 barrel. ## Mounting and wiring quick note M18 threaded barrel, 50 mm overall height, shielded for flush mounting; 3-wire PNP NO on a 4-pin M12 connector with indicator lights. Nickel-plated brass body rated IP69K and IP67.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XS518B1PAM12 Inductive Prox, IP69K, 5mm","metaDescription":"XS518B1PAM12 inductive proximity sensor, M18 shielded, PNP NO, 5mm sensing distance, 12-24VDC, IP67/IP69K, nickel-plated brass, UL/CSA/CE. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"XS518B1PAM12","Series":"XS5","Features":"Overload Protection; Reverse Polarity Protection; Short Circuit Protection","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":"PNP","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":"PNP","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/182abff97a7715015b621d9077ebc3d1.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What series is XS518B1PAM12?","answer":"It belongs to the XS5 series, which is Telemecanique's M18 threaded cylindrical inductive proximity sensor line."},{"question":"What protective features does XS518B1PAM12 include?","answer":"It includes overload protection, reverse polarity protection, and short circuit protection built into the sensor."},{"question":"What compliance documentation is available for XS518B1PAM12?","answer":"The sensor is CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL Listed. It also carries an IP67/IP69K ingress rating and NEMA 4X enclosure rating."},{"question":"What is the sensing distance and output type?","answer":"Rated sensing distance is 5 mm, shielded (flush mount). Output is PNP normally-open."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS518B1PAM12","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/XS518B1PAM12 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}}