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Built-in overload, reverse polarity, and short circuit protection eliminate the need for external fuse blocks or polarity-guard diodes on the sensor supply line. ## How it compares to XS8D1A1MAL2 — not a drop-in The XS8D1A1MAL2 is a 2-wire AC/DC sensor with a shielded face that requires a different wiring scheme (2-wire vs. 3-wire) and offers 60 mm sensing distance. It lacks an indicator light and uses a prewired cable instead of the M12 connector found on this unit. The body dimensions (80 x 80 x 26 mm) differ significantly, making mechanical substitution impossible without changing the mounting footprint. It carries CCC, CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL Listing — documentation for these is available on request for quality audit and compliance reviews. ## Mounting and wiring considerations The 40 x 40 mm square face matches standard mounting bracket offerings for TeSys D or similar frame sizes; the M12 connector simplifies pre-wired harness integration. Unshielded sensor with a maximum sensing distance of 40 mm. The three conductor wires (brown/blue/black for NPN NO, or white as NC common) follow the industry-standard color code; verify the output contact form matches your PLC input sink or source wiring. Enclosed to IP69K, the sensor withstands high-pressure hot water washdown, suitable for food processing or heavy wash zones.","metaTitle":"XS8C2A4NCM12 Inductive Proximity Sensor NPN 40mm","metaDescription":"Telemecanique XS8C2A4NCM12 inductive rectangular proximity sensor, NPN output, 40 mm sensing distance, 12-48 VDC supply, IP69K rated. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"XS8C2A4NCM12","Series":"XS8","Features":"Overload Protection; Reverse Polarity Protection; Short Circuit Protection","IP Rating":"IP65; IP67; IP69K","Standards":"CCC; CE; CSA; E2; RoHS; UL Listed","Display Qty":"1","description":"TELEMECANIQUE SENSORS Inductive Rectangular Proximity Sensor: Built-in Connector, Unshielded, NPN","Body Material":"PBT","Overall Depth":"40 mm","Overall Width":"40 mm","Number of Pins":"4","Output Circuit":"NPN","Overall Height":"70 mm","Sensing Method":"Inductive","Supply Voltage":"Not Rated ; 12-48V DC","Number of Wires":"3","lifecycle_stage":"current","Display Sell UOM":"EA","Sensor Body Style":"Rectangular","Output Circuit Type":"NPN","Electrical Connection":"M12","Load Current - Maximum":"200 mA","Sensing Face Shielding":"Unshielded","AC Supply Voltage Rating":"Not Rated","DC Supply Voltage Rating":"12-48V DC","Includes Indicator Lights":"Indicator Lights Included","Sensing Distance - Maximum":"40 mm","Output Circuit Contact Form":"NO/NC","Electrical Installation Type":"Direct Connector","Operating Temperature - Maximum":"158 °F","Operating Temperature - Minimum":"-13 °F"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$31.75","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/cefcc1aa0d854d97194fcb6b2cf1f6f4.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Can I drop XS8C2A4NCM12 into a panel that was specified around XS8D1A1MAL2?","answer":"No — the XS8D1A1MAL2 is a 2-wire AC/DC shielded sensor with different wiring, a larger body (80 x 80 mm vs 40 x 40 mm), and a prewired cable instead of M12 connector. Mechanical and electrical rework would be required."},{"question":"What compliance documentation is available for this sensor?","answer":"The sensor carries CCC, CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL listing. Certificates can be provided upon request."},{"question":"What is the sensing distance, and is it shielded or unshielded?","answer":"It is an unshielded sensor with a maximum sensing distance of 40 mm."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS8C2A4NCM12","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/XS8C2A4NCM12 when reusing this data. 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