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What sets this part apart is the supply flexibility: it runs on anything from 24 V to 240 V, AC or DC. That means one sensor stock number covers both 24 VDC control panels and 120/240 VAC direct-wired lines — no need to carry separate DC and AC variants. The IP65/IP67/IP69K triple rating means the sensor body and the cable entry survive high-pressure hot-water washdown. On a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical line where the sensor sees caustic spray at 80 °C, the IP69K seal keeps the electronics dry. The PBT housing handles the chemical exposure without cracking. ## Programmable output — one sensor for NO or NC logic The output circuit is programmable as NO or NC, configurable at installation. That means the same part number serves both fail-safe (NC for guard monitoring) and standard presence-detection (NO) schemes — the MRO planner can stock one sensor for either role. Rated load current is 300 mA maximum, which directly drives most PLC inputs and small relays without an interposing interface. The two-wire design simplifies wiring — the sensor is in series with the load, so polarity matters on DC but the wide supply range absorbs the voltage drop. Termination is bare wire with screw clamp terminals inside the sensor head — no connector to mate, no cordset to chase. For retrofit into an existing junction box, that's often simpler than finding the right M12 pigtail. ## Current lifecycle — approvals for global panels Approvals include CCC, CE, CSA, and UL Listing — the sensor is accepted in North American, European, and Chinese panels without a separate agency review.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric XS8C4A4MPN12 Inductive Sensor, 40 mm","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric XS8C4A4MPN12 inductive proximity sensor, 40 mm range, IP65/IP67/IP69K, 24-240V AC/DC, programmable NO/NC. Current lifecycle. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"title":"XS8C4A4MPN12","Series":"XS8","IP Rating":"IP65; IP67; IP69K","Standards":"CCC; CE; CSA; RoHS; UL Listed","Display Qty":"1","description":"Telemecanique XS8C4A4MPN12 264V 200Ma Sensor|Telemecanique XS8C4A4MPN12 264V 200Ma Sensor","Body Material":"PBT","Overall Depth":"40 mm","Overall Width":"40 mm","Overall Height":"117 mm","Sensing Method":"Inductive","Supply Voltage":"24-240V AC ; 24-240V DC","Number of Wires":"2","lifecycle_stage":"current","Display Sell UOM":"EA","Sensor Body Style":"Rectangular","Output Circuit Type":"Programmable","Electrical Connection":"Bare Wire","Load Current - Maximum":"300 mA","Sensing Face Shielding":"Unshielded","AC Supply Voltage Rating":"24-240V AC","DC Supply Voltage Rating":"24-240V DC","Includes Indicator Lights":"Indicator Lights Included","Sensing Distance - Maximum":"40 mm","Output Circuit Contact Form":"NO or NC","Electrical Installation Type":"Screw Clamp Terminal","Operating Temperature - Maximum":"158 °F","Operating Temperature - Minimum":"-13 °F"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$41.91","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/3d70aa351e33484de1d3579c902504aa.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the sensing distance of the XS8C4A4MPN12 on mild steel?","answer":"The maximum sensing distance is 40 mm on mild steel, unshielded. For stainless steel the correction factor is roughly 0.7×, so expect about 28 mm; for aluminum it's lower. The unshielded mounting means the sensor can be flush-mounted in metal without derating the range."},{"question":"Does the XS8C4A4MPN12 replace the XS8D1A1MAL2?","answer":"Not directly — the XS8D1A1MAL2 is a shielded sensor with 60 mm range and a prewired cable, while the XS8C4A4MPN12 is unshielded with 40 mm range and bare-wire screw terminals. The body dimensions differ (80×80×26 mm vs 40×40×117 mm), so the mounting footprint is not the same. If the panel was designed around the XS8D1A1MAL2, the XS8C4A4MPN12 will not drop in without reworking the bracket and wiring."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for this sensor?","answer":"The sensor carries CCC, CE, CSA, RoHS, and UL Listing approvals. Schneider provides the EU Declaration of Conformity and UL recognition file on request — the MRO storeroom should have these on file for the panel certification binder."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS8C4A4MPN12","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/XS8C4A4MPN12 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}}