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Runs on 24 to 240 VAC or 24 to 210 VDC — a single sensor handles whatever supply exists in the panel. The unshielded design means you must leave free space around the sensing face (non-flush mounting) to avoid field cancellation, which is the trade-off for its relatively long range in this compact housing. Switches at up to 2000 Hz, so it can track fast-moving parts that slower sensors miss. The IP68 and NEMA 1/4X/12 enclosure stands up to washdown and dusty environments, though the PBT housing isn't intended for corrosive chemical splash. ## Sizing and Mounting Reality The 26 x 13 x 26 mm block fits tight spots. Two-wire connection simplifies cable routing, and the NC output breaks the signal line when the target is present. Unshielded requires a non-flush mounting hole; the datasheet (which you already have) specifies the free-zone radius. If the panel has steel close to the sensor's sides, you'll need a shielded variant or a bigger stand-off. ## Comparison: XS8E vs XS8C Sibling The XS8C1A1MBL2 is the same family, same voltage, same 2-wire NC output and 2 m cable. But its housing is larger (40 x 15 x 54 mm), its sensing distance stretches to 25 mm, and its max load current is 300 mA compared to 200 mA on the XS8E. Switching frequency drops to 1000 Hz. Approvals include UL, CSA, and CE, so it's accepted across North America and Europe. Proposition 65 warning applies in California, but that's a regulatory label, not a performance issue.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XS8E1A1MBL2 Inductive Proximity Sensor, 15 mm,","metaDescription":"XS8E1A1MBL2 compact 15 mm inductive sensor, 2000 Hz switching, universal AC/DC voltage, IP68, UL/CSA/CE. Active production. RFQ your required quantity.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Proximity Sensors"],"specifications":{"UPC":"78590195683","Size":"26 MM W X 13 MM D X 26 MM H","Model":"XS8","title":"XS8E1A1MBL2","Approval":"UL, CSA, CE","Category":"Inductive Proximity Sensor","Material":"PBT","Enclosure":"NEMA 1/4X/12, IP68","Brand Name":"OSICONCEPT[T]","description":"SQUARE D XS8E1A1MBL2: PROXIMITY SENSOR SZ E AC/DC XS8","Sub-Category":"Block/Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensor","UPC 12 Digit":"389110142863","Shielding Type":"UNSHIELDED","Connection Type":"2 M PVR CABLE","Number of Wires":"2","lifecycle_stage":"current","Sensing Distance":"15 MM","Sensing Position":"FRONT","Operating Voltage":"24 TO 240 VAC, 24 TO 210 VDC","Manufacturer Brand":"Square D Co.","Product Description":"Telemecanique XS8E1A1MBL2 Proximity Sensor Sz E Ac/Dc Xs8","Switching Frequency":"2000 HZ","Output Configuration":"NC","Operating Temperature":"-13 TO 158 DEG F","Additional Information":"MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT 5 TO 200 MILLIAMPERE; WITH LED INDICATION","Full Technical Description":"Pbt Material; 26 mm W X 13 mm D X 26 mm H Size; 2 M PVR Cable Connection Type; 2 Wire(S); UL, CSA, CE Approval; 24 to 240 VAC, 24 to 210 VDC Operating Voltage; NEMA 1/4X/12, IP68 Enclosure; -13 to 158 Deg F Operating Temperature; NC Output Configuration; 15 mm Sensing Distance; Front Sensing Position; Unshielded Shielding Type; 2000 Hz Switching Frequency; OSICONCEPT[T] Brand; Maximum Load Current 5 to 200 Milliampere; With LED Indication; XS8 Model","Proposition 65 Warning (CA)":"WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including: Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$41.91","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/b0692b0c8e34f7e9090181df5912b702.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the physical size?","answer":"The housing measures 26 mm width, 13 mm depth, 26 mm height."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/XS8E1A1MBL2","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/XS8E1A1MBL2 when reusing this data. 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