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That's stout enough for counting or position sensing on a packaging line or conveyor, but it's not a high-speed sensor — the 2ms response limits it to parts moving at moderate line speeds. Operating temperature range is -13 to 131 °F, so it lives inside a panel or on a machine frame without complaint. The metal barrel and IP67 rating mean I’d trust it out here in the grease on a wash-down zone. The closest functional sibling is the XUB0BPSNL2 — same 18mm metal barrel, same cable, same sensing distances, same IP67. The only difference is output: the BPSNL2 is PNP, while this BNSNL2 is NPN. Both have 100 mA load and 250 Hz switching. If your PLC input card expects a sinking (NPN) signal, grab this one. If your input card needs sourcing (PNP), go with the BPSNL2. Same mount, same wiring colors besides the output wire function. The XUB0BNSNM12 swaps the 2m cable for an M12 4-pin connector. Mechanical fit and electrical ratings are identical — same metal barrel, same NPN output, same 12-24 VDC. The connector version saves you the pigtail if your panel uses M12 field-terminable connectors, but the cable version is simpler for a direct run to the terminal block. Choose by your preferred termination method.","metaTitle":"Telemecanique XUB0BNSNL2 18mm NPN Photoelectric Sensor, 2ms,","metaDescription":"Active-production 18mm NPN photoelectric sensor with 2ms response, IP67, 12-24VDC, 2m cable. UL/CSA/CE. Sourced to order. Submit RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Photoelectric Sensors"],"specifications":{"UPC":"78590170040","Model":"XUB","title":"XUB0BNSNL2","Approval":"UL, CSA, CE","Category":"Photoelectric Sensors","Material":"METAL","Enclosure":"NEMA 4X/12, IP67","Brand Name":"Telemecanique[R]","description":"Telemecanique XUB0BNSNL2 Photo-Electric Sensor 18Mm Npn Xub|SQUARE D XUB0BNSNL2: PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR 18MM NPN XUB","Construction":"THREADED","Sub-Category":"Tubular Background Rejection Photoelectric Sensor","UPC 12 Digit":"389110148414","Response Time":"2 MILLISECOND (ON/OFF)","Barrel Diameter":"18 MM","Connection Type":"2 M PVR CABLE","Number of Wires":"3","lifecycle_stage":"current","Sensing Distance":"30 CM (DIFFUSE), 12 CM (DIFFUSE WITH BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION), 2 M (POLARIZED RETROREFLECTIVE), 15 M (THROUGH BEAM)","Sensing Position":"FRONT","Operating Voltage":"12 TO 24 VDC","Manufacturer Brand":"Square D Co.","Product Description":"Telemecanique XUB0BNSNL2 Photo-Electric Sensor 18Mm Npn Xub","Additional Information":"OUTPUT CONFIGURATION NO/NC, NPN; MAXIMUM LOAD CURRENT 100 MILLIAMPERE; SWITCHING FREQUENCY 250 HZ; ENCLOSURE MATERIAL NICKEL PLATED BRASS; LENS MATERIAL PMMA; OPERATING TEMPERATURE -13 TO 131 DEG F","Full Technical Description":"Metal Material; 2 M PVR Cable Connection Type; 3 Wire(S); UL, CSA, CE Approval; 12 to 24 VDC Operating Voltage; NEMA 4X/12, IP67 Enclosure; Threaded Construction; 30 cm (Diffuse), 12 cm (Diffuse With Background Suppression), 2 M (Polarized Retroreflective), 15 M (Through Beam) Sensing Distance; 2 Millisecond (On/Off) Response Time; Front Sensing Position; 18 mm Barrel Diameter; TELEMECANIQUE[R] Brand; Output Configuration NO/NC, NPN; Maximum Load Current 100 Milliampere; Switching Frequency 250 Hz; Enclosure Material Nickel Plated Brass; Lens Material Pmma; Operating Temperature -13 to 131 Deg F; XUB 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":"$39.37","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/2b22d7596fdaf03fbff6d810e18ecb9e.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest second-source if I need a different output type?","answer":"The XUB0BPSNL2 is the PNP counterpart, identical in mechanical and sensing specs. Only the output polarity differs — plan for PLC input compatibility."},{"question":"Will the XUB0BNSNL2 drop into a panel originally specified for the XUB0BPSNL2 without rewiring?","answer":"Physically it's the same 18mm barrel, same mounting thread, same IP67. The cable colors are identical for supply and ground; the output wire will be NPN sink instead of PNP source. If the PLC input card expects NPN, it's a drop-in. 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