The XS130BLPAM12 is a Telemecanique Sensors XS1 series inductive proximity sensor — M30 threaded barrel, shielded face, PNP normally-open output. It senses ferrous targets up to 10 mm, runs on 12-24 VDC, and switches up to 200 mA. That 10 mm range is the standard shielded distance for a 30 mm inductive; shielded means it can be flush-mounted in metal without false triggers, so it fits into a tapped hole or bracket without standoff. The brass barrel with nickel plating holds up in oily or washdown environments — IP67 and NEMA 4X cover the enclosure.
The 10 mm sensing distance is the rated operating distance (Sn) for a mild steel target — real-world range on aluminum or stainless will be shorter, so don't treat it as a guaranteed detection zone for non-ferrous metals. The PNP output is sourcing (positive-switching), common for PLC inputs in North America and Europe; if your card is sinking (NPN), this sensor won't work without a converter. The 200 mA load current covers most PLC inputs and small relays, but not a contactor coil directly — use an interposing relay if you're switching more than a few VA. The M12 connector is a standard 4-pin male, pin 1 brown (+), pin 3 blue (-), pin 4 black (output). That's the same wiring as most M12 inductive sensors, so it swaps into an existing harness without repinning.