Sensor class and deployment context
The XS518B1PAL10: This is an inductive proximity sensor, M18 barrel form factor, PNP normally-open output. The 8 mm sensing range on mild steel is the standard for this class — correction factors apply for other target materials (stainless ~0.7×, aluminum ~0.4×). IP67 sealing means the sensor body and connector interface withstand washdown environments — suitable for packaging, material handling, and food-and-bev lines where hose-down cleaning is routine. The sealing washer at the mounting face is the wet-end barrier, not the barrel thread.
Brand lineage and documentation
The XS518B1PAL10 carries the Telemecanique product designation and is marketed under the Square D Sensors & Safety brand, both part of the Schneider Electric portfolio. UPC 389110128959 is assigned for logistics traceability. For panel builders requiring a declaration of conformity, the standard Schneider Electric product documentation for the XS series inductive sensors applies — confirm the specific certificate number at RFQ.