Active production — no lifecycle risk on this BOM line
The XS630B5PAL2: Telemecanique, a Schneider Electric brand, is the OEM. The part is a tubular inductive proximity sensor — the 30 mm barrel diameter is the standard industrial format for detecting ferrous targets on conveyors, transfer lines, and machine tools where the sensor must fit into a 30 mm mounting hole.
What the 30 mm tubular form factor means for panel fit
A 30 mm barrel inductive proximity sensor requires a 30 mm diameter through-hole in the mounting bracket or machine frame. The M12 connector exits the rear of the barrel — plan for connector clearance behind the mounting surface. The sensing face is at the front of the barrel; the target passes within the rated sensing range (typically 15 mm on mild steel for this class) to trigger the output. The tubular inductive proximity sensor sub-category means this part detects ferrous metal targets without physical contact. It is used in position sensing, end-of-travel detection, and part-presence verification on automated machinery — common on packaging lines, material handling, and assembly stations where the sensor body must be threaded into a bracket or held by a clamp.
Sourcing posture — quoted to order, not held on the shelf
The XS630B5PAL2 is sourced through independent distribution channels against an RFQ. The active lifecycle status means the manufacturer's supply chain is open, so lead times are typically standard for the class.