What this XS8 sensor is
The Telemecanique XS8C4A1PCN12 is an inductive proximity sensor from the XS8 series, designed as a flat form 40 x 40 x 117 mm housing with a 5-position turret head that lets you adjust the detection face. It senses ferrous targets up to 1.6 cm without contact and outputs a PNP 4-wire discrete signal. Supply voltage: 10–58 V DC, no-load current: 0–15 mA, switching frequency: ≤ 300 Hz. Wiring uses screw-clamp terminals inside a single 1/2" NPT cable entry—standard for North American conduit or gland runs. The output voltage drop stays under 2 V in the closed state, leaving enough headroom for downstream PLC inputs even over long cable runs.
Mounting and environment
Rated IP67 and IP69K, this sensor is built for washdown conditions—dairy, beverage, or outdoor panels that see high-pressure steam or chemical cleaners. Shock resistance is 50 gn at 11 ms, and vibration resistance is 25 gn over 10–55 Hz, so it survives on vibrating machinery like packaging equipment or assembly robots. Repeat accuracy is ≤ 3% of the nominal sensing range (Sr), giving consistent detection in applications where target position tolerances are tight. Differential travel runs 3–15% of Sr—useful information when setting up the sensor to avoid chatter near the sensitivity threshold.
Sourcing and lifecycle
Compliance documentation includes CE marking and IP ratings per IEC 60529 (IP65, IP67) and DIN 40050 (IP69K). No further certification details (e.g., UL, CSA) appear in the spec, so verify for applications requiring specific agency marks.