TMSS GERMANY Schneider Electric XS8C2A4MAU20 Inductive Proximity Sensor, Rectangular, 20mm Sensing, 12-48V DC, NPN/PNP, NO/NC, 2m Cable, IP67

Automation engineers and maintenance technicians rely on the TMSS GERMANY Schneider Electric XS8C2A4MAU20 inductive proximity sensor for non-contact detection of metal objects in industrial environments. This rectangular sensor from the OsiSense XS series offers a 20 mm sensing distance and a robust PBT housing rated IP67, making it suitable for wet and dusty conditions.

Key specifications

• Sensor type: Inductive proximity sensor
• Series: OsiSense XS
• Shape: Rectangular
• Sensing distance: 20 mm
• Output type: DC 3-wire
• Output function: NPN/PNP configurable, NO or NC
• Supply voltage: 12...48 V DC
• Switching frequency: ≤1000 Hz
• Connection: Cable, 2 m
• Enclosure material: PBT (plastic)
• IP rating: IP67
• Mounting: Flush mountable
• Detection face: Frontal
• Operating temperature: -25...70 °C
• Protection: Short-circuit, reverse polarity, overload

Why choose it

Its configurable NPN/PNP output and NO/NC function provide flexibility for integration into various control systems. The flush mounting design allows it to be embedded in metal without performance loss, and the 2 m cable simplifies installation.

Ideal use cases

• Position sensing on assembly lines
• Presence detection in packaging machinery
• End-of-travel limit detection in actuators
• Metal part counting in material handling

Good to know

The sensor operates from 12 to 48 V DC and withstands temperatures from -25 to 70 °C. It includes built-in protection against short circuits, reverse polarity, and overload, enhancing reliability in demanding applications.