Schneider Electric XS630B1MBL2 OsiSense XS Inductive Proximity Sensor

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Main Characteristics

Performance

Electrical

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Environmental & Certifications

Applications

The XS630B1MBL2 is suitable for a wide variety of industrial automation tasks requiring reliable metal object detection :

• Material Handling: Conveyor belt monitoring, detecting product presence

• Packaging Machinery: Position sensing and counting of packaged goods

• Assembly Lines: Part presence verification, end-of-stroke detection

• Automated Storage Systems: Rack and bin position detection

• General Manufacturing: Detecting metal components in harsh environments

Benefits

Important Notes

• This sensor is designed for flush (shielded) mounting; it can be embedded in metal without performance degradation .

• It is designed for the detection of metal objects only .

• The sensor has a normally closed (NC) output, meaning the output is energized when no target is present. A target detected by the sensor opens the circuit .

• The pre-wired cable is 2 meters long; for longer cable lengths (e.g., 5m or 10m), contact Schneider Electric for custom versions .

FAQ

Q1: What is the maximum detection range of the XS630B1MBL2?

A: The sensor has a nominal sensing distance (Sn) of 15 mm when detecting a standard mild steel target .

Q2: What power supply does this sensor require?

A: It is a universal 2-wire sensor that operates on a wide range of AC or DC voltages. The rated voltage is 24…240 V AC/DC .

Q3: Is this sensor a "Normally Open" or "Normally Closed" type?

A: It has a Normally Closed (NC) output. This means the electrical circuit is closed when no target is detected, and it opens when a metal object enters the sensing field .

Q4: What is the IP rating of the sensor?

A: The sensor is rated IP68 and IP69K, offering protection against dust, immersion in water, and high-pressure, high-temperature washdown .

Q5: Can the XS630B1MBL2 be mounted flush in metal?

A: Yes, this sensor is designed for flush (shielded) mounting. It can be mounted flush with a metal surface without affecting the sensing distance .

Q6: How do I know when the sensor has been triggered?

A: The sensor has an integrated yellow LED that illuminates to indicate the output state .

Q7: What is the difference between this sensor and one with a "1" at the end (XS630B1MAL2)?

A: The main difference is the output function. The part number ending in MAL2 (with "A" for "Normally Open") would have a Normally Open (NO) output, whereas MBL2 (with "B" for "Breaker/Normally Closed") is Normally Closed .

Q8: What is the switching frequency of this sensor?

A: The maximum switching frequency depends on the power source. It is 500 Hz for DC operation and 25 Hz for AC operation .