XS1M18MA230 SQUARE D, XS1M18MA230 Datasheet - Page 170

• Manufacturer Part Number: XS1M18MA230
• Description: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Manufacturer: SQUARE D

Specifications of XS1M18MA230

• Sensor Input: Inductive
• Sensing Range: 5mm
• Supply Voltage Range Ac: 24V To 240V
• Sensor Output: NO
• Peak Reflow Compatible (260 C): No
• Sensor Housing: Cylindrical
• Sensing Range Max: 5mm
• Output Type: NO
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

Proximity Sensors
Troubleshooting Guide
The sensor’s output will not
change state when a metal target
is moved within its operating zone.
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False or erratic operation with or
without the presence of the target
object.
Troubleshooting Guide
Output failure, or the short circuit
protection has operated.
Wiring error
Supply problems
Transients
Influence of surrounding metal
Effect of interference on the supply lines
Response time of the sensor too long for
the particular target.
Effects of high temperature
Possible cause
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• Check that the sensor is the correct
• Check the load current.
Characteristics:
- If load current is greater than the max.
- If load current is lower than the nominal
- For a tubular sensor, if the sensor is
• Check the wiring.
• Check voltage range.
• Check that the supply voltage falls
• Install transient suppressors across
• Refer to the instruction sheet supplied
• Ensure that any DC supplies when
• Ensure that AC power cables are run
• Where very long distances are involved,
- shielded and/or twisted pair
- suitable wire gage
• Position the sensor as far away as
• Check suitability of the sensor for the
• Eliminate sources of radiated heat, or
one for the supply being used.
rated current, a relay should be inter-
posed between the sensor and the load.
rated current, check for wiring faults
which could have caused a short circuit.
In any case, a fast-blow fuse should be
wired in series with the sensor (AC).
brand new, check the mounting torque.
within the operating limits of the sensor
in question. Remember that with a
rectified supply: Vpeak = Vrms x √2
potential sources (coils, arcing
contactors)
with the sensor.
derived from rectified AC, are correctly
filtered (C ≥ 400 µf)
separately from low level DC cables.
use suitable cable:
possible from any source of interference.
target; choose a sensor with a faster
response time or use a longer target.
protect the housing with a heat shield.
Remedial action
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