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Choose the best sensing solution

Choisir la meilleure solution de dtection
Object to be detected
solid?

No Yes

contact with sensor is possible?

No

liquid or gas?

Yes

Yes
mass > 500 g

No

metallic?

No

Yes
actuation speed < 1.5 m/s?

Yes No
distance object to sensor 50 mm?

Yes
Operating rate < 1 Hz?

No

No

Yes

Yes

Limit switches

Inductive proximity sensors

Ultrasonic sensors

Photo-electric sensors

Pressure switches

Sectors
Machine tools Food & beverage Packaging Hoisting Conveying Assembly Wood industry Automotive industry Paper industry Mines and minerals Pumping and water treatment Railroad and embedded vehicules Lifts & Escalators Service industry & building Recommended

XC

XS

XX

XU

XM

Possible

Unsuitable

Technologies

XC Limit switches
Detection of all solid object by contact Intuitive and easy to install Dry contact and positive opening contact.

XS Proximity sensors
Detection of all metals (Fe, Al, Cu, ) without contacts (no touch) high operating rates, fast response time and no wear, due to solid state technology for output Excellent resistance to industrial environments. Detects only metal objects Short sensing distance -> 60mm

XX Ultrasonic sensors

Detection of an Insensitive to c Very good resi

Head could be blocked with external materials (chips, sawdust,) Slow actuation speed (<1.5m/s) Low operating rates due to mechanical contact (~1Hz) wear of contact.

Sensitive to im humidity Sound-absorpt difcults to det

1 - Choose the body

according to the environment: location to install and requested duty Choose size of product and material of body.
90x40x40

1 - Choose the body size and the sensing distance

according to the environment: location to install and requested sensing distance Size of product (diameter and lenght) and sensing distance. The diameter is expressed in metric units-threaded like a screw (Example: M8 for a diameter of 8mm...)

1 - Choose the body siz

and the sensing dis

xL XS1, 2, 4, 5, 6

according to the location to insta Size of product Material of body

xL

XCKJ

Choice criteria

50x30x16

XCKT XCKP
light duty

XCKM XCKL XCKD XCMD

Environement - Application

Plastic Metal

WxHxD

Plastic Metal
choose a sensing distance double than distance object sensor
WxHxD

High duty

XS7, 8

2 - Choose a head
according to the object to be detected Detection movement type: linear, rotary, multidirectional Plunger, lever, spring rod or cat whiskers

2 - Choose the output type

according to the load compatibility (contactor, PLC) DC3 wires 24V PNP, NPN, DC or AC/DC 2 wires 24-240V
DC3 24 V
+
PNP

2 Choose the output si

according to the Discrete (NO, N

DC3 24 V NO
+
PNP

AC/DC 24...240 V

DC2 24 V
+/-

NPN

-/+

48VDC possible refer to web or essential

3 - Choose the contact

according to the automation function to achieve Snap action or slow break , 2, 3 or 4 contacts; NO, NC
Snap recommended

3 - Choose the electrical connection

according to facility standards or machine requirements Cable, connector (M8, M12 in DC, 1/2 in AC/DC), screw clamp terminals.

3 choose the output typ

according to the DC3 wires PNP 3/4 wires.

4 - Choose the electrical connection

according to facility standards or machine requirements M12onnector or screw clamp terminal with different tapped cable entries

4 - Choose the output signal & function.

according to the automation function to achieve Discrete (NO, NC, NO+NC)

4 Choose the electrical

according to fac Cable, connecto

presence of target for mechanical stop

Metal

Distance sensor / target 0 to 20mm

Detection of machine internal pieces (cams, end stop..)

Detection of ha surface perpend detection axis u XS cylindrical

end plunger Cam by 30 precise guidance < 1mm Linear movment Detection of machine internal pieces (cams, end stop..)
Metal

Distance sensor / target 0 to 60mm

roller plunger or roller lever

Detection link to material handling (trolley, wagon,) Direct detection of objects (metallic: engine block, can)

Details

Cam by 30 medium guidance ~5mm

XS square or at

Sensors suitable for ush mounting in metal: No clearance required roller lever Plan face or cylindrical target Linear or angular movment Not precise guidance ~10mm Direct detection of objects (in manufacturing or material handling process) Sensors not suitable for ush mounting in metal: Side clearance required. Sensing distance greater than that for a standard ush mountable model rod lever
The classical choice

Detection of po according to an sound could be sensors receive In this case use reex (reective NO product bec

Detection of sou use the sensor (reective) mod NO product bec

Any moving part Multi-directional movment Guidance > 10mm

Sensors suitable for ush mounting by teaching The maximum sensing distance according to the environnement. Background suppression possible. Cats whiskers

Electrical connections
sensors with cable / sensors with terminals Sensors with connector
(Male on sensor) Could be directly mounted on sensor or remote connector.

Connector type

Different type of connector exist. They are function of, number of wires to connect, size o facility standards or machine requirements

M8 3 or 4 pins in DC
1
Follow the instruction sheet for electrical connection. Easier Maintenance ? Prefer sensors with connector or terminals.

4 3
3

2 1
4 5

4 3
3

1/2" 3 pins in AC or AC/DC

M12 4 or 5 pins in DC

DIN connector in hydraulic

XU Proximity sensors
Detection of any objects without contact (no touch), opaque, shiny or transparent. Direct detection of objects(cases, pallet), persons, vehicles (trolley, wagon,) Long ranges detection -> 60m High operating rate. Available with background suppression. Not suitable for harsh environments: dirty, dusty Temperature range limitations Risk of interference between photocell themselves.

XM Pressure switches and transmitters

Detection of any industrial uids with contact (air, water, hydraulics oils, corrosive uids...) from -1 to 600 bars ( -14.5 to 8000 Psi). Discrete or analog output to measure a pressure, control or monitor tresholds.

ny materials without contact (no touch) color, transparency and coefcient of reection istance to industrial environments.

mportant changes of temperature, air ow,

tive materials and oddly-shaped objects are tect.

ze

1 - Choose the body / the system and the sensing distance

according to the environment and requested accuracy of detection Balance between location to install, access to the object one or two sides, type of objet, sensing distance and acuracy of detection desired.
xL Size (mm) LxHxP Sensing range XUB 18x46 15 m 4m 0,6 m XUM XUK XUX 11x33x20 18x50x50 30x92x71 15 m 30 m 40 m Thru beam 5m 7m 14 m Reex 1m 1m 2,1 m Diffuse

1 - Choose the family Choose the uid, uid pressure and temperature
according to the application Need to manage threshold without constraint of response time
Electromechanical pressure switch with contact.

stance

e environment: all and requested sensing distance (cylindrical or at) and sensing distance y.

Need to manage threshold with quick response time or need to mesaure a pressure
Electronic pressure sensor solid state output and/or analogue.

gnal & function

2 - Choose the output type

according to the load compatibility (contactor, PLC) DC3 wires 24V PNP, NPN, AC/DC 5 wires relay 24-240V
DC3 24 V
+

NPN NO NC

2 - choose the output type

according to the load compatibility (contactor, PLC) Contact C/0, DC3 wires PNP, NPN,DC NO or NC... Analog 3/4 wires

e automation function to achieve NC, NO+NC)..or analog (0-10V, 4-20mA).

DC4 24 V
+

PNP

AC/DC Relay 24...240 V

+

NPN

NPN

NO NC

PNP

pe

3 - Choose the electrical connection

according to facility standards or machine requirements Cable, connector (M8, M12), screw clamp terminals (XUX).

3 - Choose the electrical connection

Connector M12, DIN43650A or screw clamp terminals and tapped cable entry

e load compatibility (contactor, PLC) P, NPN, DC or AC/DC 2 wiresAnalogue

l connection

4 - Choose the output signal & function

according to the automation function to achieve Discrete (NO, NC, NO+NC).

4 - Choose the hydraulic connection

according to facility standards or machine requirements G1/4A male,G1/4 female

cility standards or machine requirements or (M8 or M12)

rd object with at dicular to the up to 8m.

Diffuse (proximity) mode

Opaque target accuracy ~1 mm Long range (up to 40m) (but necessary to install 2 parts 1 emmiter & receiver) Opaque and non shiny target accuracy ~10 mm medium range (up to 15m) clean environment

Thru beam or multimode + emitter

PH

Detection of thresholds without constraints of response time Fixed or adjustable differential -1 to 500 Bars (-14.5 to 7250 Psi)

XMLA/B

PB

Reex or multimode + reector Detection of thresholds with quick XMLF response time Adjustable differential -1 to 600 Bars (-14.5 to 8000 Psi)

inty object: retroreective mode gle of reection, reected outside er. e the sensor in a e) mode. comes a NC product.

same with shiny target

Polarised reex or multimode + reector

Target with sufcient reective properties short range (up to 2m depend on target colour) clean environment same but short range independent of colour and/or with background suppression

Diffuse or multimode

Signal

Transmission of continuous pressure variation with adjustment -1 to 600 Bars (-14.5 to 8000 Psi)

und absorbing object Mode reex in a reex de. comes a NC product

Diffuse with background suppression or multimode

Pression Plage de fonctionnement

same without adjustment Very small target Limited available space High accuracy (< mm) XU Fork

XMLG

Choose of female connector or female pre-wired connector

Selected sensors Choose in table

For inductives sensors

Selected sensor XSM8 XSM12 Choose in the table M8 3pin M12 4pin 1/2" 3pin

For photo-electric sensors

Selected sensor XUM8 XUM12 XUR...M8 Choose in the table M8 4pin M12 4pin M8 3pin

For ultrasonic sensors

Selected sensor M8 3 pin M8 4 pin M12 4 pin Choose in the table M8 3 pin M8 4 pin M12 4 pin

of sensor,
1

For limit switches and pressure switches

M12 4P M12 4pin M12 5pin DIN connector
female
Connector: screw clamp
3

XSU20

M12 5P
1 3 2

DIN connector

Pre-wired connector 2, 5 or 10m

Follow the instruction sheet for electrical connection.

Applications
For more complex sensing needs, refer to www.schneider-electric.com, refer to Essential Guide of Detection or the Detection General Catalog for all information relative to sensors described below.
XC for special applications
The most comprehensive offer of specials limits switches dedicated to severe environment and heavy duty service. Mainly for: hoisting handling, mining minerals metals and all others strong environmental constraints (foundry, welding automotive industries etc) Severe duty for hoisting and materials handling applications Very well designed products for belt shift monitoring Mark readers, luminescence sensors, color sensors

XU for special applications

An important choice of applicative products, mainly for dedicated offer for packaging, handling, assembly, conveying, food & beverage, complete the general purpose offer. Detection of transparencies materials

Cross Limit Switch. Dedicated products for overhead cranes and block hoists for end of travel control. Rotary Limit Switch

labels detection

Aqueous liquid detection

Laser technology sensors

Safety detection
One of the most comprehensive offering of industrial safety switches on the market, complemented by a range of safety light curtains and safety mats for all the dangerous machines of all industrials sectors. Example: packaging, handling, robotics, machines tools, presses, automotive sector. Detection of gates or covers opening Guard switches with mechanical actuator

XCC rotary encoders

Rotary lever and spindle operated guards switches for hinges guards Coded magnetic guard switches A range of innovate rotary encoders that are open to eld BUS and makes it much more simple to parameter the resolution. Mainly for Industry, packaging, cutting machines, robots, cranes, materials handling, automatic dispensers, printing shops, continuous processes, conveyor systems... Incremental encoders, single turn or multiturns absolutes encoders

Detection of operators in free access zone Safety light curtains Communicating absolute multiturn encoders Safety mats

XS for special applications

One of the most comprehensive catalogue of inductive sensors for general purpose plus for assembly machines, robotics, machine-tools, machining, packaging, materials handling, conveying..., and food and beverage industry. Rotation control, ferrous/non-ferrous discrimination, etc... Plastic case sensors for double insulation and chemicals environment compliance Miniature cylindrical format Plain 4 and 6.5mm or M5 for assembly applications Stainless steel and plastic bodies for dedicated food & beverage applications Capacitive sensors XT range for detection of any object irrespective of material or conductivity Portable RFID terminal and network connection boxes

XG RFID inductive identication system

With OsiSense XG, discover the RFID system, the most opened for a free choice of electronic tags and networks, and the simpler to install, connect and congure.. Mainly for the conveying, material handling, logistic and building sectorsfor various functions: exible production workshops, traceability, access control... Compact stations with integrated controller and antenna

13.56MHz electronic tags

Schneider Electric Industries SAS

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09/2009

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