Schneider Electric XUM9ANSBL2 Photoelectric Sensor

Technical Overview

Miniature polarized reflex photoelectric sensor with NPN NO/NC programmable output, up to 6m sensing range, IP67 protection, and 2m pre-wired cable.

Key Features

Polarized reflex detection system prevents false triggering from highly reflective, glossy objects.
Programmable 1 NO or 1 NC discrete output configuration easily adjusted via potentiometer.
Sensing range up to 6 meters when used with a standard 50 x 50 mm reflector.
Ultra-compact miniature form factor designed for tight or space-constrained industrial installations.
Durable housing made from Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) with a Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) lens.
Solid-state NPN output capable of switching up to 100 mA with built-in short-circuit protection.
IP67 and IP54 environmental ratings conforming to IEC 60529 for demanding industrial environments.
High switching frequency of up to 500 Hz with a rapid response time of 1 ms.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Range of Product	Telemecanique Photoelectric sensors XU
Sensor Design	Miniature
Detection System	Polarised reflex
Housing Material	PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
Lens Material	PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
Discrete Output Type	NPN
Discrete Output Function	1 NO or 1 NC programmable
Sensing Distance	6 m with reflector 50 x 50 mm
Rated Supply Voltage [Us]	12...24 V DC with reverse polarity protection
Supply Voltage Limits	10...30 V DC
Switching Capacity	<= 100 mA with short-circuit protection
Switching Frequency	<= 500 Hz
Maximum Voltage Drop	<2 V
Current Consumption	30 mA no-load
Electrical Connection	Cable 2 m (PVC insulation)
IP Degree of Protection	IP67, IP54 conforming to IEC 60529
Operating Air Temperature	-25...55 °C
Physical Weight (kg)	0.05
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	1.95 x 1.08 x 3.15

Industrial Applications

1. Automated Glossy Packaging Detection

Standard photoelectric sensors often fail when detecting highly reflective surfaces like foil pouches or glossy cans because they mistake the reflection for empty space. The XUM9ANSBL2 uses a polarized reflex mechanism where polarized light filters only accept light returned from a specialized retroreflector, allowing accurate object detection.

Problem Solved

Eliminates false positives and missing-object errors caused by shiny, highly reflective packaging materials on high-speed conveyors.

Polarised reflexPBT housingSwitching frequency <= 500 HzPMMA lens

2. Compact AGV Safety Obstacle Detection

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) operate in tight industrial corridors and require small, low-power, lightweight sensors to monitor obstacles up to 6 meters away. Operating down to 10 V DC with a 30 mA no-load current consumption, this 50-gram sensor integrates easily into compact battery-operated AGV systems.

Problem Solved

Provides long-range, fast-response safety stop triggers without draining AGV battery capacities or taking up critical chassis space.

MiniatureSensing distance 6 mNet weight 0.050 kgCurrent consumption 30 mA

3. Cold Storage Conveyor Counting

In food production and cold storage facilities, sensors must operate reliably in freezing temperatures down to -25°C and survive condensation or washdown procedures. The IP67 rating ensures that water and dust ingress are prevented, while the NPN solid-state output triggers counters accurately despite sub-zero environments.

Problem Solved

Prevents sensor failure and signal degradation in sub-zero temperature environments where moisture condensation occurs.

Operating temperature -25...55 °CIP67NPN discrete outputSolid state