XU9M18MA230W Photoelectric Sensor – Product & Accessory Summary

1. Product Overview

• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Model: XU9M18MA230W
• Sensor Type: Photoelectric sensor
• Series: XU Series – General Purpose Single Mode
• Design: Cylindrical M18
• Detection System: Polarized reflex (reflector required)
• Line of Sight: 90° lateral
• Output Type: Discrete (solid-state)
• Output Function: 1 NO (Normally Open)
• Wiring: 2-wire
• Supply Voltage: 24–240 V AC/DC
• Cable Length: 2 m (6.56 ft)

2. Sensing Performance

• Nominal Sensing Distance (Sn): 2 m (6.56 ft)
• Maximum Sensing Distance: 3 m (9.84 ft) with reflector XUZC50
• Switching Frequency: ≤25 Hz
• Response Delay: 20 ms
• Recovery Delay: 20 ms
• First Switch-On Delay: 300 ms
• Voltage Drop: <6 V (closed state)
• Residual Current: 1.5 mA (open state)
• Switching Capacity: 10–200 mA (requires 0.4 A quick-blow fuse in series)

3. Physical Characteristics

• Housing Material: Nickel-plated brass
• Lens Material: PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)
• Diameter: 18 mm (0.71 in)
• Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)
• Net Weight: 0.095 kg (0.21 lb)

4. Electrical Connection

• Connection Type: Cable
• Wire Count: 2-wire
• Wire Colors:Brown (BN)Blue (BU)
• Cable Length: 2 m

5. Indicators

• Status LEDs:Yellow LED: Output stateRed LED: Instability or misalignment

6. Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
• Vibration Resistance: 7 gn, ±1.5 mm (10–55 Hz) per IEC 60068-2-6
• Shock Resistance: 30 gn, 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27
• Protection Rating: IP67 (IEC 60529)

7. Certifications & Compliance

• CE: Yes
• UL: Listed
• CSA: Certified
• RoHS: Compliant (Green Premium product)
• California Proposition 65: Contains warning for phthalates (DINP, DIDP)

8. Included Accessories

• Sensor Unit: XU9M18MA230W
• Reflector: XUZC50 (required for polarized reflex operation)

9. Optional Accessories (Not Included)

• Mounting Brackets: M18-compatible brackets (check Schneider catalog)
• Additional Reflectors: XUZC series (for different sensing distances or angles)

10. Packaging & Shipping

• GTIN: 3389110896015
• Category: 22481 – SENSORS, PHOTOELECTRIC
• Package Quantity: 1 unit
• Package Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
• Package Dimensions: 4.2 × 9.5 × 13.2 cm (H × W × L)
• Country of Origin: France
• Returnability: No

11. Sustainability & Warranty

• Green Premium: Yes – Schneider Electric’s eco-label
• REACH Declaration: Available
• End-of-Life Information: Provided
• Warranty: 18 months

12. Wiring Diagram

• 2-Wire AC/DC Connection:Brown → Load → Power (L or +)Blue → Neutral (N or -)

13. Typical Application

• Object detection on conveyor belts
• Packaging machines
• Material handling systems
• Automated assembly lines