Schneider Electric XB5S1B2M12 Harmony XB5S Biometric Switch Bistable 22 mm M12 Connector 24 V DC Control Unit

The Schneider Electric XB5S1B2M12 is a Harmony XB5S bistable fingerprint biometric switch in a 22 mm dark grey plastic bezel, supplied at 24 V DC through an M12 connector. It replaces a mechanical key switch with fingerprint-based access control for machine commands or area authorization, storing up to 200 users.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE
• CSA
• UL
• IEC 61000-6-4
• IEC 61000-6-2

Selection Notes

The M12 connector lets this switch plug into a field cable without opening a terminal, which suits a machine builder standardizing on quick-disconnect sensor wiring; the pre-wired XB5S1B2L2 variant suits a direct hardwired connection instead. The bistable function holds its output state after a fingerprint read until the next authorized read toggles it back, unlike the monostable XB5S2B2M12, which pulses only while held. With 200 mA switching capacity on a 24 V DC output, it interfaces directly with a PLC digital input.