Sick CM30-16BAP-KW1 Capacitive Sensor
The Sick CM30-16BAP-KW1 capacitive sensor uses M30 cylindrical housing with 2–16 mm sensing range and AC wiring for detection. This Sick capacitive sensor supports flush installation, 10 Hz switching frequency, AC 2-wire electrical wiring, a fixed 2 m cable connection, adjustable sensitivity using an 11-turn potentiometer, and IP67 enclosure protection. It belongs to the CM18 series and is supplied with PA12 mounting nuts and a screwdriver for sensitivity adjustment.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor |
| Product | CM30-16BAP-KW1 |
Sick CM30-16BAP-KW1 Capacitive Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Cylindrical thread design |
| Thread size | M30 x 1.5 |
| Diameter | Ø 30 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 2 mm ... 16 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 11.52 mm |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 10 Hz |
| Connection type | 2m Cable |
| Switching output | - |
| Output function | NC or NO |
| Output characteristic | - |
| Electrical wiring | AC 2-wire |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 11 turns (Sensitivity) |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 (According to EN 60529) |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, PA12 plastic (2x) Screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment (1 x) |
The CM30-16BAP-KW1 Sick 2m Cable Capacitive Sensor is designed for dependable detection tasks in industrial automation environments. The CM30-16BAP-KW1 operates with a 2–16 mm sensing range, AC 2-wire output, and selectable NO or NC output function. This model features an M30 threaded cylindrical housing with flush installation and sensitivity adjustment via an 11-turn potentiometer. It belongs to the CM18 series and is applied across standard industrial automation systems.
In practical industrial use, the CM30-16BAP-KW1 Sick 2m Cable Capacitive Sensor is installed in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly stations, and material handling equipment. It enables stable detection where DC wiring is not preferred. The flush-mounted M30 design supports compact machine layouts, while the AC wiring and fixed cable connection allow straightforward integration into existing control circuits.
The Sick CM30-16BAP-KW1 capacitive sensor provides reliable performance with its robust M30 housing, IP67 enclosure rating, and wire-configurable output behavior. The CM30-16BAP-KW1 is suitable for continuous industrial operation where electrical simplicity and environmental protection are required. Manufactured according to Sick standards, this capacitive sensor integrates consistently into industrial sensing and control infrastructures.

