Sick CM18-08BPP-EW1 Capacitive Sensor
The Sick CM18-08BPP-EW1 capacitive sensor uses an M18 housing with 8 mm sensing range and PNP output detection applications. This Sick capacitive sensor supports flush installation, 50 Hz switching frequency, DC 4-wire wiring, a fixed 2 m cable connection, adjustable sensitivity using an 11-turn potentiometer, and IP67, IP68, and IP69K enclosure ratings. It belongs to the CM18 series and is supplied with PA12 mounting nuts and a screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor |
| Product | CM18-08BPP-EW1 |
Sick CM18-08BPP-EW1 Capacitive Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Cylindrical thread design |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 0 mm ... 8 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 6.12 mm 1) |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 50 Hz |
| Connection type | 2m Cable |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Output characteristic | Wire configurable |
| Electrical wiring | DC 4-wire |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 11 turns (Sensitivity) |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 IP68 3) IP69K |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, PA12 plastic (2x) Screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment (1 x) |
The CM18-08BPP-EW1 Sick PNP Capacitive Sensor is designed for stable object detection in industrial automation systems. The CM18-08BPP-EW1 operates with a 8 mm sensing range, PNP complementary output, and DC 4-wire electrical wiring. This model features an M18 threaded cylindrical housing with flush mounting and sensitivity adjustment via an 11-turn potentiometer. It belongs to the CM18 series and is commonly used in industrial automation environments.
In industrial applications, the CM18-08BPP-EW1 Sick PNP Capacitive Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. It supports reliable detection where direct contact sensing is not suitable. The flush installation design allows compact mounting on machinery, while the PNP output ensures consistent signal transmission to PLC and control systems during continuous operation.
The Sick CM18-08BPP-EW1 capacitive sensor provides dependable performance through its M18 housing, high enclosure protection up to IP69K, and wire-configurable output characteristics. The CM18-08BPP-EW1 is suitable for long-term industrial use where electrical stability and environmental resistance are required. Manufactured to Sick standards, this capacitive sensor integrates reliably into industrial sensing and control architectures.

