Sick CM18-08BPP-EC1 Capacitive Sensor
The Sick CM18-08BPP-EC1 capacitive sensor uses an M18 cylindrical housing with 8 mm sensing range and PNP output detection. This Sick capacitive sensor supports flush installation, 50 Hz switching frequency, DC 4-wire wiring, an M12 4-pin male connector, adjustable sensitivity via 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-EC1 |
Sick CM18-08BPP-EC1 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 | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Output characteristic | Wire configurable |
| Electrical wiring | DC 4-wire |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 11 turns (Sensitivity) |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 IP68 2) IP69K |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, PA12 plastic (2x) Screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment (1 x) |
The CM18-08BPP-EC1 Sick M18 Capacitive Proximity Sensor is designed for stable object detection in industrial automation systems. The CM18-08BPP-EC1 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 adjustable sensitivity using an 11-turn potentiometer. It belongs to the CM18 series and is used across standard industrial automation environments.
In industrial applications, the CM18-08BPP-EC1 Sick M18 Capacitive Proximity Sensor is commonly used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. It supports reliable detection where contact-based sensing is unsuitable. The flush installation allows clean mounting on machinery, while the stable PNP output ensures consistent signal transfer to control systems in continuous automation processes.
The Sick CM18-08BPP-EC1 capacitive sensor provides dependable operation with its M18 housing, high enclosure protection up to IP69K, and configurable output characteristics. The CM18-08BPP-EC1 is suitable for long-term industrial use where electrical stability and environmental protection are required. Built to Sick manufacturing standards, this capacitive sensor integrates reliably into industrial sensing and control architectures.

