Sick CM30-16BPP-EW1 Capacitive Sensor
The Sick CM30-16BPP-EW1 capacitive sensor uses an M30 cylindrical housing with 16 mm sensing range and PNP output detection. This Sick capacitive sensor supports flush installation, 50 Hz switching frequency, DC 4-wire wiring, a fixed 2 m cable connection, 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 | CM30-16BPP-EW1 |
Sick CM30-16BPP-EW1 Capacitive Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Cylindrical thread design |
| Thread size | M30 x 1.5 |
| Diameter | Γ 30 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 0 mm ... 16 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 12.24 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 CM30-16BPP-EW1 Sick M30 Capacitive Sensor is designed for consistent object detection in industrial automation systems. The CM30-16BPP-EW1 operates with a 16 mm sensing range, PNP complementary output, and DC 4-wire electrical wiring. This model features an M30 threaded cylindrical housing with flush mounting and sensitivity adjustment using an 11-turn potentiometer. It belongs to the CM18 series and is widely used in industrial automation environments.
In industrial applications, the CM30-16BPP-EW1 Sick M30 Capacitive Sensor is installed in conveyors, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. It enables reliable detection where contact-based sensing is not suitable. The flush mounting design allows clean integration on machinery surfaces, while the PNP output ensures stable signal transmission to PLC and control systems during continuous operation.
The Sick CM30-16BPP-EW1 capacitive sensor delivers dependable performance with its robust M30 housing, high enclosure protection up to IP69K, and wire-configurable output characteristics. The CM30-16BPP-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.

