CMB18-12NPPEC0SA00

Capacitive Proximity Sensor, CMB Series, 12 mm, Complementary PNP, M18 x 1, 10 V to 36V

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Manufacturer: SICK
Product type: Capacitive Proximity Sensors
SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
Product Range: CMB Series
Sensing Range Max: 12mm
Sensor Output Type: Complementary PNP
Sensing Distance Max: 12mm
Thread Size - Metric: M18 x 1
Supply Voltage DC Max: 36V
Supply Voltage DC Min: 10V

Delivery and price
Units per pack	50
Price	106.37 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

CMB18-12NPPEC0SA00 CMB 

**CAPACITIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS** 

**CMB18-12NPPEC0SA00 | CMB** CAPACITIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Ordering information **Type Part no.** CMB18-12NPPEC0SA00 6080640 Other models and accessories www.sick.com/CMB % ~~|~~ Illustration may differ CE ECOLAB @ IO ~~-L~~ ink uw EA ~~L~~ ES 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Housing**|Cylindrical thread design|
|---|---|
|**Thread size**|M18 x 1|
|**Diameter**|Ø 18 mm|
|**Sensing range Sn**|0 mm ... 12 mm|
|**Safe sensing range Sa**|9.18 mm1)|
|**Installation type**|Non-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)<br>Teach-in by wire (Sensitivity)<br>IO-Link (Sensor parameters and Smart Task functions)|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67<br>IP682)<br>IP69K|
|**Special features**|Visual adjustment indicator, Smart Task, IO-Link|
|**Pin 2 configuration**|External input, Teach-in, switching signal|
|**Items supplied**|Mounting nut, PA12 plastic (2x)<br>Screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment (1 x)|



- 1) For flush mounting in electrically conductive materials Sa = 0.8 x Sr at temperatures <0 °C and >60 °C. 

- 2) 1 m water depth / 60 min. 

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 36 V DC|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|≤ 10 %1)|
|**Voltage drop**|≤ 2.5 V DC2)|
|**Current consumption**|≤ 20 mA3)|
|**Time delay before availability**|≤ 300 ms|
|**Hysteresis**|3 % ... 20 %|
|**Reproducibility**|≤ 5 %4) 5)|
|**Temperature drift (of Sr)**|± 10 %|
|**EMC**|EN 61000-4-2 ESD: > 40 kV CD and AD<br>EN 61000-4-3 Radiated RF: 20 V/m<br>EN 61000-4-4 burst: +/- 4 kV / 5 kHz<br>EN 61000-4-5 Surge: Voltage supply > 2 kV with 500 ohm; switching output > 2 kV with<br>500 ohm<br>EN 61000-4-6 HF: > 20 Vrms<br>EN 61000-4-8 mains frequency magnetic fields: Permanent > 60 A/m, 75,9 µ tesla; briefly<br>> 600 A/m, 759 µ tesla|
|**Continuous current Ia**|≤ 200 mA|
|**Short-circuit protection**|✔|
|**Reverse polarity protection**|✔|
|**Power-up pulse protection**|✔|
|**Shock and vibration resistance**|EN 60068-2-27 shock resistance Ea: 30 g 11 ms; 3 shocks in each direction of the 3 coordi-<br>nate axes<br>IEC 60068-2-31 drop test: 2 times from 1 m, 100 times from 0.5 m<br>EN 60068-2-6 vibration resistance Fc: 10 Hz ... 150 Hz, 1 mm / 15 g|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–30 °C ... +85 °C6)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +85 °C|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, PBT|
|**Housing length**|85 mm|
|**Thread length**|47 mm|
|**Tightening torque, max.**|≤ 2.6 Nm|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E191603|



1) Of Ub. 

2) At Ia max. 

3) Without load. 

4) Of Sr. 

5) Supply voltage Ub and constant ambient temperature Ta. 

6) +120 °C short time, at the front of the sensor. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|916 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0%|
|**TM (mission time)**|20 years|



## Communication interface 

|**Communication interface**|IO-Link V1.1|
|---|---|
|**Communication Interface detail**|COM2 (38,4 kBaud)|



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|**Cycle time**||> 5 ms|
|---|---|---|
|**Process data length**||4 Byte|
|**Process data structure**||Bit 0 = switching signal QL1|
|||Bit 1 = switching signal QL2|
|||Bit 2 = Sensor switching channel Qint1|
|||Bit 3 = Sensor switching channel Qint2|
|||Bit 4 = Contamination alarm for switching channel Qint1|
|||Bit 5 = Contamination channel for Qint2|
|||Bit 6 = Temperature alarm|
|||Bit 7 = Short-circuit|
|||Bit 16 ... 31 = Analog value (digit value, not linearized)|
|Reduction factors|||
|**Note**||The values are reference values which may vary|
|**Metal**||1|
|**Water**||1|
|**PVC**||Approx. 0.4|
|**Oil**||Approx. 0.25|
|**Glass**||0.6|
|**Ceramics**||0.5|
|**Alcohol**||0.7|
|**Wood**||0.2 ... 0.7|
|Installation note|||
|**Remark**||Associated graphic see "Installation"|
|**A**||18 mm|
|**B**||36 mm|
|**C**||18 mm|
|**D**||36 mm|
|**E**||8 mm|
|**F**||36 mm|
|Smart Task|||
|**Smart Task name**||Base logics|
|**Logic function**||Direct|
|||AND|
|||OR|
|||Window|
|||Hysteresis|
|**Timer function**||Deactivated|
|||On delay|
|||Off delay|
|||ON and OFF delay|
|||Impulse (one shot)|
|**Inverter**||Yes|
|**Switching signal**|||
||Switching signal QL1|Switching output|
||Switching signal QL2|Switching output|
|Classifications|||
|**eCl@ss 5.0**||27270102|



## Reduction factors 

## Installation note 

## Smart Task 

## Classifications 

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|**eCl@ss 5.1.4**|27270102|
|---|---|
|**eCl@ss 6.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 6.2**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 7.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 8.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 8.1**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 9.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 10.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 11.0**|27270102|
|**eCl@ss 12.0**|27274201|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002715|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002715|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002715|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002715|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39122230|



## Installation note 

Non-flush installation 

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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-526 

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## Response diagram 

CMB18, Non-flush installation 

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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

CMB18, non-flush, connector 

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③ LED green: operating indicator 

## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/CMB **Brief description Type Part no.** ~~aa~~ Connection modules IO-Link V1.1 Class A port, USB2.0 port, optional external power supply 24V / 1A IOLA2US-01101 1061790 (SiLink2 Master) Mounting brackets and plates Mounting plate for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware BEF-WG-M18 5321870 ~~<~~ Mounting bracket for M18 sensors, steel, zinc coated, without mounting hardware BEF-WN-M18 5308446 ~~_~~ 

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||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||Head B: Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|||
||Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|Sa|Cable: unshielded|||
|_~||||
|Sensor Integration Gateway||||
||• **Further functions:**Web server integrated, USB connection for easy configuration of|SIG200-0A0412200|1089794|
||the SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway with SOPAS ET, the engineering tool from|||
||SICK, logic editor is available for easy configuration of logic functions|||
||• **Connection CONFIG:**1 x M8, 4-pin female connector, USB 2.0 (USB-A)|||
||• **Logic editor:**yes|||
||• **Communication interface:**IO-Link, USB, Ethernet, PROFINET, REST API|||
||• **Product category:**IO-Link Master|||



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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com

Updated at April 24, 2026

SICK is a globally recognized leader in factory and logistics automation technology, renowned for engineering advanced sensors and developing innovative digital services. Driven by a commitment to high precision, reliability, and versatility, the company provides the foundational components required to transform traditional manufacturing processes into intelligent, self-optimizing systems that adapt autonomously using real-time data. Our comprehensive selection of SICK products is heavily focused on their industry-leading sensing technologies. We offer a robust portfolio of light sensors designed to deliver exceptional accuracy and performance in demanding industrial environments. Furthermore, our extensive range features high-quality proximity sensors and switches, providing the dependable object detection essential for automated production, packaging, and material handling applications. To ensure seamless integration of these advanced sensor networks, our offering is complemented by specialized connectivity solutions such as SICK fiber optic lead assemblies. From consumer goods and electronics to logistics and automotive manufacturing, SICK delivers the cutting-edge automation technology necessary to maximize operational efficiency and maintain continuous, reliable performance across diverse industrial sectors.

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