Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 is a genuine DMS magnetic position switch. It senses the magnet ring in a pneumatic cylinder's piston and signals when the piston reaches that point, giving a 2-wire output on 10-28 V DC. It only works on a cylinder that carries a piston magnet.
- TechnologyElectronic (solid-state)
- Output2-wire
- Supply voltage10-28 V DC
- ProtectionIP64
- Profile (groove fit)E
- Lead / connectorSee datasheet
- VersionStandard
- RequiresMagnet-equipped cylinder
About the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08
The DMSE-C08 is an E-profile 2-wire electronic switch in the AirTAC DMS family. It detects the piston magnet of an AirTAC cylinder specified with the magnet option, runs on 10-28 V DC and carries IP64 sealing in the general construction. The wiring position of this code reads C08. AirTAC's catalogue data we hold documents M8 and M12 connector options but does not define what C08 specifies, so we carry the token through unchanged and will confirm the exact connection detail from the datasheet on request.
Functionally nothing about the sensing side changes: it remains a solid-state 2-wire unit that closes the circuit when the magnetised piston arrives. The open question is purely how the cable terminates at the switch body. Treat the E profile as a fit code for the cylinder groove and confirm the pairing with your cylinder series before committing.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 |
|---|---|
| Family | DMS — Electronic cylinder switch |
| Technology | Electronic (solid-state) |
| Output | 2-wire |
| Outputs in this family | 2-wire, NPN 3-wire or PNP 3-wire |
| Lead / connector | See datasheet |
| Supply voltage | 10-28 V DC |
|---|---|
| Protection rating | IP64 |
| Version | Standard version |
| Profile letter | E (cylinder-groove fit) |
| Profiles in this family | E, G, H, J |
| Detects | Piston magnet ring inside the cylinder |
2-wire versions run 10-28 V DC; NPN / PNP 3-wire versions run 5-30 V DC. IP64 as standard. Order the RW version where coolant, washdown or constant cable flexing is present. Switching distance, response time, current rating, voltage drop, LED behaviour, contact life, weight and dimensions are not published in our data set — ask us and we will confirm from the factory datasheet.
Model Code: Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08
| DMS | Electronic cylinder switch — electronic (solid-state). |
|---|---|
| E | Profile letter: the mounting / groove type that fits a particular cylinder body. This family offers E, G, H, J. It is a fit code, not a performance grade. |
| (blank) | Output: 2-wire. Blank is 2-wire, N is NPN 3-wire, P is PNP 3-wire. |
| 08 | See datasheet. 020 / 030 / 050 / 100 are 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 m flying leads; M08 and M12 are M8 / M12 connector versions. |
| (blank) | Standard version. |
We do not hold the full profile-to-cylinder-series table, so confirm the profile letter against your cylinder model before ordering — send us the cylinder part number and we will check the fit.
Which Family Do You Need?
- DMSElectronic, 2-wire / NPN / PNP, DC
- EMSMini electronic, 2-wire only, DC
- CMSReed contact, 2-wire, 5-240 V AC/DC
The split is electrical, not quality. Solid-state DMS and EMS are DC-only and suit modern PLC inputs; the reed-based CMS switches a much wider window, so it is the one for AC circuits, relay logic and older panels. The RW (IP68) option exists on DMS and EMS only.
| This switch | DMSE · 2-wire · 10-28 V DC |
|---|---|
| Consider EMS | the mini 2-wire electronic switch for tight installations |
| Consider CMS | the reed alternative for AC circuits and voltages up to 240 V |
| Mounting parts | F-MQ (round body), F-ACT (tie-rod) |
Where the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 Is Used
Fast-cycle pick head confirmation
On a high-speed pick-and-place gantry, magnet-fitted gripper cylinders signal home position through this solid-state switch, giving the motion controller bounce-free feedback.
Torque-press hold verification
A bench-mounted torque press proves its hold-down cylinder is clamped via the DMSE-C08 before the spindle is allowed to start, wired in series at 10-28 V DC.
Adjustable stopper rail sensing
Height-adjustable stopper rails on an assembly conveyor report each position stop through a switch in the cylinder groove, feeding the line's recipe controller.
Is the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 the Right Switch?
Specify the DMSE-C08 when your drawing calls for that exact suffix; otherwise choose from the documented wiring table - flying leads in 2, 3, 5 or 10 m, or M8/M12 connector versions. The electrical fundamentals are settled: 2-wire solid-state output, 10-28 V DC, IP64. If you need a three-wire signal for a PLC input card, the NPN or PNP DMS variants are the documented route. This sensor alone does nothing - it needs a magnet-equipped cylinder and a matching groove profile.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Cylinder has a piston magnet
- ✓ Profile letter fits your cylinder groove
- ✓ Output matches the PLC input (2-wire)
- ✓ Supply rail is 10-28 V DC
- ✓ Lead length or M8 / M12 connector
- ✓ Coolant or flexing? Use the RW version
Installation & Wiring Notes
- check The cylinder must carry a piston magnet — a plain cylinder cannot be sensed.
- check Slide the switch along the groove to the stop position, then lock it.
- check Keep the supply within 10-28 V DC.
- check Wire 2-wire to match the PLC input's polarity.
- check Keep the lead clear of moving parts; use the RW type where it must flex.
- check Rated IP64 — protect it beyond that rating.
Use the F-MQ bracket on round-body cylinders and F-ACT on tie-rod cylinders where there is no groove to seat the switch. Both are ordered separately from the switch. Switching distance and mounting dimensions come from the factory datasheet — ask us for the sheet that matches your cylinder.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-C08 FAQ
It is a DMS electronic (solid-state) position switch, 2-wire output, 10-28 V DC supply, IP64 protection in the general type. The wiring code is C08, an undocumented connection position - we will confirm from the datasheet whether it refers to a connector or another termination style.
A reed switch such as AirTAC's CMS family uses a mechanical contact and runs on anything from 5-240 V AC or DC, but the contact has a finite life and can bounce on fast cycles. This DMSE unit is solid-state: DC only, no moving contact, no bounce, better suited to rapid repetitive signalling - in exchange, polarity and supply limits must be respected.
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