Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030
The AirTAC Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030 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 pnp 3-wire output on 5-30 V DC with a 3 m flying lead. It only works on a cylinder that carries a piston magnet.
- TechnologyElectronic (solid-state)
- OutputPNP 3-wire
- Supply voltage5-30 V DC
- ProtectionIP64
- Profile (groove fit)E
- Lead / connector3 m flying lead
- VersionStandard
- RequiresMagnet-equipped cylinder
About the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030
The AirTAC DMSE-P030 belongs to the DMS electronic (solid-state) family and switches in a PNP 3-wire arrangement. Mounted into the sensor groove of a magnet-equipped AirTAC cylinder, it signals when the piston arrives at the set position. The 3 m flying lead gives extra routing freedom between machine and cabinet, the supply range is 5-30 V DC, and the general housing is IP64.
Two things set this model apart from a reed alternative: the output has no moving contact, so it tolerates high-frequency cycling without bounce or contact wear, and the three-wire scheme separates supply from signal, which keeps the PLC input reading clean over longer cable runs. Profile E sets the groove fit - match it to your cylinder, and check the datasheet if you are unsure which letter your series takes.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030 |
|---|---|
| Family | DMS — Electronic cylinder switch |
| Technology | Electronic (solid-state) |
| Output | PNP 3-wire |
| Outputs in this family | 2-wire, NPN 3-wire or PNP 3-wire |
| Lead / connector | 3 m flying lead |
| Supply voltage | 5-30 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-P030
| 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. |
| P | Output: PNP 3-wire. Blank is 2-wire, N is NPN 3-wire, P is PNP 3-wire. |
| 030 | 3 m flying lead. 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 · PNP 3-wire · 5-30 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-P030 Is Used
Stopper up/down on a roller conveyor
Two switches per stopper report retract and extend positions so the PLC only releases product when the blade is fully down.
Lift-and-locate on an assembly fixture
The 3 m lead reaches the control panel without splicing on a locate-and-pin unit that indexes parts between stations.
Ejector stroke check on a press line
Solid-state switching survives the rapid stroking of scrap ejectors where a mechanical contact would wear out early.
Is the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P030 the Right Switch?
Choose this model when the control system uses positive-switching (sourcing) inputs and the run from cylinder to panel is too long for a 2 m lead. If the input card is negative-switching, order the NPN version instead. Where cables get serviced often, an M8 or M12 connector type lets crews unplug rather than re-terminate. For washdown or oil-mist zones, look at the -RW version with its IP68 rating. Remember: the cylinder must carry the built-in magnet, and profile E must fit its groove.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Cylinder has a piston magnet
- ✓ Profile letter fits your cylinder groove
- ✓ Output matches the PLC input (PNP 3-wire)
- ✓ Supply rail is 5-30 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 5-30 V DC.
- check Wire pnp 3-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-P030 FAQ
Type: electronic (solid-state) magnetic position switch. Output: PNP 3-wire, for sourcing PLC inputs. Supply voltage: 5-30 V DC. Protection: IP64 on the general type. Wiring: 3 m flying lead. No magnet in the cylinder piston, no signal - the magnet option is required.
A 2-wire unit wires in series like a mechanical contact, which is simple but leaves a small leakage current through the load. A 3-wire PNP output gives the PLC input a definite switched-positive signal with cleaner levels, which matters on longer runs and fast counters. Just make sure the input card matches the polarity - PNP for sourcing inputs, NPN for sinking.
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