Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050
The AirTAC Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050 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 5 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 / connector5 m flying lead
- VersionStandard
- RequiresMagnet-equipped cylinder
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050
The DMSE-P050 from AirTAC is an electronic (solid-state) magnetic position switch offering a PNP 3-wire output for sourcing PLC inputs. It reads the piston magnet of an AirTAC cylinder ordered with the built-in magnet option and clips into the cylinder's sensor groove. Wiring is a 5 m flying lead - the longest standard tail in the DMS range - with a 5-30 V DC supply and IP64 protection on the general housing.
The extra five metres of cable matter on large frames: the switch can be routed straight back to the cabinet without joints or extensions, and the solid-state output keeps the signal free of the contact bounce a reed switch can show during fast duty. There is no polarity issue for 2-wire users here - the PNP third wire sets the direction, and it must agree with the input card. Profile E governs the groove fit only; confirm it matches your cylinder series from the datasheet.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 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-P050
| 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. |
| 050 | 5 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-P050 Is Used
High-bay pallet lifter position
On a vertical lift module, the 5 m lead runs from the mast cylinder down to the controller without any mid-span joint.
Dosing head on a filling skid
Fill-nozzle up/down confirmation feeds the batch controller, with the longer cable keeping the panel outside the wet zone.
Transfer unit on a high-rate line
Solid-state PNP switching handles the rapid raise-lower cycling of a shuttle transfer table where contacts would bounce.
Is the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P050 the Right Switch?
This is the version to specify when cylinder and control panel sit far apart and you would rather run one continuous cable than splice. It suits positive-switching inputs; negative-switching cards need the NPN part number. Frequent maintenance access favours an M8/M12 connector variant instead of a hard-wired lead. Harsh, wet or oil-laden environments call for the -RW build with IP68. As with any position switch, the cylinder must have the magnet option and the E profile must match 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-P050 FAQ
Type: electronic (solid-state) magnetic position switch. Output: PNP 3-wire (sourcing) for positive-logic PLC inputs. Supply voltage: 5-30 V DC. Protection: IP64, general type. Wiring: 5 m flying lead. It detects nothing unless the cylinder piston carries the factory magnet.
The flying lead is a single continuous cable, ideal when the route to the panel is long and fixed - no joints means fewer failure points. An M8 or M12 connector version trades that for serviceability: you unplug the switch to replace it instead of cutting and re-terminating. Choose by how often you expect to swap sensors on that cylinder.
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