Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P100
The AirTAC Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P100 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 10 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 / connector10 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-P100
This DMSE-P100 belongs to AirTAC's DMS family of electronic, solid-state magnetic position switches. Output is PNP 3-wire for direct connection to a PLC or relay input, with a supply range of 5-30 V DC. Wiring is a generous 10 m flying lead, and the housing carries the standard IP64 protection rating.
A 10 m lead suits runs where the sensor sits far from the control cabinet, but keep the cable clear of high-power trunking so induced noise stays off the signal line. The profile letter E defines which cylinder sensor groove the body seats into - it is a fit code, not a grade - so verify it against your cylinder series with us. The cylinder must also be ordered with the magnet option, otherwise no detection can take place.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P100 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 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-P100
| 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. |
| 100 | 10 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-P100 Is Used
Long-stroke gantry positioning
Reports full retraction of the gantry lift cylinder to the controller, with the 10 m lead reaching a distant junction box without splicing.
Timber mill pusher arm
Confirms the pusher cylinder has returned on a sawmill transfer deck so the next board can roll onto the chain.
AS/RS lift table lock
Blocks the crane cycle until the lift-table cylinder is proven seated on an automated storage rack, feeding a high-side PLC input.
Is the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-P100 the Right Switch?
Choose this PNP 3-wire version when your input card sources current and expects a high-side signal; NPN (code N) is the mirror image for sink inputs, so match the card before ordering. Compared with a reed CMS switch, the electronic DMS has no contact bounce and copes better with rapid cycling, but it is DC-only - a CMS covers 5-240 V AC/DC if your circuit runs AC. The 10 m lead is cut-to-length on site; if you would rather unplug the sensor for maintenance, an M8 or M12 connector model is the tidier choice. As with every DMS, the E profile has to match the cylinder's groove, and the piston needs the built-in magnet.
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-P100 FAQ
Type: electronic solid-state switch. Output: PNP 3-wire. Supply: 5-30 V DC. Wiring: 10 m flying lead. Protection: IP64 general type. All of these come straight from the AirTAC catalogue - ask us for the full datasheet if you need more detail.
The length itself is just a wiring choice - route it away from motor drives and solenoid bundles so the signal stays clean over the run. If the cable may be moved or serviced often, an M8/M12 connector version unplugs instead. And remember: with no magnet in the cylinder piston, this switch will never change state.
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