Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-PC08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-PC08 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. 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 / connectorSee datasheet
- 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-PC08
AirTAC's DMSE-PC08 belongs to the DMS electronic family: a fully solid-state sensor whose PNP 3-wire output signals piston position to a PLC. It reads the magnet built into the piston of a magnet-equipped AirTAC cylinder - on its own it senses nothing. Supply range is 5-30 V DC and the standard protection rating is IP64. The PC08 wiring code combines the P output with a C08 connection designation.
C08 is a factory connection code whose exact meaning is not covered in our data, so we will not guess whether it is a connector or a lead form - ask us and we will verify it against the datasheet before you buy. What is documented: a 3-wire solid-state switch switches without contact bounce, which pays off on cylinders that cycle many times per minute. The E profile letter is the fit code that must line up with the sensor groove of your cylinder, so confirm the match first.
Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-PC08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-PC08 |
|---|---|
| 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 | See datasheet |
| 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-PC08
| 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. |
| 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 · 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-PC08 Is Used
CNC tool changer
A tool-change arm on a CNC machining centre confirms home and clamp positions via cylinder magnets. The solid-state PNP output handles frequent cycling without contact wear that a reed contact would accumulate.
Concrete block palletiser
Clamp cylinders on a palletiser grip each layer before transfer. PNP sourcing signals from the DMS switch give the palletiser PLC a clean, bounce-free position report at 24 V DC.
Automotive weld fixture
Weld fixtures use short-stroke clamp cylinders whose sensors sit inside the fixture frame. A 3-wire electronic switch feeds the robot controller's digital input directly, and the compact profile seats in the cylinder groove.
Is the Airtac DMSE Electronic Sensor DMSE-PC08 the Right Switch?
Choose this model when the controlling input is a DC sourcing (PNP) type and you want a solid-state contact with no wear and no bounce. Because the C08 connection code is undocumented in our data, compare it with the clearly defined options: flying leads in 2, 3, 5 or 10 m, or M8/M12 connector versions with 0.5 to 3 m pigtails - one of those may match your panel practice better and be easier to service. This is a general-type switch rated IP64, not a washdown variant. The cylinder must carry the built-in magnet option, and the E profile has to seat correctly in 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-PC08 FAQ
Type: AirTAC DMS electronic (solid-state) position switch. Output: PNP 3-wire, for DC sourcing inputs. Supply voltage: 5-30 V DC. Protection: IP64 general type. Connection: the C08 code - an undocumented factory variant we will confirm from the datasheet on request.
Only on a cylinder ordered with the built-in magnet option - without that magnet the switch cannot detect anything. Also, the E profile letter is a fit code that must match the sensor groove of the cylinder body. Tell us which cylinder series you are mounting on and we will check the correct profile and confirm the C08 connection details.
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