Airtac DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-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)G
- 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 DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08
The DMSG-PC08 is an AirTAC electronic (solid-state) magnetic position switch with a 3-wire PNP output. Mounted in the sensor groove of a magnet-equipped AirTAC cylinder, it signals when the piston reaches it. Supply range is 5-30 V DC and the standard housing carries an IP64 rating. The wiring token C08 is a factory connection code our catalogue data does not decode; we will confirm it from the datasheet on request before you order cordsets or cable.
PNP is the sourcing convention: the switch feeds +V to the load, so the input card sinks current. Unlike a reed contact, a solid-state output has no mechanical bounce, which suits fast, repetitive cylinder cycles. The G in the code is a groove-fit letter, not a quality tier - match it to your cylinder body and check seating before wiring.
Airtac DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-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 | G (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 DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08
| DMS | Electronic cylinder switch — electronic (solid-state). |
|---|---|
| G | 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 | DMSG · 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 DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08 Is Used
PLC end-of-stroke
Sourcing PNP output drops straight into a sinking-input card on a packaging machine that verifies each clamp cycle.
Fixture clamping
Confirms the workholder cylinder is fully retracted on a machining centre before the program is allowed to advance.
Chute diverting
Reports full stroke of the divert cylinder on a parcel sorting conveyor so the controller releases the next parcel.
Is the Airtac DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08 the Right Switch?
Pick this model if your controller input expects a sourcing (PNP) signal on 5-30 V DC. A 3-wire hookup gives the PLC a crisp level without the series leakage of a 2-wire loop. If you would rather unplug the sensor at service time, the documented PM08 / PM12 builds with M8 or M12 connectors are the alternative; C08 remains a datasheet confirmation item. Remember the cylinder needs the built-in magnet option, and the G profile must 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 DMSG Electronic Sensor DMSG-PC08 FAQ
It is an electronic solid-state switch with a PNP 3-wire output, runs on 5-30 V DC and is rated IP64 in the general type. The wiring code C08 is a connection variant we will confirm from the datasheet, and the profile letter G must match the cylinder groove.
A 3-wire PNP output sources voltage to a sinking PLC input and gives a clean, bounce-free signal for high-cycle counting. A 2-wire unit wires in series like a mechanical contact but leaks slightly; a CMS reed switch accepts AC or DC but its contact is mechanical and wears. The cylinder also needs the factory magnet option, or nothing will be sensed.
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