Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 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 2-wire output on 10-28 V DC with a c08 connection code (confirm from datasheet). It only works on a cylinder that carries a piston magnet.
- TechnologyElectronic (solid-state)
- Output2-wire
- Supply voltage10-28 V DC
- ProtectionIP64
- Profile (groove fit)G
- Lead / connectorC08 connection code (confirm from 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 DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08
DMSGS-C08 is an AirTAC DMS-series electronic position switch, profile G, carrying the connection code C08. C08 is a factory wiring variant whose exact meaning is not published in our data - we will check it against the datasheet before quoting. The sensing element is solid-state, the output 2-wire, the supply 10-28 V DC, and protection IP64.
It detects only the magnet embedded in the piston of an AirTAC cylinder; without that factory magnet option the switch stays silent. Since the element is solid-state there is no contact bounce and no mechanical wear from rapid cycling. The G letter sets the cylinder-groove fit, and the extra S in the code is likewise a factory variant to be verified from the datasheet.
Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 |
|---|---|
| Family | DMS — Electronic cylinder switch |
| Technology | Electronic (solid-state) |
| Output | 2-wire |
| Outputs in this family | 2-wire, NPN 3-wire or PNP 3-wire |
| Lead / connector | C08 connection code (confirm from datasheet) |
| Supply voltage | 10-28 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 DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08
| 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. |
| (blank) | Output: 2-wire. Blank is 2-wire, N is NPN 3-wire, P is PNP 3-wire. |
| C08 | C08 connection code (confirm from 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 · 2-wire · 10-28 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 DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 Is Used
Retrofit position feedback
Adding end-of-stroke feedback to an existing AirTAC cylinder whose specification already calls out the C08 connection code.
Panel rebuild replacement
Like-for-like replacement during a control panel retrofit where the drawings list DMSGS-C08; we verify the C08 definition from the datasheet before ordering.
Test rig step validation
On a pneumatics test bench, confirms each actuator has reached its set position before the sequence advances to the next step.
Is the Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 the Right Switch?
Order C08 only when your drawing or a previous purchase names that exact code - otherwise a 2 m to 10 m flying lead or an M8/M12 connector version may be simpler, and we can quote either. Electrically this is still a 2-wire solid-state switch on 10-28 V DC, wired in series like a mechanical contact. For a PLC input that expects NPN or PNP polarity, move to the 3-wire DMS models. Match profile G to your cylinder groove, fit a magnet-equipped cylinder, and let us confirm C08 with you from the datasheet.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Cylinder has a piston magnet
- ✓ Profile letter fits your cylinder groove
- ✓ Output matches the PLC input (2-wire)
- ✓ Supply rail is 10-28 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 10-28 V DC.
- check Wire 2-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 DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-C08 FAQ
Type: electronic (solid-state). Output: 2-wire. Supply: 10-28 V DC. Protection: IP64 general type. Wiring: the C08 connection code, whose exact form is not in our published data - confirm from the datasheet.
Both are positions in the AirTAC ordering code that our catalogue does not define. We will not guess at them - send the RFQ and we will verify both from the datasheet before you order.
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