Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-PC08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-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 2-wire output on 10-28 V DC with a pc08 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 / connectorPC08 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-PC08
This DMS sensor from AirTAC reads the piston magnet of a magnet-equipped cylinder and closes a PNP 3-wire output. DMSGS-PC08 is electronic (solid-state), runs on 5-30 V DC and carries an IP64 housing. Its C08 token is a connection code that our catalogue data does not decode - we will confirm exactly what it is from the datasheet.
Solid-state switching means no contact bounce and no mechanical wear point, which matters where a cylinder cycles thousands of times per shift. The S following the profile letter is likewise an undocumented factory variant - send the part number and our team will verify it against the datasheet. As always, the profile has to seat in your cylinder's sensor groove, so check the fit code with us before ordering.
Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-PC08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-PC08 |
|---|---|
| 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 | PC08 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-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. |
| (blank) | Output: 2-wire. Blank is 2-wire, N is NPN 3-wire, P is PNP 3-wire. |
| PC08 | PC08 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-PC08 Is Used
Sourcing PLC input card
Machine builders standardising on PNP (sinking-input) cards can drop this switch straight into the I/O rack wiring; the solid-state output toggles without the bounce a reed contact can show.
Pick-and-place module
On a small pick-and-place unit, the switch clipped into the Z-axis cylinder groove reports the down position so the vacuum eject sequence starts on a confirmed signal, not a timer.
High-cycle sorting gate
A divert gate cylinder that strokes every second or two wears out a mechanical contact; the solid-state element here has no moving parts to chatter or fatigue.
Is the Airtac DMSGS Electronic Sensor DMSGS-PC08 the Right Switch?
PNP or NPN is the first decision - this model sources the load, matching PLC inputs that expect the positive side switched. Reed CMS switches run on 5-240 V AC/DC with a mechanical contact; if your circuit is DC and you want bounce-free cycling, stay electronic like this one. The C08 connection token is unconfirmed in our data, so settle it from the datasheet before you plan the panel wiring. Add the -RW suffix if you need IP68 waterproofing, and remember: no magnet in the piston, no signal.
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-PC08 FAQ
Type: electronic, solid-state. Output: PNP 3-wire. Supply: 5-30 V DC. Protection: IP64. Connection: coded C08, which we confirm from the datasheet rather than assume.
A CMS reed has a mechanical contact, works on 5-240 V AC or DC and can bounce; this DMS is solid-state, DC-only and delivers a clean, wear-free signal to a PLC input - the right choice depends on whether your circuit is AC or DC.
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