Airtac DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-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. 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)H
- 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 DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08
DMSH-C08 is an AirTAC DMS electronic position switch - solid-state, 2-wire output, supplied at 10-28 V DC with IP64 protection as a general type. It senses the magnet in the piston of a magnet-equipped AirTAC cylinder and changes state as the piston passes its mounting point. The C08 token in the wiring position is a connection code that our data does not decode, so we will not label it a connector or a fixed lead length; request the datasheet and we will confirm exactly what C08 specifies.
Two things matter at order time. First, the 2-wire output behaves like a mechanical switch in series with your load, so panel integration is the simplest form of hookup. Second, the H profile letter is a fit code for the cylinder's sensor groove, not a performance grade - match it to your cylinder series and confirm with us. And remember the switch itself senses nothing without the built-in piston magnet.
Airtac DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-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 | See datasheet |
| Supply voltage | 10-28 V DC |
|---|---|
| Protection rating | IP64 |
| Version | Standard version |
| Profile letter | H (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 DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08
| DMS | Electronic cylinder switch — electronic (solid-state). |
|---|---|
| H | 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. |
| 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 | DMSH · 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 DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08 Is Used
Robot gripper open/close feedback
Gripper cylinders on a robot end-effector report fully-open and fully-closed to the robot controller; the compact 2-wire switch is wired in series with the cell's I/O module.
Indexing table dwell detection
On a rotary indexing table, a magnet-fitted AirTAC cylinder locks the table in position; the switch confirms lock-in before the next station cycle is released.
Maintenance swap on a packaging machine
Service teams replacing position sensors mid-shift favour connection-coded variants for their defined termination method - confirm the C08 detail from the datasheet to plan the spare-parts stock.
Is the Airtac DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08 the Right Switch?
If your machine schedule lists the C08 code, order exactly that - the underlying sensor remains the standard electronic 2-wire DMS on 10-28 V DC at IP64, but the physical connection defined by C08 must be verified from the datasheet before planning panel terminations. If you would rather have a known quantity, the conventional options are flying leads at 2, 3, 5 or 10 m, or M8/M12 connectors for tool-free sensor swaps during maintenance. The H profile still has to seat in your cylinder's groove, and the cylinder must carry the magnet option.
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 DMSH Electronic Sensor DMSH-C08 FAQ
It is a DMS electronic solid-state switch with a 2-wire output, running from a 10-28 V DC supply with IP64 protection. The C08 wiring position is a connection code not defined in our data - we will not guess whether it is a lead or a connector, so request the datasheet and we will confirm it.
The DMS range is electronic: solid-state, DC only, no contact bounce, suited to fast repeated cycling, but the supply must match the rated window. A CMS reed switch instead uses a mechanical contact, accepts 5-240 V AC or DC, and has no polarity, though its contact life is finite. Choose by circuit - DC control systems usually favour electronic; mixed AC/DC or simple indicator circuits often favour reed.
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