Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-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)H
- 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 DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08
The DMSHS-C08 is an AirTAC DMS electronic position switch, solid-state and 2-wire, that detects the magnet in an AirTAC cylinder piston. Supply range is 10-28 V DC with IP64 protection. The C08 token is a connection code whose detail is not in our summary; we will confirm its exact meaning from the datasheet on request.
A solid-state output gives clean, bounce-free signalling into DC control circuits, which matters on machines that index thousands of times per shift. As with every model in the range, the profile letter only sets how the body seats in the cylinder groove - verify the fit before you buy.
Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-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 | 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 DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-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. |
| 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 | 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 DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08 Is Used
Slide-table position check
On a pneumatic slide table feeding a label applicator, the switch flags mid-stroke faults so mislabelled packs are rejected early.
Press fixture interlock
Fitted to the clamp cylinder of a small press, it blocks the ram until the workpiece holder is fully clamped.
Test rig cycle counting
On a life-test rig cycling actuator samples, the solid-state output feeds a counter without the contact wear a reed part would show.
Is the Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08 the Right Switch?
Electronic DMS switches fit DC circuits where a reed contact would wear out; a CMS reed unit is the pick when the panel runs AC or you want a polarity-free part. This 2-wire version wires in series with the load, so integration is as simple as fitting a mechanical switch. Because C08 is a factory connection code, ask us to check the datasheet before planning your harness. General IP64 suits normal indoor air; the -RW version reaches IP68 for wet or oily zones. A magnet-equipped cylinder is required, and the profile must match the groove.
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 DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-C08 FAQ
Type: electronic solid-state. Output: 2-wire. Supply: 10-28 V DC. Protection: IP64. Wiring: the C08 connection code - we will confirm it from the datasheet on request.
This DMS model is electronic, DC-only, with no moving contact to bounce or wear. If your supply is AC, up to 240 V, the CMS reed family is the alternative. Both need a magnet-fitted cylinder to sense anything.
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