Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-PC08
The AirTAC Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-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)H
- 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 DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-PC08
The DMSHS-PC08 belongs to AirTAC's DMS family of electronic position switches and carries a sourcing PNP output on three wires for PLC inputs. It senses the magnet inside an AirTAC cylinder piston, runs from a 5-30 V DC supply, and its general-type housing is rated IP64. Connection is ordered under catalogue code C08.
C08 is a code position we do not expand here; we confirm what it carries straight from the datasheet whenever you ask, so check with us before planning the panel layout. The sensing side is fixed: a solid-state element with no reed contact, so repeated cycling neither bounces nor wears, and the profile letter H must seat correctly in your cylinder's groove.
Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-PC08 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-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 | 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-PC08
| 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. |
| 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 | 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-PC08 Is Used
Retrofit into an existing harness
Panels already wired around a fixed AirTAC harness can take this code; we verify the matching connection detail from the datasheet.
Clamp check on a welding fixture
A PNP signal confirms every clamp cylinder is closed before the weld timer is allowed to fire.
Bench press anvil detection
The anvil cylinder signals top-of-stroke to arm the two-hand start on an assembly press.
Is the Airtac DMSHS Electronic Sensor DMSHS-PC08 the Right Switch?
Order this code when the input card is PNP and you specifically need the C08 connection arrangement - we will pull the exact datasheet wording on request. If you would rather have a defined lead or a pluggable M8 or M12 connector, the 020-100 and M8/M12 codes cover those instead. IP64 is standard and -RW adds IP68 for wet points. The switch is blind until it sits on a magnet-fitted piston.
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-PC08 FAQ
Electrically it is a solid-state sensor: three-wire PNP, sourcing type, fed from 5-30 V DC inside an IP64 housing. Only the C08 connection code is not detailed in our summary - the exact datasheet wording is supplied on request. A magnet-fitted piston is required.
No. In an AirTAC code, M8 always means a pluggable M8 connector with a stated lead length, while C08 is a separate position whose meaning is not in our published data. Treat them as different until we confirm the C08 detail for you.
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