AirTAC EMSH Mini Electronic Cylinder Sensor for HLH, HLQ, HFZ and Other Cylinders
Every stocked AirTAC EMSH sensor on one page: 3 order codes, from $11.59. Pick the output and connection to see the exact order code and price.
2-wire
Standard (IP64)
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- 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 EMSH
The AirTAC EMSH is a solid-state cylinder sensor in the H profile: its transistor output turns on when the piston magnet passes. With no moving contact it switches up to 1000 times per second and has reverse polarity and surge absorption protection. An LED shows when it is on. The EMSH is the short-body version of the DMSH and works on both long- and short-stroke cylinders.
It fits AirTAC ACQ125-160, TC, HFZ, HFY6, HFP32, HFR, HFC, HFT, QDK, HLQ/HLQL, HLS/HLSL, MU, HLH, MPG, HRQ, HFK, HLF, HGS, RMH, HFD, HFKL, HFCQ, HRS and HFKP cylinders. It has a high-flex cable and is rated IP64; it works at -10 to +70 °C.
EMSH Technical Specifications
| Model | EMSH |
|---|---|
| Profile | H |
| Output | Transistor, normally open |
| 2-wire | 10 – 28 V DC, 2.5 – 100 mA, 2.8 W max. |
| 2-wire consumption / voltage drop | 3 mA max. / 3.5 V max. |
| Leakage current | 0.1 mA max. |
| Indicator | LED |
| Max. switching frequency | 1000 Hz |
|---|---|
| Protection circuit | Reverse polarity, surge absorption |
| Shock | 30 G (tested at 50 G) |
| Temperature | -10 to +70 °C |
| Protection | IP64 |
| Approvals | CE, RoHS |
Source: AirTAC catalog P418 (EMS specifications and ordering code), P423 (sensor selection), P427 (connector cable).
How the EMSH Order Code Is Built
| EMS | Electronic sensor, mini |
|---|---|
| H | Profile H: the body shape that fits the cylinder's sensor slot |
| blank | Output: blank = 2-wire |
| 020 / 030 / 050 | Connection: 2 m lead (020); 3 m lead (030); 5 m lead (050) |
All AirTAC EMSH Order Codes (3)
Each order code links to its own datasheet page. Use Select to load it into the configurator above.
| Order code | Output | Connection | Version | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSH-020 | 2-wire | 2 m lead (020) | Standard (IP64) | $11.59 | |
| EMSH-030 | 2-wire | 3 m lead (030) | Standard (IP64) | $12.32 | |
| EMSH-050 | 2-wire | 5 m lead (050) | Standard (IP64) | $14.23 |
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Where the EMSH Is Used
End-of-stroke sensing
Signals when the piston reaches either end, so the next step can start.
Mid-stroke positions
Slide the sensor along the slot to detect any intermediate position.
PLC and relay inputs
Wires straight to a PLC input or relay with two wires.
Choosing the Right EMSH Configuration
It is a 2-wire sensor: 10 to 28 V DC, 2.5 to 100 mA, wired in series with the load like a reed switch.
Choose the connection: 2 m lead (020); 3 m lead (030); 5 m lead (050).
Wiring: 2-wire brown (+) and blue (-).
AirTAC EMSH FAQ
AirTAC ACQ125-160, TC, HFZ, HFY6, HFP32, HFR, HFC, HFT, QDK, HLQ/HLQL, HLS/HLSL, MU, HLH, MPG, HRQ, HFK, HLF, HGS, RMH, HFD, HFKL, HFCQ, HRS and HFKP cylinders.
2-wire: 10 to 28 V DC, 2.5 to 100 mA.
020, 030, 050 and 100 are fixed leads of 2, 3, 5 and 10 m. M08 and M12 are an M8 or M12 male quick connector on a 0.5 m lead; M08010, M08020 and M08030 (M12010 to M12030) put it on a 1, 2 or 3 m lead. The female cable is ordered separately.
The EMSH is the short-body (mini) version of the DMSH and is 2-wire only. It fits the same cylinders as the DMSH, plus HGS6 and QDK20/25, which take only the EMSH.
No. You can order a single piece. Orders are processed and handed to the carrier within 3-5 business days.
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