A device and method capable of measuring the optical rotary and linear position
of items, that is reliable, accurate and capable of operating in harsh environments.
The present invention utilizes optics to measure rotary and linear position. Unlike
the prior art the present invention relies on the optical angle to determine position
rather than an analog signal or intensity. Because of this, the present invention
is capable of providing accurate results in high temperature, harsh and dirty environments.
Further, the present invention reduces the need for time consuming and costly replacements
at the sensing end.
