The reel sensor is comprised of two
                      basic parts: 1.
                      Linear to rotary unit   
                      2. Transducer or encoder unitOther
                        units are also available such as the film potentiometer
                        unit with 4-20ma output.
                      
                        Resolver  
                    The resolver transducer unit is
                            used whenever absolute measurement is required. The
                            resolver digital output representing the actual position
                            is retained through power up/down cycles. The resolver
                            must be geared appropriately so that it turns 1 revolution
                            or less over the entire linear range of the cable
                            travel. For example, a linear range of 100 in.:  
 
                        
                     
                          
                            | 100in10
                                in/rev | 
                            =
                                10 revolutions  | 
                           
                         
                        Gear ratio for the resolver package
                            is 10:1  
                        Resolution: single resolver =
                            4096  
                
                          dual resolver = 262,144
                        
                     Scale above
                              numbers and read out:   
                                         100.0
                            in. or 100.000 in.
                    
                     Pulse
                                Encoder  
                    The incremental pulse encoder
                            can be used effectively when retained readings are
                            not necessary between power up/down cycles.
                    
                     For example, linear range of 100
                            in.:  
                     
                        
                     
                          
                            | 100in10
                                in/rev | 
                            =
                                10 revolutions  | 
                           
                         
                        Select encoder
                              with 1000 pulses/rev   
                        Counter output for full range
                            travel:
                        
                                         10
                            rev x 1000 pulses/rev = 10,000 pulses
                    
                     Scale and
                              read out:   
                                          100.00
                  in.  |