Absolute technology is used in most of our General Purpose products manufactured since 1997. This technology is especially appropriate for environments with high voltage wiring, dust collection systems, and where a zero position cannot be quickly re-established.
 

Components of an absolute measuring system:

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Absolute digital scale (may also be blue):

The aluminum extrusion for the Absolute digital scale is available in several different sizes:

• 0.75" wide x 0.25" thick is Model 150 or 150-X style

• 2.02" wide x 0.75" thick is Model 250 or 250-X style

• 0.75" wide x 0.75" thick is Model 250-S style

• 1.80" wide x 0.75" thick is Model 350 style

Absolute readhead:

• Note the wire exits from the corner on one end of the housing. (Older or custom models might have a gray cable)

• The housing is grey.

• The base is black (older models might have grey base).

• Newer models (since 2004) have black and silver labels that show the part number and serial number. A "C" in the part number indicates a coiled cable. An "H" in the part number indicates a high-speed readhead.

• Stock cable lengths available up to 120 inches.
  Custom cables available up to 240 inches.
  An RF transmitter is available for longer ranges.

Digital Displays (readouts):

There are a variety of digital displays available for use with absolute measuring systems.  Click the image below to view them.