Linear potentiometers from WayCon offer an inexpensive and reliable method to measure distances or position. It is a simple apparatus complying with EN 60079-11
standards The linear displacement transducer has a magnetic cursor drag which is suitable for harsh environment applications. It combines a simple design with high precision of upto 0.05% of the FS. The transducer has upto 20 bar for pneumatic cylinders and upto 250 bar for hydraulic cylinders with a displacement speed of 5 m/s. The working temperature spans -30...+100 degrees C. The life cycle is >25 x 106 meter or 100 x 106 operations whichever is less.