English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
Rotary encoder — A rotary encoder, also called a shaft encoder, is an electro mechanical device used to convert the angular position of a shaft or axle to an analog or digital code, making it an angle transducer. These devices are used in industrial controls,… … Wikipedia
Mouse (computing) — A computer mouse with the most common standard features: two buttons and a scroll wheel, which can also act as a third button In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two dimensional motion relative to its supporting … Wikipedia
Position sensor — A position sensor is any device that enables position measurement. It can either be an absolute position sensor or a relative one (displacement sensor). Position sensors can be either linear or angular.Some position sensors available today: *… … Wikipedia
Theodolite — A theodolite (IPA en|θiːˈɒdəlаɪt) is an instrument for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles, as used in triangulation networks. It is a key tool in surveying and engineering work, particularly on inaccessible grounds, but theodolites… … Wikipedia
Servomechanism — [ thumb|right|200px|Industrial servomotor The grey/green cylinder is the brush type DC motor. The black section at the bottom contains the planetary reduction gear, and the black object atop the motor is the optical encoder for position feedback … Wikipedia
Heidenhain — Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH Founded 1948 Headquarters Traunreut, Germany Products measuring systems, numerical controls Employees 7000 Website www.h … Wikipedia
Phase-shift keying — Passband modulation v · d · e Analog modulation AM · … Wikipedia
Micrometer — This article is about the measuring device. For the unit of length, see Micrometre. Outside, inside, and depth micrometers A micrometer ( … Wikipedia
