Abstract: The linear transducer input module is one of several modules mounted in a rack to form a programmable controller. The module's function is to provide position data from an externally located ultrasonic magnetostrictive linear transducer which is connected to some moving part of a machine to the programmable controller's processor module. The ultrasonic magnetostrictive linear transducer digital decoding circuitry (receiving circuitry) is located in the input module on the programmable controller input/output rack. A synchronizing circuit is provided in the module to synchronize the programmable controller's input fetch signals which input module circuitry. A user operable digital offset device is provided in the module for enabling an offset to be added to the ultrasonic magnetostrictive linear transducer position data by a user-selectable amount while accommodating different transducer lengths.