Initial Setup; Introduction; Grounding; Power - Newport New Focus Picomotor 8742 User Manual

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Initial Setup

4.1

Introduction

This section contains information on how to connect the 8742 Controller/Driver to
your local line voltage and how to connect the Picomotor to the controller. It also
includes a discussion about the remote interface and the instrument's power-up.
4.2

Grounding

Connect the 8-32 grounding screw to a good earth ground using a dedicated wire of
at least 20AWG diameter. See Section 1.4 for advice on making this connection
4.3

Power

Make sure that that power switch is in the off position. Connect the external power
supply to AC and connect the power barrel plug into one of the 8742 power inputs.
If more than one unit needs to be connected to the same power supply use the power
link cable to daisy-chain them. Up to 3 units can be powered by one power supply.
4.4

Connecting 8742 to a Computer via USB

The 8742 Controller/Driver can be connected to a computer with a standard Micro-B
to USB-A cable. If several 8742 units have to be connected to the same computer
the user can connect them to a USB hub and then connect the hub to the computer
USB input. Alternatively, the first unit can be connected to the computer with
subsequent units daisy-chained as described in Section 4.7.3 Using RS-485 LAN to
Daisy-Chain.