22  General Information 
2.2  Scope of this Manual 
Please carefully read this instruction manual before using the 8742 Picomotor 
Controller/Driver.  Be especially careful to observe the warnings and cautions 
throughout this manual (see Safety Symbols and Terms). If any operating 
instructions are not clear, contact New Focus.  
This instruction manual contains the necessary information for operation and 
maintenance of the Model 8742, as well as information for troubleshooting and 
obtaining service if necessary.   
 
2.3  Unpacking and Inspection 
The Model 8742 is carefully assembled, tested and inspected before shipment.  
Upon receiving this instrument, check for any obvious signs of physical damage that 
might have occurred during shipment.  Report any such damage to the shipping 
agent immediately.  
NOTE  
Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary.  
 
 
2.3.1  What is included  
The 8742 package contents: 
•  8742 Controller/Driver 
•  USB Flash Drive which contains the user manual, various documents, USB 
driver, software application and libraries.  
 
2.4  Available accessories 
•  Hand Control Pad (Model 8758) 
•  Power supply/AC adapter, 60 Watt (Model 8745-PS) 
•  Power supply link cable, 6 inch, for daisy chaining multiple controllers together 
using a single 12 VDC supply (Model 8745-PWR-CBL) 
•  RS-485 LAN link cable, 6 inch, for daisy-chaining (Model 8745-RS485-CBL) 
•  USB cable, 3 meter (Model 8745-USB-CBL) 
•  L-shaped bracket for stacking several Controllers/Drivers (Model 8745-STK-KIT) 
•  Optical table mounting plate kit (Model 8745-MTG-KIT)