Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL, User Manual

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2 General Information
2.1 System Overview
8743-CL is a 2-axis closed-loop motion controller/driver for Picomotors, offering a
complete motion solution for many applications. It can control up to 2 Picomotors
and it can work in systems with other Model 8743-CL and 8743-CL
Controller/Drivers to drive a large number of Picomotors. The controller can be
programmed via USB, Ethernet, and RS-485 communication interfaces to perform
different motion tasks: relative and absolute moves, jogging, etc.
Key Product Features
A number of advanced features make the 8743-CL an excellent choice for many
applications:
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Intelligent 2-axis closed-loop control
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Compact, integrated controller and driver design
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Patented Picomotor™ compatibility with auto-sensing technology
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Programmable settings stored in non-volatile memory
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Plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface
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10/100-Mbps Ethernet connectivity (Sockets interface, TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP)
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Embedded dynamic HTTP server
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RS-485 LAN Daisy-chain Capability
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Over temperature protection
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Advanced microcontroller technology
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Embedded real-time operating system
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Easy to use Windows software utility
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LabVIEWTM and C# programming support
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Local Power ON / OFF Switch