Open-Loop Picomotor™ Motion Controller Modules
Open-Loop Picomotor™ Motion Controller Modules
The 4-axis Open-Loop Picomotor Controller/Driver module provides a compact and low cost solution for driving New Focus open-loop Picomotors products.
- Intelligent 4-axis open-loop control
- Compact, integrated controller and driver design
- USB 2.0 and advanced 10/100 Ethernet connectivity
- Windows application for plug-and-play use
- LabVIEW™ and Windows™ DLL support See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8742Motion Controller, Picomotor, Open-Loop, 4 Channel | |||||
 | 8742-4-KITPicomotor Controller Kit, Four-Axis | |||||
 | 8742-8-KITPicomotor Controller Kit, Eight-Axis | |||||
 | 8742-12-KITPicomotor Controller Kit, Twelve-Axis |
Features
4-Axis Open-Loop Control
The 8742 controller/driver features four output ports for controlling up to four Picomotor actuators. Each 8742 controller/driver can drive one of its four ports at any given time.
LabVIEW™ and Windows DLL Support
For greater flexibility and to program the controllers yourself, Window DLL and sample LabVIEW™ VIs are included.
Integrated Controller and Driver Design
The 8742 is a single-box solution that provides both control of Picomotor actuators as well as drives the actuators. For plug-and-play use without need for computer control, you can use the
Daisy-Chain Up to 31 Controllers
You can daisy-chain up to 31 open or close-loop controllers together with four channels each, so you can have a network of up to 124 standard Picomotor actuators. The 8745-PWR-CBL and 8745-RS485-CBL cables are used to daisy-chain power and communication, creating a network of Picomotor controllers. This allows you to connect one master controller to your PC and be able to communicate with the entire stack. Note that one power supply is required for every three controllers.
Open-Loop Picomotor Controller/Driver Kits
The 8742-4-KIT Four-Axis Open-Loop Picomotor Controller/Driver Module Kit has everything you need to get started quickly. We've bundled our Picomotor controller/driver and accessories together to provide a simple-to-use 4-axis driver kit. Just plug in the included power supply and you're ready to go. The kit includes the following components: 1x Model 8742 module and software, 1x Model8745-PS power supply, and 1x Model 8745-USB-CBL USB cable. To control more Picomotors, there are 8-axis 8742-8-KIT and 12-axis 8742-12-KIT kits which include the 8745-RS485-CBL .
USB and Ethernet Connectivity
The model 8742 controller/driver has two computer interface ports: USB-Device and Ethernet. This makes connecting and communicating with a host PC very simple. This controller also features an embedded HTTP server which generates a dynamic web page to accept command line input and show immediate response.
Windows Application for Plug-and-Play Use
Included with the Picomotor controller/driver is an intuitive graphical user interface Windows software application to facilitate quick, user-friendly motion control through the controller’s USB or Ethernet interfaces. This Windows software application has an advanced auto-discovery feature which automatically finds computer connected Picomotor controllers and actuators.
Accessories
8742 Accessories
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8758Hand Control Pad, 875x Picomotor Controller/Drivers | |||||
 | 8745-STK-KITStacking Plate Kit, L-Shaped,8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver | |||||
 | 8745-MTG-KITMounting Plate Kit, Optical Table, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver | |||||
 | 8745-PSPower Supply, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver, 12V | |||||
 | 8745-PWR-CBLPower Cable, 6 in. Length, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver | |||||
 | 8745-RS485-CBLRS-485 Cable, 6 in. Length, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver | |||||
 | 8745-USB-CBLUSB Cable, 3 Meters Length, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver |
Mirror Mount Control Kits
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8742-4-8821-RRPicomotor Controller Kit, Inc. (2) 8821 Picomotor Mounts | |||||
 | 8742-4-8821-RLPicomotor Controller Kit, Inc. 8821 & 8821-L Picomotor Mounts | |||||
 | 8742-4-8821-LLPicomotor Controller Kit, Inc. (2) 8821-L Picomotor Mounts | |||||
| 8745-PSPower Supply, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver, 12V | |||||
| 8745-USB-CBLUSB Cable, 3 Meters Length, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver | |||||
| 8745-RS485-CBLRS-485 Cable, 6 in. Length, 8742 and 8743-CL Controller/Driver |
Resources
Literature
8742_Datasheet(866 kB, PDF) Picomotor FAQ(3.1 MB, PDF)
Software
PicomotorApp 2.1.5(52.4 MB, ZIP) 8742 8743 Python Samples(405.5 kB, ZIP) 8742 TIVA MCU Firmware v3.04 for SN > 24621(151.4 kB, ZIP)
Technical Notes
Building your Intelligent Picomotor™ Driver Network iPico System Configurations MKS GUI’s and Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1(1.4 MB, PDF) Open vs Closed Loop Picomotors(1.6 MB, PDF)
Manuals
8742 Series Quick Start Guide.pdf(541.9 kB, PDF) 8742 User Manual(2.6 MB, PDF)
