# Getting Started ![](/files/r2ZtC4ptsKxrQaSGMdVW) Congratulations on your purchase of the Stagehand Hydraulic from Creative Conners, Inc. The Stagehand Hydraulic is a purpose-built motion controller for hydraulic effects using Spikemark software. The Stagehand Hydraulic is designed to control a single proportional valve connected to a fixed speed hydraulic pump. To turn the pump on and off, you may need additional controls, such as a Stagehand FX. The Stagehand Hydraulic incorporates the valve power supply, safety interlock circuitry, and motion controller all in a 3U rack enclosure. Tiny is mighty, this one product now replaces 3 products to control a hydraulic effect while incorporating bumper switches and interlocks to keep motion safe. The Stagehand Hydraulic is the only controller you need to Make It Move!, hydraulic style. This manual will guide you through: * Unpacking * Installation * Powering up * Operation * Troubleshooting If you need any help along the way, contact us! * Online: [www.creativeconners.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.creativeconners.com\&sa=D\&source=editors\&ust=1660662070002122\&usg=AOvVaw1MKFCR96u4NYd3J_JzNHRi)​ * Email: ​ * Phone: 401-289-2942 x2 ## What’s in the box? * Stagehand Hydraulic Motion Controller * 5 ft. IEC power cord * 2 Interlock safety jumpers * 2 auxiliary limit jumpers * \#10-32 rack mount screws with nylon washers (x4) Give us a call or drop an email if any of these parts are missing. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/stagehand/stagehand-hydraulic/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.