Product Description:

The HDS04.2-W200N-HA14-01-FW drive controller is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and is part of the HDS Drive Controllers series. In a multi-axis automation cabinet, this unit receives motion commands from an upper-level CNC or PLC and delivers regulated power to synchronous and induction motors. By converting DC bus energy into controlled three-phase output, it coordinates motor torque, speed, and position for packaging lines, machine tools, and material-handling equipment. This operating role allows the controller to support both precise axis movement and steady speed control within the same cabinet.

The controller exchanges setpoints and actual values through an ANALOG command interface, which simplifies integration with legacy motion cards that rely on ±10 V references. Its continuous output capacity is 200 A, permitting the unit to drive large-frame servo motors without current foldback during high demand. Thermal management is handled by a built-in air blower, and the fan moves cabinet air across the heat sink so external ducting is unnecessary. As part of the DIAX04 family, the controller uses the same bus-module format and diagnostic approach found on related axes in that platform. This helps keep multi-axis systems organized when several modules share one DC bus.

The unit is categorized as Line 04, so its mechanical footprint and connector layout match other power sections from the same line. It is also listed as Version 2, indicating the second circuit revision for this hardware. Within the system, the controller occupies a high-current position for torque-demanding axes, while lower-current modules can be assigned to lighter movements. That arrangement supports mixed-axis cabinets where one power section handles heavier loads and neighboring modules manage smaller motions. The matching footprint also helps maintain orderly side-by-side installation in compact enclosures.