Product Description:

The HDS04.2-W200N-HS drive controller is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and belongs to the HDS Drive Controllers series. It converts network commands into controlled three-phase output for industrial automation cells, conveyors, and machine tools. By integrating power electronics, control logic, and feedback processing in a single housing, the unit acts as the central actuator interface between a PLC and connected motors. This arrangement also supports closed-loop motion control, so commanded speed and torque can be corrected continuously during machine operation.

The controller communicates with the master motion system over the SERCOS real-time serial ring, which uses fixed telegram cycles for synchronized multi-axis operation. To supply demanding motors, its power stage is rated for 200 A continuous output, giving the drive enough current for heavy acceleration and sustained load conditions. As part of the DIAX04 family, the device follows the interface conventions used by related drives in the platform. Thermal management is handled by a built-in air blower, so heat can be removed without an external cooling module. The unit is Version 2, with faster IGBTs and reinforced gate protection that support stable switching behavior.

This HDS Drive Controller is intended to slot beside supply and auxiliary modules in the same rack, and its DC bus connectors allow energy sharing across axes within the HDS Drive Controllers series. Uniform terminal labeling helps keep power and feedback connections organized inside the cabinet. Alignment with Line 04 keeps mechanical dimensions, fieldbus mapping, and troubleshooting codes consistent with earlier HDS releases. That layout supports use in existing machine platforms where matching rack geometry and coordinated axis behavior are required.