The SteadyWin GDS series driver boards (GDS6, GDS68, GDZ468) are compact motor driver modules designed to work with SteadyWin motors. They offer reliable CAN and/or RS-485 communication, encoder feedback support, built-in protections, and easy wiring — ideal for automation, robotics, CNC and OEM projects.
🔗 These drivers support closed-loop control with common encoder families and provide durable protection features to keep your system running safely and stably.
✨ Key Features:
- 🔁 CAN communication (all models)
- 🔌 RS-485 (GDS6, GDZ468) for Modbus/RTU compatibility
- ⚡ Wide voltage support: 12–48V (GDZ468: 12–40V)
- 🔋 Current capability: up to 15A (GDS6/GDS68); up to 10A (GDZ468)
- 🧭 Encoder support: MT6816 / MA732 / Ma7xx series (model-dependent)
- 🔌 Connectors: SH1.0 / XT30 / PHD2.0 (model-specific)
- 🛡️ Protections: over-current, over-voltage, short-circuit, over-temperature
- 🧩 Easy mounting: panel or DIN-rail friendly
Application Scenarios:
- Industrial automation & PLC systems 🏭
- Robotics and robotic joints 🤖🦾
- CNC routers and small machining centers 🛠️
- Packaging, conveyor & material handling 📦
- Lab automation and test rigs 🧪
Functional Features & Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Series | SteadyWin GDS series driver boards (GDS6 / GDS68 / GDZ468) |
| Compatible Motors | SteadyWin small- to mid-power motor series |
| Communication | CAN (all models); RS-485 (GDS6, GDZ468) |
| Voltage Range | GDS6 / GDS68: 12–48V; GDZ468: 12–40V |
| Max Continuous Current | GDS6 / GDS68: up to 15A; GDZ468: up to 10A |
| Encoder Support | MT6816 / MA732 / Ma7xx series (model-dependent) |
| Connectors | SH1.0 / XT30 / PHD2.0 (model-dependent) |
| Protections | Over-current, Over-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature |
| Mounting | Panel or DIN-rail friendly |
| Typical Applications | Automation, robotics, CNC, packaging, OEM systems |
Electrical & Mechanical Highlights
| Parameter | GDS6 (SDC102) | GDS68 (SDC104) | GDZ468 (SDC215) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Interfaces | CAN / RS-485 | CAN | CAN / RS-485 |
| Supported Protocols | CANopen / custom CAN; Modbus-RTU (RS-485) | CANopen / custom CAN | CANopen / custom CAN; Modbus-RTU (RS-485) |
| Voltage Range | 12–48V | 12–48V | 12–40V |
| Max Continuous Current | 0–15A | 0–15A | 0–10A |
| Encoder Models (examples) | MT6816 (compatible) | MA732 (compatible) | Ma7xx (compatible) |
| Connectors (motor/power/signal) | SH1.0 series | XT30 (2+2) | PHD2.0 |
| Example Supported Motors | 6010-6 / 6010-8 / 6010-36 etc. | 6010-6 / 6010-8 / 6010-36 / 6010-48 / 8108-8 / 8108-48 etc. | 6010-6 / 6010-8 / 6010-36 / 6010-48 / 8108-8 / 8108-48 / 4315-8 etc. |
| Dual Encoder Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Modes | CAN commands, RS-485 (Modbus/RTU), Pulse+Direction, Serial control | CAN commands, Pulse+Direction, Serial control | CAN commands, RS-485 (Modbus/RTU), Pulse+Direction, Serial control |
| Protection Features | Over-current, Over-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature | Over-current, Over-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature | Over-current, Over-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature |
| Operating Temperature (typ.) | Industrial range (see datasheet) | Industrial range (see datasheet) | Industrial range (see datasheet) |
| Dimensions & Mounting | Compact PCB — panel or DIN-rail friendly (see mechanical drawing) | Compact PCB — panel or DIN-rail friendly (see mechanical drawing) | Compact PCB — panel or DIN-rail friendly (see mechanical drawing) |
| Package Contents | Driver board ×1, terminal connectors, mounting hardware, quick start guide | Driver board ×1, terminal connectors, mounting hardware, quick start guide | Driver board ×1, terminal connectors, mounting hardware, quick start guide |
| Notes | Best when both CAN + RS-485 are needed | Best for CAN-only networks and deterministic multi-node systems | Suited for 12–40V systems and lower-power/current applications |
Quick Selection Guide
- Choose GDS6 if you need CAN + RS-485 with up to 15A capability.
- Choose GDS68 for CAN-only networks and up to 15A output.
- Choose GDZ468 when your system voltage is limited to 12–40V and you need CAN + RS-485 (up to 10A).