SDC Series Integrated Motion Control Stepper Driver — Integrated drive and control for controller efficiency
Feature
- Integrated drive and control, eliminating the need for a controller: The SDC series combines stepper drive + motion control into one, allowing a single device to perform functions that previously required drivers + PLC/controllers. Significantly reduces wiring complexity, saves cabinet space, and lowers overall system costs.
- Autonomous path editing: No need to rely on external controllers; users can program SDC motion paths directly via communication or I/O, easily achieving common movement control tasks such as positioning, round trip, multi-speed range, and zeroing.
- Fully self-developed technology: The SDC series is independently developed from hardware design to underlying algorithms and firmware, not a reference solution, offering superior performance and stronger stability, and supports deep OEM customization.
- S-Curve acceleration and deceleration: Built-in S-curve acceleration and deceleration control algorithm ensures smooth and responsive movement, effectively reducing mechanical impact and improving equipment operation stability and service life.
- Parameter self-tuning: Automatically recognizes motor parameters and completes tuning upon power-on, eliminating the need for tedious manual adjustments—plug and play.
- Wide voltage pulse input: pulse and directional signals support 5-24V wide voltage input, optocoupler isolation design, strong anti-interference capability, compatible with various upper-level signal levels
Integrated stepper drive controller: intelligent motion, simplified operation
The SDC series is a fully self-developed integrated drive-control stepper motor driver, deeply integrating high-performance stepper drivers with intelligent single-axis motion controllers, all in one compact unit. Users can configure complex motion curves directly via industrial bus communication or digital input without external PLCs or dedicated motion controllers, enabling autonomous path editing and execution. The SDC series adopts self-developed DSP digital signal processing technology, featuring S-curve acceleration and deceleration, and self-tuning parameters, making it widely applicable to automation equipment and instruments for packaging, engraving, cutting, marking, logistics, and more.
It is mainly used in automation equipment and instruments, such as: packaging and labeling equipment, engraving machines, wire stripping machines, marking machines, cutting machines, laser machines, plotters, material handling and logistics, etc. Meeting the demands of high-precision industrial automation.
Typical application scenarios of the SDC series
Compact Automation Equipment: Ideal for space-constrained environments such as semiconductor manufacturing, 3C electronics assembly, and automated testing machines.
Material Handling & Logistics: Perfect for automated sorting systems, conveyor belt indexing, and AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) steering mechanisms.
Packaging & Labeling Machinery:Delivers precise, high-speed positioning for filling, capping, and rotary labeling applications with high repeatability.
Medical & Diagnostic Devices:Provides reliable and quiet motion control for fluid dispensing systems, sample analyzers, and precision laboratory automation.
Buyer protection
If a quality issue occurs within one year of purchase, you can exchange it for free.
SDC integrated drive and control machine
Can the SDC series really not use a PLC?
A：Absolutely. The SDC series features a built-in motion controller that supports autonomous path editing, allowing direct configuration of motion curves via communication or I/O, without the need for an external PLC.
What movement control functions does the SDC series support?
A：Supports common motion control tasks such as positioning, reciprocating motion, multi-speed operation, and zeroing, enabling smooth movement through S-curve acceleration and deceleration.
Is the SDC series fully self-developed?
A：Yes, the SDC series hardware, firmware, and motion control algorithms are all independently developed and support OEM customization.
What voltage does the SDC series pulse input support?
A：Supports 5-24V wide voltage input, optocoupler isolation design, and excellent compatibility.
What protection features does the SDC series have?
A：Equipped with overcurrent and overvoltage protection, low heat generation, stable and reliable operation.
Comparison of SDC series vs. traditional solutions
Lower cost: one unit is worth two, significantly reducing overall costs
| Contrast dimensions | Traditional Solution (Driver + PLC) | SDC series integrated drive and control |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware quantity | PLC + driver | One integrated drive and control machine |
| Wiring complexity | High | Low |
| Installation space | Occupied a large portion | Save more than 50%. |
| Path editing | Rely on PLC programming | Edit directly with the drive |
| Difficulty of debugging | Separate debugging is required | One step in place |
What a drive and control integrated stepper drive replaces
A conventional single-axis setup is three boxes: a PLC or motion controller, a pulse-type driver, and the motor. The SDC integrated stepper drive merges the motion controller into the drive - path engine, dual coordinate system, programmable I/O and closed-loop control all run inside - so the host only has to issue a start signal.
What disappears is not only the controller: wiring count, cabinet space and commissioning steps come down with it. On a PLC-free machine where the sequence is a fixed "move - trigger - repeat", replacing the controller scheme with this drive and control integrated stepper drive gives the clearest overall cost reduction.
Selection points for an integrated stepper drive with motion control
First confirm that the motion requirement is covered by internal path programming: positioning, reciprocating moves, multi-speed running and homing can all be programmed directly on the SDC. Complex trajectories such as multi-axis interpolation or electronic gearing should still be handled by an MC26 motion controller.
Then confirm I/O count and signal type. The SDC accepts 5-24 V wide-voltage pulse inputs with optical isolation, so it can be wired directly to contactors, sensors and cylinders, and firmware functions, I/O definitions and terminal specifications can be customized. For conventional pulse-driven schemes see the SD5 open-loop stepper driver and the SD6 closed loop stepper driver.