Standalone Stepper Drivers
Standalone stepper motor drivers improve positioning accuracy, motion smoothness, thermal performance, and system reliability for OEM automation equipment. Explore open loop and closed loop driver options with STP/DIR, RS485, CANopen, EtherCAT, and force control capabilities.
Open Loop Stepper Drivers
Open loop standalone stepper drivers are a practical fit for applications that need reliable stepper motor control, simple integration, and flexible communication options without encoder feedback.
DS-OLS2-FPD
- Power Supply: 18 - 36 VDC
- Current: 0.3 - 2.2 A
- Microstepping: Up to 25,600
- Communication: STP/DIR
DS-OLS22-FPD
- Power Supply: 12 - 48 VDC
- Current: 0.3 - 3.0 A
- Microstepping: Up to 25,000
- Communication: STP/DIR
DS-OLS4-FPD
- Power Supply: 20 - 50 VDC
- Current: 1.0 - 4.2 A
- Microstepping: Up to 25,600
- Communication: STP/DIR
DS-OLS8-FPD
- Power Supply: 24 - 72 VDC
- Current: 2.8 - 7.8 A
- Microstepping: Up to 51,200
- Communication: STP/DIR
DS-OLS7-FRS4
- Power Supply: 24 - 48 VDC
- Current: 0.1 - 3.2 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: RS485
DS-OLS8-FRS4
- Power Supply: 24 - 72 VDC
- Current: 0.1 - 6.5 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: RS485
DS-OLS10-FSC
- Power Supply: 24 - 48 VDC
- Current: 1.0 - 4.5 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: Speed Controller
Closed Loop Stepper Drivers
Closed loop standalone stepper drivers add feedback-based control for applications that need improved reliability, reduced positioning error, and more advanced communication options.
DS-CLS9-FRS4-01
- Power Supply: 24 - 48 VDC
- Current: 0 - 4.5 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: RS485, with Force Control
DS-CLS9-FCAO
- Power Supply: 24 - 48 VDC
- Current: 0.0 - 6.5 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: CANopen
DS-CLS9-FETC
- Power Supply: 24 - 48 VDC
- Current: 0.0 - 6.5 A
- Microstepping: Up to 102,400
- Communication: EtherCAT
Choosing the Right Standalone Stepper Driver
Use STP/DIR for Simple Motion Control
Step and direction drivers are a practical choice for PLCs, motion controllers, and systems that need straightforward pulse-based control.
Use RS485 for Networked Control
RS485 options support distributed motion systems and applications where communication, configuration, and control need to happen over serial networks.
Use Closed Loop for Feedback
Closed loop drivers are useful when the machine needs greater positioning confidence, reduced stall risk, and feedback-based performance.
Need help selecting the right standalone stepper driver?
Review driver specifications, communication options, closed loop capabilities, and application requirements with the DINGS’ Motion USA team.