Yamaha RCX340 Controller

Description:

The Yamaha RCX340 is a multi-axis robot controller used in industrial automation systems to control servo-driven robotic motion, commonly installed with Yamaha SCARA, Cartesian, and single-axis robots, and purchased by OEMs, integrators, and maintenance teams for system control, replacement of failed controllers, and expansion of robotic automation cells.

Applications:

The Yamaha RCX340 controller is used in industrial automation environments where precise multi-axis robot control is required. It is commonly deployed in pick-and-place systems, assembly lines, semiconductor equipment, and material handling applications where synchronized motion, high-speed positioning, and flexible programming are critical. The controller supports multiple robot types and can link multiple controllers for larger systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor / Yamaha Robotics
• Model: RCX340
• Product Type: Multi-axis robot controller
• Supported Robots: SCARA, Cartesian, single-axis, pick-and-place robots
• Axis Capacity: Up to 4 axes (expandable to 16 axes via controller linking)
• Drive Method: AC full digital servo control
• Motor Capacity: Up to 1600W total (4 axes)
• Power Supply: 200–230 VAC single-phase, 50/60 Hz
• Power Capacity: ~2500 VA
• Programming Language: Yamaha BASIC II (SLIM language)
• Memory Capacity: ~2.1 MB (program + point data)
• Max Programs: 100 programs / 9999 lines each
• Max Points: 30,000 points
• Communication Ports: Ethernet, RS-232C, RS-422 (teach pendant)
• Control Functions: PTP, linear interpolation, circular interpolation
• Dimensions: 355 × 195 × 130 mm
• Weight: ~6.2 kg
• Compatibility: PBX / PBX-E teach pendants
• Software: RCX-Studio support
• Status: Active / widely used Yamaha controller platform

Common Replacements:

• Yamaha RCX240
• Yamaha RCX341
• Yamaha RCXiVY2+ controller series