Specifications

APPLICATION
Compact
single-axis robots
TRANSERVO
Single-axis robots
FLIP-X
Linear motor
single-axis robots
PHASER
Cartesian
robots
XY-X
SCARA
robots
YK-XG
Pick & place
robots
YP-X CLEAN
CONTROLLER
INFORMATION
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Robot
positioner
Pulse string
driver
Robot
controller iVY Option
1 to 4 axis
RCX240
An advanced multi-axial controller newly developed based on
long years of actual results! Along with a full range of functions,
great engineering also makes it extremely easy to use!
Features
Model Overview
Name RCX240
Power Single phase : AC200V to 230V +/-10% maximum (50/60Hz)
Operating method
Programming / I/O point tracing / Remote command /
Operation using RS-232C communication
Maximum number of controllable axes 4 axes maximum
Position detection method Incremental / Absolute
Controllable robot
Cartesian robot XY-X / SCARA robot YK-XG / Single-axis robot FLIP-X /
Linear motor single-axis robot PHASER / Pick & place robot YP-X
Programming box RPB / RPB-E (with enable switch)
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Support software for PC VIP
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/ VIP
1 RCX141 and RCX142 united into one unit
Besides Cartesian and SCARA robots, this controller
also handle a mixed combination of single axis robot
FLIP-X and linear single-axis robot PHASER.
2 The absolute position data
hold time: 1 year
The current position information is monitored even
during a long vacation, while the controller is kept
unused and while it is transported so that the return to
the origin process is not required when the controller is
activated again.
3 Linear and circular interpolation in 2
and 3 dimensions
These functions ensure smooth and high precision
operation ideal for tasks such as sealing.
4 Passing point output
The general-purpose output can be turned on or off at
the specifi ed point during interpolation tasks without
having to stop robot operation along that axis.
5 Area check output
During robot operation, this function sends an I/O output
when the robot enters a preset area or zone.
6 Push function
This function controls the motor torque during grip and
press-fi t operation.
7 Dual-synchronous drive function
The RX240 includes a dual-drive function for
simultaneously driving 2 axes. The dual drive function
is effective on Cartesian robots for conveying heavy-
weight payloads and long strokes along the Y axis.
8 Multitasking function
This function simultaneously runs multiple (maximum of
8 tasks) in parallel on robot peripheral equipment, etc.
9 2-robot control & auxiliary axis control
Assigning 2 robot units as main and sub allows multitasking
as well as operating these robots asynchronously.
10 Supports a full range of options
Select from parallel I/O boards (NPN/PNP), and network
options (CC-Link, DeviceNet, Profi bus, Ethernet).
Also supports the iVY board and tracking boards.
11 Capable of using additional function
of “YC-Link option” for additional axis
Linking the RCX series controller with the SR1 series
single-axis controller allows controlling a maximum of 8
axes (synchronous control of 6 axes).
12 Utilizes system assets from prior
models RCX141 / RCX142
This RCX240 is compatible with systems using the
RCX141, RCX142 and so can be shifted unchanged to
function as host/upstream device on those systems.
Robot controller with advanced functions
Main functions
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