Modicon M340
- Type
- Modular PAC
- Applications
- Mid-size process, infrastructure
- Scale / I/O
- X80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- Communication & motion
- Ethernet/CANopen/Modbus by CPU
- Engineering software
- Control Expert
Schneider Electric · Modicon
Modicon M340 PLC / PAC Control Platform
Modular PAC platform for medium process and infrastructure projects using the X80 I/O ecosystem.
This page supports platform, model, I/O and engineering-architecture identification. Confirm the full designation against supply, signal types, networks, expansion modules, software and firmware versions.
- Modular PAC
- Platform type
- X80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- Scale and I/O
- 11
- Controller models
- 0
- Expansion items
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Modicon M340
Modular PAC platform for medium process and infrastructure projects using the X80 I/O ecosystem.
The page retains controller, expansion-I/O, software and model-code information so the review can continue against the actual control architecture.
- ApplicationsMid-size process, infrastructure
- Scale and I/OX80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- Communications and motionEthernet/CANopen/Modbus by CPU
- Engineering softwareControl Expert
PLATFORM STRUCTURE AND CORE CAPABILITIES
- 01
Controller-platform role
Modular PAC
- 02
Embedded and expansion I/O
X80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- 03
Networks, fieldbus and motion
Ethernet/CANopen/Modbus by CPU
- 04
Engineering software and project version
Control Expert
TECHNICAL DATA AND PLATFORM BRANCHES
CONTROLLER REFERENCES
11 models
Confirm supply, I/O, electrical outputs, networks, expansion, software and firmware before finalizing the order number.
| Model | Controller type | Supply | Embedded I/O | Output type | Ethernet | Fieldbus / motion | Program / performance | Expansion scale | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMXP341000 | Standard CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | By model | Modbus | 1792 KB program / 128 KB data (typical) | 512DI / 128AI; 2 racks; 20 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP341000H | Harsh-environment CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | By model | Modbus | Same class as standard model | 512DI / 128AI; 2 racks; 20 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP342000 | Standard CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | By model | Modbus | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420102 | CANopen CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | By model | Modbus + CANopen | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420102CL | Version without memory card | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | By model | Modbus + CANopen | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP342020 | Ethernet CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Modbus + Ethernet | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP342020H | Harsh-environment Ethernet CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Modbus + Ethernet | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420302 | Ethernet/CANopen CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Ethernet + CANopen | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420302CL | Version without memory card | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Ethernet + CANopen | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420302H | Harsh-environment version | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Ethernet + CANopen | Up to approx. 70 Kinst | 1024DI / 256AI; 4 racks; 36 application-specific channels | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
| BMXP3420ITRB | Data-center-specific CPU | Rack-powered | No embedded I/O; uses Modicon X80 | - | Yes | Ethernet / Modbus | Dedicated application package | Configured per project; X80 platform | EcoStruxure Control Expert |
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE
Software compatibility and migration
| Software | Controller ranges | Project type | Integration | Version notes | Migration notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoStruxure Control Expert | M340 / M580 / MC80 | Process, infrastructure, PAC projects | X80, Ethernet RIO, network modules | CPU firmware, DTM, and library versions must be locked | Premium/Quantum migration requires an I/O and network conversion plan |
MODEL-CODE GUIDE
Series code identification
| Code | Meaning | Example | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMXP34 | M340 processor family prefix | BMXP342020 | Following digits distinguish performance and communication |
| H / CL | H=harsh environment; CL=specific no-card/regional version | BMXP3420302H | Regional availability and storage configuration must be checked |
INQUIRY CHECKLIST
- Complete designation and nameplate
- Supply and grounding
- Embedded and expansion I/O list
- Digital and analog signals
- Ethernet and fieldbus networks
- Motion-control or safety requirements
- Engineering software and project version
- Firmware, quantity and application
PLATFORM SUMMARY
- Product platform
- Modicon M340
- Type
- Modular PAC
- Scale / I/O
- X80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- Communications / motion
- Ethernet/CANopen/Modbus by CPU
- Engineering software
- Control Expert
APPLICATIONS
Machine automation
Review program size, scan cycle, networks, motion control and machine-safety requirements.
Process control
Define the architecture around availability, redundancy, remote I/O, communications and engineering software.
Equipment and lines
Structure the control system around I/O scale, network topology and maintenance.
System modernization
Begin migration review with the original program, module list, firmware, networks and wiring.
RECOMMENDED PLATFORM RANGES
Modicon M340
Modular PAC
- Scale / I/O
- X80 I/O; up to 1024DI/256AI class
- Software
- Control Expert
This is a platform overview, not a complete system selection. Verify the final configuration against the full catalog number, program, I/O, electrical, network, software, firmware and mechanical conditions.
