Learn FANUC-TP-KAREL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Pick-and-place using TP motions
Palletizing boxes using Karel logic
Welding sequence automation
Conveyor tracking with sensors
Integration with PLC for coordinated production
Troubleshooting
Check robot and tool calibration
Verify I/O and sensor connections
Ensure program logic in Karel is correct
Monitor pendant for error messages
Test programs in simulation mode before live execution
Testing Guide
Verify TP motions manually first
Test Karel logic with simulation
Check I/O and sensor response
Perform dry run before full operation
Log errors and refine program flow
Deployment Options
Load programs into robot controller memory
Execute from teach pendant
Coordinate multiple robots via controller networking
Integrate with PLC for automated lines
Monitor and update programs for process optimization
Tools Ecosystem
Teach Pendant (TP) interface
Karel programming compiler/interpreter
Fanuc robot controller software
Simulation software (e.g., ROBOGUIDE)
Diagnostic and monitoring tools
Integrations
External PLCs and sensors
Conveyor and production line equipment
Vision systems for part recognition
Safety devices and interlocks
Networked manufacturing execution systems
Productivity Tips
Reuse subprograms for common tasks
Simulate complex sequences before live execution
Document TP and Karel programs thoroughly
Keep motion paths optimized
Use modular approach for multi-robot systems
Challenges
Learning proprietary Karel language
Debugging complex robot logic
Synchronizing multiple robots
Integrating external I/O devices
Maintaining safety during live execution