If don't need that level of synchronization then I would keep the robots separate. It is much simpler to have separate robot controllers and programs.
YES!
if you can solve the task with several robots(controllers) with just a few handshakes: buy several robots(controllers).
This is always easier to program: multi tasking debugging and monitoring is always ( on the pc as well as with robots around powers more stupidly and/or more annoying!
Multiple TPs is also always(!) better.
I've read that you can execute the run command and it would effectively run a 2nd TP program simultaneously to running the one you're currently on. I believe the motion group you're using for the RUN command has to be separate than the motion group for the motion group of the current TP progran that you call the RUN command from.
This is correct.
And yes, you can monitor multiple programs.
Hi M3Power95,
this is possible. And one of the strengths of fanuc.
But you have to figure out what you really need.
In most cases I would not recommend ONE program with completely different and independent tasks. --> use RUN command and sync the tasks (or not, with flags)
I did programming with a 32 Axis controller( 4 6-Six axis robots on same rail with external axis at each tool. All with and without coordinated motion)
Check out : dual arm controller, coord motion..
best regards
PnsStarter
Hi deltaplex15,
You have to install it by your own. It's not installed because only a few people need the usb cam driver.
You can install it with windows device manager.
If this task is to complicated, ask your sysadmin 
best regards
Hi deltaplex15,
have you followed the instructions from irVision manual?
- installing usb driver
- enable camera(s) inside RG ( sounds you have done this)
- choose the camera inside irVision CameraSetup
--> if the usb cam is not available -->driver, camera model ?
best regards
Hi yolovs,
the stroke limit is axis 6 , at least at your screenshot...
QuoteGO[1]=($SCR_GRP[1].$MCH_POS_X*10)
I just copied your code, and it works .... ?!?
As TitusLepic wrote,
but this is only possible on newer software versions:
MENU-NEXT-SYSTEM_CONFIG
NO Motion PR Operate Mode --> TRUE
Info:
FCTN - Toggle Wrist Jog
Acces the FR device with FTP ot TP
Hi frederiksensome,
QuoteDo u know if there is any way to get the pendant into default state as it is when shipped we can do on-site?
I don't know. But:
Is there guarantee?? --> Ask Fanuc!
AND:
The TP runs WindowsEmbeddedCompact7.
You are able to compare folders/files of two TP's side by side...
With powered up TP (not connected to robot, or wrong ip ) your TP will show a black screen. This is the windows desktop.
Attach a mouse to TP, then do right click.
--> you are able to browse the embedded windows file system.
I do not remember the "shortcut" at the iPendant to NOT connect to the robot.
best regards
PnsStarter
Hi ducks09,
R-J3iB does not have BG-LOGIC or FLGs.
So it's not that easy.
You can write a second task/program that will run in background.
This program has to monitor your DOUT[x] and sets the corresponding TPOUT/SOP...
But I don't recommend that, because of "multi tasking power" of RJ3iB...
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idea: It's an old controller. so wire up your DO to the User Push Buttons LED.
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Hi amin12,
that's not an easy one liner .. 
Do you really need it? In Background? For PLC?
Is it an option to use LPOS at some point in your code?
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In TP there is no RELATIVE POSITION OPERATOR( : )
So you might have to use/program a karel programm running in Background..
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Hi frederiksensome,
It looks like the TP wants to update its firmware.
Try the following:
- Connect the TP to another robot (current software version) and boot this robot.
(...automatic firmware update...)
After the firmware update of the TP, connect it again to the other/original controller.
- Or try another TP on the controller.
There is also the (amazing) MotoMini:
Hi Drew Cable
you have to use karel when monitoring the serial port( or maybe a, unkown option (to me) ) .
But debugging is not nice with serial ports.
Nowadays I would rather recommend ethernet (TCP/UDP //IP).
Or it might be easier with a little money:
iRVision --> barcode reading
Or barcode readers with "fanuc 'compatible' interface"
..
Or via the webserver with ".../karel/comset/ " this might be 'hacky' so do a search by your own..
Hi
as I wrote in my first answer:
Quote- use the status var (with POST_ERR) to debug your code and get more
information about your error(s)
e.g.
SET_VAR(.....,status)
IF status <> 0 THEN POST_ERR(status, '', 0, 2) ENDIF
And, are you sure you have to set these vars via karel?
I think it might be dangerous to edit the COORD-Frames directly, unless you really know what you're doing...
best regards
Hi SD-Matic,
QuotefileFastLog : FILE
fileSavedLog : FILE
fileSavedLog = fileFastLog
this won't work . The data type 'FILE' can't be used like you have tried.
You have to use a builtin routine :
COPY_FILE
Purpose: Copies the contents of one file to another with the overwrite option
Syntax : COPY_FILE(from_file, to_file, overwrite_sw, nowait_sw, status)
e.g.
from_file = 'RD:mySource.dt'
to_file = 'MC:myTarget.dt'
COPY_FILE(from_file, to_file, true, false, status)
IF status <> o THEN ...
...best regards
