These are settings recommended by the OneCNC CAM software we use at work. We have T- and M-Plus controls there. They upload either Mazatrol or EIA through Terminal or the OneCNC interface.
Mazak M2 - T2 - T3 Controls
The following settings and parameters that we have used to setup RS232 communications. We have now condensed it in to a form to assist you in setting up your machine. Some of this information has been gained from the machine tool handbooks and some from practical experience and others obtained from users. If you find any of this information incorrect or any suggestions how to easier setup your control we would be pleased to be advised so we can keep our help files and manuals to a high standard of accuracy.
Cable Pin Out
CNC Control Computer 25 Pin Computer 9 Pin
I/O Port RS232 Port RS232
DB-25 Male DB-25 Male DB-9 Male
1 (Not connected) Chassis ground Chassis ground
2 3 2
3 2 3
7 7 5
4 and 5 jumpered not connected not connected
6, 8, 20 jumpered not connected not connected
Notes on Suggested Machine Control Settings
1. It is important to note is that you set the control for a Data Length of 8 Bits and No Parity but you set the OneCNC system for 7 Data Bits and Even Parity. This is because the Mazak control counts the Even Parity Bit as a Data Bit.
2. All of these controls can upload and download G-code (EIA) programs if they have the EIA code option installed and the M-2 control can also do direct DNC of G-code (EIA) programs.
Suggested Machine Control Parameters
A15 = 206 RS-232C Code (Suggested)
A16 = 1 No Parity
A17 = 6 CMT Baud Rate (4800)
A18 = 6 Reader/Puncher
A19 = 0 Tape Rewind Code Assignment
A20 = 1 Punch Code (ISO)
A21 = 1 Number of Space Code
A22 = 10 Number of Feed Code Front
A23 = 10 Number of Feed Code Rear
A24 = 0 TV Check Off (Vertical Parity)
A30 = 3 Serial/Parallel Switching
A31 = 109 # Code Assignment
A32 = 70 : Code Assignment
Suggested OneCNC Communication Send Settings
Baud Rate 4800 (Suggested starting point)
Parity Even
Data Bits 7
Stop Bits 1
Handshake Software - XON - XOFF
Start at Machine Tagged active
First Lines %
Last Lines %
Remove Spaces Tagged active
Suggested OneCNC Communication Settings for Receive
Baud Rate 4800 (Suggested starting point)
Parity Even
Data Bits 7
Stop Bits 1
Handshake Software - XON - XOFF
Receive Timeout 10000
Strip at end of Line
The settings are automatically saved when exiting the settings and they are saved to the currently loaded machine configuration. The Receive and Send settings are separately saved.
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