I have an Anilam Crusader 2 with RS232.
First you need to test the RS232 - to make sure it is hooked up and working on the Anilam. This is done by making a DB25 loopback connector with Pins 2-3 and Pins 6-20 connected. Next you would issue the Anilam's RS232 Test procedure: [E-stop In][E-stop Out][Manual][Aux]2740[start]
This test should return a zero (0) in the read out area. If it returns a 38 or a 39 - you have a board or software problem.
Next - I didn't need to use a Null Modem - but you may have to depending on whether your PC comm port has pin 2/3 configured as send/receive or what.... Try it without the null modem at first.
Next you can use Hyperterminal -but an easier to use program is DNCSoftware by
http://www.dncSoftware.net
Configure the ports on Anilam and PC for an initial 2400 baud, 7 bits, 1 (odd Parity), xon/xoff
Anilam: (Input this as a program and auto/start run it)
[manual][aux]2768[start]
[manual][aux]2771[start]
[manual][aux]2786[start]
[manual][aux]2791[start]
PC:
Set this up via Windows/Control Panel/Hardware/Com Ports (and reboot computer).
PC DNC Software:
set to same.
Try sending a file from the Anilam to the PC:
[manual][aux]2700[start]
Make sure your cables are firmly attached to the Anilam console...
IF this works - downloading from PC to Anilam is a similar process.
Hope this helps - and - Good luck!
Joe Comunale