Very simple,
If you want to use CAT-5 ethernet lines then just make them a straight through cable with RJ-45 ends on them. Then get the plugs that are RJ-45 to DB-25 for the mill side and RJ-45 to DB-9 on the computer side (if you are using a 9 pin serial).
Pin out the plugs just like your current cable is. That is all nothing else to it.
You can run ethernet directly to the fadal control and network the drive if you have 32MP controls on them (they are the PC control). If you have 88HS controls, you will need to do the serial thing.
All the settings in Gibbs should set up the same as the Gibbs System did.
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