FANUC Oi series pin arrangement need

[jalil]

hi, please advice me, about pin arrangement of communication cable: PC 25 pin LPT to CNC 25 pin.

machine model: FANUC cnc mill Oi series

best regards,
NAYEBI

[dcoupar]

DO NOT CONNECT CNC 25 PIN TO PC LPT!!!!

The CNC 25 pin is for Serial RS-232 communications, not parallel (LPT). Your PC either needs a 9-Pin Serial Port, or if it's a laptop, a PCMCIA-Serial adapter (Quatech).

[stevo1]

You can also use a USB-RS232. Here is a link to the cable you probably want. I have not used these cables before. My laptop has a 9pin serial that I use.
http://www.nextag.com/Cables-to-Go-P...1324D80A92912C


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Stevo

[dcoupar]

USB to Serial converters can cause problems. I've tried 3 different brands and have had no luck at all with handshaking even getting the "blue screen of death" on occasion when I've interrupted a transmission. Never had a problem with a PCMCIA Serial adapters.

[stevo1]

Dcouper,
Thanks for the info. I have never tried the USB-RS232 cable. I have talked to a few people that have and they never had problems. It is now something to think about if my laptop takes a crap and I can't get one with the 9pin serial.

Stevo