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sc_crasher:
I do not know about your specific machine. However, here is some general information assuming a typical 25 pin RS232 connector.
Pin 1 may be connected to machine chassis and should read near zero volts DC. If so check resistance from pin 1 to chassis this will be near zero if pin 1 is connected to chassis. Do the same on pin 7. On a HAAS pin 7 will read 100 ohms to chassis.
Put your meter common lead to chassis. Use the plus lead to measure voltage at pins 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 20.
If pin 2 reads about -8 to -12 V DC, then this is the TxD signal. Then check pin 4 and 20 for about +8 to +12 V DC. On a HAAS pins 6, 8, and 20 are not used and are jumpered together. On Fanuc these are used. Fadal I do not know.
Next jumper pins 4 and 5. And separately jumper together 6, 8, and 20.
Now connect the meter to pin 2 and send data from the Fadal. While data is being sent you should see a typical DC voltmeter fluctate between about -1 and +1 Volt. After data stops the voltage should return to the -8 to -12 V value. If you get these results, then you are sending data from the CNC.
Report back.
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