[Dzuari]

Does anyone know where i can find a a computer with serial port and XP, Our laptop we use to send/receive programs from our Mazak M-32 machines just went out. We use Griffo Brothers and MazakCAM with RS-232 for CMT and Tape mode.

Or, can a Parallel port computer take an adapter to serial and work the same way?

Parallel Port Computer
CNC4PC

I've heard that USB to serial port converters don't work to well for M-32 controllers.

[Al_The_Man]

Plenty of DELL and IBM laptops on ebay.
If you try a USB convertor, use a 3 wire cable and jumper out 4-5 & 6-8-20 on the 25pin end.
Al.

[newman55598]

I just setup a windows 8 computer using an Iogear USB to db9 cable. Had to build a custom db9 to db25 to put the wires in the correct order as I couldn't find a pre made cable to match what I needed. It works fine now. I started with a different USB cable that worked intermittently then quit altogether.

[Jon Gould]

We use USB -> Serial on all of our Serial I/O machines including a Mazak M-32 control, they all work great. Don't buy cheap cables.
CNC Specialty Store, Machine parts Supply

We have also used: Converter-Pro Part: ANU232STD
USB to RS232 Adapter – Many Different Models from U. S. Converters

[gm3211]

Jon is right! Don't buy cheap USB to serial adapters because you will find they work intermittently and a complete waste of time. Find one that has been tested and works with CNC machines of various CNC controls and protocols.

The RS232 cable to link these adapters are typically DB9 to DB25 (CNC side) and should really use hardware handshake vs software (3 wires). For more help, check out our website or give me a call.

[Dzuari]

Jon is right! Don't buy cheap USB to serial adapters because you will find they work intermittently and a complete waste of time. Find one that has been tested and works with CNC machines of various CNC controls and protocols.

The RS232 cable to link these adapters are typically DB9 to DB25 (CNC side) and should really use hardware handshake vs software (3 wires). For more help, check out our website or give me a call.

Thanks greg, I saw one of your post in another thread like this and called last week, I believe i talked to Amy if my memory recalls correctly. We ordered this,

USB to Serial Connect | Shop Floor AutomationsShop Floor Automations

It should be in today and I'll be testing it with Griffo brothers and MazaCAM on Windows 7.