Fanuc, Cables and Windows

The standard rs232 cable for Fanuc is as follows
Fanuc end: 25 pin connector jumper pin 4-5 jumper pin 6-8-20

Fanuc to PC connection. 25 pin PC: fanuc pin 2-PC pin 3
fanuc pin 3-PC pin 3
fanuc pin 7-pc pin 7
fanuc pin 1-cable shield
Fanuc to PC connection 9 pin PC fanuc pin 7-PC pin 5
Other pins the same

How to set windows terminal or Hyperterminal to work with fanuc
http://www.amada.com/support/turrets/general/FANUC%2018P%
20Communications%20rev3.pdf

you can also use procomm for dos (if you can find a copy) if you are
still in the Dos world.
All CAM packages have a comm module (or they should) so all that is
needed is the cable.

This cable is good for up to about 200' but at lower baud rates.