Start with an Arduino which has more than one Serial input. A Mega, Due or even a Micro.
Then get an RS232 converter as your equipment most likely uses +/-12V and not the Arduino's TTL voltage.
Start with an Arduino which has more than one Serial input. A Mega, Due or even a Micro.
Then get an RS232 converter as your equipment most likely uses +/-12V and not the Arduino's TTL voltage.