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I can not get this file to load in RS Logix... is it possible my version is to old to support it? Thats not really my question, but I would like to see the code if someone could post it as a pdf, that would be great. Also I was not aware that "The SLC-5/05's Ethernet interface is not an I/O scanner and never will be" does this mean the 5/05 cannot effectively act as a hub for a ethernet/IP system... say to control drives, interface with a PV plus, and flex I/O?

Ok... i've delved into the topic a little bit deeper. After looking further it seems like a 22-SCM-232 Serial Converter Module would be an easy way to connect to the drives. This device would use the RS-232 port on my 5/03 processor. I think I can hook up a RS-232/DF1 port splitter before the 22-SCM-232 and use the one side to go to the drives and the other side to go to my Panelview Plus(2711P-T15C4D1). Does anyone have any experience doing this? Will this cut out my ability to have my panelview sent data that I want to have constantly updated? Also, extreme newb question here, but can I connect to the 5/03 from the DH 485 port for my troubleshooting from RSlogix?

Yes I have an open slot on the SLC. Dumb question, but does AB not make a card for this? I mean I am trying to talk to an AB drive from an AB PLC, and I have to use another brands card to do this? I'm gonna read the manual and see if I have any more questions... thanks for the link.

Hello all, I am new to setting up new equipment and have been tasked with setting up a SLC 5/03 with a 3-5 powerflex 40 drives so that their speed can be adjusted from a panelview plus 1500. Currently this system is in mid upgrade position with the SLC 5/03 already there and 1 powerflex 40 drive running directly off of the SLC output card, and the rest of the system is still straight out of the 1940s with contactors etc. I was looking at ways to network the powerflex's with the SLC and from the manual for the pf40 it says "PowerFlex 40 drives support the RS485 (DSI) protocol to allow efficient operation with Rockwell Automation peripherals. In addition, some Modbus functions are supported to allow simple networking. PowerFlex 40 drives can be multi-dropped on an RS485 network using Modbus protocol in RTU mode." I am not 100% sure what this means or how to go about setting this up. I assume this means they can be networked without using DeviceNet, ControlNet, or Ethernet/IP. Can somone give me a little insight on Modbus RTU and what tools are needed to implement it?