Interfacing a VFD to a PLC using a network has a lot of advantages. Functionally - you can start and stop the drive, change speeds, monitor current, enunciate and clear drive faults - and much more. When we think networks these days - we think Ethernet and Fieldbuses - and those can definitely apply here. However, what about RTU Modbus? Most drives have that built-in for FREE, and in a cost-sensitive application that can make a difference. In this episode we’ll tell you all you need to know about taking advantage of this built-in feature, available for FREE in most drives.