{"product_id":"brand-new-1769-sm2-compactlogix-powerflex-interface-card","title":"Brand New 1769-SM2 CompactLogix PowerFlex Interface Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1769-SM2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-efficiency serial communication bridge between 1769-based controllers—including CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500—and PowerFlex AC drives. By implementing the Drive Serial Interface (DSI) and Modbus RTU protocols, this module provides a deterministic gateway for parameter monitoring and real-time drive control. We offer this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal factory stock, designed specifically to eliminate the need for costly Ethernet adapters on individual drive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1769-SM2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrive Serial Interface (DSI) \u0026amp; Modbus RTU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Independent Serial Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus RTU Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 to 38,400 bps (Configurable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSI Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed at 19.2 kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 5 PowerFlex drives (Multi-drive mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350 mA @ 5.1V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 4 slots of the 1769 Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerFlex 4, 40, 400, 520-series, 7-class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED array for Module Health and Channel Activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.17 kg (0.37 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Drive Cost Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA single 1769-SM2 manages up to five PowerFlex 4-class drives simultaneously using \"Multi-drive mode.\" This consolidation reduces the required number of I\/O modules and backplane current draw, significantly lowering the total hardware investment per axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThree independent serial channels allow for complex motor control topologies. Engineers can segregate drive networks to optimize bandwidth or group drives by functional zone without adding extra PLC processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Parameter Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module provides direct access to drive parameters through the 1769 backplane. This enables the PLC to execute rapid start\/stop commands and monitor real-time diagnostics—such as output current and fault codes—without the latency associated with standard serial-to-Ethernet converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Footprint Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe chassis-less design snaps directly onto a DIN rail. This space-saving form factor integrates seamlessly into existing Compact I\/O banks, making it an ideal choice for retrofitting legacy systems or expanding machine-level automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1769-SM2 integrates natively into RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000 environments. Pre-defined I\/O mapping eliminates manual bit-shuffling, allowing for faster commissioning of complex drive arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich PowerFlex drives are compatible with the 1769-SM2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module natively supports PowerFlex 4, 40, 400, and 520-series drives. It also interfaces with PowerFlex 7-class drives when used with the appropriate DSI-to-DPI adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many drives can I control with one module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Multi-drive mode, you can control up to 5 drives through a single channel. With three channels available, the module provides extensive scalability for centralized motor control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module support Ethernet\/IP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 1769-SM2 is a dedicated serial module for DSI and Modbus RTU. 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