An update:
I changed my AC server to a brand new PC with all the latest specs, changed out my switch to a new one and that has fixed my AC problems. AC is humming along like new. The switch was changed first and that didn't do much...so I think it was my server that was the bottle-neck. Now I just have to figure how to get my PM to AC interface to work since the 2 programs are on different PCs.
Thanks to all for all the suggestions.
Figured I should post an update in case it helps others.