Elevation Smart 8

Elevation Smart 8 offers intelligence and positioning capabilities not offered by Power 8 or similar standard controllers.

The Elevation Smart 8 adds intelligence to the Elevation Power 8 to create an all-in-one fully-featured eight-channel chain hoist controller with position control capabilities. The Smart 8 uses the power switching core of the Power 8 as its starting point and then adds never before seen levels of functionality to enable it to become the most flexible and powerful hoist controller on the market. The Smart 8 accepts both high resolution incremental encoders or more basic pulse encoders (Skjonberg-style) to provide positional feedback. Load cells can be connected to provide continuous monitoring of point loading.

Cues can be programmed and stored using the built-in menu system, or by using K2 or Vector software on an external computer. Moves can then be executed using the GO button, external computer, remote interface, or a DMX trigger. This extraordinary level of connectivity makes the Elevation Smart 8 a truly universal chain hoist controller.

Features

Universal 8-channel chain hoist controller with position control capability
Intuitive menu system for easy system setup, storage and replay of cues
DMX, Ethernet and RS485 control interfaces
Manual mode for basic non-positioning operation
Industry standard Socapex connections for hoist power & control; direct control version also available
Universal voltage input for worldwide use
Rugged, compact 4U 19” rack mount enclosure
CE marked

Mains Input

5-pin 32A Red 'Ceeform' type plug to IEC60309 on 1.5m trailing lead.

Control Connections

24v control inputs for connection to remote handset or external controller (LEMO 3B-326 connector)
RS485 control compatible Kinesys Rigger controller (male XLR7 connector)
Ethercon connector for connection to K2 or Vector
5-pin XLR input and through output for DMX-512 control