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EASILY ADJUST & MONITOR
HOIST PERFORMANCE
With one of the easiest to use interfaces available,
the Lodestar VS puts performance and status
information you need right at your fingertips.
Simply plug the hoist into a computer or tablet
to change or access performance data. The interface
is designed for ease of use, allowing you to choose
the control method of the hoist as well as the maximum,
minimum and, if applicable, medium speed of the hoist.
It also allows you to easily set upper and lower limits
as well as SwiftLift parameters.
HIGHER DUTY CYCLES
Heat sink and brake resistor (mounted inside
of the hoist) allow for maximum heat dissipation
and uninterrupted drive service at high-duty cycles.
Hoists are not equipped with load brakes, reducing
heat generation in high-duty-cycle applications.
FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
Standard 2-step infinitely variable control with accelera-
tion and deceleration control. Optional 3-step infinitely
variable control as well as 2 and 3 speed multi-step
controls. Multiple power supply options also available.
LOOk WhAT’S
DRIvINg YOuR hOIST
If you’re looking unsurpassed VFD performance, look no further than the Lodestar VS featuring
the Magnetek IMPULSE
®
G+ Mini drive. Modern in design, Magnetek drives provide reliable,
user-friendly controls and come equipped with industry-leading safety features to keep you
working safely. Paired with our user-friendly interface, operators can easily adjust and monitor hoist
performance and conduct on-the-spot troubleshooting,increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
PRECISION LOAD CONTROL
FOR MICRO-POSITIONING
6:1 speed ratio allows for a wide range of hoist
lifting speeds, giving the operator unsurpassed micro-
positioning capabilities while decreasing load bounce.
LONGER HOIST, BRAKE
& MOTOR SERVICE LIFE
Electronically programmable upper and lower limit
switches (EPLS) allow user to ramp down to stop,
decreasing load bounce and increasing brake life.
No jogging necessary. Limits can be easily set and
modified with the user-friendly Lodestar VS interface.
Frequency drive offers built-in thermal overload
and overcurrent protection for the hoist motor.
INCREASED EFFICIENCY
WITH SWIFTLIFT
™
New SwiftLift™ feature increases operator efficiency,
allowing the hook to move 200% faster when the hoist
is not under load.
For example, if a hoist is programmed for 60 fpm,
the hook will move at 120 fpm not under load (any load
that is less than or equal to 20% of the hoist’s capacity).
OVERLOAD AND
OVER-SPEED PROTECTION
When enabled, the Load Check II™ feature monitors
capacity and prevents overloading if capacity is
exceeded. Modified open-loop vector control with
gearbox-mounted speed sensor protects against
over-speed and speed deviation.
the advantaGe
Only Columbus McKinnon can offer the legendary
durability of the CM Lodestar together with Magnetek,
the premier name in drive controls. For unsurpassed
performance, look for “The Drive Inside” emblem
on your next variable frequency drive hoist.