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ADJuST & MONITOR hOIST PERFORMANCE
WITh EASY-TO-uSE INTERFACE
Whether you need to adjust your hoist operating speeds or check motor run time and over-current
events, the Lodestar VS puts the information you need at your fingertips. The convenient, easy-to-access
port eliminates the need to remove hoist end cover to connect to the hoist. The operator can simply plug the
hoist into a computer or tablet to program the hoist and change or access performance information.
The Lodestar VS features CM HI-Tech
™
(Hoist Interface Technology) – one of the easiest to use computer
interfaces on the market developed exclusively by Columbus McKinnon. CM HI-Tech 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. Compatible with Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista and Windows
7, 8 and 10, the Lodestar VS interface also provides:
 Built-in error prevention that ensures the
hoist is programmed correctly, rejecting
incorrect parameters and prompting
the operator to make corrections before
programming is complete.
 Acceleration and deceleration rates
automatically calculated based on control
methods and speed selections.
 Comprehensive hoist status information,
including start/stop cycles, motor run
time, DC bus voltage as well as over
temp and over current events. Hoist
fault information is also available.
Easy to access port