Positioning & Ethernet Option for Kinesys DigiHoist
Kinesys announces a new option for their advanced digital chain hoist controller system DigiHoist. Their Positioning and Ethernet Option allows DigiHoist to offer accurate chain hoist positioning through the use of encoders installed within the chain hoists controlled by the unit.
Encoder options include quadrature incremental and SSI absolute encoders. For historical compatibility the system can also read pulse encoders. The encoders are read directly into the DigiHoist which can then have upper and lower software limits programmed to prevent over travel of the hoist. In addition the controller will stop all movement should the system detect no hoist movement or movement in the wrong direction.
The encoders work seamlessly with the built-in Libra load cell reading capabilities of the DigiHoist to provide a full range of safety monitoring features for today’s complex lifting requirements.
Additionally, the inclusion of Ethernet connectivity allows for multiple DigiHoist systems to communicate with LibraWATCH, LibraWIFI, K2 and Vector software to allow the DigiHoist to become part of a much larger – totally integrated – automation system.
The implementation of positioning functionality in conjunction with its load measuring capabilities means that the Kinesys DigiHoist system is now fully compliant with BS7906:2005 and as such can now be used as part of a BS7906:2005 Category A system for lifting and suspension of complex loads over people. With load monitoring alone present only simple lifting applications (also known as statically determinate loads) are possible under BS7906:2005. The system is now also able to be used as part of a SQ P2:2010 D8+ system.
A chain hoist compliant with BS7905-1:2005 category A or with SQ P2-2010 D8+ must be integrated with Digihoist in order to achieve a complete and fully compliant system.
DigiHoist confirms its status of one of the most flexible and safe chain hoist control systems on the market.
