Lodestar VS Electric Chain Hoist

By combining the Lodestar’s industry-leading design with Intelli-Connect™ diagnostic and analytic technology we now have the Lodestar VS, a one-of-a-kind, intelligent hoist that puts the power to program, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot the hoist in the palm of your hand.

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Features and Benefits

LESS MAINTENANCE & EASY INSPECTION
Brake location allows for quick access and easy inspection. Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box means no oil change out is required. Precision gears provide better wear and longer life. Clutch located outside the Gear Box allows for easy access which eliminates the need for complete disassembly and reduces downtime.
LONG SERVICE LIFE
Heavy-duty DC brake is designed for a long service life. Lifetime grease-lubricated gear box and helical gearing ensures better wear and smooth operation. Heavy-duty rated motor.
IMPROVED LOAD SAFETY
Clutch is located outside the load path, preventing slipping of the load in an overload condition when the brake is not powered.
EASY ACCESS CONTROL PANEL
Finger-safe wiring and plug-and-play connectors on the Control Panel allow for easy access to the VFD.
EXCEEDS H4 REQUIREMENTS
Lodestar exceeds H4 requirements. Engineered for high duty cycles and the toughest applications.
METRIC RATED
FABRIC CHAIN CONTAINER
Standard up to 20 ft. lift.
IMPROVED SERVICEABILITY
Easy access to the Clutch, Motor, Electrical Control Panel and Brake Assembly.
QUIET OPERATION
80% reduction in sound pressure as compared to the classic Lodestar.
LONG CHAIN LIFE
5-pocket lift wheel provides excellent chain and lift wheel engagement for smoother lifting and reduced vibration, equating to less wear and a longer chain life. Zinc plating protects chain from environmental conditions.
ZINC-PLATED LOAD CHAIN
Designed and manufactured in the USA by Columbus McKinnon. Zinc-plated Star Grade load chain protects against corrosion.
ECO-FRIENDLY
Lifetime grease-lubricated Gear Box means no changing and disposing of hazardous oil. Documented RoHS compliance. Shipped in boxes made of recycled material.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
The industry's best warranty against manufacturing and material defects.

Intelli-Connect is available as an option on all new Lodestar VS units or in a retrofit kit for units already in service. With Intelli-Connect, you can quickly and easily program, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot your hoist wirelessly from the plant floor with a tablet or smartphone – say goodbye to your programming cable.

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The Intelli-Connect Mobile and Mobile+ apps provide:

Easy hoist setup
Access to the latest user manuals and troubleshooting guides
Ability to adjust parameters and store backup sets on the wireless operator or PED
Quick access to parameters with the ability to set parameter favorites based on frequent use
Functionality to easily copy a parameter set from one Magnetek VFD and upload onto another
Access to technical support through the app for parameter setup and troubleshooting
Over-the-air updates for wireless operator

Detailed event logging of faults and alarms
Secure Wi-Fi connection between wireless operator and personal electronic device
All features of CM HI-TECH interface previously available with the Lodestar VS
Continuous monitoring of pre- and post-VFD events and trending data
Ability to trigger data-logging events
Visibility to remaining hoist life (requires load cell)
Expanded fault and alarm history
Inspection log to track maintenance notes

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Brochures & Catalogs

[Brochure] Intelli-Connect™ Brochure (English) [Brochure] CM Lodestar VS with Intelli-Connect™ Brochure [Brochure] Electric Chain Hoist Comparison Chart

Manuals & Supplements

[O&M Manual] Lodestar VS With Intelli-Connect O&M Manual [Technical Bulletin] Lodestar VS Technical Bulletin [O&M Manual] Lodestar VS With Intelli-Connect O&M Manual

Drawings & Diagrams

[Wiring Diagram] Lodestar VS Wiring Diagrams

Lodestar VS Electric Chain Hoist