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Movecat adds Motion Power Controllers to the MPClite series The Motion Power Controllers of the Lite series represent an extension to the tried-and-tested Movecat kinetic controller range. They were conceived as simple stand-alone solutions for small rigging applications – but with no compromises in terms of ergonomics or safety accepted. The controllers are available in a variety of power classes for three-phase current drives from 0.25 to 3.0 kW. The new standard in easy-to-use basic controllers, these devices govern from two to eight direct-control electric chain hoists and are attractive not only for their outstanding price-performance ratio but also for the fact that they satisfy the highest standards in operating safety and reliability. All controllers in the series comply with the EN 60204-32 and EN 13849-1 standards as well as VDE 0113 and are suitable for the comprehensive control of lifting gear in accordance with the guidelines set out in BGV D8 and D8 Plus / VPLT SR 2.0. With its two channels, the MPC 2LD8, which is the smallest controller in the Lite series, is recommended for use with flown line arrays, PA clusters and individual trusses – everywhere, in fact, where no more than two hoists need to be controlled but fully independently. The MPC 4LD8 is a four-channel controller and represents the standard for typical applications in the events and entertainment industry, including truss rigs, medium-sized open-air stages and club tours – the automatic choice for the majority of rental solutions! The MPC 6LD8 is particularly suitable, with its six individual channels, for larger stage and truss rigs with ancillary towers, whilst the MPC 8LD8 offers the highest degree of flexibility in a compact package, being capable of controlling and supervising up to eight electric chain hoists independently, thereby assuring mastery of the lion’s share of standard applications in the rental and dry hire business.
Premiere at the Prolight + Sound 2010 Movecat presents the I-Motion Basic Show Controller At the upcoming Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Movecat will be presenting the new I-Motion Basic Show Controller. From the 24th to the 27th March 2010, therefore, dealers and industry insiders attending the international trade fair will be able to convince themselves of the advantages of this newly developed product. The compact system controls kinetic drives for mobile and flexible project applications. Suitable for up to 72 drives, it is capable of controlling and supervising any application involving D8, D8 Plus and C1 drives, whether fixed- or variable-speed, as well as supporting mixed operation of all kinds. With it, depending upon the drive and controller specifications, entire systems can be realized from safety integrity level (SIL) 1  to SIL 3. As a further option, the possibility exists of integrating existing drives and other stage machinery. In its basic configuration, the controller complies with the D8 or BGV C1 standards, but as an option it can be upgraded for applications up to SIL 3 and therefore for the movement of loads over people. The Basic Controller controls and supervises via I-Motion network Movecat MPC-1 and V-Motion Power Controllers, forming with them a closed safety network of the type recommended in particular for professional kinetic applications in the rigging, trade fair, events, studio and tour sectors.
Movecat presents the Plus-C 250-4 electric chain hoist At the prolight+sound 2009 in Frankfurt, Movecat presented a new D8 Plus electric chain hoist: the Plus-C 250-4. The device is based on the tried-and-tested Compact series, which has proved highly efficient in practice. One of the advantages of the Plus-C 250-4 is a well balanced central transmission block to which the drive motor is flange-mounted directly to the side. This structure, together with the protected fan wheel, optimizes the heat dissipation, thereby extending the duty cycle. Thanks to the off-centre modular structure of the lift, it has proved possible to optimize all its components to achieve a higher laden-to-unladen weight ratio. The unladen weight of the Plus-C 250-4 is a mere 31 kilos – and that’s including the standard 18 metres of chain. Other lengths of chain are available as options. The Plus-C hoist is equipped with specially developed components such as two independent, maintenance-free brakes and a friction clutch to guard against overload; these guarantee safe and reliable operation even during sustained periods of use. The safety friction clutch mounted in front of the brakes is a force- and form-fitted implementation. All the bearing parts exhibit a design factor of 10:1. Standard features include a textile chain container, a robust carrying handle and an improved, chain-sparing, ‘Easyplate’ chain guide that offers you the choice of using the hoist in a standard installation position or as a climbing hoist without conversion. The new electric chain hoist complies in every respect with the D8 Plus / VPLT SR 2.0 guidelines. It is recommended for building-up and dismantling operations in the trade fair, stage, show and touring businesses as well as installation work in theatres, multi-function halls and studios, obviating the need for the ‘secondary’ safety component as well as the time-consuming ‘dead hang’ of the system that would otherwise be required for D8 applications.