CONTROL SYSTEMS / PORTABLE & PLC
Stage hoist controllers.
Portable or PLC.
Dingyou offers portable knob-type controllers and PLC touchscreen control configurations for stage hoists. Select around the hoist specification and operator workflow, then confirm channel count, connections and the required control functions.
Portable
Touring controllers
PLC
Fixed-installation control
Up to 50
Custom portable channels
DESIGNED FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Hoist controller features.
Portable control
Knob-type controllers support individual or grouped lifting operation for touring applications.
Flight-case formats
Flight-case enclosures support transport. ABS case options are listed for configurations within 8 channels.
PLC touchscreen operation
A separate operator panel and control cabinet support permanent installation layouts.
Programmable scenes
PLC control supports multiple scene sequences and position feedback through encoders.
Optional load monitoring
Optional load sensors provide load display and overload alarms for individual lifting points.
Configurable connectivity
RS485 communication is listed, with optional console integration and DMX512 triggering.
Portable control or a PLC installation?
| Selection point | Portable knob-type | PLC touchscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Typical enquiry | Touring equipment and changing locations | Permanent venue or integrated installation |
| Operator arrangement | Knob-type individual or grouped operation | Separate operator panel and control cabinet |
| Catalogue options | Flight-case formats; ABS options within 8 channels | Encoder feedback; optional load sensing and other functions |
| Configuration limit | Custom portable configurations listed up to 50 channels | Confirm channel count and supported functions per project |
| Information needed | Hoist models, supply, connectors and cable lengths | The same details plus feedback, integration and operator layout |
Check compatibility before choosing the enclosure.
The controller, hoists and wiring need to be specified together. Include the following details even when the initial request is only for a controller.
Electrical and connection details
Send the hoist model, available electrical documentation, supply voltage and frequency. Identify connectors and the proposed cable lengths. If equipment already exists, provide its specification so the controller package can be reviewed against it.
Channels and operating groups
List the number of hoists and explain which points operate together. Distinguish grouped lifting from programmed positioning. Include any expected expansion and the operator’s location; these affect the configuration being discussed.
Feedback and optional functions
For PLC enquiries, state whether position feedback, scene sequences or load display is required. The catalogue lists optional load sensing and console integration. These functions must be explicitly included in the agreed configuration.
System documentation
Request the connection schedule, operating documentation and a clear supply boundary. Identify who will install and commission the complete system. Confirm the controls and protective functions with the project integrator before operation.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 50-channel figure apply to every controller?
No. The catalogue describes custom portable knob-type controller configurations up to 50 channels. It should not be treated as a universal specification for every portable or PLC model.
Can a portable controller operate several hoists together?
The catalogue describes individual and grouped operation for portable controllers. State the intended groups, hoist models and electrical requirements so the supported arrangement can be confirmed.
Are load display and overload alarms standard?
The PLC catalogue section describes these functions with optional load sensors. Request confirmation of sensing equipment, displays and supported alarm functions in your quotation.
Can the controller connect to show-control equipment?
The PLC catalogue references RS485 and optional console integration with DMX512 triggering. Provide the existing equipment and intended functions so compatibility can be reviewed for the offered system.
Related guides and product information
Product source: Dingyou 2026 catalogue, printed pages 37–38. Portable-controller channel options and PLC options are described separately.
Open the Dingyou 2026 product catalogueNeed the current specification? Ask for the documentation for the exact model and configuration in your quotation.
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