XLNT Advanced Technologies’ new advanced hoist motor control system, the DS8 Series, launching at PLASA09, has been nominated for a PLASA Award for Innovation.

The all-new PowerMotion DS8 Pro and Pro Plus Series Solid State Motor Controllers provide every essential option for controlling standard electrical entertainment chain hoists, with more advanced options and total multi-unit flexibility available in the Pro Plus version, including the separate DSR 8x8 64-motor hand remote. Both types offer a major benefit to professional riggers – maintenance-free reliability thanks to the solid state design.

Designed primarily for top-flight rental applications but equally suited to fixed installations, the DS8 Series is designed around the practical experience and requirements of leading riggers, to the rigging industry's highest standards of safety, protection and reliability.

“We are delighted that the DS8 Series is being considered for this prestigious award, said Marc van der Wel, commercial director of XLNT Advanced Technologies. “It brings a new level of precision and relaibility to riggers using standard chain hoists.”