Milestones

NEW LIFT Steuerungsbau GmbH is a leading provider for the lift industry.
Presented here are the most important milestones in our company’s development.

1986

Founding

of NEWLIFT by Peter Zeitler and Mike Hirling

1987

SST

  • Multiprocessor-controller with LED diagnostics
  • First Plug & Play system

1990

KST

  • Modular construction
  • 5 digit keypad with 4 line LCD display
  • modem dial-up interface
  • absolute positioning

1992

EST

  • Low-Cost version of KST controller

1999

FST

  • Decentralised LON bus architecture
  • bus-position indicators
  • dial-up and Ethernet monitoring
  • PC card interface

2006

FST-2

  • Further development and optimisation of FST controller to FST-2
  • Integration of pre-control module and safety circuit bypass control on the FST-2 circuit board

2009

FST-2s (slim)

  • FST-2 slim line version without loss in functionality
  • specially developed for installation in the lift door frame

2010

Destination controller FST Destino

  • Efficient optimisation of transport performance
  • Noticeable reduction of drives and wait time
  • Uncomplicated retrofitting of existing FST group
  • Individual layouts for landing call terminals
  • Can be combined with other special controllers and access controls

2011

FST-2XT (eXtended Technology)

  • Systematic further development of the proven FST-2
  • Split-colour TFT display for menu and help function
  • Proven menu navigation using the familiar 7-button-keypad in the new design
  • Integrated user guidance and online help with the new FST Guide and 4 new keys
  • Integrated USB and CAN interfaces as well as SD cards as memory media

2014

FST-2XTs (eXtended Technology slim line)

  • Systematic further development of the proven FST-2s for installation in door frames or in situations with low space requirements
  • Split-colour TFT display as emergency mode monitor, menu and help function
  • Proven menu navigation using the familiar 7-button-keypad in the new design
  • Integrated user guidance and online help with the new FST Guide and 4 new keys
  • Integrated USB and CAN interfaces as well as SD cards as memory media

2019

S1-Safebox

  • Replaces electromechanical components in the lift shaft
  • Replaces conventional safety functions
  • Reduces material costs
  • Reduces installation work
  • Optimal synthesis for the FST-2XT family
  • Operation and diagnosis via FST-2XT/s graphic display

2020

CBM module

  • Up to three brake circuits, each 40 to 205 V 4 A
  • Contactor-free (certified according to EN81-20/50)
  • Controllable via CANOpen or digital I/Os
  • Commissioning and monitoring via FST menu and FST guide
  • Can also be used with third-party controllers

2020

Elevision 4.0

  • Transparency of lift systems
  • Electronic lift attendant
  • Management of system documentation with logbook
  • Black box recorder for complete recording of all events
  • API interface to proprietary solutions

2021

FST-3

  • The perfect combination: FST-2XT + S1 = FST-3:
    Unbridled power with intuitive parameterisation options
  • Complete set of features of the FST-2XT, only better:
    All the features and even more...
  • Exceeds the usual PESSRAL functions on the market:
    The S1 is integrated into the S2 Safety module, which is an integral part of the FST-3
  • Space-saving design:
    Optimized and compact – one design for everything
  • Quick frame or cabinet installation:
    Click & Go – simply snap onto the mounting rail, and you are all set!
  • PESSRAL system as an integral part of the new FST:
    Optimum fine-tuning through the fusion of two cores