Musikteater's investment in Kinesys products started around six years ago, explains technical manager Tor Futtrup, who has been working there for 13 years and initiated this move with a first purchase of 10 3.25 tonne Kinesys LibraCELL load measuring shackles and the Kinesys LibraBASIC system.
The Libra shackle pin is designed to work with the globally recognised Crosby safety bow shackle and the LibraBASIC power supply is a straightforward and cost-effective method of monitoring LibraCELLs.
This was especially helpful for checking the weight loading during concerts explained Tor as their roof point loadings in the main hall are around 700Kg.
The Kinesys products were supplied by Herning based sales specialist Light Partner, Kinesys' Danish reseller, and with whom the Musikteater has enjoyed a long and successful working relationship.
For the summer outdoor work, it was important to keep a check on the truss loading under the roof system - so they started using the system for this as well.
The Libra system was extremely useful and successful, so the next Kinesys purchase took everything up a level with an 8-channel DigiHoist controller, K2 motion control software and LibraWIFI - which allows the DigiHoist device to broadcast load cell information via a wireless network.
At the same time the Musikteater was converting its main stage fly bar system from manual to automated flying, so more LibraCELLs were also purchased, giving them a comprehensive Kinesys load monitoring system that can be used anywhere.
"Our main motivation was safety" explains Tor, "We need to know reliably what is happening on all the points in the ceiling in the theatre, and also for the external shows and concerts in the summer. It has been invaluable and we are delighted with the system."
(Jim Evans)
