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Remote load control. In detail.

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A vln & crane lifting a large concrete beam during sunset with a partly cloudy sky.

VITA LOAD

NAVIGATOR

Remote control.

More productive lifts.

WHERE SAFETY LIFTS EFFICIENCY.

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VLN 2.0 configurations

Source: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, p16. Physical dimensions are overall length; beam span is a separate dimension.

40T series	Beam spread	Overall length	Equipment mass
40T-7	7 ft	3.30 m	800 kg
40T-11	11 ft	4.50 m	950 kg
40T-15	15 ft	5.77 m	1,050 kg
40T-19	19 ft	6.90 m	1,150 kg
40T-20	20 ft	7.29 m	1,200 kg

Equipment mass forms part of the crane-capacity assessment alongside the load and rigging.

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Lifting capacity follows the configuration.

Source: supplied Caldwell/Vita 20T/40T load tables, 072925; 40T CA series, maximum outward lower sling angle 20°.

Beam span	45° upper angle	60° upper angle	70° upper angle
7 ft	29 t	40 t	40 t
11 ft	25 t	40 t	40 t
15 ft	21 t	40 t	40 t
19 ft	17 t	40 t	40 t
20 ft	16 t	40 t	40 t

Example rated arrangement. Use the complete load table for the actual upper and lower sling angles.

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Control and operating specifications

Source: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, pp17 and 29–31.

System attribute	Published specification
Heading accuracy	±1° with GPS fix
Remote range	600 ft / approximately 183 m line of sight
Maximum rotation control speed	5° per second
Full-function temperature range	−10°C to 40°C
Charging input	1500 W, 120–250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dual-pendant handover	Release control, reconnect second pendant, resume operation

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Noise performance for site planning.

Source: supplied TD-0068 VLN Noise Report v2, 27 May 2022, Table 3. RISEPRO sound-level-meter results at 100% power.

Sound level falls with distance.

Distance from VLN	Measured range, X/Y directions
5 m	92.1–92.6 dBA
10 m	86.3–88.1 dBA
20 m	79.8–82.1 dBA

Power setting, duty cycle, position and site conditions affect exposure. Include noise in site planning.

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The information that makes a lift plan work.

Project input	Details for ERNE Lifting
Load and drawings	Weight, dimensions, centre of gravity and lifting points
Rigging and crane	Sling angles, equipment allowance, hook and clearances
Site and sequence	Wind exposure, travel path and installation orientation
People and support	Operator training, commissioning and maintenance needs
Commercial scope	Project dates, hire / buy / rent-to-buy, delivery and parts

ERNE Lifting turns these inputs into a practical equipment and support proposal.

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1. Vita Load Navigator

VITA LOAD

NAVIGATOR

Remote control.

More productive lifts.

WHERE SAFETY LIFTS EFFICIENCY.

2. The load should move. Your crew should stay clear.

The load should move.

Your crew should stay clear.

People close to the load

Tagline handling puts workers near moving loads.

Time lost at the hook

Uncontrolled rotation slows orientation and placement.

Weather-driven disruption

Wind can interrupt repeatable lifting cycles.

3. Born in helicopter rescue. Built for industrial lifting.

Born in helicopter rescue.

Built for industrial lifting.

Source: Vita Inclinata, 10-year history, 15 September 2025.

2009

A rescue that could not reach its patient

A failed helicopter rescue inspired Caleb Carr to tackle uncontrolled suspended-load motion.

2015

Vita Inclinata founded

Vita developed the Rescue System to stabilise helicopter rescue baskets and litters against spin and swing.

TODAY

The same control principle at the crane hook

The Vita Load Navigator applies suspended-load stabilisation to construction and industrial lifting.

4. Control the load from a distance.

Control the load from a distance.

The Vita Load Navigator connects below the crane hook. Sensors and electric thrusters hold or change the load’s orientation under remote operator control.

Hold a heading

Automatic correction against unwanted rotation.

Rotate on command

Controlled orientation for pickup and placement.

Manufactured by Vita Industrial. Supplied and supported in Australia by ERNE Lifting.

5. See remote load control in action.

See remote load control in action.

From the

crane hook

to precise

orientation.

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6. John Holland. Penrith Stadium.

John Holland. Penrith Stadium.

8 expected / 14 achieved: ERNE Lifting project figures. Infrastructure NSW reports up to 14 double plats/day, 30 Jan 2026.

EXPECTED

ACHIEVED

+75%

above the planned daily lift count

Precast grandstand installation with one crane

7. Remove the tagline task. Reduce the exposure.

Remove the tagline task.

Reduce the exposure.

MAC Safety research, as reported by Vita Industrial, September 2022. Modelled findings; site outcomes vary.

63%

lower crane-related injury risk*

Remote load control helps keep workers clear of struck-by, crush and pinch-point hazards near the load.

8. Precision you can repeat.

Precision you can repeat.

Source: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, §§5.5 and 9.2. ±1° heading accuracy with GPS fix.

±1°

POSITIONAL HOLD

MEMORY SETTINGS

Hold the heading. Recall two saved orientations for repeatable pickup and placement.

Prevents spin and rotational drift. Reduces hands-on readjustments when placing the load.

9. Two controllers. The right operator at each end.

Two controllers.

The right operator at each end.

New-order inclusion confirmed by ERNE Lifting. Switching procedure: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, §7.4.

DUAL CONTROLLERS

Every newly ordered device comes with dual controllers for operator switching.

Pickup to placement

Pass control to the operator with the best view.

One operator in control

Release and reconnect using the defined handover procedure.

10. Wind changes. Active control responds.

Wind changes.

Active control responds.

Thrusters counter unwanted rotation so crews can maintain the required orientation through the lift.

Less fighting the load.

More controlled lifting.

Wind performance depends on load area, geometry and VLN configuration. Approved crane and site limits apply.

11. Four thrusters. Rapid response.

Four thrusters. Rapid response.

Thruster speed and spin-up: WOLFF Onsite VLN product specification.

14,000

RPM · UP TO

Under 1 second

Four independently controlled thrusters respond rapidly to unwanted load rotation.

12. Plan the load. Understand the wind.

Plan the load. Understand the wind.

Sources: supplied VLN Load Tool, User Flow and RocketLever Wind Loading Analysis workbooks.

WIND-LOAD PLANNING TOOL

Enter the real lift

Load dimensions, mass, porosity, wind speed and altitude.

Understand control authority

Compare wind torque with the selected VLN configuration.

Plan the lifting sequence

Estimate battery demand, available lifting time and lifts per charge.

RocketLever analysis also considers offset reach, counterweight and payload geometry.

13. Heavy industry. Practical load control.

Heavy industry.

Practical load control.

MINING

Plant, structural modules and maintenance lifts.

LOGISTICS

Containers, machinery and awkward cargo.

DEFENCE

Equipment handling and industrial crane operations.

14. From city skylines to renewable infrastructure.

From city skylines

to renewable infrastructure.

HIGH RISE

Precast, façades, formwork and structural elements.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bridge beams, civil works and large modules.

RENEWABLES

Wind components and energy-project lifting.

15. RocketLever™ Reach beneath the overhang.

RocketLever™

Reach beneath the overhang.

Source: supplied Rocket Lever VLN System Specs, 7 September 2024; Vita Industrial RocketLever product page.

Offset lifting with VLN remote orientation control, developed by Vita Industrial with Bomecon.

Under casting decks and overhangs

Reach placement positions a conventional hook cannot access directly.

Remote control at the load

Combine offset reach with active orientation control.

16. More useful time from your crane and crew.

More useful time

from your crane and crew.

CONTROL

Fewer manual interventions and more repeatable load orientation.

PRODUCTIVITY

Less waiting at pickup and placement. More opportunities to maintain the lifting sequence.

Lower idle time can reduce crane hours and diesel use.

Results vary with the lift, programme and environmental conditions.

17. Built for demanding lifting.

Built for demanding lifting.

Sources: VLN 2.0 manual (capacity/range/IP65). Battery timings: current ERNE supply specification; usage dependent.

40 t

capacity series

183 m

remote range, line of sight

IP65

equivalent environments

10–12 hours operating endurance

Depending on usage, load and environmental conditions.

4–6 hours typical charging

12 / 16 kWh battery capacity, depending on configuration.

18. Global technology. Local Australian support.

Global technology.

Local Australian support.

AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Local support and spare parts

ERNE Lifting support across Australia.

Training and commissioning

Prepare operators and equipment for site deployment.

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Practical help throughout the project.

Your Australian supply and support partner

19. Hire. Buy. Rent to buy.

Hire. Buy. Rent to buy.

HIRE

Match equipment to a defined project or deployment period.

BUY

Build remote load-control capability into your fleet.

RENT TO BUY

Put the technology to work with a pathway to ownership.

ERNE Lifting can structure an equipment option around your project.

20. One week. Your site. Your lifts.

One week.

Your site. Your lifts.

WEEK TRIAL

Experience the VLN on the work that matters to your team.

See the control

Test orientation on a suitable planned lift.

Compare the workflow

Review placement, manual interaction and cycle time.

Choose the next step

Hire, buy or rent to buy.

21. A clear path from trial to deployment.

A clear path from trial to deployment.

Project review

Load details, drawings, crane setup and timing.

Equipment and training

Select the configuration and prepare the operators.

One-week site trial

Run agreed lifts and review the practical results.

Ongoing deployment

Confirm equipment terms, parts and support.

22. Book your one-week trial

The next lift

is yours.

BOOK YOUR ONE-WEEK TRIAL

0418 979 199

support@ernelifting.com

www.ernelifting.com

VLN and RocketLever. Australian support and parts.

23. VLN 2.0 configurations

VLN 2.0 configurations

Source: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, p16. Physical dimensions are overall length; beam span is a separate dimension.

Equipment mass forms part of the crane-capacity assessment alongside the load and rigging.

24. Lifting capacity follows the configuration.

Lifting capacity follows the configuration.

Source: supplied Caldwell/Vita 20T/40T load tables, 072925; 40T CA series, maximum outward lower sling angle 20°.

Example rated arrangement. Use the complete load table for the actual upper and lower sling angles.

25. Control and operating specifications

Control and operating specifications

Source: supplied VLN 2.0 manual, pp17 and 29–31.

26. Documentation behind the equipment.

Documentation behind the equipment.

Sources: supplied EU Declarations for VLN-40T-7/-11; D100155 Rev A; inspection sheets; VLN 2.0 manual.

Conformity declarations

Manufacturer declarations for identified VLN configurations.

Structural lifting references

ASME B30.20 and BTH-1, Design Category B, Class 0.

Test and inspection records

System functions, controls, communications and inspection templates.

ERNE Lifting supplies project-relevant documentation with equipment selection.

27. Noise performance for site planning.

Noise performance for site planning.

Source: supplied TD-0068 VLN Noise Report v2, 27 May 2022, Table 3. RISEPRO sound-level-meter results at 100% power.

Sound level falls with distance.

Power setting, duty cycle, position and site conditions affect exposure. Include noise in site planning.

28. The information that makes a lift plan work.

The information that makes a lift plan work.

ERNE Lifting turns these inputs into a practical equipment and support proposal.

Make your next lift more controlled.

Tell us what you need to lift. We’ll help you assess the system, configuration and support for your project.

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