Altivolt provides electrical engineering, controls modernization, and field support services for all ropeway systems. Our focus is on improving reliability, functionality, and long-term serviceability of any ropeway control system. We have experience working on lifts manufactured by Leitner-Poma, Doppelmayer, Skytrac, Ribblet, and Heron-Poma.
Engineering and Professional Services
- Drive and motor system modernization design and support
- Design and commissioning of AC/DC drive upgrades: ABB and Yaskawa
- Design and commissioning of electric motor upgrades or replacement
- Motor encoder upgrades
- Drive control upgrades
- Remote and onsite support for motor or drive issues.
- Controls and communication modernization design and support
- PLC, HMI, remote I/O, and communication device upgrades
- Controls upgrade designed with or without fiber installation
- Speed feedback system upgrades
- Safety switches and devices upgrades
- Lift phone system upgrades
- Lightning protection upgrades
- Wind station and weather monitoring upgrades
- Camera system additions and integration
- Additional maintenance information upgrades
- Well documented electrical maintenance manuals for troubleshooting and system longevity.
- Remote and onsite support for control system issues
- Diesel Control Upgrades
- Replacement and upgrade of obsolete or failing diesel control devices on any diesel engine.
- Improved reliability of engine monitoring and speed control systems.
- HMI/UI System Modernization and support
- HMI and panel PC upgrades
- Reprogramming and upgrades to existing HMI systems
- Remote and onsite support for HMI system issues
- SCADA Systems
- Design and implementation of SCADA systems
- Installation and programming using Ignition software
- Remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and support for multiple ski lift installations from a single location.
- Lift power monitoring additions
- Automation of lift shack heaters
- Camera integration
- General automation support for other ski area systems and devices
- Ski Lift Certification Support
- As licensed professional engineers, Altivolt provides engineering support for ski lift certifications required by certain states. Services are provided in coordination with owners, operators, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction. Engagement is subject to review and defined scope prior to installation or modification. We are currently licensed in AZ, CA, CO, MI, NM, UT, WA, and WY. If we are not currently licensed in the state where an installation is, arrangements can be made to gain licensure.
- Remote & On-Site Support
- Complimentary initial remote consultation for ski lift electrical issues
- On-site electrical troubleshooting and operational support
- Remote support: Off season: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F, Operating Season (November-April): 7 days a week 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If you can’t reach us, please leave a message or email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
- Electrical Training
- Altivolt offers customized electrical troubleshooting and systems training for operations and maintenance personnel, tailored to your specific equipment and control systems.
- Additional Electrical Services
- Weather stations
- Remote low voltage power solutions
- Camera system integration
- Snowmaking control systems
