Case study

Overview

Lester Controls partnered with Jackson Lifts to deliver a bespoke lift control solution for the Balmoral Hotel spa area in Edinburgh, supporting a premium environment where reliability and passenger experience are critical.

The Challenge

Spa environments require:

• Smooth, quiet operation

• High reliability in continuous use

• Compact and efficient system integration

• Full compliance with modern standards

The system also needed to accommodate a conventional traction setup transitioning between geared and gearless operation.

The Solution

A tailored control solution was delivered using the Almega II platform, configured to ensure seamless performance across all 12 stops while maintaining operational efficiency and passenger comfort.

System Specification

• Simplex passenger lift

• 12 stops

• 8 person / 630kg capacity

• Full collective control

• VF powered doors

• Single entrance

• Geared to gearless motor system

Key Features Delivered

• Almega II controller

• Magnatek HPV1000 inverter

• Cedes positioning system

• Full pre-wired package

• Speech functionality

• TFT indication (70 & 43)

• A3 compliance and EN81-20/50 standards

• ECO functionality

• Panel and landing test features

• PB35 button package

The Result

Delivered on time and to specification, the system provides smooth and reliable performance aligned with the expectations of a premium hospitality setting, ensuring long-term operational confidence.