Reliable operation and excellent ride comfort
The VLT® Lift Drive is designed to provide reliable operation and excellent ride comfort for a minimum of 2.1 million cycles when running at an ambient temperature of below 45°C. Ideal for new projects or for retrofits, it operates without motor contractors and can be quickly and easily commissioned in less than 10 minutes.
Designed for all motors, including asynchronous, induction, permanent magnet, copper rotor and direct online PM motors, the VLT Lift Drive is suitable for both traction and hydraulic lifts in open- or closed-loop systems.
The compact design and intelligent cooling concept means it easily fits even into small installation spaces. And a range of built-in features eliminates the need for extra components. Scalable RFI filters minimize electromagnetic interference, integrated DC chokes suppress harmonics while ensuring the drives meet relevant EMC standards, and step-up, step-down transformers are not required.
Supply voltages and power range
- 380-400 V...4-55 kW
Features and benefits
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Enhance travel comfort with our range of noise-reducing features
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Use less energy with cooling fans that run only when required
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Commission with no fuss since this drive fits all common feedback systems and there are just 10 parameters to set
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Operate reliably in harsh conditions due to the specially coated circuit boards in this drive
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Run reliably under intense vibration. Components remain firmly in place thanks to ‘ruggedization’
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency | English | Multiple | 09 Jan, 2023 | 79.2 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Bulgarian | Bulgarian | Multiple | 02 May, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Crotian | Croatian | Multiple | 30 Jan, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Czech | Czech | Multiple | 21 Feb, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 09 Jan, 2023 | 79.4 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - English US | English | United States | 14 Jun, 2023 | 77.8 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Finnish | Finnish | Multiple | 20 Feb, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - French | French | Multiple | 09 Jan, 2023 | 79.4 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - German | German | Multiple | 09 Jan, 2023 | 79.4 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Italian | Italian | Multiple | 30 Jan, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Korean | Korean | Multiple | 03 Oct, 2023 | 73.2 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Norwegian | Norwegian Bokmål | Multiple | 19 Jan, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Polish | Polish | Multiple | 21 Feb, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Romanian | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Multiple | 01 Mar, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Slovenian | Slovenian | Multiple | 03 Apr, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Spanish | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 29 Mar, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Swedish | Swedish | Multiple | 18 Feb, 2023 | 73.1 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Taiwan | Chinese | Taiwan | 11 May, 2023 | 73.3 MB | |
| Brochure | 9 Tips towards energy efficiency - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 02 May, 2023 | 79.2 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Chinese | Chinese | Multiple | 02 Apr, 2025 | 27.1 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Italian | Italian | Multiple | 01 Apr, 2025 | 26.7 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview | English | Multiple | 03 Feb, 2025 | 26.8 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - German | German | Multiple | 28 Apr, 2025 | 26.7 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - Korean | Korean | Multiple | 30 Dec, 2025 | 27.0 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - Polish | Polish | Multiple | 30 Dec, 2025 | 26.9 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - Portuguese | Portuguese | Multiple | 25 Mar, 2025 | 26.7 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - Spanish | Spanish, Castilian | Mexico | 25 Mar, 2025 | 26.7 MB | |
| Brochure | DrivePro® Services Overview - US English | English | United States | 03 Feb, 2025 | 26.6 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | Turkish | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 23.6 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | Chinese | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 34.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | Czech | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 36.2 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | German | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 36.2 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 36.2 MB | |
| Brochure | Enjoy the ultimate in travel comfort - for elevator solutions in any power or voltage range | Russian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 36.2 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.5 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | Chinese | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.6 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | German | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.1 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | French | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.5 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | Danish | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.1 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.5 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | English | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.4 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Fact Sheet - VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 Wireless connectivity to your drive | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 07 Mar, 2023 | 1.1 MB | |
| Case story | IBA Lift Drive | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 1.2 MB | |
| Case story | Lift Drive retrofit Scotland | English | Multiple | 17 Mar, 2023 | 3.5 MB | |
| Fact sheet | Remote LCP holder - English | English | Multiple | 09 Feb, 2023 | 630.1 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign | English | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 574.9 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - Czech | Czech | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 906.0 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - Danish | Danish | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 862.9 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 842.6 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - Finnish | Finnish | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 865.0 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - German | German | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 637.1 KB | |
| Brochure | Ten things you need to know about Ecodesign - Hungarian | Hungarian | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 902.8 KB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT Lift Drive | English | Multiple | 26 Jul, 2023 | 506.7 KB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT Lift Drive - German | German | Multiple | 20 Feb, 2025 | 1.4 MB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT Lift Drive - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 26 Jul, 2023 | 510.5 KB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 | English | Multiple | 09 Aug, 2023 | 635.4 KB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 | German | Multiple | 09 Aug, 2023 | 630.7 KB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® Lift Drive LD 302 | English | Multiple | 03 Dec, 2013 | 2.9 MB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® Lift Drive LD 302 | Russian | Multiple | 05 Mar, 2017 | 3.6 MB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® Lift Drive LD 302 | Swedish | Multiple | 19 Nov, 2017 | 2.5 MB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® Lift Drive LD 302 | German | Multiple | 28 Jun, 2018 | 2.6 MB |
Drawings
| Type | Name | Language | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Eplan drawing | 130B1107_E-plan | 17 Dec, 2025 | 865.8 KB | .zip | |
| Eplan drawing | 130B1117_Eplan | 17 Dec, 2025 | 1.4 MB | .zip | |
| Circuit diagram | Wiring Schematic w-o Contactors FCD 302 | 17 Dec, 2025 | 284.8 KB | ||
| Circuit diagram | Wiring Schematic with Contactors FCD 302 | 17 Dec, 2025 | 284.2 KB |
Software
MyDrive® Suite provides all the software you need to select, integrate, program, and operate VLT® Lift Drive LD 302, in one place.
| Type | Software Characteristic | Name | Version | Language | Released | Status | Download | File type |
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| System software | Library | VLT® AOI for Rockwell Studio 5000 | 1.00 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 7.2 MB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VLT® Library for B&R Automation | 1.00 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 7.1 MB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VLT® Library for TIA Portal | 1.12 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 11.9 MB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VLT® Library for TwinCAT 3 | 1.12 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 8.4 MB | .zip |
| System software | Library | VLT® Library for Unity Pro | 1.00 | English | 16 Dec, 2019 | Released | 9.7 MB | .zip |
| System software | Support file | VLT® Lift Drive Support File | 01 | English | 20 Apr, 2021 | Released | 3.9 MB | .zip |
| Software tools | VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT10 | 6.20 | English | 09 Dec, 2025 | Released | 1.3 GB | .zip |
Related applications
Mid-range to high-rise residential and commercial building lifts, industrial site freight lifts, mine-shaft lifts, ‘recreational’ applications, such as ski lifts, boat lifts, aircraft lifts or elevators, vehicle lifts, walkways.
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Case stories
The VLT® Lift Drive breathes new life into an aged hydraulic elevator, transforming the agony of unstable operation to a smooth, quiet, comfortable experience. Extra bonus: the energy efficiency is remarkable!
Residents were pleased to avoid major inconvenience, when their apartment-block elevator broke down. Luckily VLT® Lift Drive provided a rapid fix.
Modernization to frequency-controlled hydraulic lift systems improves comfort and availability and reduces energy consumption by up to 60%.
The VLT® Lift Drive used to control a new hydraulic lift saves energy, reduces installation costs and provides a smoother, faster, more comfortable ride.
The dedicated VLT® Lift Drive with its patented safety application makes safety contactors omissible which significantly reduces installation costs.