The JLG DaVinci AE1932 is an all-electric scissor lift purpose-built for applications where stringent environmental regulations must be met. The 5.79m scissor lift offers the combined benefits of having no hydraulics to help eliminate job site leaks and zero emissions to help control job site pollution.
Every component on the DaVinci scissor is fully optimized, including the control, lift, drive and steering systems, to reduce the machine’s energy consumption by up to 70% as compared to a traditional scissor lift. This reduced energy consumption allows for the use of a single, lithium-ion battery.
Shashank Bhatia, senior director of engineering for MEWPs at JLG, says: “The DaVinci AE1932 scissor lift represents the next generation of electrification. While there is no shortage of battery-powered or electric scissor lifts on the market today, these other models continue to include hydraulic cylinders for actuation, which require hydraulic oil for operation, leaving the possibility open for messy leaks on sensitive job sites. JLG continues to push the envelope in innovation around the entire construction ecosystem, from our rental partners to job sites. This new JLG all-electric machine unlocks new possibilities and applications where these types of machines could not be used in the past due to concerns surrounding leaks.”
Control system: DaVinci lifts use a distributed architecture where each system (lift, drive and steer) is connected independently, helping reduce voltage drops and latency, while enabling the control system on the scissor to connect and communicate directly with each system.
Because the control system is fully connected to the entire machine, the DaVinci scissor can transmit data back to operators, fleet managers and service technicians via Bluetooth and cellular networks. This sets the stage for new features like the DaVinciGo app. This app provides real-time machine health and battery status information and the ability for service technicians to perform remote diagnostics and push over-the-air software updates.
Drive system: Permanent magnets on the drive system generate torque and create motion to spin the motor. It is estimated that permanent magnet performance can increase the efficiency of a motor by up to 20-30% on average. Motors with permanent magnets have a long life and require zero serviceability.
Steer system: For smooth operation, the independent controllers of the DaVinci lift’s steering system are designed to help reduce tire scrubbing on job sites, which helps control tire wear and limits damage to sensitive flooring. The steering system allows lift operators to easily maneuver the machine into and around, narrow-access and space-restricted areas to get work done where it’s needed.
Lift system: An electromechanical lift actuator replaces the hydraulic cylinder design of traditional electric scissor lifts. Since there are no hydraulics, the AE1932 does not leak, which means it can be used without diapers.
The simplified design makes the AE1932 noticeably different when working at height. Traditional battery-powered lifts have hoses routed throughout the scissor stack, whereas the DaVinci lift has no hoses for a clean, modern appearance with significantly reduced maintenance and service requirements.
Furthermore, the DaVinci scissor lift system is engineered to recover energy as the platform descends, sending it back to the battery to help maximize use between charges.
Battery system: DaVinci lifts can be fully charged in as little as 3-1/2 hours, increasing its utilization throughout the workday as compared to traditional electric powered lifts that require up to 3 times longer to charge. For additional productivity gains, the system can also be opportunity charged in 5 minutes or less for 30.48m of drive, plus enough torque for loading.
The DaVinci lift’s lithium-ion battery can last up to 10-years, which means that the battery should not need to be replaced, and requires no maintenance, throughout the entire design-life of the scissor lift. In addition, the DaVinci lift features an advanced battery management system that monitors the machine’s charge and usage, while providing detailed diagnostic information about the battery and charge systems via the DavinciGo App.
Performance: The DaVinci AE1932 scissor lift meets performance and productivity expectations with its height of 5.79m and indoor/outdoor capacity rating of 275kg.
The scissor lift has a travel speed of 6.4km/h, which is up to two times faster than a traditional scissor lift. This enables the machine to move quickly around job sites. Another productivity enhancing feature is progressive elevated drive speed. This function slows the unit down as its elevated, instead of defaulting to 0.8km/h like a standard scissor lift.
The machine has a compact footprint, weighing 1,564.89 kg and having 25% gradeability.
DaVinci lifts also comply with the latest ANSI and CSA industry standards, featuring a load sensing system, self-closing gate and the JLG QuikFold rail system. It comes standard with JLG Mobile Control, allowing users to drive, steer and load the scissor lift from any iOS or Android mobile device.
Intelligent diagnostics: Service technicians can connect to the DaVinci AE1932 scissor lift via the exclusive DaVinciGO mobile app. The DaVinciGO app provides intelligent diagnostics through a smartphone or tablet and can be used on iOS and Android devices to view, diagnose and troubleshoot the machine in real time, from any location.
Using their smart devices like a modem, users can use the app to connect the machine directly to the JLG service center, giving them the ability to remotely view current machine information such as the serial number, diagnostic troubleshooting codes (DTCs) or the value on a specific input, output, or internal channel, in real time. Users can also use the DaVinciGO app to calibrate and configure their DaVinci scissor lift, adjusting inputs, outputs, and parameters in real-time. The app can be used to reset machine settings to factory default values, and service technicians can send or get over-the-air software updates and see machine settings without the need of a computer.
Randi McClure, marketing manager, JLG scissor lifts, says: “The DaVinciGO app, which comes standard on JLG DaVinci lifts, sets a new benchmark for the industry by eliminating the need for a separate analyzer or any other specialized tools to run machine diagnostics. This app enables users to get remote assistance using smart phone-enabled diagnostics. The DaVinciGO app allows service personnel such as a field technician to perform operations such as software updates, configuration, calibration, and more, via any connected device. Utilizing the latest digital technology, this app will reduce diagnostic time by giving users the ability to quickly identify and address machine issues. And when product support is needed, users can use the DaVinciGO app to remotely engage with the JLG service centre.”