Smart lift integration coordinates defined lift and alignment-bay functions with software workflow while preserving the lift’s independent safety controls.
Plate states can follow the alignment procedure.
Communication reduces repeated manual bay actions.
The lift remains responsible for certified safety functions.
Integration should fail safely and remain serviceable.
Why integrate the lift and aligner
An alignment bay includes repeated actions: position the vehicle, complete runout compensation, release or lock plates, perform caster sweep, adjust the vehicle and finish the job. When the aligner can communicate with a compatible control board, selected bay actions can occur at the correct workflow stage and reduce missed steps.
Typical integrated functions
KJC-developed integration can control or signal functions such as turn-plate locking, rear slip-plate locking, technician LED guidance and lift-status communication. For example, plates can be released after the appropriate measurement preparation and returned to a locked condition at the end of the process. The exact sequence depends on lift configuration and installed options.
Safety and responsibility boundaries
Smart integration does not replace lift operating controls, mechanical locks, rated capacity, inspection or certified safety circuits. The lift must remain safe as a lift even if communication is unavailable. The integration layer should use defined states, acknowledgements and a controlled fallback so technicians can understand the current bay condition.
The mechanical lift can be a carefully selected partner platform, while the alignment workflow, communication logic and smart control features are engineered by KJC.
Diagnostic reference
| Finding | Possible meaning | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Plate command not executed | Communication, power or configuration issue | Confirm lift state and use approved manual control |
| Software shows unexpected bay state | Status feedback mismatch | Stop workflow and verify physical plate condition |
| Integration unavailable | Network or control-board fault | Use safe standalone lift procedure and request service |
Workshop procedure
- Confirm the lift and integration kit are approved together.
- Test manual lift and plate operation first.
- Verify communication and status feedback.
- Run the alignment workflow without a vehicle during commissioning.
- Confirm manual fallback and emergency procedures.
- Train technicians on both integrated and standalone operation.
Frequently asked questions
Does smart integration operate the lift automatically?
Only the defined functions and sequences in the approved configuration. The lift’s operating and safety requirements remain in force.
What happens if communication is lost?
The system should preserve a known safe state or allow the approved standalone procedure. Technicians must verify the physical bay condition.
Is the smart control technology supplied by the lift manufacturer?
For TreadPlus integrated alignment lifts, the mechanical platform may come from a selected partner, while compatible communication and alignment-workflow features are engineered by KJC.
Technical reference · Published 17 July 2026 · Review product documentation before service.