Founding
of NEWLIFT by Peter Zeitler and Mike Hirling
1987
SST
- Multiprocessor-controller with LED diagnostics
- First Plug & Play system
1990
KST
- Modular construction
- 5 digit keypad with 4 line LCD display
- modem dial-up interface
- absolute positioning
1992
EST
- Low-Cost version of KST controller
1999
FST
- Decentralised LON bus architecture
- bus-position indicators
- dial-up and Ethernet monitoring
- PC card interface
2006
FST-2
- Further development and optimisation of FST controller to FST-2
- Integration of pre-control module and safety circuit bypass control on the FST-2 circuit board
2009
FST-2s (slim)
- FST-2 slim line version without loss in functionality
- specially developed for installation in the lift door frame
2010
Destination controller FST Destino
- Efficient optimisation of transport performance
- Noticeable reduction of drives and wait time
- Uncomplicated retrofitting of existing FST group
- Individual layouts for landing call terminals
- Can be combined with other special controllers and access controls
2011
FST-2XT (eXtended Technology)
- Systematic further development of the proven FST-2
- Split-colour TFT display for menu and help function
- Proven menu navigation using the familiar 7-button-keypad in the new design
- Integrated user guidance and online help with the new FST Guide and 4 new keys
- Integrated USB and CAN interfaces as well as SD cards as memory media
2014
FST-2XTs (eXtended Technology slim line)
- Systematic further development of the proven FST-2s for installation in door frames or in situations with low space requirements
- Split-colour TFT display as emergency mode monitor, menu and help function
- Proven menu navigation using the familiar 7-button-keypad in the new design
- Integrated user guidance and online help with the new FST Guide and 4 new keys
- Integrated USB and CAN interfaces as well as SD cards as memory media
2019