# Making the Connections

The Smart Chain Hoist is nothing more than counterweight unless connected to a Stagehand Pro controller. The Smart Chain Hoist will not function with any other Stagehand controller, nor any other manufacturers’ controllers.

## MOTOR/BRAKE <a href="#h.dyykvvaba7j2" id="h.dyykvvaba7j2"></a>

The motor and brake connections are made through a Harting or similar 24B locking connector. The Smart Chain Hoist includes a latching hood to ensure the connection is maintained even under the stresses of production use. Below is the pinout of the connector and cable.

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## SIGNAL <a href="#h.2evend2gupob" id="h.2evend2gupob"></a>

All encoder and limit signals are transmitted through the Signal cable with Harting or similar 6B locking connectors. The Smart Chain Hoist includes a latching hood to ensure the signal connection is maintained even under production conditions. Below, is the pinout of the signal connector.

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