ELEVATOR DRIVES

Control Techniques is a leading supplier of variable speed drive technology to the elevator industry, with over 3 million elevators in operation with our control equipment worldwide. Backed by our global network of Automation Centers we provide local expertise and support, along with quick delivery of robust and dependable products.

Key data

Dedicated Elevator drive:

Standard features
Onboard comms:

• RS485 communications port MODBUS RTU with integrated command word and built in watchdog

Safety:

• 1 x Safe Torque Off (STO) terminal
• SIL3/PLe compliant

Keypad:

• Dedicated elevator keypad supplied as standard, providing:
• • Intuitive elevator application menu structure
  • Easy click-in keypad connection
  • Easy-to-use menu and parameter structure
  • Local and remote mounting
  • Real-time clock

Option slots:

• 3

Parameter cloning via:

• PC tools
• Smartcard
• SD card

200 – 240 Vac, 50-60 Hz ± 10 % Drive Ratings​

For all above
Switching frequency 8 KHz (selectable 3 to 16 kHz @ 50 % ED)
Braking transistor built in as standard

380 – 480 Vac, 50-60 Hz ± 10 % Drive Ratings​

For all above
Switching frequency 8 KHz (selectable 3 to 16 kHz @ 50 % ED)
Braking transistor built in as standard

500 – 575 Vac, 50-60 Hz ± 10 % Drive Ratings​

For all above
Switching frequency 8 KHz (selectable 3 to 16 kHz @ 50 % ED)
Braking transistor built in as standard

690 Vac, 50-60 Hz ± 10 % Drive Ratings​

For all above
Switching frequency 8 KHz (selectable 3 to 16 kHz @ 50 % ED)
Braking transistor built in as standard

Further information from your supplier is available on the following features:

• UPS operation – all drives have a dedicated rescue mode allowing operation from 200 V UPS
• DC supply – all drives have the possibility of being supplied from a DC source from 24 V to the maximum voltage rating of the product
• 500 V, 525 V, 575 V and 690 V units are also available

Advantages

Rapid set-up and adjustment

• Simple and intuitive parameter adjustment via a bright back-lit LCD keypad
• Set-up in familiar elevator language and units
• Easy to use menu structure for quick and simple access to key adjustments
• Top level menu; all your frequently needed functions in one location
• Stationary autotune provides encoder phasing test without the need to de-rope the system or to open the motor brakes
   

Optimum ride comfort

• Direct-to-floor positioning
• Peak curve operation
• High resolution multi-step S-ramp for start, run, slowdown and stopping
• Ultra-fast current loop for vibration free motor control
• Advanced brake control management, no rollback on starting without the need of load sensor

Silent operation

• EN81-20 / EN81-50 TÜV certified STO enable input removes the need for both output motor contactors
• High switching frequencies selectable up to 16 kHz
• Variable speed cooling fan

Energy efficient

• Standby sleep/wake mode, powers down unused circuitry during prolonged periods of standby
• Easy connection to a range of regenerative modules
  
  

Flexible integration

• Modbus RTU communications
• Parallel I/O interface
• +/- 10V analog reference control
• Direct RS485 comms control
• DCP3 and DCP4 communication support with optional System Integration module
• CANopen communication support with optional System Integration module
• Tile mount for low profile shaft mounting
• 24 Vdc backup
• Simple UPS connection with load direction signal
• Dynamic braking transistor fitted to all drives as standard

Robust

• Active thermal management for tripless operation under extreme conditions
• Advanced power circuit design using latest IGBT technology
• Conformal coating for use in harsh environments
• Phase loss detection on both input and output

Enhanced elevator data logger

• User configurable, for example speed reference, speed feedback, current and I/O sequence can all be recorded for every car journey
• Can be stored in the event of system fault
• Available for offline viewing to aid system diagnostics