1/86 Forsyth Street, O’Connor WA 6163
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COMMERCIAL PASSENGER LIFTS
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Commercial Passenger Lifts
Lift Modernisation
Lift Interiors
Goods Only / Service Lifts
Wheelchair / Access Lifts
Escalators / Moving Walks
Car Stackers
Domestic Passenger Lifts
Design / Consult
Service / Repair / Maintain
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Contents
Basic Description..................................................................................................................................... 4
Application .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Regulations ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Load Ratings........................................................................................................................................ 5
Planning Information ............................................................................................................................... 6
Pit Depth & Overhead .......................................................................................................................... 8
Custom Sizing Calculations .................................................................................................................. 8
Detailed Description ................................................................................................................................ 9
Lift Shaft Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 10
Guiding System ................................................................................................................................. 10
Guide Structure Fastening System ...................................................................................................... 10
Lift Car & Cabin Fitout ....................................................................................................................... 11
Lift Car Configurations & Landing Doors ............................................................................................ 12
Machine (Overhead Traction).............................................................................................................. 15
Electrical Control System.................................................................................................................... 16
Control System Features .................................................................................................................... 23
Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Pre-start Checklist ................................................................................................................................ 26
Lift Shaft Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 27
Lift Shaft ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Availability of Power .............................................................................................................................. 28
Safety Barriers / Lift Shaft Protection ..................................................................................................... 28
Safe Access & Stairways ......................................................................................................................... 29
Unloading & Storage ............................................................................................................................. 29
Availability of Phone Line ...................................................................................................................... 29
Drawings & Finishes .............................................................................................................................. 30
Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Risks to be Covered .............................................................................................................................. 31
Drawings .............................................................................................................................................. 32
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630 kg Load Capacity ........................................................................................................................ 32
900 kg Load Capacity ........................................................................................................................ 33
1,000 kg Load Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 34
1,275 kg Load Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 35
1,600 kg Load Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 36
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BASIC DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Passenger lifts are lifts installed permanently, which serves given stopping levels, for the vertical
transport of people and goods. They are available in various load capacity configurations and are
intended for multistory buildings in the Commercial, Industrial and Residential sectors. The
Altivate range offers the latest in Machine Room Less technology.
Our lifts use counterweights which equal the weight of the lift plus 40% of its maximum rated load.
This counter-weight reduces the weight the motor must lift and ensures that the lift cannot fall
out of control while the cable is intact. Our traction drum machines has cable running from the lift
car, up and once around a drive drum attached to the hoist motor, then back to the counterweight.
The lift car and the counterweight each run in their own sets of guide rails. A second governor
cable runs from the car up to a governor pulley, then down to a tension pulley at the bottom of the
lift shaft, and up to the car again. This cable rotates the governor pulley at a speed directly
proportional to the speed of the car. In the event of excessive car speed, the governor uses
another cable to activate the emergency brake jaws which grip the guide rails and slow the car to a
stop.
A set of electronic laser light switchews located owards the side of the lift car activates the lift
VVVF drive unit to slow and stop the car at the proper floor. As the car approaches the desired
floor a floor plate activates the VVVF slow-down switch, which signals the hoist motor to reduce
speed. When the car is aligned with the outer door opening, the plate activates a speed switch to
stop the car. If the door zone switches also sense that the car is in the proper location, the electric
door opening motor is activated to open both the inner car door and the outer floor door.
Modern commercial buildings commonly have multiple lifts with a unified control system. The
object of the control system is to minimise the average time any passenger spends from the time
the lift call button is pushed to the arrival of the first available lift. Different systems use different
levels of sophistication. The simplest systems use a single up and down button on each floor
regardless of the number of lifts. When a passenger calls for a lift, the controller sends the nearest
lift that is traveling in the desired direction. The approach of a lift car is signaled by an illuminated
arrow or indicator panel above the lift’s doors pointing up or down.
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REGULATIONS
The design and manufacture of our lifts are in accordance with
Australian Standard AS 1735.1:2016 Lifts General Requirements
Australian Standard AS1735.2: 2001 Passenger and Goods Lifts—Electric
Australian Standard AS1735.12: 1999 Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
European Standard EN81-20: 2014 Passenger and Goods Passenger Lifts
European Standard EN81-50: 2014 Design Rules, Calculations, Examinations and Tests of
Lift Components
LOAD RATINGS
A standard product design is applied to all of the Altivate models to ensure consistent quality and
reliability. The maximum load depends on the lift model, the most common Australian lift sizes
are:
Max. Passengers Load
Capacity
(kg)
Recommended
Distance of Travel (m)
Doors
Centre Opening (CO)
Side Opening (SO)
Car Size
W x D (mm)
Shaft Size
W x D (mm)
8
MINIMUM EQUAL ACCESS SIZE
NCC/AS1735.12
630 0 – 12 SO (900mm W) 1,100 x 1,400 1,750 x 1,830
12
(Nominal size for apartments)
900 0 – 12 CO (900mm W) 1,400 x 1,600 2,050 x 1,950
13
STRETCHER COMPLIANT
BUILDINGS WITH EFFECTIVE
HEIGHT GREATER THAN 12M
FROM LOWER TO UPPER FFL
NCC
1,000 0 – 25+ SO (900mm W) 1,100 x 2,000 1,750 x 2,430
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ALL ROUND GOOD
COMMERCIAL SIZE FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH 8,12,13
PASSENGER LIFT REQUIREMENT
NOTES
1,275 0 – 25+ CO (1,000mm W) 1,400 x 2,000 2,200 x 2,355
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Car Door Lift Shaft
Passenger Max.
Load Max kg
Available Speeds
m/s
Recommended Max. Travel m /
Max. Stops
Wide mm
Deep mm
High mm
Type Wide mm
High mm
Wide mm
Deep mm
Pit mm
Overhead mm
8
MINIMUM EQUAL
ACCESS SIZE
NCC/AS1735.12
630 1.0, 1.6 12 / 6 1,100 1,400 2,200-3,000
NC
900 2,000-2,400
1,940 1,755
1,175
1m/s
CH+1,350
1m/s
NS 1,750 1,830
OC 1,940 1,910
OS 1,750 2,060
DCC 1,940 2,195
DSS 1,980 1,830
DCS 1,980 1,755
DSC 1,905 2,005
10 800 1.0, 1.6 12 / 6 1,400 1,400 2,200-3,000
NC
900 2,000-2,400
2,050 1,755
1,175
1m/s
CH+1,400
1m/s
NS 2,050 1,810
OC 2,050 1,910
OS 2,050 2,040
DCC 2,275 1940
DSS 2,280 1,830
DCS 2,280 1,755
DSC 2,205 1940
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NOMINAL SIZE FOR
APARTMENTS
900 1.0, 1.6 12 / 6 1,400 1,600 2,200-3,000
NC
900 2,000-2,400
2,050 1,950
1,175
1m/s
CH+1,400
1m/s
NS 2,050 2,030
OC 2,050 2,110
OS 2,050 2,260
DCC 2,275 1.955
DSS 2,280 2,030
DCS 2,280 1,955
DSC 2,205 2,030
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STRETCHER
COMPLIANT
BUILDINGS WITH
EFFECTIVE HEIGHT
GREATER THAN
12M FROM LOWER
TO UPPER FFL
NCC
1,000 1.0, 1.6,
2.0 25 / 10 1,100 2,000 2,200-3,000
NC
900 2,000-2,400
1,940 2,355
1,175
1m/s
CH+1,450
1m/s
NS 1,750 2,430
OC 1,940 2,510
OS 1,750 2,660
DCC 1,940 2,355
DSS 1,980 2,430
DCS 1,980 2,355
DSC 1,905 2,430
15 1,150 1.0, 1.6,
2.0 25+ / 50 1,300 2,100 2,200-3,000
NC
1000 2,000-2,400
2,150 2,455
1,350 CH+1,500
NS 1,950 2,530
OC 2,150 2,610
OS 1,950 2,760
DCC 2,205 2,610
DSS 2,180 2,760
DCS 2,280 2,455
DSC 2,105 2,530
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Car Door Lift Shaft
Passenger Max.
Load Max kg
Speed m/s
Recommended Max. Travel m /
Max. Stops
Wide mm
Deep mm
High mm
Type Wide mm
High mm
Wide mm
Deep mm
Pit mm
Overhead mm
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ALL ROUND GOOD
COMMERCIAL SIZE
FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH 8,12,13
PASSENGER LIFT
REQUIREMENT
NOTES
1,275 1.0, 1.6,
2.0, 2.5 25+ / 50 1,400 2,000 2,200-3,000
NC
1000 2,000-2,400
2,200 2,355
1,350 CH+1,700
NS 2,200 2,430
OC 2,200 2,510
OS 2,200 2,660
DCC 2,305 2,355
DSS 2,305 2,355
DCS 2,380 2,355
DSC 2,305 2,430
18 1,350 1.0, 1.6,
2.0, 2.5 25+ / 50 1,500 2,000 2,200-3,000
NC
1100 2,000-2,400
2,350 2,355
1,350 CH+2,000 NS 2,300 2,430
OC 2,350 2,510
OS 2,300 2,660
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CLASS 9A
BUILDING
NCC 2016
TABLE E3.4
1,600 1.0, 1.6,
2.0, 2.5 25+ / 50 1,600 2,280 2,200-3,000
NC
1,300 2,000-2,400
2,800 2,635
1,350 CH+2,200 NS 2,400 2,710
OC 2,800 2,790
OS 2,400 2,940
24 1,800 1.0, 1.6 30 / 12 1,500 2,500 2,200-3,000
NC
1,200 2,000-2,400
2,550 2,855
1,350 CH+2,200 NS 2,300 2,930
OC 2,550 3,010
OS 2,300 3,160
26 2,000 1.0, 1.6 30 / 12 1,500 2,700 2,200-3,000
NC
1,200 2,000-2,400
2,550 3,055
1,450 CH+2,200 NS 2,300 3,130
OC 2,550 3,210
OS 2,300 3,360
33 2,500 1.0, 1.6 30 / 12 1,800 2,700 2,200-3,000
NC
1,300 2,000-2,400
2,800 3,105
1,450 CH+2,200 NS 2,800 3,180
OC 2,800 3,210
OS 2,800 3,360
45 3,200 0.5 30 / 12 2,400 2,500 2,200-3,000 NC
1,500 2,000-2,400 3,400 2,905
2,100 CH+2,600 OC 3,400 3,160
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CAR LIFT 5,000 0.5 30 / 12 2,600 5,500 2,200-3,000
NC 2,400 2,000-2,400
4,000 6,000 2,100 CH+2,600
OC 3,600 6,190
NC Normal Cabin, Center
Opening Door CH Car Height
NS Normal Cabin, Side
Opening Door
Overhead clear below lifting beam with
700 mm balustrade on top of car
OC Open Through Cabin,
Center Opening Doors
Pit depth & Overhead shown for speed of
1.0m/s
OS Open Through Cabin, Side
Opening Doors
Special designs can be facilitated to allow
Pit depth to be 200mm & Overhead to
CH+300mm
DCC Diagonal Cabin, Center
Opening Doors
DSS Diagonal Cabin, Side
Opening Doors
DCS Diagonal Cabin, Door 1
Center, Door 2 Side
DSC Diagonal Cabin, Door 1
Side, Door 2 Center
Door widths available from 800mm
to 4,400mm. The lift shaft size will
vary depending on the door width.
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PIT DEPTH & OVERHEAD
Lift Shaft Lift Shaft
Pass.
Max.
Load
Max kg
Speed
m/s
Pit
mm
Overhead
mm
Pass.
Max.
Load
Max kg
Speed
m/s
Pit
mm
Overhead
mm
8 630 1.0 1,175 CH+1,350
18 1,350
1.0 1,350 CH+2,000
1.6 1,350 CH+1,500 1.6 1,450 CH+2,100
10 800 1.0 1,175 CH+1,400 2.0 2,000 CH+2,200
1.6 1,350 CH+1,500 2.5 2,200 CH+2,800
12 900 1.0 1,175 CH+1,400
21 1,600
1.0 1,350 CH+2,200
1.6 1,350 CH+1,500 1.6 1,450 CH+2,300
13 1,000
1.0 1,175 CH+1,450 2.0 2,000 CH+2,400
1.6 1,350 CH+1,550 2.5 2,200 CH+2,800
2.0 1,450 CH+1,750
24 1,800 1.0 1,350 CH+2,200
15 1,150
1.0 1,350 CH+1,500 1.6 1,700 CH+2,300
1.6 1,450 CH+1,700
26 2,000 1.0 1,450 CH+2,200
2.0 1,550 CH+1,900 1.6 1,700 CH+2,300
17 1,275
1.0 1,350 CH+1,700 33 2,500
1.0 1,450 CH+2,200
1.6 1,450 CH+1,800 1.6 1800 CH+2,300
2.0 2,000 CH+2,200 45 3,200 0.5 2,100 CH+2,600
2.5 2,200 CH+2,800 66 5,000 0.5 2,100 CH+2,600
CUSTOM SIZING CALCULATIONS
LIFTS 630KG – 1150KG
Single Entry Center Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 650mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 2 +150mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 355mm
Single Entry Side Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 650mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 1.5 +250mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 430mm
Through Entry Center Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 650mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 2 +150mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 510mm
Through Entry Side Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 650mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 1.5 +250mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 660mm
LIFTS 1275KG – 2000KG
Single Entry Center Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 900mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 2 +200mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 405mm
Single Entry Side Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 900mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 1.5 +250mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 480mm
Through Entry Center Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 900mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x 2 +200mm, Whichever is greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 550mm
Through Entry Side Opening Doors
Shaft Width = 900mm+ Cabin Width OR Door entry width x1.5 +250mm Whichever greater.
Shaft Depth = Cabin Depth + 700mm
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Machine
The power unit that applies the
energy necessary to raise and
lower a lift car.
Guide Rails
Governor
An automatic device that in the
event of the speed exceeding a
predetermined limit brings a lift
car or counterweight to rest by
operating the safety gear.
Lift Car
The load-carrying unit including
car frame, car platform, car
enclosure, and car doors.
Safety Gear
A mechanical device, attached to
the car frame, or to the
counterweight frame, to stop the
car or counterweight under an
emergency condition.
Counterweight
A moving weight employed to
balance portion of the moving
load of a lift.
Counterweight Buffer
Control Equipment
Those components control
direction of travel, speed, and
stopping.
Landing door
The opening in a lift well enclosure
affording ordinary access between
the landing and the lift car and
which is opened and closed by a
door.
Cabin Entrance
The opening in the lift car
through which normal
access is available to the
landings.
Car Buffer
Pit
The space in the lift shaft below
the level of the bottom-landing sill.
Lift Shaft
A shaft for the travel of a lift.
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LIFT SHAFT CONDITIONS
The shaft should be completely enclosed (with walls, floor and roof). Accesses to the shaft should
be equipped with a solid core metal door. The door should have mechanical locking and electrical
locking control.
Only machinery, equipment, electrical wiring, raceways, and cables directly in connection with the
lift, including wiring for signals, for communication with the lift car, for lighting, heating, air
conditioning, and ventilating the lift car, for fire detecting systems, for pit sump pumps, and for
heating and lighting the hoistway and/or the machinery space machine room, control space, or
control room are be permitted to be installed inside the lift shaft, machinery space, machine room,
control space, or control room.
GUIDING SYSTEM
A set of steel beams above the car, called the crosshead, span the lift shaft from side to side and
hold the pulley for the hoist cable. A steel structure, called the sling, extends down the sides of
the car from the crosshead and cradles the floor, or platform.
Steel guide rollers or guide shoes are attached to the top and bottom of the sling structure on
each side to run along the guide rails. The guide rails are also steel and are attached to the interior
walls of the lift shaft which runs from the top of the building to the bottom. Good quality rails and
precise splicing are required to ensure the correct operation of the lift.
GUIDE STRUCTURE FASTENING SYSTEM
Anchors are used to fix the guide assembly to the shaft walls by means of inter-adjustable
brackets. These parts will be fixed to the guides with rail clips. The walls where the guides are
fixed should be of structural masonary/concrete or consist of a metal structure with horizontal
shapes on a level with the fastenings. In the case of hollow brick walls, recessed metal shapes
should be provided to weld the guide fixing parts or else use grommets with backing plates if the
wall is accessible from the rear side.
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LIFT CAR & CABIN FITOUT
The Altivate lift car is constructed with a steel framework for durability and strength. The sides of
the passenger lift car are made from heavy duty steel to improve the ride quality, reduce noise and
vibration and increase the system’s life span.
The lift cabin is trimmed on the inside with decorative paneling. The floor of the car may be tiled
or carpeted. Handrails and other interior trim may be made from stainless steel for appearance
and wearability. A suspended ceiling is usually hung below the actual top of the car and may
contain LED lighting above plastic diffuser panels. The lift controls, alarm buttons, and emergency
telephone are contained behind panels in the front of the car, next to the doors.
The standard Altivate fitout includes;
Cabin Walls Hairline stainless steel
Cabin Floor 30mm recess, flooring by others
Landing Doors 2,100mm high x 900 mm wide, Two panel, side or center opening, automatic,
Hairline stainless steel
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CABIN FITOUT OPTIONS
Security system low level interface
BMS low level interface
GSM technology for two-way emergency communication
Full or half mirror
Fire phone WIP
3D infra red door sensor
Full door frames
High speed roller guides
Counter weight safety gear
Lift protection blankets
Flooring – vinyl with circular grip tread or chequer plate
Refer to the Altivate Interior brochure for more information on upgraded materials and fixtures.
LIFT CAR CONFIGURATIONS & LANDING DOORS
City Lifts provides 4 lift car configurations;
Normal cabin – 1 entry door
Open through cabin – 2 entry doors opposite each other
Diagonal cabin – 2 entry doors adjacent each other
Three entry cabin
Normal cabin Open through cabin Diagonal cabin 3 entry cabin
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Special lift cars can be provided to suit irregular shaped lift shafts.
For the four standard lift car configurations the doors can be arranged as;
Centre opening – Two powered door panels that part simultaneously
Side opening – Two power operated panels are geared together. One door moves twice as
fast as the other door so that both doors will meet concurrently in the open position.
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DOOR OPERATION METHOD
City Lifts’ doors are high quality and have a two hour fire rating. The lift doors are opened by a
power unit that is located on top of the lift car. When a lift car is level with a floor landing, the
power unit moves the car door open or closed. A pick-up arm contacts rollers on the landing door
which releases the door latch on the landing door. The power unit opens the car door which in
turn opens the lanfding door.
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MACHINE (OVERHEAD TRACTION)
City Lifts provide precision made high torque,
permanent magnet, synchronous motor
gearless traction machines. They are
equipped with a Heidenhain digital encoder
to ensure a smooth speed curve providing
exceptional ride quality.
Machines are also fitted with 2:1 roping
which reduces the Kilowatt rating of the
machine required for carrying a certain
amount of load resulting in better efficiency.
A gearless machine consumes up to 30% less
power compared to a geared machine.
These machines are sealed for life and do not
require any type of oiling. There is no risk of
oil contamination or spill to the ground.
Also, the machines provide a smooth ride for
the passengers as there is low noise and
nearly unlimited floor travel without
vibration. Harmonics noise is totally
eliminated.
Disc brake technology provides a secured
stop. Brake adjustment is more convenient
and noise free.
Frequent stop and start operation will not
affect the impact on the motor. Negligible
wear and tear and less maintenance is
required and provides a longer life span.
These Machines are used for low as well as
for high speed application.
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ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM
MACHINE ROOMLESS INTEGRATED FULL SERIAL VVVF CONTROL CABINET
Designed based on variable frequency speed regulation
technology and lift control technology, the lift integrated
drive and controller is an ideal combination of a lift drive and
a lift controller. Its dual 32-bit embedded microprocessor
unit allows it to complete both lift operation and motor drive
functions simultaneously. The multiple lift operation
functions can satisfy customers' different application
requirements. In addition, the lift integrated drive and
controller offers improved performance, usage convenience,
and economical efficiency, and it also features compact
structure, small size, few wire connections and high
reliability.
Why do we use Integrated Lift Controllers?
1. Lifts with the integrated controllers offer higher safety
standard, because the control system and drive system
both offer safety protection functions. Meanwhile, the anti-
interference capability of the integrated system exceeds
the highest level of related industrial standards.
2. Due to CAN bus serial communication, the lift integrated
drive and controller is provided with simple wire
connections, strong data transmission capability and high
reliability. It also offers high compatibility, as it is
applicable for both synchronous motors and asynchronous
motors. Incremental ABZ encoders can be utilised to
achieve synchronous motor control.
3. The adoption of advanced vector control technology allows
the lift integrated drive and controller to offer superior
motor speed regulation performance, thus enabling the lift
to offer passengers comfortable feeling. Our newly
developed load sensor free start compensation technology
also allows the lift to provide comfortable feeling while
starting without installation of a load weighing device.
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4. The lift integrated controller offers higher operation efficiency, it also offers group control
function. It is able to control a maximum eight lifts synchronously, and also supports group
control of lifts aiming to the same floors.
5. Desig based on new PWM dead time compensation technology and dynamic PWM carrier
modulation technology, the lift integrated drive and controller is able to reduce motor noise
and motor loss effectively.
6. Due to improved hardware design, the lift integrated drive and controller offers a maximum
junction temperature of 175℃, switch loss. This ensures the long service life of the equipment.
MAIN FEATURES
1. The lift integrated drive and controller is designed with closed loop vector controller for higher
performance.
2. Zero-speed torque compensation system without load weighing device helps save cost.
3. New PWM dead-zone compensation technology is conducive to energy conservation.
4. Dynamic PWM carrier modulation technology ensures reduced motor noise.
5. The lift integrated drive and controller is suitable for both synchronous and asynchronous
motor.
6. Dual 32-bit embedded microprocessor.
7. Incremental encoder is employed to control synchronous motor.
ADVANTAGES
1. A roomless control cabinet is easier to adjust.
2. This lift control system is able to achieve humanised functions such as duplex control, group
control, remote monitoring and emergency rescue, making lift operation safer.
3. Higher stability and better lift travel feeling are achieved due to the excellent VVVF drive system.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LIFT INTEGRATED DRIVE AND CONTROLLER
Maximum Voltage Output (v)
200V-class: 1-Phase, 220~240 (matching with voltage
input) 400V-class; 3-Phase, 380/400/415/440/460V
(matching with voltage input)
Input Power
Phase, voltage, frequency 200V-class,1-Phase220~240V, 50~60Hz
Allowed fluctuation in voltage -15%~+10%
Allowed fluctuation in frequency -5%~+5%
Instantaneous voltage drop
200V-class: Keep running when the voltage is above
AC150V; Under-voltage protection is available in 15ms when
the voltage is below AC 150V. 400V-class: Keep running
when the voltage is above AC300V; Under-voltage
protection is available in 15ms when the voltage is below AC
300V
Basic
Characteristics
Max. floors 2 to 64 floors for single lift
Speed limitation ≤ 4.00m /s
Number of lifts in group control ≤8
Communication type CAN-BUS serial communication
Drive
Characteristics
Control type Vector control with PG-card
Startup torque 150% 0Hz (Vector control with PG-card )
Speed control range 1:1000 (Vector control with PG-card )
Speed control precision ±0.02% (Vector control with PG card 25 ±10 ℃)
Torque limitation Exists (adjustable by parameter)
Torque precision ±5%
Frequency control range 0 ~ 120Hz
Frequency precision (Temp.
fluctuation) ± 0.1%
Preset frequency resolution ±0.06Hz /120Hz
Frequency output resolution
(calculated resolution) 0.01Hz
Startup compensation without
load
Under circumstances of unknown lift load, suitable torque
will be given to the motor according to the movement
direction of the lift, allowing the lift to start smoothly and
instantaneous. Rope slipping possibility can be reduced to
minimum for more comfort at the start.
Overload capacity Zero Speed(150% overload) , < 3Hz(160% overload), > 3Hz
(200% overload)
Braking torque 150% (connecting external braking resistor), built-in braking
unit
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Drive
Characteristics
Accelerating/decelerating time 0.01 ~ 600s
Carrier frequency 2 ~ 11kHz
Storage battery operation If power failure occurs, storage batteries are used to bring
the lift slowly to the nearest landing
PG Card
Connection
PG card power supply 5V, 12V, 300mA
PG card type Open collector, Push-Pull, Differential, SIN/COS, Endat
absolute types
PG-card frequency divided
output
OA and OB orthogonal, dividing frequency coefficient 1 ~
128
Control Input
/Output Signal
Power supply for opto-isolated
input control Isolated 24V DC
Power supply control for relay-
output Isolated 24V DC
Opto-isolated low-voltage input 20-channel, switching value input, opto-isolated control
signal is isolated 24V DC power supply input signal
Opto-isolated high-voltage
input
4-channel, switching value input, opto-isolated control
signal is isolated 24VDC power supply input signal
Programmable relay output 1 4-channel, normal open contact, SPST Contact resistance:
3A 250VAC or 3A 30VDC;
Programmable relay output2 3-channel, normal open contact, SPST Contact resistance:
6A 250VAC
CAN communication signal 3- channel
Analog input 1- channel, single-ended or differential; input voltage
range: -10v~+10v, precision: 0.1%
Protection
Functions
Motor Overload Protection Available through parameter setting
Inverter Overload < 3Hz (160% overload): 5seconds, > 3Hz(185% overload):
10seconds
Short-circuit Protection Protection for drive, activated when there is overcurrent
caused by short circuit of any two phases at the output side
Input Phase-loss Protection
During Running
When there is input phase loss during running, the circuit
will be switched off to protect the drive
Output Phase-loss Protection
During Running
When there is output phase loss during running, the circuit
will be switched off to protect the drive
Over-Voltage Threshold 410V on bus (200V series), 810V(400V series)
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Protection
Functions
Under-Voltage Threshold 180V on bus (200V series), 380V(400V series)
Instantaneous Power-off
Compensation Protection over 15ms
Over-heating Radiation Fins Protection through thermistor
Speed Loss Protection Protection is available when the speed is over 30% of the
rated speed
Impulse Encoder Fault Disconnection for PG
Braking Unit Protection Automatic diagnosis of braking unit failure, and then give
protection
Module Protection Include Over-current, Short-circuit and Over-heat protection
Current Sensor Protection Automatic detection when powered on
Speed Reverse Protection Detection through Encoder
I ²t Protection Detection through 3-phase current
Input Over-Voltage Protection 400V-class>725V, 200V-class>360V, Detect when stopped
Output Ground Fault Protection If there is any short circuit to ground during operation, the
circuit will be switched off to protect the Drive
Output Unbalanced Protection If there is unbalanced output current, the circuit will be
switched off to protect the Drive
Short-Circuit of Brake Resistor
Protection Detect while braking
Encoder Interference Evaluate the encoder interface degree and alarm
EEPROM Faults Self-test when powered on
Display Chinese and English LCD display All sub-menus
Environment Ambient temp. -10 ~ +45℃
Display Humidity Below 95%RH (no condensation)
Environment
Structure
Storage temp. -20 ~ +60℃ (for short-term transport)
Application places Indoor (without corrosive gas and dust)
Altitude Below 1000m
Protection class IP20
Cooling method Air-blast cooling
Installation Type In cabinet
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CAR OPERATING PANEL
Car operating panel COP is a panel mounted in the cabin containing the car operating controls,
such as floor select buttons, door open and close, alarm emergency stop and whatever other
buttons or key switches are required for the operation. The standard Altivate COP is fitted with;
A 7’’ LCD display for floor indication and travel direction indication
A two way, hands free, emergency telephone
A push button to activate the emergency telephone
Individual floor select push buttons
Door open push button
Door close push button
A push button to activate the alarm
A key switch to activate Exclusive mode
An key switch to activate Fire Service mode
A key switch to control the fan & lights
An key switch to Stop the lift from operating
CAR OPERATING
PANEL
DISPLAY
PUSH BUTTON
KEY SWITCH
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LANDING OPERATING PANEL
These buttons are on a panel on the outside of the elevator shafts, near the
landing doors and are used by passengers to call a lift to the floor that the
pressed summon button is located on. There are two Hall buttons on each
floor – one for up, another for down, except on the top floor where there is
only down and on the bottom floor where there is only up. The controller
interacts with these buttons by receiving press and release signals
indicating the requested direction and floor number. It also sends light
on/off signals to indicate the status of the buttons.
HALL POSITION INDICATOR
Indicators near each landing door show the current floor location of the lift
and direction of travel. The standard Altivate models incorporate a 4’’ LCD
hall position indictor into the landing operating panel.
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CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES
STANDARD
1 Full selective control 21 Service landing setting 41 Underspeed protection
2 Inspection travel 22 Indicating symbols setting
for landing display 42
Leveling switch fault
protection
3 Self-rescue travel 23 Attendant service 43 CAN communication fault
protection
4 Testing travel 24 Independent travel 44 Safety shoe protection
5 Clock control 25 Display 45
Band-type brake switch
contact detection
protection
6 Automatic control for
door-opening Time 26
Emergency return running
for fire service 46
Failure diagnosis of hoist
self-study
7 Open the door from this
landing call 27
Automatic correction in
landing position signals 47 Motor thermal protection
8 Pre-close the door by
door-closing Button 28 Lift lock-out 48 Door lock fault protection
9 Open the door by door-
opening Button optional 29
Protection against door-
opening outside door
zones
49 Door lock disconnection
protection
10 Door selection 30 Light gate protection for
doors 50
Parallel connection
running
11 Leveling in changing
destination landing 31 Over-load protection 51 Leveling fine-tuning
12 Cancel a wrong registration 32 Anti-nuisance at light-
load 52 Door nudging with buzzer
13 Clear registrations at
changing rirection 33 Reversing protection 53
Door-opening and
standby function at base
station
14 Direct landing 34 Running time governor 54 Floor blocking within time
slot function
15 By-passing landing calls on
full-load 35
Fault protection for
deceleration switch 55
External call board search
function
16 Power-off for car lighting
and fan at stand-by 36
Protection against
terminal over travel 56
CAN communication
interference evaluations
17 Auto homing 37 Contact detecting in safety
relays and contactors 57
Evaluation about encoder
interference
18 Re-close door 38 Protection against safety
circuit fault 58 Car adjustment
19 Historical Error Log 39 Master CPU protection by
WDT
20 Self-tuning of shaft
information 40 Overspeed protection
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OPTIONAL
1 Pre door-opening 9 Earthquake response
function 17
Voice landing
forecasting
2 Door-opening and
releveling 10 Arrival gong on car 18 Load compensation
3 Fireman service
operation 11 Arrival lamp on landing 19
Door-opening holding
button
4 The second car panel 12 Arrival gong on landing 20 Service stop output
5 Car panel by the rear
door 13
Separate control of car
doors 21
IC card floor service
control in car
6 Car panel for the
handicapped 14 VIP priority service 22
IC card car call service
control at hall
7 Group control 15 Emergency levelling at
power-off 23 Firefighting function
8 Community monitoring 16
Switch for controlling
service floor change-
over
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SAFETY
Altivate lifts are all equipped with two primary safety mechanisms: a governor which activates in
case of over speed and the emergency safety gear which consists of jaws that grip the guide rails.
We also provide electromechanical door interlocks to prevent the lift from operating if the door is
not completely closed and to protect passengers whilst riding in the lift. The same door interlocks
also prevent the outer doors on each landing from being opened if the lift is not present.
If an emergency does occur there is an alarm siren that can be activated from inside the cabin and
there is also a two-way, hands free, telephone that provides passengers with instant
communication to our 24/7 customer care centre.
Our installation team laser levels the lift car and landings to prevent trip hazards. We also provide
a deluge of modern lighting to safeguard entry and exit and this also reduces the risk of unwanted
behavior.
At the completion of every installation we conduct a thorough handover to all stakeholders,
ensuring correct system operating.
An optional UPS backed Automatic Rescue Device can be provided – in the event of a main power
supply failure and the lift is stopped between two floors it is moved to floor level , the automatic
doors are opened and passengers are out safely. If the lift is at floor level, then the doors are
automatically held open.
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PRE-START CHECKLIST
City Lifts is committed to providing on time and on budget projects. We require your assistance to
achieve this aim. Before installation of the lift commences at your site it is important that the
following pre-start checklist is completed by you.
1. The lift shaft, landings and pit must be complete, clean, dry and adequately protected against
incoming water and inclement weather.
2. The lift shaft dimensions are as per the approved layout drawings, including all hall and
overhead beam penetrations.
3. All penetrations, lifting points or beams are in place, as shown on the approved drawings.
4. The lift shaft openings are protected as per local industry regulations and/or contract layout
drawings.
5. Finished floor levels are indicated on each landing (F.F.L).
6. Electrical power must be available with adequate capacity (both for installation tooling and lift
mains) and be correctly located as per the approved drawing.
7. A phone line must be available and be correctly located as per the approved drawing.
8. The unloading area, and transportation route to both the storage area and lift shaft must be
clearly defined.
9. Provide battery backed up task lighting in the lift shaft for the installation of the lift.
10. Secure, dry, undercover materials storage location (30m²) is available within a distance of 20
metres of the lift shaft and access to the lift shaft is clear/unobstructed at all times during the
installation.
11. Access to the lift shaft and stairways are safe and illuminated.
12. On site sanitation facilities are available.
We urge you to make sure that these critical conditions are verified and available. In case of any
questions or anticipated problems you should contact your nominated City Lifts’ representative.
Date Authorised Builder’s Representative Authorised City Lifts Representative
Name
Office
Mobile
Agreed delivery date of material
Unloading location
Storage location
Agreed start date
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LIFT SHAFT DIMENSIONS
In order to install the lift(s) the lift shaft must respect dimensional tolerances and plumb-ness as
specified on the approved layout drawings. Also the exact floor levels at each landing must be
indicated nearby the entrance (e.g. by a 1,000 mm mark). Dimensional non-conformities in lift
shaft are likely to require re-ordering of material or re-work and cause delays. They therefore
potentially generate extra cost. We strongly emphasise the need for accurate lift shaft dimensions,
tolerances and plumb-ness (+30 mm/- 0 mm) The shaft walls are to be concrete or filled with
reinforced block work that is able to properly hold masonry fasteners. Blocks should be filled every
3 to 4 courses. The shaft construction must attenuate vibrations & sound traveling into building
below 45dBA.
LIFT SHAFT
A clean, dry two hour fire rated lift shaft built to the lift code and applicable government
regulations, to the dimensions as shown and tolerance of + 30 mm/- 0 mm as shown and
designed to bear the reactions as shown.
A waterproof pit designed to bear the reactions shown.
Penetrations/ beams for Machine Beam Installation as shown (Machine beams by City Lifts.
Hoist beam by customer).
Penetrations for installation platform as shown.
Rough opening cut outs for landing doors as shown.
Penetrations for all fixtures. 25mm diameter hole in the centre of fixture location as
shown.
2 Recesses and 1 penetration for the controller panel on the top floor served as shown on
the approved drawings.
Provide accurate grid and datum lines per landing indicating finished floor levels. Eg a
1,000mm mark.
Weatherproof lift shaft.
Weatherproof top landing served for protection of controller panel.
Cutting & closing of walls in lift shaft.
Cover plate for machine beam penetrations – 2 hour fire rated lift shaft.
Cover plate/grouting for Installation platform penetrations – 2 hour fire rated lift shaft.
Grouting/making good finished front wall to landing finished frame.
Ventilation in top of shaft. Area to comply with local building regulations. (located to avoid
equipment in shaft). The lift shaft shall be suitably ventilated. In the absence of relevant
regulations or standards, it is recommended to provide ventilation openings at the top of
the lift shaft, with a minimum 0.10sqm. The ambient temperature in the lift shaft shall be
maintained between 0°C & +40°C. Note: Relevant regulations and standards should be
checked for the need for fire dampers.
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AVAILABILITY OF POWER
Prior to the commencement and during the entire installation of the lift, provide
uninterrupted temporary power within 5m of the controller recess on the top floor served.
This supply will cater for a maximum demand of 15 amps and be available in three phase
415 VAC and single phase 230 VAC. This supply will be used for erection , lighting, testing
and operation of tools and hoisting equipment.
Prior to the commencement of installation, provide permanent power, located in the
controller recess as shown, with a tail of 5 metres. If multiple lifts are being installed
submains per lift are required.
Power supplied to be 3 phase, 50 Hertz, 5 wire, 415 volt.
Maximum demand: (contract basis).
Rating of mains protective device, to be greater than largest lift circuit breaker.
All power supplied to City Lifts, whether permanent or temporary and/or rental shall be at
the builders cost.
SAFETY BARRIERS / LIFT SHAFT PROTECTION
Prior to City Lifts’ mechanics accessing the lift shaft all openings must be protected adequately as
per City Lifts drawings, specifications and AS4431 / EN81-20. For typical requirements, refer to
the picture below.
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SAFE ACCESS & STAIRWAYS
Safe access to landings is essential. Access should be possible by means of fixed stairways with
fall prevention (e.g. temporary handrails) over the complete transportation / access route.
Stairways and access routes should be illuminated. The use of ladders to gain access to either the
site, storage facility or the lift shaft is not acceptable.
UNLOADING & STORAGE
In order to enable efficient material distribution it is important that the material can be unloaded
from the delivery truck within a distance of 50 metres of the storage / unit location and have clear,
rollable access from unloading area to storage area.
Onsite - Provide 30m², secure & weatherproof storage for City Lifts equipment and materials when
delivered to site within 20 metres of lift shaft and located on lowest landing served, with clear and
level access between unloading/ storage area and lift shaft.
In the event that storage on the Site as specified above is not available, the Customer shall be
liable for storage costs of $250.00 per unit per month.
Customer is responsible for all traffic control at the site during delivery of the equipment to the
site.
Commencement - Please note: If your site is not ready for delivery on the scheduled date of
commencement (“Commencement Date”) and you do not advise City Lifts six (6) weeks prior to the
Commencement Date then storage costs of $250.00 per month per unit or pro rata for each part
of a month will charged to the contract as a variation. These storage costs will continue until such
time as the site is ready for delivery.
AVAILABILITY OF PHONE LINE
Prior to the commencement of installation, provide a dedicated analogue phone line, terminated at
a final distribution point on the inside of the shaft at the top floor served within 3 metres of the
controller panel. The availability of the phone-line is a very frequent cause for delays. We
recommend taking special care in the timely availability of the telephone line since it is critical for
receiving a safe to work certificate. In the event that the phone line is not available when required,
the customer shall be liable for re-establishment costs should City Lifts have to leave and return
back to site to finalise the project. The installation and on-going rental fees of the phone line shall
be at the builders/clients cost.
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DRAWINGS & FINISHES
All buildings drawings and specifications are issued to City Lifts at time of tender acceptance (this
includes door frame data sheets & architectural finishes).
MISCELLANEOUS
Prior to making the unit available for either the final users or for temporary use during the
construction process of the building it is necessary that:
o The unit is completely installed and adjusted.
o The lift shaft is completely closed & waterproof.
Non lift equipment must not be installed in the lift shaft without prior written permission
from City Lifts.
Fire detection and protection fitted in the lift shaft must be of a type that will not adversely
affect the lift equipment or cause electrical hazards.
Provide & install a lift car floor covering, which complies with local code regulations.
All painting, including any necessary retouching, masonry and woodwork etc, not included
in the contract.
Protection of lift doors, architraves and lift fixtures prior to handover is not included in the
contract.
Provide safe access and well illuminated work areas.
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RISKS TO BE COVERED
Risk to be Covered Description
Breakage of suspension
elements
In case of breakage of one of the drive chains/cables, there
are additional safety cables to support the load (with
adequate safety coefficients). There are electrical contacts
that detect drive cable breakage and stops operation.
Slackening of suspension
elements
Each drive cable has a tensioner and electrical contact
detection system which would detect slackening and
breakage, stopping movement.
Go past upper stop level
An electrical safety limit switch is provided in each upper
guide section. It shuts off movement if activated when the lift
car goes past the upper stop level.
Fall into the shaft from a
stopping level
The shaft must be for sole use by the lift car and be fully
enclosed by walls, floor and roof. Doors of proper strength
have to be fitted at each landing. Also all the doors have to
be equipped with mechanical engagement and electrical
locking control to prevent a door from being opened when
the lift is not at that level.
Persons trapped at a service
level
Landing doors are provided at each service level and there is
an electrical safety contact that informs of door closed status.
If a door leaf opens, the circuit is broken and movement is
halted.
Persons trapped in the pit,
during maintenance operations
A mechanical frame locking system is provided, which
prevents it from descending below a pit safety height. Access
to the locking system is from the floor door and it has an
electrical safety contact which prevents movement when
activated. In addition, a pit button panel is supplied with a
safety stop. This device is supplied, in line with standard
practice in lifts, to be activated prior to access to the pit. It
also comes with a pit access detection system, which comes
into action if the lower level door is opened when the lift is
not situated at a defined stopping level. This lock is not
overridden when the power supply is shut off and restored. It
is only cancelled when the panel Reset button is pressed.
Locks are also provided with emergency disengagement from
the interior of the shaft.
Lifting more than maximum
load
The car overload device prevents the lift doors from closing
while a lift is loaded beyond its rated load capacity and
simultaneously sounds a warning buzzer as well as providing
visual indication.
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DRAWINGS
630 KG LOAD CAPACITY
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900 KG LOAD CAPACITY
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1,000 KG LOAD CAPACITY
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1,275 KG LOAD CAPACITY
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1,600 KG LOAD CAPACITY