Switch - Otis Elevator Company

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Building technology
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S A F E S I M P L E S U S T A I N A B L E
Technology that’s
designed to work for you.
Special power requirements. Subcontractor’s schedules. Frequent power outages.
There are many things to consider when installing and operating an elevator in your
residential building, whether it’s new construction or a retrofit. The innovative technology
of the Gen2 Switch elevator makes it an easy decision.
Safe when power fails:
Gen2 Switch has a battery, so it works even when the power doesn’t.
Simple to install:
All you need is a regular power outlet, no special three-phase power.
More sustainable:
Regenerated energy goes right back into the battery,
ready for the next run.
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T H E R E W H E N T H E P O W E R I S N ’ T
Safer
The reason we remember Elisha Otis isn’t for inventing an elevator. No, his legacy is
built on making the elevator safe. The next generation of that legacy is now available:
the Gen2 Switch system, an elevator powered by a battery.
A battery means convenience without fear. No being stranded or trapped if the power
goes out. No facing flight after flight of stairs with a giant load of groceries. And if you
have a disability, you’ll rest easy knowing you can always access your home.
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A L L Y O U N E E D I S A N O U T L E T
Simpler
Sometimes it’s not the space for an elevator that’s the challenge. It’s all the things that go
with the elevator. A special power supply. A machine room. Coordinating between trades.
The Gen2 Switch system does away with all of that – all you have to do is plug it in.
No three-phase power, no machine room, and no control room. The entire system
installs rapidly, then plugs in.
In many buildings, a spare
stairwell can be easily
converted to a
Gen2 Switch elevator.
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D E S I G N E D G R E E N F R O M T H E G R O U N D U P
Sustainable
The Gen2 Switch system is the culmination of decades of elevator efficiency improvements.
Our most efficient elevator to date, it is 81% more efficient than a conventional elevator.
From the gearless machine to the LED lights and standby systems, each part in the
Gen2 Switch is designed for maximum efficiency. And its battery technology both captures
energy from its regenerative drive, and makes the Gen2 Switch renewable-power ready.
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S I M P L Y A S M A R T E R D E S I G N
The new standard for green
Gen2 Switch elevators come standard with today’s most innovative sustainable features.
The Otis name
We never stop making
elevators more reliable.
Long-lasting belts,
minimal moving parts and
now a battery to protect you against
what we can’t control.
No machine room
or control room
The Gen2 Switch system’s patented flat
belts and compact machine take up less
space. Even the controller is compact
enough to mount in the hoistway. For
you, that means no machine room and
more rentable building space.
A ReGen ® drive to capture waste energy and return it to the battery.
Streamlined installation
No need to add three-phase power
just for your elevator, and no need
to coordinate between elevator and
electrical power installation
contractors.
An ultra-efficient compact,
gearless machine.
LED lighting and an
advanced sleep mode.
A patented coated-steel belt
that needs no lubrication.
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R E A S O N S T O S W I T C H
ReGen assist
Plugs right in
Gen2 Switch uses single-phase power so you don’t have to install
three-phase power – or wait for its installation – just for an elevator.
Regenerated energy from the elevator system feeds back into the battery,
even during a blackout, extending the battery’s life.
Regular Operation
220V Single-phase
power supply
Main
switch panel
Battery
charger
Battery
pack
ReGen drive
Regenerated energy
Renewable-ready
Gen2 Switch’s battery system lets it take
advantage of fluctuating energy supplies such
as wind and solar power. And the battery, made
of 97% recycled materials, is itself 90% recyclable.
Convenient
For up to 100 runs, your elevator will work normally even without power.
It delivers reassurance for elderly or disabled residents and convenience for everyone.
Power Outage
No interruptions
220V Single-phase
power supply
Main
switch panel
Battery
charger
Battery
pack
ReGen drive
If the power fails, Gen2 Switch elevators
transition smoothly from the grid to battery
power. Passengers won’t realized the power
is out until they reach their destination.
Perfect pace
Regenerated energy
Drive powered from battery
85%
100%
Gen2 Switch has a variable speed functionality, to limit energy consumption without
limiting passenger comfort. Depending on the car load, travel direction and travel length,
speed varies from 0.63m/s to 1m/s.
33%
66%
A
Highest VDI rating
With a Class A rating*, the Gen2 Switch has
earned the highest possible energy-efficiency
rating according to VDI 4707 standards.
Less power means less power
Since it uses a level of installed power that’s 18 times less
than a standard gearless elevator, Gen2 Switch uses less
power overall, leading to lower bills.
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GEN2
SWITCH
GEARLESS
ELEVATOR
GEARED
ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC
ELEVATOR
ENERGY CONSUMPTION (kWH)
0.1
0.5
0.7
1.2
2.0
2.5
INCANDESCENT
BULB
GEN2
SWITCH
MICROWAVE
HAIR
DRYER
VACUUM
CLEANER
ELECTRIC
OVEN
GEARLESS
ELEVATOR
GEARED
ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC
ELEVATOR
INSTALLED POWER (kW)
*480 kg or 680 kg/18 m rise / 1 mps / usage category 1
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S E R V I C E A S R E L I A B L E A S O U R T E C H N O L O G Y
Service
Whether we installed it last week or last century, our name is on every product –
so we make sure our service stands behind it. Innovative technologies help us
anticipate problems, identify them precisely and repair them quickly.
PULSE ®
The Pulse system provides safety and peace
of mind with 24/7 monitoring of the Gen2
Switch’s coated-steel belts. It provides
advance notice of belt wear by detecting
the slightest weakness.
Otis service
The Otis maintenance management system
predicts and prevents problems. You’ll have
fewer service calls and less downtime than
on any other plan in the industry
OTIS ELITE SM
Otis Elite service lives up to its name with
industry-leading response time from
experts who can remotely diagnose
and update your elevator.
eService mobile
Get instant access, wherever you are, to both
your Otis team and your elevators’ metrics with
our smartphone app. Make and track service
requests, or see your performance dashboard.
Technical Specifications
Traction equipment
• Gearless machine with permanent magnet motor
• Traction by means of flat belts
• 2:1 configuration with lower suspension
or in cantilever
Control
• Closed loop, variable frequency regenerative drive
Controller
• Modular microprocessor control system (MCS 220),
combined with an advanced variable frequency,
variable voltage drive
• Harmonics filter (CHF) optional
• Located in the frame of the door on the top-floor landing
As an option, it can be installed up to 20 metres away
• Two-way communication and remote intervention system
Operation
• Simple automatic or down collective
• Up to 2 elevators in a group
Types of doors
• Automatic, telescopic doors
• Equipped with a variable speed, digital control system,
self-cleaning slotted sill and aluminum door track with
protected roller system
• Stainless steel or primed, ready-to-paint finish
Entrances
• One or two entrances
Maximum Rise
• 7 stops, 21 metres
Speed
• 0.63m/s to 1m/s variable speed depending on car load
and traveling distance
Power supply
• Mains voltage: Single phase 220V 50Hz
• Absorbed intensity: 1.5 Amps
• Power: 0.5kW
Load
Capacity
320 kg
400 kg
450 kg
525 kg
630 kg
One telescoping
door entrance
DW
Car CW
Hoistway HW
Two telescoping
door entrances
DW
Car CW
Hoistway HW
Door
Height
2.000
2.000
2.100
Car
Height
2.100
2.200
2.300
Car
Width x Depth
840 x 1.050
840 x 1.170
1.000 x 1.250
1.000 x 1.300
1.100 x 1.400
Car
Height
2.100
2.200
2.300
OPH
2.000
2.000/2.100
2.100
Hoistway
Width x Depth
1 acc. 1.380 x 1.300
2 acc. 180º 1.380 x 1.400
1 acc. 1.380 x 1.420
2 acc. 180º 1.380 x 1.540
1 acc. 1.550 x 1.500
2 acc. 180º 1.550 x 1.600
1 acc. 1.550 x 1.550
2 acc. 180º 1.550 x 1.650
1 acc. 1.600 x 1.650
2 acc. 180º 1.600 x 1.750
1 acc. 1.690 x 1.650
2 acc. 180º 1.690 x 1.750
S (Pit) = available from 320mm to 1000mm – Please ask your local Otis sales contact
Dimensions in millimeters
Car CD
Hoistway CD
Car CD
Hoistway CD
Overhead
(K) a 1,0 m/s
3.300
3.400
3.500
Overhead
dimensions (K)
3.300
3.400
3.500
Door
Opening
700
Side opening
700
Side opening
800
Side opening
800
Side opening
800
Side opening
900
Side opening
Availability
Optional
Standard
Optional
Dimensions in millimeters - Doors mounted on floor - Control box dimensions: 400 mm wide x
205 mm deep x 2,100 mm high. Otis reserves the right to modify its models without notice, and
their characteristics, equipment and accessories, as long as it means an improvement in the system.
S (Pit) K (Overhead)
2000*
Vertical Section
*For 8-person models, 2100mm door heights are possible
Pit
dimensions (S)
1.050
1.050
1.050
135
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W H O E L S E B U T O T I S . . .
Otis Elevator Company is the world’s largest manufacturer
and maintainer of people-moving products including
elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
With headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut, Otis employs
60,000 people globally, offers products and services
in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains
over 1.7 million elevators and escalators worldwide.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut,
is a diversified company providing high technology products
and services to the building and aerospace industries.
Join Otis on our journey to
The Way to Green
The Way to Green is about our commitment to continually
moving our company and our customers forward.
The Gen2 Switch elevator and its energy-efficient features
can help your building achieve Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) and Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
certification.
We recognize that The Way to Green is an ongoing effort.
But with the commitment of our people and our resources
around the world, we know we can move our company,
our suppliers and our customers closer to a shared goal of
using greener products, services and solutions.
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