Communication Systems

The Stand-alone Cellular Emergency Phone Solution

In this Readers’ Platform, your author makes the case for ditching POTS and going with an embedded network built with and for first responders. If you believe the movie Night...

New Skills for New Communications

In this Readers’ Platform, networking, firewalls, video, VoIP and more are discussed. by Peter Rampf Can an adjuster do it all? Emerging trends in elevator communication systems are not making...

Video Communication PER ASME A17.1 2019

This Readers’ Platform clarifies new code requirements for two-way video communication in elevators. by John Pierce There has been much talk regarding a new code requirement stating there must be...

Reaching the Rider

Today’s tech-savvy elevator users are accustomed to the type of content in-car displays can deliver. by Alice Gogh It’s 8 a.m. on a Monday, and you’ve just survived the harrowing...

Maintenance of the Future

Fast-growing sensor-based approach involves innovations in technology and business. by Rob Wurth Sensor-based maintenance is an approach to elevator maintenance that involves utilizing sensors to augment traditional maintenance by integrating...

Eyes and Ears

Latest code changes mandate stricter requirements for emergency communications. by Dave Mann and Calvin Linde With the close of 2019 came the publication of the updated ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety...

Emergency Elevator Phones: Lessons From the Field

Sales and tech support veterans share how to make working with elevator phones simpler and more efficient in this Readers’ Platform. by Chris Zarzycki and James Cateno In our 22...

Elevator Phone Phreaking

In this Readers Platform, your author discusses the predecessor to computer hacking and how to safeguard your system. by Jerry J. Davis Everyone is aware there are computer hackers. But,...

Door Driver With Increased Safety and Predictive Maintenance

This Product Spotlight introduces a door driver with wireless connectivity and remote monitoring. by Emre Köroğlu and Mehmet Emin ErcanThis article was first presented at the 2019 International Elevator &...

The Future of Emergency Communications

The advantages of cellular technology are spelled out in this Readers Platform. With true analog phone lines all but a thing of the past, the elevator industry must transition to...

The winning team from Linden Lodge School; image courtesy of Otis

South London Students Awarded STEM Grant in Otis Program

STATION IN SOUTH INDIA WITH VT INAUGURATED

Railway Station in South India with VT Inaugurated

STANNAH TO MANAGE RAILWAY STATION ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE

Stannah to Manage Railway Station Accessibility Upgrade

ASCENT ELEVATORS ACQUIRES SELECT CENTURY ELEVATOR ASSETS

Ascent Elevators Acquires Select Century Elevator Assets

image courtesy of CMRL

Fujitec India Awarded CMRL Escalator Contract