Continuing Education
CAN Bus for Elevators
Details of this important data-conveyance system are given, from the ground up. Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is one of several serial-bus electronic communication methods that has found favor in...
Troubleshooting Elevators
How to find and correct problems with motors, drives and controllers When it comes to troubleshooting, elevators are a special case. The electric motors that power them are larger and...
Full-Cab A18.1/B355 Lifts – An Alternative to LU/LA Elevators
How to differentiate between lifts and elevators in North America and choose between a traditional or LU/LA elevator, stairlift, IPL or VPL As the population of North America ages, accessibility...
Thoughts on Escalator and Moving Walk Maintenance
Procedures, frequency, training, responsibilities and more are covered in the examination of maintenance. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines maintenance as “the upkeep of property or equipment.” Escalators and moving walks, like...
Reading Electronic Schematics
How to understand and create tools essential in troubleshooting and comprehending electronic devices In electronic equipment, there has been a continuous move toward more complexity and increased miniaturization. These trends...
Making Hydraulic Elevators Heat Resilient
The dangers of heat in hydraulic systems and how to guard against them One of the biggest technical challenges a hydraulic engineer faces is designing a heat-resilient hydraulic elevator system....
Oscilloscopes, Part Two
The first installment of this series (ELEVATOR WORLD, May 2016) looked at the oscilloscope’s historical roots, including some early innovations and theoretical underpinnings, such as the Fourier Transform. This concluding...
Oscilloscopes, Part One
An introduction to the complex educational tool that has varied uses. In this first of a two-part series, we will consider the oscilloscope as an educational tool. It is a...
Servicing of Hydraulic Elevators after Flooding
Flooding of machine rooms and elevator systems as a result of natural calamity or manmade problems is not uncommon. Every year, changing weather patterns and erratic climate cause billions of...
Maintenance Control Program Changes
Learn about the MCP and updates made to it since 2010. In the world of elevators, manufacturers design newer components to require less maintenance. Replacing an older elevator controller, full...
