Dedicated drives for class-leading ride comfort

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 Drive Centres we provide local expertise and support, along with quick delivery of robust and dependable products.

Our elevator drive solutions work for any size of building. Whether it’s a small residential building or a luxury high rise, new build or modernization projects, we make every step of the process as easy as possible from product selection to installation, setup and service.

Adding value at every stage of your project 

	Freedom to design Broad power range, compact form factor Match any control interface, any protocol Work with any motor, any feedback device Multiple mounting options Dynamic braking and regen solutions Back-up power and rescue modes
	Effortless installation and commissioning Elevator specific menu structure Stationary autotune Pluggable drive terminals Robust cable management Parameter storage, cloning and security Keypad with backlit LCD display Virtual terminal for access through the lift controller PC tools for set-up and tuning
	Class-leading performance Creep-to-floor and Direct-to-floor operation Selectable start, run, stop gains Load cell compensation and start locking Start optimiser to overcome stiction Fast start mode Floor sensor correction Short floor landing operation
	Maintenance and diagnostics support Selectable status display parameters Diagnostics with timestamping Built-in data logger Normal Terminal Stopping Device support Low voltage rescue mode Blocked elevator car release Travel counter to help keep track the lifetime of plastic ropes

Features

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

Software

Connect - intuitive commissioning software Connect is our latest drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimising and monitoring drive/system performance. Download