Motion Control Engineering TRACTION ELEVATOR CONTROLS ™ iControl iControl AC | iControl DC Applications Integrated, intelligent, intuitive: the next • Modernization or new construction generation in elevator control technology • Low-rise through high-rise — up to 96 stops, as little as one inch between fl oors Designed from the ground up using next-generation technology, iControl is the revolutionary • Gearless or geared, induction or permanent platform that outperforms today’s industry-standard controllers. How? Through integration: magnet (AC only) A system of components that work together, smoothly and automatically, to deliver the best possible performance. • Groups up to 15 cars iControl delivers processing performance through the intelligent iBox processor and motion • 1,800 fpm, 9.14 mps performance through closed-loop-control, 16K PWM AC or 12-Pulse DC drives. Benefi ts Confi guration, diagnostics, and adjustments are handled through iControlware, a user-friendly • Intelligent — automated calibration, software suite designed specifi cally for iControl. iCue software, running on a centralized dispatching and traffi c-handling allow dispatcher or an iBox in an elevator group, uses artifi cial intelligence to make optimal iControl to learn and optimize for specifi c dispatching decisions. building requirements, increasing owner An innovative, maintenance-free landing system uses sensors and magnetic encoding to and tenant satisfaction. ensure absolute hoistway position — without tape or switches. iControl’s cartop station • System self-confi gures for standard converts discrete car signals to serial communication for transmission to the iBox, reducing commissioning tests — you select the test, traveler cable bulk and expense. iControl sets up for it. Through high-tech electronic integration, intelligent • Intuitive — Windows-based user interface buildings maximize effi ciency, respond faster to is easy to learn and use, reducing installa- changing user needs, and control resources at the tion time and maintenance cost. lowest possible cost. It’s precisely this kind of • Safe — the most direct, advanced solution building-sensitive, forward-thinking integration that available, designed for ASME A17.1-2004/ can maximize elevator return on investment and CSA B44-04 code compliance, with robust maintenance value — with iControl. engineering that anticipates updates. • Cost-effective — streamlined, fi eld- confi gurable hardware design. Fewer components to install, maintain or replace. • Flexible — modular software and hardware layers accommodate changing system needs, gracefully and economically. • Responsive — robust Ethernet interface facilitates secure remote monitoring, remote equipment control, remote diagnos- iControl AC tics, even real time remote troubleshooting and adjustment. • Create and confi gure complex car and group installations off site — then upload, remotely or from the machine room. Create www.mceinc.com and re-use a “golden” fi le with minor adjustments from job to job. 800.444.7442 The leader in non-proprietary controllers, technical 916.463.9200 services and repair solutions for elevator modernization. ™ iControl iControl AC | iControl DC iControl specifi cations iControl features Powered by intelligent iBox processor and closed- loop 16K PWM AC Drive, or 12-Pulse DC Drive, and iControl AC iControl DC supported by integrated system components: Maximum 1,800 fpm, 9.14 mps 1,800 fpm, 9.14 mps Intelligent dispatching software car speed • Powerful, software-based dispatching engine uses artifi cial intelligence to continually Confi guration Simplex and group Simplex and group optimize dispatching decisions. Landings 96 96 • Easily modify, refi ne and scale confi guration to meet changing traffi c patterns. Drive type 16K pulse width 12-pulse, • Modular upgrades ensure long-term perfor- modulation fl ux fully regenerative mance, fl exibility and return on investment. vector, with optional • Real-time car status information delivered via regenerative drive high-speed, high bandwidth network for optimized response. Motor control Velocity feedback Velocity feedback iControlware suite Landing system Sensors and magnetic encoding ensure absolute hoistway position • Windows-based interface enables on-site or remote analysis, diagnosis and parameter Confi guration, iControlware suite for monitoring and changing state of adjustment. monitoring and controllers/dispatchers. Includes iView, iMonitor and iReport • Easily set up and adjust controller confi guration. reporting • Conveniently and fl exibly manage multiple Dispatching PC-based or embedded microcontroller software intuitively assigns elevators and locations from a single PC. hall calls to controllers • Client-server system gathers, archives and reports elevator performance data for on-site Environment 32–104˚F, 0–40˚C, humidity non-condensing up to 95%; or remote access. harsh environment rugged service options available • Flexible programming options for on-demand or scheduled reporting of performance criteria. Standard 42" w x 72" h x 16" d, 914.4 x 1,447.8 x 304.8 mm enclosure Enclosure size may increase per specifi c application Precision landing system • Innovative system uses sensors and magnetic encoding to ensure absolute hoistway position. • Maintenance-free operation with fast, easy cartop installation and adjustment. Cartop wiring connection box • Reduces traveling cable wires for labor and material savings. Plug-and-play installation reduces setup time. • Traveler and hoistway cable tailored for iControl. All conductors clearly labeled and color-coded. Eliminate connection errors and save installation time. • Prevents doors from opening unless car speed is within acceptable limits. • Maintains absolute position of the car during a power failure. www.mceinc.com 800.444.7442 The leader in non-proprietary controllers, technical 916.463.9200 iControl-DS-07-0409 services and repair solutions for elevator modernization.