Mitsubishi GPS-III

Mitsubishi GPS-III was a geared traction elevator model made by Mitsubishi Electric during the 1990s until the late 2000s. It is a geared traction passenger elevator model produced by Mitsubishi Electric for low to mid-rise buildings.

The GPS-III is an improved model and a successor of Mitsubishi GPS/GPS-II which had been produced since 1992. There was also a modernization version of this model called GPS-IIIMZ, and a bed elevator version for hospitals called GPS-BIII.

The GPS-III is possibly based on later Mitsubishi GRANDEE elevator models^[1]^[2], which were exclusive to Japan. It was sold in Asia (except Japan), Europe (where it is commonly found in Norway) and Latin America. It was not sold in the United States because it did not meet ASME codes.

In China, the model was also manufactured by China Ryoden Co. Ltd (albeit with Mitsubishi branding). Shanghai Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi's Chinese subsidiary, also produced the GPS-III under its own brand name, which had also been exported outside China. Like with the Shanghai Mitsubishi GPS, aside from branding, the Shanghai Mitsubishi GPS-III resembles those produced by Mitsubishi Electric.

History[]

The GPS-III had been launched in 1997^[3]. At least two sales and sales engineering seminars and three installation and adjustment seminars (five seminars in total) were held by Mitsubishi throughout 1998 to "promote" the model to the global markets^[4]. Production of GPS-III elevators commenced in Thailand in July 1998. In 1999, Mitsubishi developed an EN-81 compliant version of GPS-III^[5]. Also in April 1999, Mitsubishi released two variants of GPS-III; the GPS-IIIMZ which is a model for modernization of older Mitsubishi elevators and GPS-BIII which is a bed/service elevator model for hospitals.

It was discontinued in the late 2000s and was succeeded by Mitsubishi NexWay-S which was launched in December 2003. The GPS-IIIMZ model was succeeded by Mitsubishi ELEMOTION which had been introduced in 2001.

Known specifications and features[]

GPS-III elevators complied with Japan, EN-81 and Malaysia/Singapore code.

AC VVVF geared traction
Microprocessor control (VFEL)
- Reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessor
- Data Network System
Group control systems:

Cars per group	1	2	3-4	5-8
Standard	1C selective collective	2BC selective collective	AI-21	AI-2100N (1990s)^[6] ΣAI-2200 (2000s)
Option	1C selective collective	AI-21	AI-2100N (1990s)^[7] ΣAI-2200 (2000s)	AI-2100N (1990s)^[6] ΣAI-2200 (2000s)

Group control features

AI-21 and AI-2100N/ΣAI-2200
- Intelligent Expert System
- Fuzzy logic
AI-2100N and ΣAI-2200 only
- Distinction of traffic flow with Neural Networks
ΣAI-2200 only
- Dynamic Rule-set Optimizer

410-2450 kilograms (or 6-37 persons) capacities
0.75/1/1.5/1.75/2/2.5 m/s (45/60/90/105/120/150 m/min) speeds
Maximum travel:

Speed in m/s	0.75	1	1.5	1.75	2	2.5
Max floors served	16	24	32		36^
Max travel height	40 m	60 m	105 m		120 m

^32 in case of AI-21 group control system. 36 is for ∑AI-2200.

2500 mm of minimum floor height
Door type:
- Center opening
- Two-speed telescopic side opening
- Two-speed telescopic center opening
Can have two entrances

Model variants[]

GPS-BIII[]

GPS-BIII is the bed elevator variant of GPS-III for hospitals, although it could also be used as a service elevator for hotels, commercial and residential buildings. It is an improved model of the GPS-BII, with updated fixtures design and other features. This model was launched in April 1999. It was discontinued in the mid 2000s and was succeeded by the NexWay-S Series AW Hospital, the bed elevator variant of the NexWay-S

GPS-IIIMZ[]

GPS-IIIMZ is a variant of GPS-III for modernization of older Mitsubishi elevators made prior to the 1990s. It adopted a "package system", meaning that the model was offered in four different types to suit on client's budget and desire. These include partial modernization, two slightly different types of semi-complete modernization, and full replacement. The GPS-IIIMZ was introduced in April 1999; most likely having been Mitsubishi's first elevator modernization solution, before ELEMOTION was launched in 2001; discontinued in favor of ELEMOTION

Specifications[]

AC VVVF geared traction motor (existing machine could be retained)
410-2450 kilograms capacities
0.5/0.75/1/1.5/1.75/2/2.5 m/s (30/45/60/90/105/120/150 m/min) speeds
Door types:
- Single speed center opening door (2 panels)
- Two speed side-opening telescoping sliding door (2 panels)

Fixtures[]

The fixtures used in the Mitsubishi GPS-III, GPS-IIIB and GPS-IIIMZ have been redesigned and updated version of the fixtures used in the Mitsubishi GPS, featuring a more compact, slim and simplified design.

Buttons[]

The rectangular plastic soft pressure buttons (also known as M type^[8]) have been changed to square buttons with micro click pressure, which have a click-like feel when pressed.
The orange button illumination and Helvetica typeface (albeit in normal width) had been retained from the GPS.
Vandal resistant buttons were also available, though only with flush-mount car and hall stations.

Indicators[]

LED dot matrix display, similar to the GPS with arrow next to the number
Optional ELD display for the interior floor indicator (albeit less common)

The interior floor indicator is now integrated with the car station, where it had been previously separate from the car station.

Car and hall stations[]

Like the Mitsubishi GPS series, the car and hall station for the Mitsubishi GPS-III series come in surface-mounted and flush mount variants with both variants having received redesigns over their GPS counterparts. The surface mounted "waveline" car station has been redesigned to look slimmer.
The car station(s) are generally positioned at a slight angle on the front return panel (The front return panels generally on both sides are angled, even if there is no secondary car operating panel), except for certain elevators (such as panoramic or custom-spec elevators) and modernizations (GPS-IIIMZ).

Surface mount[]

Flush mount (stainless steel)[]

Notable installations[]

China[]

Qun Tai Mall, Xidan, Beijing
Raffles Hotel, Beijing
SEG Plaza, Futian, Shenzhen, Guangdong (2000, Office Elevators Only Serving Between 45-61 and 45-62 Floors)

Hong Kong[]

Olympian City 1 & 2, Tai Kok Tsui (2000 and 2001 respectively)
Metro Harbour Plaza, Tai Kok Tsui (2004)
Asian House, Wan Chai (2003, GPS-IIIMZ, modernization of 1969 Mitsubishi service elevator. Demolished in 2013)
Cheong Yuen Apartments, North Point (2001)

MTR (elevators are owned by KCR)

West Rail Line (ex. KCR West Rail)[]

Tuen Mun to Nam Cheong Stations (2003)
Emergency Access Point at Castle Peak Road - Tam Mi (2003)
Austin Station (2009)
Pat Heung Depot (2003)
East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (2004)

East Rail Line (ex. KCR East Rail)[]

~~East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (2004)~~
Kowloon Tong Station (2004, South Concourse)
Lok Ma Chau Station (2007)
Chau Tau Tunnel - Emergency Access Point 1 (2007)
Sheung Shui Ventilation Building (2007)

Ma On Shan Line/Tuen Ma Line Phase 1 (ex. Ma On Shan Rail)[]

Tai Wai to Wu Kai Sha Stations (2004)
Tai Wai Depot (2004)

Indonesia[]

Jakarta[]

WTC Mangga Dua (2001)
Kobexindo Tower (2001, formerly Menara Cordova Ancol)
Pullman Jakarta Thamrin (formerly Hotel Nikko Jakarta) (2003, extension wing)
Jakarta City Hall
Ministry Of Trading - Building 1
Central Jakarta Mayor's Office
National Library (older building)
Bank DKI Central
Harcomas Mangga Dua
Mal Mangga Dua (additional scenic elevator)
Tarakan Hospital - Building B (GPS-BIII)
Royal Taruma Hospital (GPS-BIII)
Harapan Kita Hospital (GPS-BIII)
Wisma Lumbini
Cosa Building
Pulogadung Trade Center
ITC shopping centers:
- ITC Fatmawati (2001)
- ITC Permata Hijau (2004)
- ITC Kuningan & Apartemen Ambasador 2 (2004)
- ITC Cempaka Mas
The Peak Twin Towers
Fraser Residence Sudirman
SCBD Suites (2005)
RDTX Tower (carpark elevators)
Somerset Grand Berlian, Permata Hijau
South Jakarta Mayor's Office
Homare Karaoke Bar, Melawai
Junko Tokyo Karaoke Bar, Melawai
grandkemang Hotel (early 2000s, GPS-IIIMZ, modernization from 1974 Mitsubishi elevator)
The Papilion Kemang
Hotel Kristal

Bandung[]

Bandung Electronic Center
Bandung Trade Center
Hasan Sadikin Hospital (GPS-BIII)
Hotel Cemerlang

Surabaya[]

Tunjungan Plaza 4 (2001)
Empire Palace
Wisma Halim Sakti

Bali[]

BIMC Hospital Kuta, Badung (GPS-BIII)
Jalan Raya Kerobokan No. 100X, Badung
The Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Gianyar (2003)

Other cities[]

Grha Telkom BSD, Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten
Gunadarma University - Campus J1, Bekasi
Dr. Sardjito Public Hospital, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Grand Surya Hotel, Kediri
Sun Plaza, Medan
Palembang Indah Mall, Palembang

Malaysia[]

Kuala Lumpur[]

Pantai Hospital
Great Eastern Mall

Selangor[]

IPC Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya (2003)
Ken Damansara, Petaling Jaya (2002)

Penang[]

Island[]

G Hotel Gurney, 168A Gurney Drive, Georgetown (2006) (car park elevators replaced by KONE MonoSpace DX in 2022)
Wisma Great Eastern, Georgetown
Flat Jalan Kedah, Georgetown (GPS-IIIMZ, modernization from 1987 Mitsubishi elevators, now being modernized by AM Advance again)
WOW Hotel, Georgetown (modernized by Hi Rise)
Queensbay Mall, Bayan Lepas (2006)
Hope Children Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas
Gambier Heights, Gelugor (1999) (most blocks main elevators has been modernized by generic)
Vantage Point, Jelutong
Symphony Park Apartment, Jelutong (2003)
Taman Jelutong Jaya, Jelutong (2000)
Wisma Seri Perak, Jelutong
Mutiara Idaman 1, Jelutong (2004, modernized by generic)
Mutiara Heights Apartment, Jelutong (2005, modernized by generic)
Villa Batu Bukit, Tanjung Tokong (2004)

Mainland[]

Rumah Pangsa Kos Rendah Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, Butterworth
Flat Ampang Jajar, Butterworth (one unit has been replaced into Schindler 3000 in 2022)
Kondominium Mutiara, Bukit Mertajam

Others[]

Primula Beach Hotel, Terengganu (GPS-IIIMZ, modernized from 1982 Mitsubishi elevators)

Singapore[]

Velocity @ Novena Square (2000)
United Square (GPS-IIIMZ, modernized from 1982 Mitsubishi elevators)
Textile Centre
Sengkang LRT line stations (2000-2002, a few elevators have been modernized by 9G Elevator)
Punggol LRT line stations (2004 and 2005)

Thailand[]

Bangkok[]

Siam Paragon (2005)
Siam Center (GPS-IIIMZ, one elevator only)
Grand Sukhumvit Hotel
Central Silom Tower
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
- School of Information Technology (2001)

Norway[]

Oslo[]

Fred Olsensgate 6 (Paleet P-hus parking garage), Oslo (2005)
Oslo Universitetssykehus - Forskningsveien 2, Oslo (2002)
Gjerdrumsvei 4, Oslo
Sentrum P-hus (Ibsen), Oslo (2001)
Sandakerveien 114 and 130, Oslo (2000 and 2001 respectively)
Munkedamsveien 35, Oslo (1999)
Maridalsveien 323, Oslo (2001)

Other cities[]

Sandvika Storsenter, Sandvika (2007)
Henrik Ibsensgate 9, Sandnes (2001)

United Kingdom[]

ExCeL London, London (2000)^[9]^[10]
Canada Place Mall, Canary Wharf, London^[11]^[12]

Other countries[]

Gefinor Rotana Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon
Shangri-La Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The CentrePoint Hotel Brunei Darussalam (1996)
PMMPMHAMB Hospital Tutong, Brunei Darussalam (1995)
The Airport Mall Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Mall Plaza Norte, Santiago, Chile
Burke Building, Escolta, Manila, Philippines
Dream Mall, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (passenger elevators) (2006)
Eslite Spectrum Xinyi Store, Taipei City, Taiwan (2004) (Store closed in December 24th, 2023 and currently redeveloping to Dream Plaza, will probably open in 2025)
Ruentex Nangang Station Complex Building C, Taiwan^[13] (CITYLINK Nangang) (passenger elevators) (2011)
Taj Palace, New Delhi, India^[14]

Image and video gallery[]

Mitsubishi GPS-III elevator at Asian Hospital, Alabang, Philippines

Epic But Busy Mitsubishi Traction Lifts @ Canada Place (Canary Wharf) - London, UK

Nice Mitsubishi GPS III Elevators at a Taj hotel in New Delhi

Mitsubishi GPS-III Elevators at Textile Centre.

Shanghai Mitsubishi GPS-III and GPS-BIII[]

The GPS-III and GPS-BIII were also produced by Mitsubishi Electric's subsidiary Shanghai Mitsubishi in Shanghai, China under their own brand. They are basically a rebranded version of the Mitsubishi counterparts and were sold for both domestic and export markets. These models have since been discontinued and succeeded by the LEHY-II model.