- Not to be confused with Mitsubishi NEXIEZ-GPX.
The GPX was a passenger elevator model manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric from the late 1990s to mid or late 2000s.
Description[]
The GPX was Mitsubishi Electirc's cost effective passenger elevator model designed for residential and commercial buildings up to 16 floors. It is a trimmed down version of Mitsubishi GPS-III without any additional features and specifications. It posed as a budget alternative to the GPS-III for building owners who could not afford to the GPS-III or wanted a basic elevator at a reduced cost.
Notable features included in this model are; Reduced Information Set Computer (RISC) microprocessors, variable voltage variable frequency (VVVF) inverters, Data Network System with multiple microprocessor modules and a single System LSI semiconductor device.
This model was sold overseas except in the United States and Canada where it did not comply with ASME codes. It was mainly sold in Asia, but was also sold in Europe and Central America.
This model was launched in 1998[1] and was discontinued around late 2000s. It was succeeded by the Mitsubishi NexWay-S Series AW.
Specifications[]
GPX elevators complied with Japan, EN81 and Malaysia/Singapore code.
- Geared AC VVVF traction
- Microprocessor based control (possibly VFEL[2]) with Data Network System and multiple microprocessor modules
- 400-700 kilograms (or 5-10 persons) capacities
- 60 meters per minute (or 1 meters per second) speed
- Serves up to 16 floors, including basement floors if any
- 50 meters of maximum travel
- 2500 mm of minimum floor height
- 120 times/hour of frequency of starting
- Up to 2 elevator cars in a group
- Can be equipped with Mitsubishi Emergency Landing Device (MELD) as an optional feature
Visual differences between GPX and GPS-III[]
The following is a table of some visual differences between Mitsubishi GPX and GPS-III to make it easier to distinguish the two models.
Elements | GPX | GPS-III |
---|---|---|
Location of rated capacity | Listed on a separate badge under the floor indicator display. | Listed on the car floor indicator display below the LED display (for flush mounted panels only). |
MITSUBISHI logo | On the capacity badge, under the floor indicator display. | On the top of the car station just above the car floor indicator display. |
Capacity range | Up to 700 kilograms. | More than 700 kilograms (up to 2450 kg) |
Car station | Flat front return panel. The top and bottom end is flat. | Angled front return panel. The top and bottom end is arced. |
Hall station | Hall station (with floor indicator) has a flat top. | Hall station (with floor indicator) has a rounded top. |
Examples | ||
Car station | ||
GPX car station with a flat top end. | GPS-III flush-mounted car station with an arced top end. | |
Indicator and capacity badge | ||
GPX floor indicator.
The rated capacity is shown in a separate badge below the floor indicator display. |
GPS-III floor indicator (flush-mount). The rated capacity is shown above the speaker on the floor indicator. |
Known installations[]
Indonesia[]
Jakarta[]
- Mitra Hadiprana Kemang (extension) (2007)
- Cipta Fruit Market
- Golden Sky Condominium Hotel
Other cities[]
- University of Indonesia - Faculty of Citizens Health, Depok
- Nirmala Hotel Jimbaran, Bali (2007)
Thailand[]
Bangkok[]
- Kikuya Sampeng Store
- D Varee Diva Bally Silom
- Khaosan Palace Hotel
- Ten Plaza Pratunam
Other cities[]
- City Hotel, Krabi
- Pattawia Resort & Spa, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Other countries[]
- Frederik Gladsgate 19, Oslo, Norway (2000)
- Hotel Fonton, Ixtapa, Mexico
- City Express Hotel, Veracruz, Mexico
- Hotel The Beehive, Male City, Maldives
Image and video gallery[]
Videos[]
Mitsubishi Traction Elevators at Hotel Fonton East Tower, Ixtapa, Mexico
Mitsubishi GPX elevator in Mexico (video: The Elevator Channel)
Trivia[]
- Mitsubishi reintroduced the concept of cost effective passenger elevator model in August 2016 by launching the NEXIEZ-S, which is part of the NEXIEZ elevator lineup.
Notes and references[]
- ↑ News Update (archived)
- ↑ The GPS-III was based on the VFEL controller, so it is assumed GPX (being based on GPS-III) also does.
External links[]
- Series GPX Standard Passenger Elevator - Mitsubishi Electric Elevator and Escalator (archived)
- Introduction (archived)
- Main Specifications (archived)
- Feature List (archived)