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|title1= Otis Elevonic 401
  
|title1= Otis Elevonic 401
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|manufactured_by= [[Otis|Otis Elevator Company]]
  
|manufactured_by= [[Otis|Otis Elevator Company]]
 
|released= 1981
  
|released= 1981
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|discontinued= 1991 (few years later in Asia)
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|discontinued= 1992
 
|predecessor= [[Otis Elevonic 101]]
  
|predecessor= [[Otis Elevonic 101]]
 
|successor= [[Otis Elevonic 411]]
  
|successor= [[Otis Elevonic 411]]
 
|controller_type= Computer-based
  
|controller_type= Computer-based
 
|traction_machine_type= DC gearless
  
|traction_machine_type= DC gearless
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|hydraulic_power_type=
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|hydraulic_power_type=None
 
|rated_speed= Up to 1400 feet per minute (up to 6 meters per second)
  
|rated_speed= Up to 1400 feet per minute (up to 6 meters per second)
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|maximum_capicities_per_cab= 2500 kilograms (1500 kilograms for [[Double Deck Elevator|double deck]])
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|maximum_capicities_per_cab= 2500 kilograms/5511 pounds (1500 kilograms/3306 pounds for [[Double Deck Elevator|double deck]])
 
|maximum_served_floors= 73 (including all front and rear door stops)
  
|maximum_served_floors= 73 (including all front and rear door stops)
 
|maximum_cars_per_group= 8
  
|maximum_cars_per_group= 8
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}}The '''Otis Elevonic 401''' was a traction elevator system introduced by [[Otis]] in 1981. This model was discontinued in 1991 (few years later in Asia) and succeeded by [[Otis Elevonic 411]]. The name "Elevonic" is a portmanteau between the words "<u>'''Elev'''</u>ator Control" and Computer Electr<u>'''onic'''</u>". Otis Elevonic 401 was developed with cooperation between United Technology and Hamilton Test System at UT's Hartford Research Center.
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|elevator_fixtures=Otis Series 1 (older/newer), Otis Lexan (older/newer) or Otis Vanity fixtures|elevator_power_type=Traction}}The '''Otis Elevonic 401''' was a traction elevator system introduced by [[Otis]] in 1981. This model was discontinued in 1992 and was succeeded by [[Otis Elevonic 411]], although it continued to be sold for a few years more in Asia and possibly selected countries. The name "Elevonic" is a portmanteau between the words "<u>'''Elev'''</u>ator Control" and Computer Electr<u>'''onic'''</u>". Otis Elevonic 401 was developed with cooperation between United Technology and Hamilton Test System at UT's Hartford Research Center.
   
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==Overview==
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==Overview ==
 
Otis Elevonic 401 was the first elevator control system with synthesized speech as an option, information display, and security systems. It was also one of the first elevator systems equipped with weight sensors so that fully loaded cars could bypass hall calls for safety reason. Elevonic 401 dispatched cars in response to variants in building traffic as they occurred. The Otis Elevonic 401 was later succeeded by the [[Otis Elevonic 411|Otis Elevonic 411 and Elevonic 411M]] in 1990. Not all Otis Elevonic 401 elevators say Elevonic 401 on the panel. These usually have a speed of 1000-1200 fpm.
  
Otis Elevonic 401 was the first elevator control system with synthesized speech as an option, information display, and security systems. It was also one of the first elevator systems equipped with weight sensors so that fully loaded cars could bypass hall calls for safety reason. Elevonic 401 dispatched cars in response to variants in building traffic as they occurred. The Otis Elevonic 401 was later succeeded by the [[Otis Elevonic 411|Otis Elevonic 411 and Elevonic 411M]] in 1990. Not all Otis Elevonic 401 elevators say Elevonic 401 on the panel. These usually have a speed of 1000-1200 fpm.
   
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Some notable features included in this model are:
  
Some notable features included in this model are:
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*'''Solid State Direct Drive''' which works as a motor drive that replaces [[Motor-generator|motor generator (MG) sets]]. It could save energy to around 20-40% compared to a standard Ward Leonard MG set.
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*'''Solid State Direct Drive''' which works as a motor drive that replaces [[Motor-generator|motor generator (MG) sets]]. It could save energy to around 20-40% compared to a standard Ward Leonard MG set.
 
*'''Transducers''' as sensitive recorders that rapidly sends information to the data processing center to adjust the operational system of each elevators. There are at least four solid state transducers that works as supporting system by changing signals in electric waves and sends them over to the controllers, they are:
  
*'''Transducers''' as sensitive recorders that rapidly sends information to the data processing center to adjust the operational system of each elevators. There are at least four solid state transducers that works as supporting system by changing signals in electric waves and sends them over to the controllers, they are:
 
**'''Primary Position Transducer (PPT)''' which replaces mechanical [[Selector|selector]].
  
**'''Primary Position Transducer (PPT)''' which replaces mechanical [[Selector|selector]].
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**'''Secondary Position Transducer (SPT)''' which monitors leveling accuracy of each elevators and measures the car position to within 8 mm.
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**'''Secondary Position Transducer (SPT)''' which monitors leveling accuracy of each elevators and measures the car position to within 8 mm.
 
**'''Primary Velocity Transducer (PVT)''' which adjusts the elevator speed.
  
**'''Primary Velocity Transducer (PVT)''' which adjusts the elevator speed.
 
**'''Load Weighing Transducer (LWT)''' which informs the car weight or load accuracy.
  
**'''Load Weighing Transducer (LWT)''' which informs the car weight or load accuracy.
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*'''Multiplexing''' which transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single wire. It reduces the need of three traveling cables with about 80 wires to just one cable with only 50 wires.
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*'''Multiplexing''' which transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single wire. It reduces the need of three traveling cables with about 80 wires to just one cable with only 50 wires.
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==Specifications==
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Although exact specifications are unknown, these are the options known to exist.
   
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==Specs==
  
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Although exact specs are unknown, these are the options known to exist.
  
 
*DC Gearless Machine with [[Motor-generator|Motor-Generator set]] (older) or Silicon Controlled Rectifier Drive (newer)
  
*DC Gearless Machine with [[Motor-generator|Motor-Generator set]] (older) or Silicon Controlled Rectifier Drive (newer)
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*350/500/700/800/1000/1200/1400+ FPM speeds (imperial).
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*350/500/700|350/500/700/800/1000/1200/1400+ FPM speeds (imperial).
 
*Speed up to 6m/s (metric).
  
*Speed up to 6m/s (metric).
 
*Center open or slide open doors
  
*Center open or slide open doors
 
*Can have a rear door.
  
*Can have a rear door.
 
*Can serve up to 73 floors.
  
*Can serve up to 73 floors.
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*Maximum 8 car per group.
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* Maximum 8 car per group.
 
*Can be in a double deck configuration.
  
*Can be in a double deck configuration.
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*Otis Series 1 (older), Otis The Halo (older/newer) or Otis Vanity fixtures.
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*Otis Series 1 (older/newer), Otis Lexan (older/newer) or Otis Vanity fixtures.
 
*3500/4000/4500/5000 lbs. capacities (and 3000 lbs. capacity per cab for double deck, imperial)
  
*3500/4000/4500/5000 lbs. capacities (and 3000 lbs. capacity per cab for double deck, imperial)
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*Up 2500 KG capacities (1500 KG for double decker, metric)
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*Up to 2500 KG capacities (1500 KG for double decker, metric)
   
 
==Notable installations==
  
==Notable installations==
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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<gallery widths="185">
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Elevonic 401 IntilandTower.jpg
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Elevonic 401 IntilandTower.jpg|An Otis Elevonic 401 indicator.
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IMG_36586819161116.jpeg
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IMG 36586819161116.jpeg
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File:OTIS_S1_E401_CarStation.jpg|Otis Series 1 car operating panel in Fortress Tower, North Point, Hong Kong.
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OTIS S1 E401 CarStation.jpg|Otis Series 1 car operating panel in Fortress Tower, North Point, Hong Kong.
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File:E401 CCOP1.jpg|Customized Car Operating Panel with information display and smartcard reader.
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E401 CCOP1.jpg|Customized Car Operating Panel with information display and smartcard reader.
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File:Otis_Info_Display_Module.jpeg|Information Display System Distribution Module located in the machine room.
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Otis Info Display Module.jpeg|Information Display System Distribution Module located in the machine room.
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File:E401_Logo.jpg|Elevonic 401 Metal plate located on control cabinet
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E401 Logo.jpg|Elevonic 401 Metal plate located on control cabinet
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Otis Elevonic 401 - Southeast Asia Building, April 1985.jpg|Otis Elevonic 401 advertisement (Source: Southeast Asia Building magazine, April 1985)
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Otise401pic.jpg|
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Otis E401 Indicator with Scrolling Message.jpg|An Otis Elevonic 401 indicator with a scrolling message.
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Otis E401 lantern.jpg|A Otis Elevonic 401/Otis Series 1 lantern.
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Otis E401 Panel with Older S1 fixtures.jpg|An Otis Elevonic 401 panel with Older Series 1 fixtures.
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Otis E401 Panel with Newer S1 fixtures.jpg|An Otis Elevonic 401 panel with Newer Series 1 fixtures.
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Otis_E401_Custom_Panel.jpg|Another Otis Elevonic 401 custom operating panel.
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
 
==Videos==
  
==Videos==
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[https://youtu.be/LmO9laOSI6o?si=4b1xNho9Y4AGyFGt] - 43 Bridge street Hurstville<gallery>
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<gallery>
  
 
NICE Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators @ the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, TX|Otis Elevonic 401 elevators at the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, TX, installed 1985 (video: CubsRule2040)
  
NICE Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators @ the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, TX|Otis Elevonic 401 elevators at the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, TX, installed 1985 (video: CubsRule2040)
 
Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators at the Hilton in Salt Lake City, UT|Otis Elevonic 401 traction elevators at Hilton in Salt Lake City, UT
  
Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators at the Hilton in Salt Lake City, UT|Otis Elevonic 401 traction elevators at Hilton in Salt Lake City, UT
 
Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort East Tower in Sparks, N|Otis Elevonic 401 traction elevators at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort East Tower in Sparks, NV
  
Otis Elevonic 401 Traction Elevators at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort East Tower in Sparks, N|Otis Elevonic 401 traction elevators at John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort East Tower in Sparks, NV
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Jakarta - Intiland Tower Old Otis (Elevonic 401) Traction Elevators|Otis Elevonic 401 elevators at Intiland Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Jakarta - Intiland Tower Old Otis (Elevonic 401) Traction Elevators|Otis Elevonic 401 elevators at Intiland Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==Audio==
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{{Audio box
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|description1 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice "Going up!" is used.
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|audio1 = [[File:GoingUp.wav]]
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|description2 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice "Going down!" is used.
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|audio2 = [[File:GoingDown.wav]]
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|description3 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice nudge mode announcement is used.
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|audio3 = [[File:OtisE401NudgeModeAnnonce1.wav]]
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|description4 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice "Going up!" is used.
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|audio4 = [[File:GoingUp2.wav]]
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|description5 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice "Going down!" is used.
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|audio5 = [[File:GoingDown2.wav]]
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|description6 = The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice nudge mode announcement is used.
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|audio6 = [[File:OtisE401NudgeModeAnnonce2.wav]]
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|description7 = The floor passing beep. (Note: The floor number on the indicator pre-changes, and the floor passing beep's pitch can be customized.)
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|audio7 = [[File:OtisE401FloorPassChime.wav]]
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}}
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==Trivia==
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*The Otis Elevonic 401's synthesized speech voices can be changed to voices like the "Series 1 Grandpa and Grandma" voices.
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*The floor passing chime sounds the second floor it passes. It has a delay for the first floor it passes when it is moving. In addition, the floor passing chime pitch can be customized.
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*Elevonic 401 is probably the first high-rise elevator system to use a floor skipping text, in this case, "EZ" which is an abbreviation for "Express Zone". The same feature was later adopted by its successor, Elevonic 411.
   
 
{{Reflist}}
  
{{Reflist}}
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==See also==
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; Competitors
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*[[Schindler Miconic Controls]]
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*[[Kone Traffic Master System]]
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==External links==
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*[https://elevbrochurearchive.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/otis-elevonics-401-konstruksi-februari-1985.pdf ELEVONIC 401, Sentuhan canggih dari Otis] (Indonesian) - an article about Otis Elevonic 401
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[[Category:Elevator models]]
  
[[Category:Elevator models]]
 
[[Category:Discontinued elevator models]]
  
[[Category:Discontinued elevator models]]

Latest revision as of 13:07, 19 February 2024

The Otis Elevonic 401 was a traction elevator system introduced by Otis in 1981. This model was discontinued in 1992 and was succeeded by Otis Elevonic 411, although it continued to be sold for a few years more in Asia and possibly selected countries. The name "Elevonic" is a portmanteau between the words "Elevator Control" and Computer Electronic". Otis Elevonic 401 was developed with cooperation between United Technology and Hamilton Test System at UT's Hartford Research Center.

Overview

Otis Elevonic 401 was the first elevator control system with synthesized speech as an option, information display, and security systems. It was also one of the first elevator systems equipped with weight sensors so that fully loaded cars could bypass hall calls for safety reason. Elevonic 401 dispatched cars in response to variants in building traffic as they occurred. The Otis Elevonic 401 was later succeeded by the Otis Elevonic 411 and Elevonic 411M in 1990. Not all Otis Elevonic 401 elevators say Elevonic 401 on the panel. These usually have a speed of 1000-1200 fpm.

The Elevonic 401 synthesized speech uses a form of computerized speech synthesis and has 111-word vocabulary (supplied by Memco)[1]. It can greet passengers, say whether the elevator is going up or down, announce floors and safety messages.

Some notable features included in this model are:

  • Solid State Direct Drive which works as a motor drive that replaces motor generator (MG) sets. It could save energy to around 20-40% compared to a standard Ward Leonard MG set.
  • Transducers as sensitive recorders that rapidly sends information to the data processing center to adjust the operational system of each elevators. There are at least four solid state transducers that works as supporting system by changing signals in electric waves and sends them over to the controllers, they are:
    • Primary Position Transducer (PPT) which replaces mechanical selector.
    • Secondary Position Transducer (SPT) which monitors leveling accuracy of each elevators and measures the car position to within 8 mm.
    • Primary Velocity Transducer (PVT) which adjusts the elevator speed.
    • Load Weighing Transducer (LWT) which informs the car weight or load accuracy.
  • Multiplexing which transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single wire. It reduces the need of three traveling cables with about 80 wires to just one cable with only 50 wires.

Specifications

Although exact specifications are unknown, these are the options known to exist.

  • DC Gearless Machine with Motor-Generator set (older) or Silicon Controlled Rectifier Drive (newer)
  • 350/500/700|350/500/700/800/1000/1200/1400+ FPM speeds (imperial).
  • Speed up to 6m/s (metric).
  • Center open or slide open doors
  • Can have a rear door.
  • Can serve up to 73 floors.
  • Maximum 8 car per group.
  • Can be in a double deck configuration.
  • Otis Series 1 (older/newer), Otis Lexan (older/newer) or Otis Vanity fixtures.
  • 3500/4000/4500/5000 lbs. capacities (and 3000 lbs. capacity per cab for double deck, imperial)
  • Up to 2500 KG capacities (1500 KG for double decker, metric)

Notable installations

Main article: List of notable Otis Elevonic 401 elevator installations

Gallery

Videos

[1] - 43 Bridge street Hurstville

Audio

Description Audio
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice "Going up!" is used.
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice "Going down!" is used.
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandpa Voice nudge mode announcement is used.
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice "Going up!" is used.
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice "Going down!" is used.
The sound played when the Otis Series 1 Grandma Voice nudge mode announcement is used.
The floor passing beep. (Note: The floor number on the indicator pre-changes, and the floor passing beep's pitch can be customized.)

Trivia

  • The Otis Elevonic 401's synthesized speech voices can be changed to voices like the "Series 1 Grandpa and Grandma" voices.
  • The floor passing chime sounds the second floor it passes. It has a delay for the first floor it passes when it is moving. In addition, the floor passing chime pitch can be customized.
  • Elevonic 401 is probably the first high-rise elevator system to use a floor skipping text, in this case, "EZ" which is an abbreviation for "Express Zone". The same feature was later adopted by its successor, Elevonic 411.

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 日常我們聽到d電梯迷常話某公司品牌廣播其實是錯誤的觀念 應叫共用廣播 (Facebook Group: hkelev.com)

See also

Competitors

External links

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