The safety and comfort of an elevator go hand in hand with smooth operation and accessibility for passengers. Upgrading the inverter can eliminate trip hazards between the car and the landing floor. Beyond comfort and safety, a new inverter offers improved energy efficiency.
Both users and operators will enjoy the silence. The high-end technology of a Schindler inverter results in low noise emissions, providing enhanced quality of life in your building.
Thanks to digital advancements, a new inverter can significantly improve the stopping accuracy of your elevator. This ensures easy access to the elevator for older adults, individuals with disabilities, or passengers pushing a stroller or shopping cart.
The frequency inverters can be mounted either in the machine room or on the hoistway wall, requiring minimal space. The sophisticated design of this component allows for easy handling during installation and maintenance.
Thanks to the latest advancements, the inverter, rather than mechanical brakes, brings the elevator to a stop. This helps reduces the wear and tear of the brake pads to extend the life of these components.
A new Schindler inverter helps you to cut operational costs by reducing energy consumption. We have several types of inverters to match your existing equipment. The most energy efficient of these are regenerative inverters. While conventional inverters dissipate the brake energy on brake resistors – thus wasting valuable resources and heating the machine room – Schindler regenerative inverters return brake energy to the building’s electrical devices or into the grid. This minimises energy consumption and reduces the cooling requirement in the machine room by up to 50%*.
The regenerative approach, and its low standby energy consumption, makes the whole system a beneficial solution for the building, the environment, and your bottom line.
* Depending on the configuration of your Schindler modernisation solution and the existing installation.
The best type of inverter for your building depends heavily on the purpose and building type. Understanding the primary use for your equipment will help us determine which inverter model would be the most appropriate for your building. More information about the different types of inverters that Schindler has available can be found below.
| Product | Elevator type | Technology | Elevator speed | Trips per hour | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCP VAP | Traction | Regeneration | Up to 1.75 m/s Up to 2.0 m/s | Up to 180 Up to 240 | Machine room or hoistway |
| VCB VAB | Traction | Resistor | Up to 1.75 m/s Up to 2.0 m/s | Up to 180 Up to 240 | Machine room |
Doors drives ensure the smooth opening and closing of elevator doors. Learn more about Schindler doors and door drives, such as the MM 430, here.
The controller improves the efficiency and operation of your equipment. Learn more about Schindler elevator controllers, such as the BX and SC 1.0 controller, here.
The fixtures are the primary interface between the passenger and the elevator system. Learn more about Schindler fixtures, such as the GS and EM fixtures, here.
The machine drives the elevator up and down. Learn more about the different options we have available, such as the PSG 180 and SGB 142 machine, here.