Custom Schindler TXPress Modded Westinghouse Traction Elevators - Metroview Building (Charlotte, NC)
While it's another case of more modded Westys, this mod is one of a kind.
It was (of course) modded by Schindler, but they ended up using PTL Fixtures. This mod uses PTL's Metropolis Global series, which is more of an old school panel design (it's also funny because both the series name and the building name start with Metro, coincidence?). The buttons are just a mix of PTL Performer (which generally isn't offered with this series) and EPCO Bar Buttons. These don't run too well, but the mod is definitely unique for a Schindler mod.
Prior Elevator Brand: Westinghouse
Modded By: Schindler
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Mod Package (if identifiable): TXPress
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 3
Floors Served: 10
Installed: 1972
Modded In: 2006/2007
Current Controller: Miconic TX
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 250 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Westinghouse Type A or E
Floor Indicator: Westinghouse Type A or E Analog?
Directional Lanterns: Westinghouse
Chimes/Bells: Westinghouse Bike Bell?
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: PTL Performer / EPCO Bar Button (EPCO MRB-9)
Floor Indicator: Generic Red CE
Directional Lanterns: PTL Metropolis Global (PTL's Knockoff GAL Chevron)
Chimes/Bells: Schindler 400A / PTL
Voice: Schindler (2000's)
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Otis Elevonic 411 Traction Parking Elevators - Midtown Medical Plaza (Charlotte, NC)
This set of 3 are some basic Elevonics with Series 1 that serves the garage floors. They run well, but are kinda plain. Main building likely has more, but has a front desk.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Elevonic 411 (Geared Elevonic)
Elevator Type: Traction
Floors Served: 11
Installed: 1994
Current Controller: 411
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Series 1 (New)
Floor Indicator: Otis Digital Green
Directional Lanterns: Otis Digital Green
Chimes/Bells: Otis Series 1 (Circa 1997, likely replaced Higher Pitched chime)
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Cool General Oiltronic Hydraulic Elevators - 5701 Executive Center Drive (Charlotte, NC)
It's been a bit since I've seen General Installs, so I was shocked to find more! These have very neat COP's and weird GAL like buttons that's likely General's Own Fixture (or maybe even Serge). They run well, but man is this building weirdly layed out. This building is apart of Charlotte East.
Elevator Brand: General
Installed by: Ace
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oiltronic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1979
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: General / Serge (GAL JetPlus look-a-like)
Floor Indicator: General Circle Analog
Directional Lanterns: General Round (removed)
Chimes/Bells: General Mechanical Bell (removed)
Replacements:
Buttons: GAL JetPlus
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Crappy Westbrook Hydraulic Elevator - 5501 Executive Center Drive (Charlotte, NC)
Well, this runs like absolute crap. It's also pretty boring minus the EPCO Circleline COP.
This building is apart of Charlotte East.
Elevator Brand: Westbrook
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1972
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2000 lbs
Speed: 100 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: EPCO Circleline
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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TK H-Power SL Modded Dover Hydraulic Elevators - 5855 Executive Center Drive (Charlotte, NC)
Well, here is another Dover with the Diagonal Panel, except that it was modded by TK because of course. This is a more generic MAD mod, giving me Landmark Center vibes. The mod is fine I guess and runs well given TK's generally crap mod output 90% of the time; but it would be nicer original, even if it was just another Impulse.
Prior Elevator Brand: Dover
Modded By: ThyssenKrupp
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Mod Package (if identifiable): H-Power SL
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1988
Modded In: 2022
Current Controller: TAC32H
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Impulse (Contact Block)
Floor Indicator: Dover Impulse Analog Dot Matrix
Directional Lanterns: Dover Impulse
Chimes/Bells: Dover Electronic / Dover Buzz or Chirp
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: MAD BS Moon
Floor Indicator: MAD LCD
Directional Lanterns: MAD Triangle
Chimes/Bells: Generic
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Thyssen Dover Oildraulic Hydraulic Elevators - Cedar West (Charlotte, NC)
Here are some late but predictable ThyssenDover Impulses. Despite my original assessment, the other elevator had the Dover Label, so these are TDovers. These do not run well.
Elevator Brand: ThyssenDover (Dover)
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators
Floors Served: 5
Installed: 2001
Current Controller: DMC/TAC20
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 160 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Impulse (Microswitch)
Floor Indicator: Dover Analog Dot Matrix
Directional Lanterns: Dover Impulse
Chimes/Bells: Dover Electronic / Dover Buzz
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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LATE 2012 Schindler MT 500A Traction Elevators - Woodward (Charlotte, NC)
I'm not one for reusing old school title layouts, but this one was needed.
Before this, the oldest 500A's with MT Fixtures I've seen were from 2010. Now here are some 500A's from 2012 with MT Fixtures! Insane to think MT was used up till the end of 500A's, but here we are! This set runs pretty well and has some neat quirks like the British Voice and different exterior chimes.
These are currently the oldest 500A's I've seen, but there is a set in Uptown Charlotte that date to 2013, the last year 500A's were offered. Whether I'll be able to get to those is undecided as it is secured and some other filmer got busted there badly (if ykyk).
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 500A
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 4
Floors Served: 10
Installed: 2012
Current Controller: Miconic TX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler MT
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Round
Chimes/Bells: 400A / EPCO (Outside)
Voice: British Schindler
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Finicky Schindler 400A Traction Elevators - Woodward Parking Garage (Charlotte, NC)
While these run well, they seem to be glitchy at times. There's more 400A's at another nearby deck, but for time's sake, I only filmed this one set at this garage. These were installed a year before 400A became AE.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 400A
Elevator Type: "MRL" Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 5
Installed: 2011
Current Controller: Miconic GX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Adams Survivor Plus CA (Schindler HT VR)
Floor Indicator: Schindler HT VR (EPCO)
Directional Lanterns: Schindler HT VR
Chimes/Bells: Schindler 400A
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Schindler 3300 & 3300 XL MRL Traction Elevators - Elizabeth on 7th (Charlotte, NC)
Here are two completely different installs on the same controller, a regular 3300 and then a 3300 XL. The 3300 has a max capacity of 3500 lbs, while the XL has a whooping 5000 lb capacity, which is also it's max. Both run equally good, but I have a bias towards liking the XL a bit more.
Right Elevator: 0:10
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 3300
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Floors Served: 8 (4 on outside, 4 on inside)
Installed: 2021
Current Controller: Miconic NX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler FI GS 100
Floor Indicator: Schindler FI GS Digital
Directional Lanterns: Schindler FI GS Digital
Chimes/Bells: Newer Schindler 3300
Left Elevator: 1:24
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 3300 XL
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Floors Served: 8 (4 on outside, 4 on inside)
Installed: 2021
Current Controller: Miconic NX?
Capacity: 4000 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler FI GS 100
Floor Indicator: Schindler FI GS Digital
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Linea Triangle
Chimes/Bells: Newer Schindler 3300
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Schindler 3300 XL MRL Traction Elevators - 1120 Pearl Park Way (Charlotte, NC)
These two elevators serve both the main building and the parking deck. These run very smoothly, however, some buttons are stiff and sometimes it does take a bit for the elevator(s) to arrive when called.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 3300 XL
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 10 (6 on outside, 4 on inside)
Installed: 2019
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 4000 lbs
Speed: 200 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler FI GS 100
Floor Indicator: Schindler FI GS Digital
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Linea Triangle
Chimes/Bells: Newer Schindler 3300
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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Shockingly Nice Schindler 330A Hydraulic Elevators - 15110 John J Delaney Drive (Charlotte, NC)
It takes a lot for me to film a 330A now a days unless I run out of ideas, so this place must've done something right. These are some surprisingly nice 330A's with shiny cabs, 2 COP's in each cab, 2 seperate elevators (despite only having 2 floors), and they run relatively quick with good running quality! Did I just find a good set of 330A's worth a damn?! It takes a lot for me to like these; so good on this place for getting me to check these out all the way!
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 330A
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 2005
Current Controller: Miconic HX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Adams Survivor Plus CA (Schindler HT VR) (Call Panels) / Schindler HT (Car Panels)
Floor Indicator: Schindler HT (EPCO)
Directional Lanterns: Schindler HT Premium
Chimes/Bells: Schindler 330A
Recorded: January 18th, 2024
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EPIC Vintage Park Hydraulic Elevator - Providence Center (Charlotte, NC)
Wow, I didn't have much hope for this old building to have anything original, but I was wrong. We got a pretty awesome 3rd Party with GAL fixtures. It features a large cab, a unique floor indicator, and the good ol Black Buttons! Minus the slight rough stops and creaking, this thing is pure awesome!
Elevator Brand: Park
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1963
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 100 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL Black Buttons
Floor Indicator: GAL? Custom Number Analog
Directional Lanterns: Small Cutout (On COP)
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Horrifying Vintage Monarch Hydraulic Elevator - Berkeley Building (Charlotte, NC)
The only neat thing about this are the GAL Fixtures and the 100% carpeted interior. This thing runs like garbage, it runs rough and overlevels like crazy. Whoever is taking care of this is doing a horrible job.
Elevator Brand: Monarch
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1958
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 1500 lbs
Speed: 75 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL Black Buttons
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Southern Hydraulic Elevator - 118 South Colonial (Charlotte, NC)
Very similar to what an office building in Greensboro had, but runs a slight bit better.
Elevator Brand: Southern
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1983
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL JetPlus (RWB)
Floor Indicator: GAL Analog Circle
Directional Lanterns: GAL Chevron
Chimes/Bells: GAL Mechanical Bell
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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EPCO Slapped On Otis Hydraulic Elevator - 1960 Randolph Road (Charlotte, NC)
Okay, wasn't expecting the EPCO Slap On at all. Makes it a bit more interesting considering this is only the 2nd time I've seen EPCO Haloline. The slap on likely happened sometime in the 1980's or 1990's if I had to guess. This runs rough, sadly.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Slapped On By: NA
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1974
Slapped On In: Unknown (Circa 1980's/1990's)
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Lexan
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: EPCO Haloline (COP Only)
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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More Cursed MAD Modded Schindler Hydraulic Elevators - One Morrocroft Center (Charlotte, NC)
These are more cursed MAD Modded Schindler Hydros. These are not 300A's as these were put in around 1992. These more than likely had "RT" fixtures.
This mod, same as the prior one, is on the same controller and machinery, but has the MAD Beep instead. Runs better than the last set.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Modded By: Schindler/NA
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Mod Package (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1992
Modded In: 2023
Current Controller: MPH II?
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Adams Survivor (Call Panels) / Adams PEP (Car Panel) (Schindler "RT")
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Circle
Chimes/Bells: Westy Electronic
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: MAD BS Moon
Floor Indicator: MAD
Directional Lanterns: MAD ADA Triangle
Chimes/Bells: MAD Up/Down / MAD Beep
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Cursed MAD Modded Schindler 300A Hydraulic Elevators - Two Morrocroft Center (Charlotte, NC)
Okay, wtf is this? These were quite literally modded a month before this was filmed. It recieved a MAD mod, but not a full mod as it is still on the same machinery and controller, with the Westy Chime in tact, too. What and why is this mod? Could run better, too. I'm not sure if Schindler or a 3rd Party did this mod.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Modded By: Schindler/NA
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): 300A
Mod Package (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1999
Modded In: 2023
Current Controller: MPH II?
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler MT
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Circle
Chimes/Bells: Westy Electronic
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: MAD BS Moon
Floor Indicator: MAD
Directional Lanterns: MAD ADA Triangle
Chimes/Bells: MAD Up/Down / Interior Same As Prior
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Large Otis Hydraulic Elevators - Cotswold Medical Center (Charlotte, NC)
Interesting cab designs on these. Besides that, I don't have much else to add.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1998
Current Controller: 211
Capacity: 4500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Series 1 (New)
Floor Indicator: Otis Digital Green
Directional Lanterns: Otis Digital Green
Chimes/Bells: Otis Series 1 (Circa 1997)
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Unimpressive Otis Gen2 Traction Elevators - Providence Plaza (Charlotte, NC)
To avoid confusion as there are 2 different Providence Plazas in Charlotte, this is the Providence Road location.
These are nothing to write home about. They don't run the best either. My favorite part is the top floor opens up to a front desk. lol
NOTE: An official Otis document does list these fixtures as "Series 6", so I'm going with that name (as well as Standard) from now on. This was filmed before I knew this fact. If you don't believe me, the link will take you to the Elevation Fandom to the pic I uploaded. Keep in mind, it is an image from an official Otis document: https://elevation.fandom.com/wiki/File:Series6COPPage.jpg
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Gen2
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 5
Installed: 2007
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Standard (Series 6)
Floor Indicator: Otis Standard Digital Red
Directional Lanterns: Otis Round (Exterior)
Chimes/Bells: Otis Series 6 (Interior) / Otis Series 1 (Exterior)
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Epic & FAST Thyssenkrupp Evolution 200 MRL Traction Parking Elevators - The Line (Charlotte, NC)
Please excuse the GPS fail towards the end.
While browsing on Loopnet and the NC Records, I came across this place called The Line. It is a mixed use shops and office building. I did a bit of looking around and found out that these have TK Elevators. My suspicions were later confirmed when I visited that these were, in fact, Evolutions!
I only got to the garage ones since the office section is supposedly private and I didn't want any trouble, but that's fine with me. The other ones were more Evolutions with 1 extra floor to serve and only go 350 FPM. I kinda prefer these anyway, because these are FAST and SMOOTH elevators. Sure the cabs are a bit boring as expected, but these are rockets! 500 FPM for 8 FLOORS! That right there makes more exciting than I was expecting. These run great and feel super smooth, albeit a bit weird feeling still for me personally, but I don't mind all that much due to it's uniqueness. It's definitely TKE's most unique MRL Traction model and I can see why these are hyped up! These are pure awesome!
Elevator Brand: ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Evolution 200
Elevator Type: Belt MRL Traction
Number of Elevators: 3
Floors Served: 8
Installed: 2021
Current Controller: TAC32T
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 500 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: MAD BS Classic
Floor Indicator: TK Digital Blue Dot Matrix
Directional Lanterns: TK VR
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / TKE Grocery Beep
Voice: Generic
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Nice and Shiny Schindler 400A Traction Elevators - 700 East Morehead (Charlotte, NC)
When I saw the hall fixtures, I was expecting 330A's. But when I heard the elevator move and it made a lot of noise, I knew I had 400A's on my hand! These are some really nice looking elevators with a mirrored finished! These run really good!
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 400A
Elevator Type: "MRL" Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2009
Current Controller: Miconic GX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Adams Survivor Plus CA (Schindler HT VR )
Floor Indicator: Schindler HT VR (EPCO)
Directional Lanterns: Schindler HT VR
Chimes/Bells: Schindler 400A
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Replacement Schindler Traction Elevators - The Addison (Charlotte, NC)
While the debate about these being "700A's" or not still rolls on to this very day, from the Wayback Machine, these Schindler Tractions were not called "700A's" at all. They were dubbed as "Miconic Controls", which is an odd (and dumb) name for an elevator model.
While the building was built in 1926 as an apartment building, it was turned into an office building in the 1990's. The overhaul started in 1996, which also included the installation of this set of 2 elevators. These may have replaced something good, but I'm not sure what.
These run pretty well and quite fast. The VMI replacements suck though.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Miconic Controls
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 9
Installed: 1996
Current Controller: Miconic
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Schindler MT
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Custom Circle
Chimes/Bells: Westy Electronic
Replacements:
Buttons: VMI "MT Replacements"
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Shiny, Brass Dover Oildraulic Hydraulic Elevator - John Moore Building (Charlotte, NC)
Dover Traditionals from the 1990's are super uncommon. These are very nice elevators with nice designs on the doors and a shiny brass finish! These run well, too.
Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1996
Current Controller: DMC
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 150 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Traditional (Flimsy Style)
Floor Indicator: Dover Red Analog Dot Matrix
Directional Lanterns: Dover Traditional Triangle
Chimes/Bells: Dover Mechanical Bell / Dover Buzz
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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RARE Park Hydraulic Elevator - 817 East Morehead (Charlotte, NC)
Never thought I would see a Park Elevator past the 1960's.
While another GAL JetPlus install, this has a unique cab and runs well.
Elevator Brand: Park
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1994
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2100 lbs
Speed: 100 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL JetPlus (RBW)
Floor Indicator: GAL Analog Circle
Directional Lanterns GAL Chevron
Chimes/Bells: GAL Mechanical Bell
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
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Odd Dover Oildraulic Hydraulic Elevator - SouthState Bank (Charlotte, NC)
Also known as Morehead Corporate Plaza.
This is a weird elevator. The outside fixtures have been replaced with Innovation fixtures around 2002, but the elevator is still mostly the same on the inside.
Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1987
Current Controller: DMC
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 160 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Impulse (Contact Block)
Floor Indicator: Dover Red Analog Dot Matrix
Directional Lanterns: Dover Impulse
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Replacements:
Buttons: Dover Impulse (Microswitch) / Innovation Universal (Call Panels only)
Directional Lanterns: Innovation
Chimes/Bells: Innovation
Recorded: August 16th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
Chime Sampled by yours truly and edited on Audacity
Video Edited on Clipchamp
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