Unique Otis Elevonic 411M? Modded Otis Traction Elevators - Independence Tower (Charlotte, NC)

This is one of the coolest finds of the January day trip!Show more

We got some former Otis's that were modded by Otis in the Mid 1990's. The buttons are a mix of Series 1 COP's and Regency Call Stations. The 1st Floor Lanterns were also changed. But besides some fixtures and the controllers being changed, these are still somewhat original feeling. All the other floors have the original Otis Arrow Lanterns, some with working bells (as heard in the intro)! These are thrilling to ride, but have very rough and abrupt stops. They also tend to be temperamental and are always on the move as well, which are really my only complaints with these. It would be nice to see these fully original, but these are still really cool!

Prior Elevator Brand: Otis
Modded By: Otis
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Mod Package (if identifiable): Elevonic 411M?
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 3
Floors Served: 11
Installed: 1972
Modded In: 1994
Current Controller: 411?
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Otis Lexan
Floor Indicator: Otis Square Analog? / IEE Indicator
Directional Lanterns: Otis Arrow
Chimes/Bells: Otis Bell

Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: Regency (Call Panels) / Otis Series 1 (Car Panels)
Floor Indicator: Generic CE Red?
Directional Lanterns: Otis Custom Circle (first floor only, rest left original)
Chimes/Bells: Generic

Recorded: January 18th, 2024
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Chime Sampled by yours truly and edited on Audacity
Video Edited on Clipchamp

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