An elevator control system is responsible for synchronizing and managing all functions of an elevator’s service that include acceleration, deceleration, door opening speed and delay, leveling and even hall lantern signals. The major aim behind such control systems is to bring the lift car to the floor where it is prompted. Also, these control systems help in minimizing travel by accelerating/decelerating the lift car within a given speed limit. Overall, these control systems make the commute from one floor to another a lot more comfortable for the passengers. Following are the different types of elevator control systems that offer unique features and contribute towards an enhanced experience:

Selective Collective Operation

This kind of operation works in a simple way which makes commuting to different floors a lot easier. When people board an elevator and have different destinations, the selective collective operation method will go in one direction and will drop the passengers to their destination on the way. Such elevators do not alter their route according to the floors selected but stick to their own direction and thus save time. Such a type of operation is commonly used in commercial lifts and Limited Use/Limited Application elevators.

Constant Pressure Operation

Constant pressure elevators require optimum pressure to be maintained on the button indicating the destination floor. The lift car will move until the pressure is maintained on the button. Thus, if the pressure is removed, the lift car will stop mid-travel or change its direction before it arrives at the given floor. Such operation of elevators is only allowed by code for wheelchair elevators.

Non-selective Collective Operation

Usually, residential elevator applications utilize the non-selective collective operation system since such types of elevators are task-oriented. This implies that the elevator will respond sequentially to a command. Thus, when an individual commands the elevator for a particular floor and someone else commands the lift for another floor, the elevator will obey each command in a sequential manner regardless of the direction.

Single Automatic Operation

In elevators with single automatic operation, there is no collective function within the elevator control system. This is also a task-oriented system that has a momentary push button. With this operation, the elevator will move towards the requested floor once the command is made. After this, the lift car will wait for any further commands. This kind of operation is mostly used in material lift applications.

Pre-register Operation

In a pre-register operation, the signal to stop is already registered in advance with the help of buttons in the lift car. The attendant in the car is then notified to initiate the stop with the help of a signal. This signal can be visual or audible after which a command of ‘STOP’ is given.

These are some of the most commonly used elevator control systems that make commuting from one floor to another a lot easier and convenient for people. If you are planning to install an elevator system at your commercial space, it is important to pay keen attention toward the minute details and features in order to make a logical decision.