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OTIS
Gen2

Overview

The Gen2 is Otis's machine room less (MRL) traction elevator model. It was introduced in 2000, and was the first belt driven MRL model available in North America.

IN PRODUCTION
2000-present

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Characteristics

Gen2s have a very distinctive low-pitched buzzing motor. They usually level very quickly.

Newer MRL models have a small hinged panel on the top level door jamb, this contains the controller. Gen2s with machine rooms have the controller in the machine room. Clicking sounds can be heard coming from the controller when the elevator stops, starts, or closes its door, on both machine room and MRL Gen2s.

Newer Gen2s tend to break down if the occupant(s) jump inside the cab while moving, or activate the safety brake.

The hinged panel

The clicking noises from Gen2 controllers

Specifications

Introduced: 2000
Predecessor: Elevonic 411 (for low-mid rise)
Type: Machine room or MRL Traction
Controller: Microprocessor, located in control cabinet (older models) or highest door jamb (newer models) (does not have an official name)
Max rise: 300 ft / 28 floors
Max landings: 8 (4 front, 4 rear)
Capacity: 2100, 2500, 3500, 4000, 4500, or 5000 lb
Speed: 100-500 ft/minute
Doors: Single speed side opening, two-speed side opening or single-speed center opening
Max cars per bank: 8
Fixtures: Series 1 (rarely), Series 2/4, Series 5, "Series 6," Series 7/Newer Series 2, CompassPlus, Compass 360