SCHINDLER
500A

Overview

The 500A was Schindler's mid-high rise traction elevator from 2001-2013. It's a relatively rare model.

IN PRODUCTION
2001-2013


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Characteristics

Early 500As (2001-2005) have MT or RT fixtures, later ones (2005-2013) have EPCO buttons.

Most 500As have EPCO position indicators.

The 500A indicator (made by EPCO), also used on Miconic 10 and modernizations

500As have a distincive set of chimes. The directional chimes sound similar to HT chimes, and the passing chime is a high-pitched beep.

NOTE: These chimes are also used on modernizations. If an elevator has these chimes, that does not make it a 500A. Modernizations are not considered 500A.

500A chimes

Specifications

  • Introduced: 2001

  • Discontinued: 2013

  • Successor: 5500/7000

  • Type: Traction

  • Controller: Miconic TX microprocessor

  • Cables: Traditional steel cables

  • Max rise: 200 ft. (2003-2010) 230 ft. (2010-2012)

  • Max landings: 24

  • Capacity: 2100, 2500, 3500, 4000, or 4500 lb

  • Speed: 350, 450, 500, or 700 ft/minute

  • Cab height: 8, 9, or 10 ft

  • Doors: Single-speed side opening, two-speed side opening or single-speed center opening

  • Max cars per bank: 8

  • Fixtures: MT or RT (2001-2005) / EPCO (2005-2013) / Miconic 10

Notable installations

United States

  • Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL

  • Sugar Land Town Square, Sugar Land, TX

  • Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville, FL

  • Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, MN

  • NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, TX

  • Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, CA

  • Nordstrom, The Galleria, Houston, TX

  • Red Hat Tower, Raliegh, NC

  • 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA

  • Bloomingdale's. Chevy Chase, MD

  • Queens Center, Elmhurst, NY

  • Stamford Marriott, Stamford, CT

  • Wyndham Ocean Walk, Daytona Beach, FL

  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX

  • Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV

  • Sparrow Hospital Parking Garage, Lansing, MI

  • Washington Hospital, Washington, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem, PA

  • Century Plaza II, San Jose, CA

  • Walmart Parking Garage, San Juan, PR

Canada

None known

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