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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

Rarity Rating:

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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