Schindler 400A® Traction Elevator SystemWhen less means more

Schindler Passenger Elevators

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For buildings up to 20 fl oors

The streamlined Schindler 400A® traction elevator system features an advanced design that delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Yet it saves in so many ways. Space-saving footprint that takes up much less of your valuable building space. Time-saving manufacturing and installation. Energy-saving operations with lower power consumption.

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– Suitable for up to 20 stops, up to 21 openings (front/rear) and one to four car systems

– Travel to 200’ with speeds of 200 and 350 fpm

– General purpose capacities of 2100, 2500, 3000, 3500 lb. are available in

side counterweight confi guration

– General purpose capacities of 2500, 3000, 3500 lb. are available in rear counter-

weight confi guration

– Hospital/service capacity of 4500 lb. is available in side counterweight confi guration

– Energy effi cient Permanent Magnet gearless machine

– Includes variable frequency drives, QKS16 VF door operator and Schindler

Miconic® GX controls

Machine Room Less (MRL)

A small closet for the compact control-

ler cabinet replaces the conventional

machine room. Located at the front of

the hoistway at the top fl oor, normally

the space requires no roof penetration.

Optional alternate control space locations

around perimeter of hoistway at the top

landing are available.

Machine Room Side (MRS)

A mini-machine room located alongside

the hoistway on the top fl oor can be

provided to house the controller cabinet

and provide access to the governor.

Optional alternative machine room

locations around perimeter of hoistway

at top landing are available.

Machine Room Above (MRA)

A conventional machine room located

on the roof directly over the hoistway is

available if preferred. While it houses the

controller cabinet and provides access to

the motor and governor, its footprint is no

bigger than the hoistway itself. Traditional

concrete slab is standard. Optional

machine beam or rail mounting of equip-

ment is available for some confi gurations.

Three space-saving machine room options Schindler 400A reduces the need for a machine room and consumes less vertical and horizontal space in your building. Its small,

easy-access controller cabinet and lightweight, compact machine permit more rentable building space. Thanks to low headroom

requirements, Schindler 400A requires little or no roof penetration. This can mean fl at and usable roofs, and unprecedented design

freedom. Add it all up and Schindler 400A really measures up. Machine room confi gurations are available where required by

applicable code authority.

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Save space

Save time

Save power

Reduce installation time The entire system installs within a simple

hoistway, for fast, easy installation and simpler

site preparation. The compact gearless machine

has several mounting confi gurations requiring less

building interface and less lead time.

Easy-install entrancesIntegral hall fi xtures are mounted in the jamb

to minimize cutting and patching needed in the

lobby walls and to eliminate duct work. Fewer

interfaces with other construction trades are

required, reducing installation time.

Factory-trained installation specialistsThe Schindler 400A traction elevator system is

installed by certifi ed specialists who have been

factory trained to use the latest installation

techniques and tools. Their installation of your

Schindler 400A elevators is your assurance of

effi cient and expert installation.

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Save power. More performance The Schindler 400A elevator system uses high-

effi ciency ACVF equipment for clean, quiet and

environmentally-friendly operation.

Energy-saving advanced permanent magnet

gearless machines are remarkably compact and

light. Other advantages include:

– Up to 30% less energy consumption

– Fewer moving parts for improved reliability

– Less noise and lower weight

– Smaller footprint, with optimal shaft layout

– Superbly smooth ride with less vibration

– Easily serviced from car top.

The high-effi ciency variable frequency AC drive

means smoother starts and stops and lower power

consumption. It also offers:

– More sophisticated control over drive

performance to adapt to tenants’ needs

– Closed-loop electronic monitoring.

Fewer building interfaces. Less lead time. Effi cient

installation. Put it all together and Schindler 400A

installs like clockwork. Schindler 400A saves power

in more ways than one.

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Performance and reliability

Advanced solid state controls and an innovative

underslung cab confi guration promote the same

reliable performance and smooth ride you’ve

come to expect in a Schindler traction elevator.

Miconic® GX for effi cient traffi c managementThe proven, and highly effi cient Schindler Miconic

GX system control offers you a full range of

functions to accommodate a wide range of traffi c

patterns and requirements.

– Sophisticated 32-bit processor uses Local

Operating Network technology as its common

communications protocol. Simplifi ed wire runs

promote faster error-free installation.

– The built-in Schindler SMLCD diagnostic

function eliminates the need for special

troubleshooting tools.

– Schindler Remote Monitoring™ (SRM)

continuously monitors numerous operational

parameters to help pinpoint problems. Remote

diagnostics allow rapid response to the service

call with solution-based corrections.

– Optional Schindler LobbyVision™ integrated

control system allows single-point supervision of

multiple elevator systems within a building.

Designed for ride quality– Elevator cables run diagonally beneath the cab,

balancing the cab load within the guide rails.

– Underslung design reduces vibration and side-

to- side motion sometimes felt with other systems.

– Precision T-rails promote quiet and stable

ascents and descents.

Smooth and reliable door operation– The Schindler QKS16 VF door operator is a

highly effi cient system.

– Variable frequency closed-loop feedback can

promote smooth, reliable and safe operation.

– For easier adjustments, the door control board

is accessible from inside the car. There is no

need for the technician to work above the car

or in the machine room.

– Schindler’s Progard L™ infrared light curtain

detects people or objects in the doorway

without physical contact. It quickly and safely

reopens the door.

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Contemporary and stylish fi xtures

Schindler HT Series hall and car fi xtures feature contoured, contemporary styling to

suit any building decor. Manufactured to meet Schindler’s high standards for quality.

The fi xtures illuminate using long-lasting LEDs for easy visibility and long life.

Schindler HT fi xtures

Premium HT hall fi xtures

Wall-mounted fi xtures

Vandal-resistant HT fi xtures

– HT series meet ADA

requirements as well

as applicable local and

national codes and use jamb

mounting and plug-and-play

wiring for faster installation.

– Schindler HT uses high-

strength black Lexan®

materials to withstand

years of heavy use.

– Optional premium or

vandal-resistant

confi gurations are also

available in various

metal fi nishes.

– HT series need no cutouts

in lobby walls and require

fewer interfaces with other

construction trades.

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ceiling option SC02 ceiling option SC04 ceiling option SC09

ceiling option SC10 ceiling option SC11

ceiling option SC08

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Appearance and decor options

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Finishes – Baked enamel: Choose from a standard

selection of colors available to give your car

walls and entrances just the right look. See

Schindler’s Palette Baked Enamel Color Guide

for selections.

– Laminates: Dozens of durable plastic laminates

are available to provide unlimited design

possibilities. See your Schindler representative

for selections.

– Metals: Cars, entrances and fi xtures may

be enhanced with your choice of brushed

stainless steel or bronze, or mirror stainless or

bronze fi nishes. Please consult your Schindler

representative for options, pricing and availability.

Ceiling options– Schindler offers a selection of six standard

ceilings with a variety of features and fi nishes.

Choose from exposed frame suspended ceilings

with fl uorescent or disc lighting, concealed

frame suspended ceilings with downlights or

perimeter lights, or a steel canopy ceiling with

fl uorescent lighting. For a complete description,

see Schindler’s Ceilings brochure. Consult your

Schindler representative for options, pricing

and availability.

Handrails– Brushed stainless steel

– Brushed bronze

– 11/2” round and 1/2” x 2” fl at

– Brushed aluminum (1/2” x 2” fl at only).

Base, frieze and reveal package for cabs with laminate panels – Brushed stainless steel

– Brushed bronze

– Mirror stainless steel

– Mirror bronze.

Wall options Steel shell fi nished in:

– Baked enamel

– Brushed stainless steel

– Plastic laminate panels.

Rear glass wall option – For 2500 lb., 3000 lb. and 3500 lb. capacities

– 8 ft. tall cabs

– Heavy gauge cab shell option:

– 14 gauge steel shell

– 13 gauge ceiling.

Rear glass wall option

125 cab with SC11 ceiling

125 cab with SC02 ceiling

125 cab with SC04 ceiling

115 cab with SC02 ceiling

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Maintenance and customer support

Schindler ServiceThe proven design of the Schindler 400A

elevator can help reduce your overall life cycle

costs through:

– Faster installation time

– Reduced power consumption

– Effi cient and reliable solid-state components

– Self-diagnostic, on-board sensors

– Simplifi ed maintenance.

Schindler brings its unique and high level expertise,

knowledge and experience to its service operations

as well. Schindler Service will help you realize

maximum benefi t from your Schindler 400A

elevator system. Professional, Schindler Service

offers:

– 24-hour, toll-free access to the Schindler

Customer Service Network (SCSN)

– The expertise of highly-trained service

technicians equipped with FieldLink™ terminals

for fast, accurate, fi eld communications and

technical data

– Ready availability of over 85,000 different

Schindler replacement parts

– Schindler Remote Monitoring (SRM) provides

rapid response and performance tracking, 24/7.

SRM functions include regular status checks

of the system and remote diagnostics which

can dispatch a technician rapidly with solution-

based corrections.

My Schindler™ e-toolsVisit www.us.schindler.com for hassle-free e-tools

that provide unprecedented access to information

and resources that enhance your partnership

with Schindler throughout the life cycle of your

building.

– Architects/specifi ers use the exclusive

SchindlerDraw™ and SchindlerSpec™ online for

customized drawings and specs, in minutes.

– General contractors track actual production

and installation milestone dates with Schindler

Customer Clock™, and streamline two-way

communications.

– Owners/managers view elevator performance

data and service history via Schindler Customer

Score Card™. All data is secure and updated

daily.

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SchindlerReliable, moving, trailblazing

For further information including location of the

Schindler offi ce nearest you, please visit:

www.us.schindler.com

U.S. Headquarters

Schindler Elevator Corporation

P.O. Box 1935

Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1935

Tel. 973.397.6500

Canada Headquarters

Schindler Elevator Corporation

40 Cowdray Court

Scarborough, Ontario M1S 1A1

Tel. 416.332.8280 BRN

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For generations, Schindler has been providing the

fi nest elevator technology to architects and builders

around the world. The company was founded in

Switzerland in 1874, and has grown to become

the world’s second largest elevator manufacturer,

operating in more than 100 countries worldwide.