Kone NanoSpace - Balancing Weights; Components; Elevator Car; Machine

KONE NanoSpace™
Owner’s Manual
23 (196) OM-01.03.086
(B) 2016-01-11
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5.1 Components
5.1.1 Machine
The machine is a gearless synchronous machine driven by a
variable frequency drive.
5.1.2 Elevator car
The elevator provides an enclosure for passengers so that th
ey can be transported safely
from floor to floor. The elevator car is surrounded by a car frame, which strengthens the
elevator car.
5.1.3 Balancing weights
The balancing weights ensure traction between the shaft top
diverting pulleys and the
suspension ropes and which comprise a set of weights to balance the weight of the car and a
proportion of the load in the car.
5.1.4 Signalization
The KONE Signalization System is the elevator's user interface. With operating panels and
displays, it informs the p
assengers of the elevator's position, allows them to call the elevator
and set the destination floor. KONE Signalization System transfers these messages to the
elevator network. The elevator network feeds control information to the control unit, which
then drives the elevator according to user commands. If KRMS is used, the signalization
system also operates as a connection between the elevator and the service company.
5.1.5 Elevator doors
Doors are fixed to each landing and on the elevator car to protect use
rs from injury during
operation of the elevator. Electrical contacts in the door prevent the elevator from moving if
the doors are not fully closed. The landing doors are also fitted with a special lock that keeps
the doors closed and locked if the elevator car is not level at that landing floor.