Elevator Control Automatic Function Deactivation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current elevator control systems require manual intervention and frequent replacement of memory cards to change operational settings, which is costly and inefficient, especially for temporary or contract-based services.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a device for automatic deactivation of optional functions in the elevator control system, allowing selective and timed activation/deactivation of features without manual effort, using activation information evaluated by a processor to manage function availability based on predetermined criteria.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual memory card replacement is used to change control options, then function availability can be changed, but personnel cost and operational efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The elevator control system automatically manages optional function activation and deactivation based on predetermined criteria such as time periods or event frequencies, eliminating the need for manual memory card replacement. The system self-adjusts its configuration by evaluating activation information and automatically deactivating functions when conditions are met, thereby improving operational efficiency while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual memory card replacement is used to change control options, then function availability can be changed, but personnel intervention cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically handles function activation and deactivation without requiring personnel to physically replace memory cards. The elevator control evaluates activation information and autonomously manages optional functions based on predetermined criteria, eliminating manual intervention costs while preserving the ability to change function availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is pre-configured with activation information and predetermined criteria for function deactivation. This preliminary setup enables the system to automatically manage function availability without ongoing manual intervention, reducing personnel costs while maintaining operational flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If optional functions remain permanently activated, then function availability is maintained, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The elevator control system dynamically adjusts its configuration by automatically activating and deactivating optional functions based on predetermined criteria such as time periods or event frequencies. This dynamic approach allows the system to maintain function availability when needed while automatically reducing complexity and cost by deactivating functions when conditions are no longer met, avoiding permanent activation of all optional functions.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of operating an elevator installation having an elevator control with a plurality of functions (F1, . . . Fn+m) for controlling the elevator installation, wherein the plurality of functions comprises at least one optional function (Fn+1, . . . Fn+m) which is activatable at the time of configuring of the elevator control and can be made available by an activation for control during the operation of the elevator installation. After the activation, a deactivation of the optional function (Fn+1, . . . Fn+m) takes place automatically in accordance with a predetermined criterion, wherein the optional function after deactivation is no longer available for control of the elevator installation in operation.