2003 Schindler MT 500A Traction Elevators at The Chandler Building (Charlotte, NC)
FINALLY! After so long, I finally found a 500A with the TRUE 500A Chimes! Every other 500A I've seen has 400A Chimes, but not these.
This building and the other surrounding two buildings were built around 2002-2004. These 3 buildings have 500A's with MT with the true 500A Chimes, and they seem to be the only ones with the true chimes in the Ballantyne Area. All other 500A's in this area (from what I've seen) have 400A Chimes.
This set runs really good compared to the other 500A's around here! The clear 500A Chimes make these better!
Elevator Brand: Schindler Elevator Model (if identifiable): 500A Elevator Type: Traction Number of Elevators: 2 Floors Served: 5 Installed: 2003 Current Controller: Miconic TX Capacity: 3500 lbs Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures: Buttons: MT Floor Indicator: EPCO Arrow Lanterns: Schindler Circle Chimes/Bells: 500A / MT/RT (Outside)
These are the oldest 500A's with MT Fixtures! It's pretty neat to see a much newer 500A with MT as late as Late 2010! The building opened in 2011. Besides that, it's about the same as the prior buildings in the area. Its odd the interior chimes are disabled.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 500A
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2010
Current Controller: Miconic TX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: MT
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Arrow Lanterns: Schindler Circle
Chimes/Bells: 400A (Disabled) / MT/RT (Outside)
Voice: Schindler (2000's)
Elevator Ratings: 7/10
Overall Opinions: Charming
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: March 10th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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This is what the parking garage that I parked in had, just 1 Scenic Dover Impulse. It would've been smarter to have 1 More added onto the garage, but this elevator is in great condition and runs surprisingly good given the circumstances. In fact, most if not all buttons are still the Original Contact Block Impulse Buttons!
It was a miracle this garage had spots to park in. October is a busy time as a massive furniture event for those who sign up for it happens and parking is an utter clusterfuck. In fact this garage had to lie about this lot being full, which I can confirm was bullshit. lol
This also means many buildings are off limits and I actually got stopped by a security guard before I went into one furniture showroom building with a Shiny Otis Series 1. He wasn't rude at all and just told me I had to have a event badge to enter, to which I left. This means I barely got anything in Downtown High Point and a majority of which I did film will be uploaded this week and during my "Birthday Week".
Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 5
Installed: 1988
Current Controller: DMC-1
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Impulse (Contact Block)
Floor Indicator: Dover Analog Dot Matrix
Arrow Lanterns: Impulse
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Recorded: October 24th, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Here are two more VR HT's to film, but with a twist, They're Traction! I actually filmed these first before the 400A in one of the parking garages.
While the fixtures are boring, the cabs are admittedly fun to ride as they go a bit fast! The Left Cab oddly has no floor pass chime, while the chime on the right cab is high pitched. Both elevators also have voices, which is interesting. While they sometimes make noises, it isn't too excessive compared to the other HT VR's I've ridden in the Biltmore Park Parking Garages.
As likely noted in the last video, I think the Key Card readers are only activated at night, but I'm not 100% sure.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 400A
Elevator Type: Traction
# of Elevators: 2
Floors Served: 7
Est Installation: 2009
OG Fixtures: HT Vandal Resistant
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Additions (if any): NA
Filmed: November 8th, 2021
This shopping center is not far from the last place and was built after that one. For some reason, instead of going with another Hydrofit, they get a Gen2 Traction instead, which was rather weird as this seemed and was layed out like another Hydrofit. Pretty boring cab though and the noises didn't sound too pleasant, but it serves it's purpose fine I guess.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Type: Traction (Gen2 Model)
Floors Served: 2
Est Installation: 2012
OG Fixtures (Most Notable): New Series 4
Mods/Later Additions (if any): NA
Filmed: March 16th, 2021
Now it's time for the Biltmore Park area, where there is nothing but Schindler!
Let's start of with this 330A. It's a basic 2 Story Hydro with a lot of Rattling noises which are rather unpleasant to hear. Hence, I'm dubbing this one 330TinC?️n. Although to be fair, the noises don't affect the ride quality too much, unlike some others later down the road.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 330A
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Est Installation: 2002/2003
Original Fixtures: Regular HT
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): NA
Filmed: November 8th, 2021
This is a rather cool but simple 1980's Styled Series 1. Only different thing about is that the Call Panels are close to the door frame, which I've never seen before. I thought this may have been installed around 1987, but it has the High Pitch Chime used from 1989-1996, so this may be a possible 1989 install? I dunno, I wish finding install or testing dates were easy like how it is in NC.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Est Installation: 1989?
Original Fixtures: Older Series 1 Buttons / Green Digital Arrow Lantern / Analog Series 1 COP Floor Indicator
Original Stuff Remaining: Mostly All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): Replacement New Series 1 Button & Braille (2nd Floor Call Panel)
Filmed: March 15th, 2022
These are the high rise elevators of the Truist (Formerly BB&T) Tower in Downtown Knoxville. These are definitely not original to the building as these full on replaced the original cabs around the 2010's. These are some very neat and fancy looking cabs done by ThyssenKrupp to replace the old ones. I love the designs, not so much the reflection part.
That's all the good. Of course they went with Trashy BAD BullShit ClASSic for the button choice, but that and the Generic CE Indicator are green. And even with their tractions, we can't refrain from ThyssenKrapp "Quality". If it wasn't for that last problem, these would be rather good cabs overall. I think these are Synergies, but they could also be Momentums.
Elevator Brand: ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Synergy / Momentum
Elevator Type: MRL? Traction
# of Elevators: 4
Floors Served: 10 (L, 16-24)
Est Installation: 2010-2015 (replaced original cabs put in Circa Mid 1980's)
Original Fixtures: MAD BS Classic / Green CE Floor Indicators / Rounded Directional Lanterns (Outside Each Floor)
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): NA
Filmed: March 16th, 2022
This is one of the older Impulses here at these Medical Offices. It has a very big cab as well, a louder motor, and a more organized COP. Besides that, it's pretty much another Impulse.
Elevator Brand: ThyssenDover (Dover)
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Est Installation: 2001
Original Fixtures: Impulse (Microswitch) Buttons / Analog Dot Matrix Floor Indicator / Impulse Arrow Lanterns
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): NA
Filmed: March 14th, 2022
This is likely a replacement for an Older Otis 2000 Elevator. It's another Modern and Sleek Gen2 Life, however this does not run the best.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Gen2 Life
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Floors Served: 9
Installed: 2018
Current Controller: ???
Capacity: 1389 lbs (630 KG)
Speed: 350 FPM (106.68 MPM)
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Concave
Floor Indicator: Otis Gen2 Life LCD
Arrow Lanterns: Otis
Chimes/Bells: EU Gen2/Otis 2000
Elevator Ratings: 7/10
Overall Opinions: Charming
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: June 23rd, 2022
Phone Used: IPhone 8
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