AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM, TEST SYSTEM, DOOR BLOCKAGE DETECTION SYSTEM, EMERGENCY CALL HANDLER SYSTEM, CALLER UNIT, MONITORING SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

An elevator test unit for testing the operation of an elevator system, the test unit 201 comprises a first input 202c to receive a command instructing the performance of a test in relation to an elevator car; a first output 202d configured, in response to receipt of the command input at the first input, to cause the generation of a first level request signal or a first simulated level request signal to be sent to a main elevator controller to cause the test; a second input 202f configured to receive an indication of whether the test occurred successfully; and a second output 202e configured to output a report based on the received indication. Further embodiments include systems and methods not inclusive to: an elevator door blockage detection system and method wherein the system performs a nudge operation of the doors to establish the presence of an obstruction between the doors; an elevator emergency call handler system 15 that runs a test sequence and sends a predetermined message to the emergency intercom 112c, and connects the emergency intercom to an operator; and a caller unit 14 that’s in communication with the emergency intercom 112c and delivers an indication of car configuration/movement.