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When talking about elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, it is sometimes necessary to use technical terms and acronyms; so we have created a small glossary to help you understand them. Click on a word or phrase to see its definition.

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cabin door lock

A device that has two related and interdependent functions: (1) to prevent (electrically) the operation of the hoisting machine, as long as the door is locked in the closed position; (2) to prevent (mechanically) the opening of the car door from within it, unless the elevator is in the door zone and stopped.

three-phase power supply

Power supply that provides three-phase alternating current.

cabin battery

User interface for passengers in the cabin. Includes call buttons, alarm buttons, door open buttons, etc.

main power supply

The device that supplies power to the elevator. Also known as the power grid.

balustrade/parapet

Safety guardrail on the roof of the cabin that prevents falling into the running compartment.

door closing warning

System used with automatic door operation, which issues a warning signal and closes doors with reduced torque and speed. The door closing warning is activated if the door remains open beyond a predetermined time.

elevator double entrance

Elevator with entrances on two opposite sides of the shaft.

fire elevator

Option whereby a designated elevator is removed from service for the exclusive use of firefighters.

building settlement

Lowering of the building as a result of sinking into the ground or contraction of concrete.

passenger and freight elevator

Elevator intended primarily for transporting goods, which are usually accompanied by people.

counterweight area

The counterweight stroke area in the stroke pit, isolated by the counterweight divider.

passenger elevator

Elevator mainly used to transport people.

early door opening

System that initiates the opening of the car doors before the complete stop at the landing. The doors start opening when the cabin is in the door zone and the speed has reached below the limit allowed by current regulations.

freight elevator

Elevator equipped for transporting goods, forklifts, etc.

cabin shock absorber

A device designed to stop a car going below its normal travel limit by storing or absorbing and dissipating its kinetic energy.

cabin height

The height measured from the rough floor to the lowest part of the roof.

double-entry booth

Elevator cabin with two entrances

emergency alarm

Emergency system installed in all cabins, consisting of siren, button in the cabin, and uninterruptible power supply, usually a battery.

booth

Cabin structure, excluding interior elements (not integrated).

remote alarm

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GLOSSARY

Glossary

When talking about elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, it is sometimes necessary to use technical terms and acronyms; so we have created a small glossary to help you understand them. Click on a word or phrase to see its definition.

The abc of TecnoAscensori

Power supply that provides three-phase alternating current.

User interface for passengers in the cabin. Includes call buttons, alarm buttons, door open buttons, etc.

The device that supplies power to the elevator. Also known as the power grid.

Safety guardrail on the roof of the cabin that prevents falling into the running compartment.

System used with automatic door operation, which issues a warning signal and closes doors with reduced torque and speed. The door closing warning is activated if the door remains open beyond a predetermined time.

Elevator with entrances on two opposite sides of the shaft.

Option whereby a designated elevator is removed from service for the exclusive use of firefighters.

Lowering of the building as a result of sinking into the ground or contraction of concrete.

Elevator intended primarily for transporting goods, which are usually accompanied by people.

The counterweight stroke area in the stroke pit, isolated by the counterweight divider.

Elevator mainly used to transport people.

System that initiates the opening of the car doors before the complete stop at the landing. The doors start opening when the cabin is in the door zone and the speed has reached below the limit allowed by current regulations.

Elevator equipped for transporting goods, forklifts, etc.

A device designed to stop a car going below its normal travel limit by storing or absorbing and dissipating its kinetic energy.

The height measured from the rough floor to the lowest part of the roof.

Elevator cabin with two entrances

Emergency system installed in all cabins, consisting of siren, button in the cabin, and uninterruptible power supply, usually a battery.

Cabin structure, excluding interior elements (not integrated).

Emergency alarm system that works remotely.

Office hours

Mon-Fri:
09 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Technicians

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Contact

Tel: 06.53094591
Mail: info@tecnoascensoriroma.com

Customer Care

800 736 075

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Customer Care

800 736 075

GLOSSARY

Glossary

When talking about elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, it is sometimes necessary to use technical terms and acronyms; so we have created a small glossary to help you understand them. Click on a word or phrase to see its definition.

The abc of TecnoAscensori

Power supply that provides three-phase alternating current.

User interface for passengers in the cabin. Includes call buttons, alarm buttons, door open buttons, etc.

The device that supplies power to the elevator. Also known as the power grid.

Safety guardrail on the roof of the cabin that prevents falling into the running compartment.

System used with automatic door operation, which issues a warning signal and closes doors with reduced torque and speed. The door closing warning is activated if the door remains open beyond a predetermined time.

Elevator with entrances on two opposite sides of the shaft.

Option whereby a designated elevator is removed from service for the exclusive use of firefighters.

Lowering of the building as a result of sinking into the ground or contraction of concrete.

Elevator intended primarily for transporting goods, which are usually accompanied by people.

The counterweight stroke area in the stroke pit, isolated by the counterweight divider.

Elevator mainly used to transport people.

System that initiates the opening of the car doors before the complete stop at the landing. The doors start opening when the cabin is in the door zone and the speed has reached below the limit allowed by current regulations.

Elevator equipped for transporting goods, forklifts, etc.

A device designed to stop a car going below its normal travel limit by storing or absorbing and dissipating its kinetic energy.

The height measured from the rough floor to the lowest part of the roof.

Elevator cabin with two entrances

Emergency system installed in all cabins, consisting of siren, button in the cabin, and uninterruptible power supply, usually a battery.

Cabin structure, excluding interior elements (not integrated).

Emergency alarm system that works remotely.

Office hours

Mon-Fri: 09 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Technicians

Daily h24

Contact

Tel: 06.53094591 Mail: info@tecnoascensoriroma.com

Customer Care

800 736 075

Tecno Ascensori Roma S.p.A. Copyright © 2024 - V.A.T. Number 14185641009 - Cap. Soc: 450.000€ I.V. - Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy

Mon-Fri:
09 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tel: 06.53094591
Mail: info@tecnoascensoriroma.com