
Elevator Drive E300
Specialist AC Drive
2.2 kW – 250 kW (3 - 400 hp)
200 V | 400 V | 575 V | 690 V

Control Techniques is a leading supplier of variable speed drive technology to the elevator industry, with over 3 million elevators in operation with our control equipment worldwide. Backed by our global network of Drive Centres we provide local expertise and support, along with quick delivery of robust and dependable products.
Our elevator drive solutions work for any size of building. Whether it’s a small residential building or a luxury high rise, new build or modernization projects, we make every step of the process as easy as possible from product selection to installation, setup and service.
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Freedom to designBroad power range, compact form factor Match any control interface, any protocol Work with any motor, any feedback device Multiple mounting options Dynamic braking and regen solutions Back-up power and rescue modes |
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Effortless installation and commissioningElevator specific menu structure Stationary autotune Pluggable drive terminals Robust cable management Parameter storage, cloning and security Keypad with backlit LCD display Virtual terminal for access through the lift controller PC tools for set-up and tuning |
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Class-leading performanceCreep-to-floor and Direct-to-floor operation Selectable start, run, stop gains Load cell compensation and start locking Start optimiser to overcome stiction Fast start mode Floor sensor correction Short floor landing operation |
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Maintenance and diagnostics supportSelectable status display parameters Diagnostics with timestamping Built-in data logger Normal Terminal Stopping Device support Low voltage rescue mode Blocked elevator car release Travel counter to help keep track the lifetime of plastic ropes |
Simple and intuitive parameter adjustment via a bright back-lit LCD keypad
Set-up in familiar elevator language and units
Easy to use menu structure for quick and simple access to key adjustments
Top level menu; all your frequently needed functions in one location
Stationary autotune provides encoder phasing test without the need to de-rope the system or to open the motor brakes
Direct-to-floor positioning
Peak curve operation
High resolution multi-step S-ramp for start, run, slowdown and stopping
Ultra-fast current loop for vibration free motor control
Advanced brake control management, no rollback on starting without the need of load sensor
EN81-20 / EN81-50 TÜV certified STO enable input removes the need for both output motor contactors
High switching frequencies selectable up to 16 kHz
Variable speed cooling fan
Standby sleep/wake mode, powers down unused circuitry during prolonged periods of standby
Easy connection to a range of regenerative modules
Modbus RTU communications
Parallel I/O interface
+/- 10V analog reference control
Direct RS485 comms control
DCP3 and DCP4 communication support with optional System Integration module
CANopen communication support with optional System Integration module
Tile mount for low profile shaft mounting
24 Vdc backup
Simple UPS connection with load direction signal
Dynamic braking transistor fitted to all drives as standard
Active thermal management for tripless operation under extreme conditions
Advanced power circuit design using latest IGBT technology
Conformal coating for use in harsh environments
Phase loss detection on both input and output
User configurable, for example speed reference, speed feedback, current and I/O sequence can all be recorded for every car journey
Can be stored in the event of system fault
Available for offline viewing to aid system diagnostics
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