Schindler QKS Door Operators

For Smooth, Quiet, Reliable Performance

A Full Range Of Advantages For

Elevator Door Operation

Schindler QKS Door Operators provide Enhanced Passenger Safety Improved Traffic Flow
smooth, quiet operation and outstand-
With QKS Door Operators, doors react Doors equipped with QKS Operators
ing reliability. They are ideal for new
instantaneously to safety sensors; and provide nudging and an audible signal
construction and can be adapted to
door-closing speed and force are well when held open for a prolonged
existing elevators systems as well.
within safety standards. period of time.
Design Flexibility
QKS Door Operators can accommodate
many different elevator door heights,
widths and weights and many different
cab heights.
Model QKS 14 is designed for door
systems weighing 550 pounds or less,
and Model QKS 15 serves those
weighing 550 to 700 pounds.

Simple Installation
QKS units are designed for easy
assembly and their configurations are
field reversible and adjustable. Each one-
size, light-weight unit accommodates a
full range of cab mounting requirements.

Smooth, Quiet Performance

QKS Door Operators with closed loop
operation have been carefully designed
to provide smooth, steady motion at all
times. Doors open and close without
jerky movement or unnecessary noise.

Minimal Downtime And

Reduced Maintenance Costs
QKS Door Operators feature solid-state
technology and strong, durable
components. They have been designed
to operate with a minimum of wear and
tear for extended system life. When
maintenance is required, all QKS Door
Operator elements have been engi-
neered for quick access and easy
servicing.
QKS Features

Sinusoidal Door Arm Drive

Because North American buildings usu-
ally have comparatively heavy elevator
doors in order to meet fire safety codes,
Schindler QKS Door Operators utilize a
sinusoidal type of drive.
This drive moves each door through
direct mechanical action. It avoids the
use of relating cables and eliminates the
chance of cable breakage which can
leave elevator doors standing open.
Because there is no need for cable
lubrication, less dirt accumulates in the
system.
Each door is driven by a high-strength,
light-weight, heavy-duty arm linked at
the doors kinetic center of mass. This
assures steady door movement and
eliminates the racking of door panels
in their tracks.
The drive moves the doors more slowly
at the start of each opening sequence
and the end of each closing sequence
QKS door operator with single-speed center-opening doors.
thereby avoiding sharp movements to
further eliminate racking and provide
smooth overall motion.

Enhanced Closed Loop Servo Control

The QKS Closed Loop Servo Control
maintains a constant door closing force
that is well within current standards for
passenger safety. This force also closes
doors even under extreme stack
effects in which strong air currents rise
through elevator hoistways.
The control provides continuous,
reliable, easily-monitored door position
information.
Door operating times meet or exceed
industry standards and are field
adjustable. Door opening speed is con-
sistent, regardless of door weight and
friction changes. Door closing speed
can be adjusted to allow for different
door weights and code requirements.
Dynamic braking is used to improve
performance and prevent door drift.
When doors have reached their full
open or closed position, power is
removed from the motor, resulting in
extended motor life.

QKS door operator with single-speed side-opening door.

Solid State Controls
With QKS Door Operators, a single PC
board holds all controls.
Plug-in connectors allow quick, error-free
replacements.
Position adjustments are clearly identi-
fied and easily accessible from the top
of the cab even when the door is in
motion.
The use of an industry-standard power
supply means there is no need for
transformers.
Optical isolators mean the system
receives error-free input signals.
The systems service switch has open
and close buttons on the control. This
allows for easy selection of automatic
or manual operation and means that Rigid Door Clutch Heavy Door Feature
adjustments can be performed quickly
and easily. Schindler uses a rigid door clutch Because lobby elevator doors are often
design meeting code requirements. heavier than upper-level doors, each
Quiet, Compact Master Operator QKS Door Operator is designed to
Its retractable vane-type format provides
handle doors of different weights in
QKS Door Operators utilize a small, easy access for maintenance and locks
the same hoistway.
quiet, DC motor with an FET H-Bridge onto the hoistway door, eliminating
PWM drive. This feature enables the unwanted lateral movement with
Nudging Feature
motor to operate accurately and quietly. respect to the car door.
When a door equipped with a QKS Door
Model QKS 14 has a 1/6 horsepower Its adjustable configuration allows for
Operator is held open for an extended
motor and is designed for door systems variations in running clearances.
period of time, a buzzer will sound as
(car door and hoistway door combined) Maintenance-free, sealed ball bearings the door slowly nudges closed.
weighing 550 pounds or less. Model eliminate noise and vibration.
QKS 15 has a 1/3 horsepower motor
and heavier mechanical components
for door systems weighing 550 to 700
pounds.
SSCO Doors Standard Variable
The systems Poly-V-Belt-and-link-chain S
drive assures non-slip operation. Belt Door Height 7, 8, 8-10.5 6-8 9
and chain tensioning can be performed P Door Width 42, 48 29 54 in 1 increments
easily and independently. E Transom Height 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 8 36
The low profile design allows technicians C Cab Height 8, 9, 9-6, 10 8 10
easy access when moving on and off I SSSO Doors Standard Variable
the car top. F Door Height 7, 8 6-8 9
I Door Width 36, 42 28 54 in 1 increments
C Transom Height 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 8 36
A Cab Height 8, 9, 9-6, 10 8 10
T 2SSO Doors Standard Variable
I Door Height 7, 8 6-8 9
O Door Width 46, 48 28 54 in 1 increments
Schindler also offers a full selection of N Transom Height 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 8 36
complete door systems. For information, S Cab Height 8, 9, 9-6, 10 8 10
contact your nearest sales representative.
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Schindler Elevator Corporation 2001

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The Elevator and Escalator Company

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