Is Your Elevator Causing Electromagnetic Interference?
September 11, 2008
Most building occupants don't think about the elevators until something goes wrong. And with service lives that often exceed 20 years, facility executives can't be blamed for acting the same way.
Once elevator performance starts to degrade, facility executives have a hardchoice to make: Does the elevator system require modernization? Because the projects are expensive, and because it can in inconvenience occupants, facility executives need to get the decision right. There are many reasons to undertake a modernization. In Class A buildings ,the need to stay competitive is a driving factor. Other reasons, may not beas obvious.
For example, are there problems with electromagnetic noise or poor wireless reception in the building? Reducing electromagnetic noise is one benefit that can be overlooked. Computers and wireless networks are sensitive to electromagnetic noise. Some solid-state elevator drives generate less noise than others. Some cleaner drives come with a cost premium, so facility executives need to weigh options during bidding.
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