Hyundai STVF
In-production | 1997 to 2016 | Status | Discontinued |
Predecessor | Hyundai WC-VF | Successor | Hyundai WBST1 |
- This article is about the Hyundai geared traction elevator model produced from 1997 until 2016. For the successor and current model, refer to Hyundai WBST1.
Overview
STVF was a geared traction elevator model of South Korean elevator manufacturer Hyundai. It was produced from 1997 until the mid 2010s and was succeeded by WBST1, the current geared traction model sold since 2013.
It is a low range model designed for low to mid rise buildings. There are at least five different models; STVF-1, STVF-2, STVF-3, STVF-5 and STVF-7. The name STVF is an abbreviation of "Serial Telecommunication VVVF". This model is a successor of Hyundai WC-VF. On certain official Hyundai elevator brochures, the model is referred as "Geared Elevators" without a model name[1].
In Indonesia, it is widely seen in low to mid rise commercial buildings, hotels, small to medium sized shopping centers, hospitals, universities and some high rise apartment buildings.
To distinguish each model based on the design, this article is divided into two sections; First generation (1997-2004) which includes STVF-1 to -4, and Second generation (2004-2013) which includes STVF-5 and -7.
Characteristics
- Some STVF elevators have been known to produce a slight bump upon starting, but the deceleration is smooth. Some elevators have audible motor brake sound.
- Unlike previous models like WC-VF and 60VF, floor button light will goes off when the brake is applied. In addition, direction arrow on the floor indicators will stop animating when the elevator slows down or the arrival chime sounds.
- Arrival chime sound varies between models. Early STVF models (STVF-1 to -3) usually have a 4-tone sound for up and and 2-tone for down. STVF-5 has a different 4-tone sound for both directions, and STVF-7 has the "xylophone-like" sound.
- Compared with the WC-VF and 60VF model, the LED dot matrix display on hall stations is now bigger.
- Car call cancel feature, which allows passenger to cancel a wrong floor by simply pressing the button again, has been applied to this model for the first time. However, not all elevators have this feature.
- Until the STVF-7 model, white door bumpers may be installed in most elevators as standard feature. STVF-7 elevators use door sensors produced by either Weco or SFT from China.
First generation (1997-2004)
These are the first generation of STVF elevators produced between 1997 and the mid 2000s. STVF-1, the first model, was released in 1997 followed by STVF-2 in 2001 which is essentially an improvement of the former. At the same time, two more models were launched; STVF-3 which was designed mainly for high rise buildings, and STVF-4 which the motor could be installed in very narrow machine rooms for low to mid rise buildings. All four models were discontinued in 2007 and 2008.
The design of early STVF elevators is almost similar to the Hyundai WC-VF elevators in the 1990s.
Quick specifications
- Type: Geared traction, with machine room
- Use: Passenger, service, bed
- Drive: AC with VVVF
- Control system: Microprocessor
- Capacity: 450-1600 kg
- Max. landings: ?
- Max. travel height: ?
- Speed: 1, 1.6, 1.75 m/sec
- Max elevator car: 8
- Doors:
- Single speed center opening
- 2 speed telescopic side opening
- Fixtures: Type 30 and 40 buttons (see below for more details)
Fixtures
The first generation STVF elevators used the same type of fixtures as the WC-VF model. There were two types of buttons available; the first one is Type 30 which is a rounded square silver button with a red light in the middle. The second is an unknown type which is also rounded square but with a glass-like material. The operating panels could be a flat stainless steel or a surface mounted dark grey plastic panel.
Floor indicators use red LED dot matrix display with an animating arrow. They could be above the door or on the operating panels. A simple segmented display was also available but this is extremely rare[2].
Known installations
- Mega Grosir Kemayoran, Jakarta
- Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta (replacement from an old Starlift/Schindler elevator)
- Park Regis Arion Kemang, Jakarta (2004)
Roxy Square, Jakarta(replaced into new Hyundai elevators)- Kelapa Gading Hypermall, Jakarta (some have been modernized into KONIE)
- ITC Cipulir, Jakarta
- Jameson's Building, Jakarta
- Mall WTC Matahari, Serpong, Tangerang
- Serpong Plaza, Serpong, Tangerang (2002, now derelict)
- Depok Town Square, Depok
- The Vira Bali Hotel, Bali (2004)
- Prima Medika Hospital, Denpasar, Bali (2002, West Wing)
- Megamall Batam, Batam
- Plaza Andalas, Padang
Videos
Second generation (2004-2013)
These are the second generation STVF elevators produced between 2004 and 2013. There are two models belong to this generation, STVF-5 and STVF-7.
STVF-5 was released in 2004 as a successor of the previous STVF models, featuring a new design and numerous improvements. Most of the Hyundai elevators installed in Indonesia between the mid and late 2000s are of this model.
In mid 2009, STVF-7 was released as a successor of STVF-5. Compared to its predecessor, this model is equipped with a high performance 32-bit CPU processor to improve processing speed and expand communication functions and interfaces. In addition, a power regeneration inverter known as LOWATT can be applied to this model which improves energy efficiency by transfering the used energy back to the power source instead of releasing it as heat. Except for minor changes, the design remains the same as STVF-5 but the arrival chime sound is now completely different which sounds almost like a xylophone. Most of the Hyundai elevators installed in Indonesia between the late 2000s and early 2010s are of this model. It was discontinued possibly in 2016 and was succeeded by the Hyundai WBST1 model (a geared model part of the Hyundai WB series).
Quick specifications
- Type: Geared traction, with machine room
- Use: Passenger, service, bed
- Drive: AC with VVVF
- Control system: Microprocessor
- Capacity: 450-1600 kg
- Max. landings: ?
- Max. travel height: ?
- Speed: 1, 1.6, 1.75, 2 m/sec
- Max elevator car: 8
- Doors:
- Single speed center opening
- 2 speed telescopic side opening
- 2 speed telescopic center opening
- Fixtures:
- By Hyundai: Type 30, 40, 41, 60, 70 and 80
- Shanghai STEP EB960
Fixtures
There were several different button types that could be used in STVF-5 and STVF-7 elevators:
- Type 40: Round concave button with braille and a barrel shaped frame. Both the letter and edges light up red. It is the most common type and is widely seen everywhere.
- Type 41: Similar to Type 40 but with a silver round frame instead.
- Type 50: Grey rectangular button with two orange lights; one on the button itself and one on the left side next to the button.
- Type 30: Silver barrel shaped button with a letter that light up red and occasionally braille. Available until the 2010s with very little changes.
- STEP EB960: Generic button made by Shanghai STEP.
There was also a TFT-LCD touch screen, which was mainly used for elevators working with HELIAS destination dispatch. This touch screen could be configured with custom interface and other elements based on client's need. An example of this was found in Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta, but it was replaced with conventional buttons.
The floor indicators came out in various different shapes, but retained the standard LED dot matrix display with the distinctive animated arrow. Almost all indicators in STVF elevators use red LED display. Interior floor indicators could be on the car station (for standard and basic specifications) or above the door (optional), and even if the indicator is mounted above the door, the display on the car station remained there by default. Exterior indicators could be above the landing door or on hall station.
Videos
Notable installations in Indonesia
There are numerous Hyundai STVF installations in Indonesia. The following list only covers the well known ones.
Jakarta
- Mega Grosir Kemayoran
- Kelapa Gading Hypermall (some have been modernized into KONIE)
- National Museum
- Grand Indonesia Shopping Town (2006, panoramic elevators in the East Mall)
- Aston Hotel Pluit
- Green Bay Pluit Bayview Apartments (2012)
- Green Bay Pluit Coastview Apartments (2012)
- Ancol Beach City Mall
- Mall Cipinang Indah (2012)
Other cities/provinces
- Mall WTC Matahari, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten
- Waterplace Residence, Surabaya
- Hotel Santika Gubeng, Surabaya
- Sanglah Public Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali
- Wing Amerta
- Mahottama Rooms
- Angsoka Wing
- Megamall Batam, Batam
- Plaza Andalas, Padang
Notes and references
External links
- Hyundai Passenger Elevator brochure (2002 edition)
- Hyundai Passenger Elevator brochure (2004 edition)