Mitsubishi ELEMOTION

In-production	2001-present	Status	In-production
Predecessor	Mitsubishi GPS-IIIMZ	Successor	None

Overview

ELEMOTION is an elevator model of Mitsubishi intended for upgrading older elevators that are 20 years and older. It has been produced since 2001.

It is a modernization solution that only replaces the major components of the old elevator while retaining the existing car. Usually only four major components are replaced; the traction machine, controllers, door motor and fixtures. Other existing components may be retained depending on the condition and/or client's budget. In some cases, the original motor is retained but only a few of its components replaced to make it more efficient. Until 2025, ELEMOTION could only be applied to existing Mitsubishi elevators and not for elevators made by other manufacturers, but now it can also be applied to any non-Mitsubishi elevator thanks to a newly developed controller with an auto-tuning function without having to develop an individual controller to match the characteristic of the existing machine made by different manufacturer.

Before 2021, ELEMOTION was limited to low-medium speed low to mid rise elevators only but now it can also be applied to high speed high rise elevators with up to 6 meters per second, replacing the role of NexWay Modernization which has been discontinued since 2021.

Chronologically, ELEMOTION is a successor of GPS-IIIMZ, Mitsubishi's previous modernization model. It is also the successor of NexWay Modernization for the high speed segment.

Characteristics

A Mitsubishi ELEMOTION elevator is very easy to tell if it has one or more of the following characteristics:

• Old "MITSUBISHI" emblem on the door sills (for 1970s Mitsubishi SP Type elevators)

• Old defunct car floor indicator above the car door (for most 1970s-1980s Mitsubishi elevators)

• Angled COP position (for Mitsubishi SPVF and GPS & GPS-II elevators)

• An unusually long LOP, or a metal sheet behind a normal sized boxless LOP. Same cases for overhead landing floor indicators (for most older Mitsubishi elevators)

• Old style blade ventilation fan type on the ceiling (for most 1970s-1980s Mitsubishi elevators).

• Original, unrefurbished car interior. Some modernized elevators may have their car interior slightly refurbished or repainted.

• "Taiwan Mitsubishi" arrival chimes for most low to mid rise elevators. Fewer elevators may use the standard Mitsubishi arrival chime.

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  An unusually long hall station indicates that an old Mitsubishi elevator has been modernized with ELEMOTION.
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  A long steel plate behind a surface mounted landing station may indicates that an old Mitsubishi elevator has been modernized with ELEMOTION.
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  A modernized 1986 Mitsubishi bed elevator with its old non-functioning floor indicator retained.
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  Mitsubishi SPVF elevators that have been modernized with ELEMOTION will always retain their original angled car station position.
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  Modernized Mitsubishi SPVF elevator with newly replaced car operating panel (notice the angled position).
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  Like SPVF, a modernized Mitsubishi GPS elevator will always retain its original angled car station position.

Quick specifications

• Type: Traction, with machine room
• Use: Passenger, service, bed/stretcher, freight
• Drive: AC gearless with VVVF (geared if the existing machine is retained)
• Control system: Microprocessor, Mitsubishi VFGL
• Capacity: 400-2450 kg
• Max. landings: ?
• Max. travel height: ?
• Speed: Up to 6 m/sec
• Max elevator car: 8
• Doors:
  • Single speed center opening
  • 2 speed telescopic sliding
  • 2 speed center opening telescopic sliding
• Fixtures: See next section below for details

Note: Controllers, door motors and fixtures are always replaced (mandatory).

Fixtures

ELEMOTION use the same fixtures as the ones used in regular/new installations, which vary depending on the modernization year. For modernizations between 2001 and mid 2010s, the fixtures are the same as the ones used in early Mitsubishi NexWay-S and Mitsubishi Elenessa elevators. Those that were done from the mid 2010s onwards use the current fixtures.

Notable installations in Indonesia

Years listed in bold denotes the original installation year prior to modernization.

Jakarta

• National Library (Salemba) (1988 / 2010s)
• Mercure Jakarta Ancol Hotel (1974 / 2010s)
• ITC Mangga Dua (Tower, 1991 / 2018-2019)
• Jayakarta Hotel, Glodok (1977 / 2010s)
• Sari Pacific Hotel (1975 / 2000s, service elevators only)
• Four Points Jakarta Thamrin & Menara Topas (1990 / 2016)
• Banyuwangi Sintera Hotel, Pasar Baru (1970s / 2018)
• Plaza Sentral (Car Park) (1984 / 2020)
• Wisma Keiai (Car Park, 1993 / 2014)
• Pondok Indah Hospital - Building A, Pondok Indah (1986 / 2008)
• Wisma Mugi Griya (1990s / 2020)
• Atmajaya University Pluit
• Atmajaya University Semanggi - I.J. Kasimo Building (1970s / 2000s)
• Kwik Kian Gie Institute of Business and Informatics (1990s / 2021)
• Jalan Johar No. 1A (1990s / 2010s)
• Mayapada Hospital Kuningan (formerly Menara Gracia) (1984 / 2010s)
• Mega Plaza (1991 / 2020s?, parking elevator)
• Plaza Ariobimo Sentral (1993 / 2010s)
• Wisma Barito Pacific (1990 / 2010s, with Mitsubishi DOAS)
• Menara Kadin (1997 / 2025)

Surabaya

• Sinarmas Land Plaza (1992 / 2020s)
• Sahid Hotel Gubeng (1970s / 2010s)
• Elmi Hotel (1974 / 2000s?)

Other cities/provinces

• Grha Telkom BSD, Serpong, Tangerang (1990s / 2020s, service elevator only)
• Menara Matahari, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang (1997 / early 2020s)
• Westin Bali Resort Nusa Dua, Bali (1991 / 2011?)
• InterContinental Bali Resort, Bali (1993 / 2017?)
• Hilton Bali Hotel, Bali
• Sinarmas Land Plaza Medan, Medan (1990s / late 2010s?)

External links and resources

• ELEMOTION - Mitsubishi Electric
• Elevator Modernization - Mitsubishi Electric

• Brochures:
  • Latest edition - Mitsubishi Electric
  • 2006 Edition (archived)
  • 2008 Edition (archived)
  • 2015 Edition (archived)