An elevator system includes a control unit, a user interface unit, and a first access point unit. The first access point unit is configured as an access point of a first wireless network. The first access point unit, the control unit and the user interface unit are configured to communicate within the first wireless network. The control unit includes a second access point unit, the second access point unit being configured as an access point of a second wireless network. The second access point unit is configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices within the second wireless network. The first access point unit and the user interface unit are configured for sending and receiving an alarm signal therebetween within the first wireless network independent of the control unit.

An elevator system includes a control unit, a user interface unit, and a first access point unit. The first access point unit is configured as an access point of a first wireless network. The first access point unit, the control unit and the user interface unit are configured to communicate within the first wireless network. The control unit includes a second access point unit, the second access point unit being configured as an access point of a second wireless network. The second access point unit is configured to communicate with a plurality of client devices within the second wireless network. The first access point unit and the user interface unit are configured for sending and receiving an alarm signal therebetween within the first wireless network independent of the control unit.

A car panel for an elevator car, a method for assembling an elevator car, and an elevator system are disclosed. The car panel of the elevator car includes a lower portion, the lower portion attached to a floor of the elevator car and an upper portion, the upper portion attached to a side panel by a hinge. The hinge allows the upper portion to displace, with respect to the lower portion, by rotating the upper portion inwardly about the hinge towards an interior space of the elevator car. Displacement of the upper portion, with respect to the lower portion, from rotating the upper portion inwardly about the hinge provides ingress to a hoistway of the elevator system.

A car panel for an elevator car, a method for assembling an elevator car, and an elevator system are disclosed. The car panel of the elevator car includes a lower portion, the lower portion attached to a floor of the elevator car and an upper portion, the upper portion attached to a side panel by a hinge. The hinge allows the upper portion to displace, with respect to the lower portion, by rotating the upper portion inwardly about the hinge towards an interior space of the elevator car. Displacement of the upper portion, with respect to the lower portion, from rotating the upper portion inwardly about the hinge provides ingress to a hoistway of the elevator system.

An electromagnetic propulsion system includes a plurality of primary windings and a permanent magnet arranged to move with respect to the plurality of primary windings. A secondary winding of the system is disposed in a non-moving relationship with the permanent magnet. An excitation energy is applied to the plurality of primary windings for creating a magnetic field that includes a base component and low frequency harmonic components. The base component substantially contributes toward motion between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet and the low frequency harmonic components substantially contributes toward generating an electro-motive force in the secondary winding based on displacement between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet.

An elevator switch adapted that ambidextrously attaches to either side of an emergency elevator off-on-off car safeties switch that biases the switch into the on position while blocking one of the off positions. The elevator car safeties temporarily, electrically limits elevator function in an over-speed situation.

An elevator switch adapted that ambidextrously attaches to either side of an emergency elevator off-on-off car safeties switch that biases the switch into the on position while blocking one of the off positions. The elevator car safeties temporarily, electrically limits elevator function in an over-speed situation.

An elevator operator terminal includes a display device, a storage device and a processing device for use with an elevator system in a building. The processing device is connected to the storage device and activates the display device to generate a user interface having a plurality of display fields. The user interface has a call input area and a floor indicator area. The call input area displays a predetermined first number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are enabled for call input. The floor indicator area displays a predetermined second number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are disabled for call input.

An elevator operator terminal includes a display device, a storage device and a processing device for use with an elevator system in a building. The processing device is connected to the storage device and activates the display device to generate a user interface having a plurality of display fields. The user interface has a call input area and a floor indicator area. The call input area displays a predetermined first number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are enabled for call input. The floor indicator area displays a predetermined second number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are disabled for call input.

Systems and methods for hoist elevator system operation are provided. Hoist elevator operation systems and methods operate using a wireless network that may include a plurality of wireless technologies. Hoist elevator operation systems include a floor call station installed on a level or floor of a construction site, as well as a car controller paired to an operator panel and installed in a hoist elevator car. A remote server and a base station may also be provided.