Elevator Communications Failure

In the realm of elevator safety, continuous communication is paramount. Elevator emergencies can be distressing, and the last thing one would want is a non-functional communication line.

Recognizing this, the ASME 17.1 code has set forth specific requirements to ensure that elevator phone lines are always active and operational. As per ASME 17.1 2010/2013/2016/2019, section 2.27.1.1.6, it’s mandated that each elevator phone must verify the presence of an active phone line at least once within a 24-hour period. This is not just a recommendation but a code requirement, emphasizing the critical nature of maintaining continuous communication lines.

How Phone Line Monitoring Works:

End-to-End Monitoring: The device goes beyond only checking phone line activity but checks the complete phone line system, from the elevators to the machine room, and from the machine room to external communication points
Immediate Alerts: If the monitor detects an inactive phone line, it instantly triggers both an audible and visual alarm. This ensures immediate attention to the issue, minimizing potential communication downtime
Location-Specific Alert: The alarm is prominently displayed at the main landing panel, ensuring that maintenance or security personnel can quickly identify and address the issue

2100-ALARM After Market System

The 2100-ALARM provides a simple, fully functional solution to meet the 2010 and 2013 ASME codes. The code states that each elevator phone needs to check for an active phone line at least once in a 24 hour period.
The 2100-ALARM checks the complete phone line system from the elevators to the machine room, and from the machine room to the outside world
If an active phone line is not detected, an audible and visual alarm at the main landing panel is activated
A key switch is used to silence the audible alarm
If the phone line has not been re-established within a 24 hour period, the audible will resound

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OEM System – Alarm and Junction Board

The OEM System – Alarm and Junction Board provides a simple, fully functional solution to meet the 2010 and 2013 ASME codes. The code states that each elevator phone needs to check for an active phone line at least once in a 24 hour period.
The OEM System – Alarm and Junction Board checks the complete phone line system from the elevators to the machine room, and from the machine room to the outside world
If an active phone line is not detected, an audible and visual alarm at the main landing panel is activated
A key switch is used to silence the audible alarm
If the phone line has not been re-established within a 24 hour period, the audible will resound

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LMA Line Monitoring Alert

Designed to work with our EMS phones. The Phone Line Monitoring Alert Panel meets the ASME / B44 2009 and 2010 code that requires audible and visual signal in the lobby in the event of phone line failure. When used with our phones, that have the phone line monitoring option, the LMA unit completes the system.
The 2100-ALARM checks the complete phone line system from the elevators to the machine room, and from the machine room to the outside world
If an active phone line is not detected, an audible and visual alarm at the main landing panel is activated
Reset allows audible signal to be silenced with standard J200 key
Resets automatically when phone line is restored

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LMA-NC Line Monitoring Alert No Cover

The Phone Line Monitoring Alert Kit meets the ASME / B44 2009 and 2010 code that requires audible and visual signal in the lobby in the event of phone line failure. When used with our EMS phones, that have the phone line monitoring option, the LMA-NC unit completes the system.
The OEM system checks the complete phone line system from the elevators to the machine room, and from the machine room to the outside world
If an active phone line is not detected, an audible and visual alarm at the main landing panel is activated
Reset allows audible signal to be silenced with standard J200 key
Resets automatically when phone line is restored

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LMX Line Monitoring Expansion

If more than one elevator phone needs to be linked to the LMA panel, an LMX (Line Monitoring Expansion) unit can be mounted in the machine room which will allow up to ten elevator phones to be connected
Provides unlimited expansion when using multiple LMX units
Includes optically isolated interface to protect all phones and LMA panel
Cost effective solution to interface multiple phones to LMA panel

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