Construction Magazine April 2015 | Page 112

SCHINDLER LIFTS AUSTRALIA
the “ next evolution of our original destination control system ,” PORT technology helps buildings optimise the traffic flow through throughout while offering personalised service and access control . Benefits are wide-ranging , and include predictive call entry , touch-less operation and individual profiles for security and flexibility .
The technology is offered with Schindler ’ s 2000 , 5500 and 7000 series , primarily for mid- to high-rise buildings . PORT also
EWS has been proudly servicing Schindler for over 30 years
564 Church Street , North Parramatta Sydney NSW 2151 Ph : 02 8838 8000 | F : 02 9890 3671 E-Mail : Darren . redden @ ewsco . com . au www . ewsco . com . au offers a revolutionary method of modernising existing lifts with an overlay that essentially interfaces the old with the new to deliver a destination dispatch system at the start of the project providing better lift service during the modernisation and minimising inconvenience to tenants and owners . This can be achieved on Schindler lifts as well as many other brands .
The end of last year also saw the company announce myPORT , a solution that has promised to make urban mobility even more efficient and secure . The myPORT employs Bluetooth to allow its user to navigate a building ’ s lift system just by unlocking their mobile with their PIN code or Touch ID . This eliminates security badges and codes in lifts , and helps increase the security of a building .
Schindler isn ’ t just bringing innovation to its industry . The company is a sponsor of Solar Impulse , the plan that is attempting to fly around the world on solar power alone . The Schindler team has sent engineers to work with the Solar Impulse team to help with research and development . Seakins