Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Rope Brake - MCi iControl User Manual

Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Rope Brake

This test is to be used for installations using a rope brake for the emergency brake. It verifies
that the emergency brake (rope brake) will stop an empty car that is over-speeding in the up
direction.
1. Move the empty car to the bottom of the hoistway.
2. Check the mechanical governor nameplate for its tripping speed. Check the Contract
Overspeed setting (Controller > View > Setup > Safety > Configuration tab).
3. On the iView Safety Tests tab, select the Electrical Governor Test (View > Safety Tests >
Test Name parameter).
4. Enter a Speed sufficient to trigger the Contract Overspeed but not high enough to trip
the mechanical governor.
5. Acquire Write privilege and then click the Select button.
6. Follow on-screen instructions "ELECTRICAL GOVERNOR TEST SETUP" and "To per-
form and Electrical Governor test-".
7. Once the test is "Armed", place a car call distant enough to allow the car to reach the
necessary speed.
8. When the electrical governor is activated the rope brake will be deployed. Power is
removed from the driving machine and brake. Place the car on Inspection and press the
iBox "Fault Reset" button to reset the fault.
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