Access Mode; Independent Service Mode; Load Weighing Bypass Mode - GAL GALaxy eHydro Manual

GALaxy eHydro Elevator Controller
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Disables access top and access bottom hall switches.
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Disables the controller "ENABLE", "UP" and "DOWN" push buttons.
• Door locks and Car gates/locks are active and must be closed or the door lock and gate bypass
switch or switches must be active to move the car.
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Enables the car top inspection station "SAFE", "UP" and "DOWN" push buttons
Pressing the inspection station "UP" and "SAFE" pushbuttons causes the elevator to move at
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inspection speed in the up direction.
• Pressing the inspection station "DOWN" and "SAFE" pushbuttons causes the elevator to move
at inspection speed in the down direction.

1.6.5 Access Mode

The access mode is initiated by placing the key operated access switch located in the car operating
panel to the on position. Access mode allows entrance into the Hoistway by qualified and authorized
elevator personnel for equipment inspection and service. Access to the top of the car is possible from
the top landing, and access to the pit is possible from the bottom landing. Enabling this mode permits
the following operation:
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Enables the access key switches at the top and bottom landing in the entrance door jambs.
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Bypasses the gate switch to allow car movement with the car door open.
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Bypasses the top or bottom landing hall door lock, depending on which terminal access switch
is being keyed.
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Turning the access key switch to the up position causes the elevator to move at access speed
in the up direction.
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Turning the access key switch to the down position causes the elevator to move at access
speed in the down direction.

1.6.6 Independent Service Mode

The independent service mode is initiated by placing the key operated independent switch located in
the car operating panel to the on position, or by placing the controller toggle switch "IND" to the down
position. Independent mode permits operation of the car with an operator. This mode performs the
following operations:
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Hall initiated calls are ignored.
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Hall lanterns and gongs are disabled.
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The doors open automatically and stay open until closed by the operator.
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Closing the doors requires constant pressure on the door close button.
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When the car door is closed, the car answers the nearest car-initiated call in the direction of
travel.

1.6.7 Load Weighing Bypass Mode

The load weighing bypass mode is initiated when the car is loaded to a predetermined percentage of full
capacity, by closing a connection between terminals "LC" and "LW" or from serial communication from a
load weighing device. Load weigh bypass mode allows the car to answer car calls and lighten the load
before answering any more hall calls. This mode performs the following operations:
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Hall initiated calls are ignored.
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All other elevator functions operate as if on fully automatic service.
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