GROUP CONTROL SYSTEM

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Elevator Supervisory System Main Features

System
Applicable number of cars: 3 to 8 cars

❚ Expert System and Fuzzy Logic

Performance Earth Conscious Technology ❚ Psychological Waiting Time Evaluation
Cooperative Energy-Saving Dynamic Rule-Set ❚ Cooperative Optimization Assignment
Optimization Operation Optimizer ❚ Car Travel Time Evaluation

Assignment Real-time simulation ❚ Distinction of Traffic Flow with Neural Networks

M i t s u b i s h i
traffic prediction ❚ Energy-Saving Operation — Allocation Control
❚ Immediate Prediction Indication (Optional)
❚ Dynamic Rule-Set Optimizer
❚ Destination Oriented Prediction System (Optional)
A I Te c h n o l o g y C o m p i l a t i o n ❚ Motor Drive Mix (Optional)
❚ Mitsubishi Elevators & Escalators Monitoring and Control System MelEye (Optional)

Intelligence Flexibility
Destination Oriented Neural Network
Prediction System Fuzzy Theory
Performance*1
Average Waiting Time Long-Wait Rate (60 seconds or longer)
(sec) (%)
30 10

25
8
Reduces waiting time and eases passenger frustration 20
Average waiting time* 1 and long-wait* 2 rate have been greatly reduced as below. 6
15
Improved Rate * 3 4
10
Other times 2
Morning Up Peak 5
Long-wait rate of 60 sec. or more: max. 40%
Long-wait rate of 60 sec. or more: max. 60%
Average waiting time: max. 20%
Average waiting time: max. 30% 0 0
Reduction rate of running distance: max. 5% Morning up Daytime Lunchtime Evening Morning up Daytime Lunchtime Evening
peak down peak peak down peak

High traffic efficiency realized by a new algorithm AI-2100N*2 AI-2200C

A new algorithm, Cooperative Optimization Assignment, improves traffic efficiency and reduces the chance
of long wait. In addition, the algorithm provides higher performance when combined with Dynamic Rule-Set
Optimizer and Destination Oriented Prediction System.

Energy saving
By reducing the traveling distance of elevators, power consumption and CO 2 emission in elevator operation
are saved.

Notes Notes
* 1: The average time from when a passenger arrives at the hall until when the passenger boards an assigned car. * 1: Simulated with 6 cars, 20 persons each at 2.5m/sec. for 15 stops.
* 2: The waiting time of 60 seconds or longer. * 2: Previous Mitsubishi Electric’s group control system.
3: Compared with the AI-2100N system. Actual reduction rates may differ from those shown, depending on conditions.
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Cooperative Optimization Assignment Dynamic Rule-Set Optimizer

Forecasts a near future hall call and reduces long wait in car allocation
When a hall call is registered, Cooperative Optimization Algorithm predicts a potential hall call, that could
reduce transport efficiency, and allocates the best elevator through evaluations of the registered hall call and
the forecasted call. Cars are ready for any hall call, and cooperate for optimum elevator operation.
Selects optimum car allocation through “Rule-Set” simulations
The Neural Network* 1 technology has enabled the system to continually and accurately predict the passenger
traffic within intervals of several minutes. A high speed RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) runs real-
time simulations using multiple Rule-Sets* 2 and the predicted passenger traffic to select the Rule-Set which
optimizes transport efficiency.

Destination Oriented Prediction System (DOAS)

Allocates passengers to cars depending on destination floors
Destination Oriented Prediction System (DOAS) is a unique passenger allocation system that provides
passengers with the fastest and least crowded route to their destinations. When a passenger enters a
destination floor number to a hall operating panel, the best car is automatically allocated to the passenger
and the car number is displayed on the panel. The passenger goes to the assigned car confirming the car
number on a hall lantern with car number plate. (Hall destination floor indicator that displays floors to stop is
also available* 3 ). Boarding on the car, the passenger does not need to press the floor buttons on a car
operating panel as the destination floor has already been registered.
More detail on pages 5 to 8

Example of hall feature* 4

Hall lantern with car number plate

Indicates the car number.

Energy-Saving Operation — Allocation Control When the car arrives, a travel

direction lamp lights up.

Minimizes elevator traveling distance for energy saving throughout the day
Besides passenger waiting time and the probability of bypass function, near-future traveling distance of all
elevators in a group is evaluated for a new call. Cars are assigned in the best way that the total of traveling
distance will be short for energy saving. Unlike the conventional energy saving operations, the new operation
allows energy saving even in daytime.

Example of Car Allocation

In the figure on the left, current elevator conditions are:
Ele.name
Floor A B C D •Car A: Parking at the 7th floor.
•Car B: Starting from the 1st floor to the 6th floor,
8 responding to a car call.
Hall operating panel
7 •Car C, D: Parking at the 8th floor.
Here, suppose that a passenger registers a hall call on When a passenger enters a
6 destination floor number, it indicates
the 4th floor to go up to the 8th floor.
the car assigned to the destination.
5 For the shortest passenger waiting time, either A or B is
allocated to the call.
4 Hall call
If A responds, it will run for seven floors in total of
3 traveling distance (7F → 4F → 8F). If B is assigned, the car
Notes
can stop to pick up the passenger on the way to the 6th
2
floor, and extend its service up to the 8th floor, traveling * 1: Neural Network is a mathematical model that emulates the structure of the nerves and cells of the human brain and its
information processing mechanism.
1 two more floors (6F → 8F) than originally thought.
Through such evaluations, the system gives priority to B,
* 2: Rules to allocate cars necessary for group control.
* 3: Hall destination floor indicator can be installed as an option. See page 8 for details.
4: See page 8 for available hall fixtures.
which has shorter traveling distance, for energy saving. *

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Advantages of Destination Oriented Prediction System

1. Reduces traveling time
The system uses timely and specific destination information to allocate each passenger to the right car. Passengers With DOAS, all you have to do is designating your destination floor at hall. The journey from then is completely automatic.
spend less time in cars, as the number of stops per trip is limited. Working with other features ofΣAI-2200C, DOAS
can significantly reduce the total time for passengers to get to their destinations, as well as long-wait rate. When going to the 10th floor

Without DOAS With DOAS Hall operating panel (keypad type)

Cars make stops at every selected The number of stops per car is
Enter “1”, then “0” on a hall The number of car to
floor. You cannot tell how many limited as passengers are evened Confirm the car When the car arrives, board
operating panel. take is displayed on the
stops the car will make to complete out to cars depending on number on the hall on it.
hall operating panel.
your trip. destinations. lantern with car
number plate, and
Example Example move to the
Car A makes 5 stops. Car A makes 2 stops. assigned car.
Car B makes 5 stops. Car B makes 2 stops.

Car C makes 4 stops. Car C makes 2 stops.

Car D makes 4 stops. Car D makes 3 stops.

A B C D A B C D

2. Enhances passengers usability at hall Destination floor buttons with car number indicators
Press the button “10” on The number of car to
Without DOAS With DOAS
destination floor buttons take is displayed beside
You wait for cars wondering which car arrives first. When you enter your destination floor number to a hall with car number indicators. the button “10”.
Once a car arrives, as many passengers as possible operating panel, it indicates which car to take. You
rush in, regardless of destinations. wait for the assigned car, confident that the car, even
if not yet there, is on its way. When the car arrives,
you step in the car without hurry.

For passengers with special needs

DOAS offers dedicated service for passengers with special needs. When the accessibility button on a hall
operating panel is pressed, the doors remain open longer and close more slowly to allow passengers extra time
It seems I have to wait for another car! So, to the 15th floor, my car to board and exit the car. Also, visual and audio guidance is available for passengers throughout the journey.
Now, which car arrives next? is “C”.

3. Enhances passengers usability in car Press (accessibility Enter “1”, then “0” on the The number of car to When the car arrives, the
button) on a hall hall operating panel. The take is announced. car number and travel
Without DOAS With DOAS operating panel. audio guidance confirms direction is announced.
lights up, and then the floor name entered.
You need to press the destination floor button on a Your destination floor has already been registered
visual and audio
car operating panel. In heavily loaded car, you fight when you entered it to the hall operating panel. Relax
guidance starts Elevator B .
through a crowd of bodies to reach the button. and enjoy the ride in the less crowded car. The car
navigating you. Going UP.
skips unnecessary stops and takes you to the
destination floor speedily.
Enter the Please take
destination 10th floor.
Elevator B .
floor desired.
For the special
needs.

With my destination already registered,

It’s too crowded to reach the floor button…
I don’t need to press the floor button.

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Hall Arrangement Hall Operating Panels

DOAS is designed to complement today’s complex building environments. It can accommodate the needs of Keypad
building owners, architects, consultants and elevator passengers. To meet their particular requests, we offer
flexible configuration options. Please consult with our local subcontractors for further information.

DOAS hybrid configuration DOAS full configuration

DOAS hall operating panels are installed only on the busiest
floor (main floor), while other floors have conventional hall
fixtures. This is particularly beneficial to improve the traffic
flow leaving from the busiest floor. Especially it is very
useful in buildings with heavy up-peak traffics.
DOAS hall operating panels are installed on all floors. Cars
receive destination information from all floors to provide the
best service for more complex traffic conditions throughout
a day.

Example of hall arrangement Example of hall arrangement

HSVF-C210 HSVF-C231*1 HSVF-C260 HSVF-C281*1

Faceplate Stainless steel hairline

Touch panel*2
Display Digital LED dot display, orange when illuminated
(HSVF-C210, HSVF-C231),
5.7” TFT color LCD (HSVF-C260, HSVF-C281)
Faceplate Stainless steel hairline
Call button Micro stroke click and flat button in stainless steel matt
(The ★ button is a tactile button.) Touch panel 10.4” TFT color LCD
Other floors

Destination floor buttons with car number indicators Hall Lanterns with Car Number Plate
All floors
Faceplate Stainless steel hairline Faceplate Stainless steel hairline

Micro stroke click and Clear acrylic Incandescent

Arrival prediction
flat button in gray plastic lamp, yellow-orange when
Destination lanterns
(Response light: LED illuminated
floor buttons
lamp, yellow-orange
Main floor when illuminated) Elevator number Stainless steel hairline
plate with etching finish
Elevator number Digital LED dot display,
indicator orange when illuminated

HSM-E210 HLV-E110
Applicable Equipment and Features : Applicable — : Not applicable

Hybrid Full Hall Destination Floor Indicator *3

Location Equipment / Features DOAS with functions DOAS with functions
Standard DOAS for passengers with Standard DOAS for passengers with Graphic display type hall destination floor indicators are also available.
special needs special needs (The below shows examples.) Please refer to the brochure “Graphic
Display & Touch Panel System” for details.
HSVF-C210, HSVF-C260 — —
HDH-A110
Hall operating Keypad HSVF-C231, HSVF-C281 — — Graphic display 10.4” TFT color LCD
panel Touch panel — —
Faceplate Stainless steel hairline
HSM-E210 — — —
Hall Display panel Smoky gray plastic, matt surface
Hall lanterns with HLV-E110
car number plate

Hall destination HDH-A110 — — *1 — Destination floor Incandescent lamp, yellow-orange

floor indicator Graphic display — — *1 — indicator when illuminated

Immediate Prediction Indication *3 — *1 — *1

Announcement of car number and traveling direction — —

Car
Operating floor buttons on car operating panel *2 *2 — — Graphic display

*1: Complies with EN81-70. The key arrangement can be changed when compliance with EN81-70 is not required.
*1: Applicable to some specified floors. *2: Please note that touch panel type hall indicator cannot be used for elevators for visually impaired passengers, for fire fighter’s service elevators,
*2: Not available while the car stops at floors where DOAS hall operating panels are installed. or for elevators sold in countries and regions where regulations, such as EN81-70, mandate specific measures for physically impaired passengers.
*3: When a passenger has registered a hall call, the best car to respond to that call is immediately selected, the corresponding hall lantern lights up and Also, touch panel is designed to react human touch only. It cannot be operated with gloved hands or inanimate objects.
a chime sounds once to indicate which doors will open. *3: Please consult with our local subcontractors for application.

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Special Functions
Group Control Features
Feature
Main Functions
Expert System and Fuzzy Logic
Psychological Waiting Time
Evaluation
Cooperative Optimization
Assignment
Car Travel Time Evaluation
Distinction of Traffic Flow with
Neural Networks (NN)
Car Allocation Tuning (CAT)
Dynamic Rule-Set Optimizer (DRO)
Destination Oriented Prediction
System (DOAS)*
Motor Drive Mix (MDX)
System Control
Group Control Self-Diagnosis
(GCS)
Traffic Functions
Peak Traffic Control (PTC)
Strategic Overall Spotting (SOHS)
Closest-Car Priority Service
(CNPS)
Light-Load Car Priority Service
(UCPS)
Special Car Priority Service
(SCPS)
Special Floor Priority Service
(SFPS)
Up Peak Service (UPS)
Down Peak Service (DPS)
Congested-Floor Service (CFS)
Energy Saving Operation–
Number of Cars (ESO-N)
Energy Saving Operation–
Speed Control (ESO-V)
Energy Saving Operation–
Allocation Control (ESO-W)
Bank-Separation Operation (BSO)
VIP Operation (VIP-S)
Intense Up Peak (IUP)
Lunchtime Service (LTS)
Indication Functions
Car Arrival Chime-Car or Hall (AECC/AECH)
Flashing Hall Lantern (FHL)
Immediate Prediction Indication
(AIL)
Second Car Prediction (TCP)
*This system is more effective for office buildings with few nonresident passengers. Please consult our local subcontractor for applicable conditions, etc.
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● = Standard ○ = Optional
Comfort and Convenience Features ● = Standard ○ = Optional
Description Appl. Feature Description Appl.
Door Sensors
The system performs group control using expert knowledge, which is programmed applying the expert system Electronic Doorman (EDM) Door open time is minimized using safety ray(s) or multi-beam door sensors that detect passengers boarding or
and fuzzy logic, to maximize the effectiveness of each elevator operation. ● exiting. ○
This system predicts the psychological waiting time of passengers for each hall call, and allocates cars to
Multi-Beam Door Sensor Multiple infrared-light beams cover some 1800mm in height of the doors as they close to detect passengers or
minimize them. Moreover, psychological waiting time evaluation rules are changed automatically according to ● objects. (Cannot be combined with SR feature.) ○
actual service conditions.
The system predicts a potential hall call, which could give longer waiting time. Car assignment is performed 3D Multi-Beam Door Sensor Multiple infrared-light beams cover some 1800mm in height of the doors as they close to detect passengers or
considering not only current and new calls but also near-future call. ●
objects. The 3D sensor can also monitor the hall by expanding multiple infrared-light beams. (Cannot be ○
combined with SR feature.)
To reduce car travel time, each car is allocated to hall calls with consideration to the number of car calls. ●
Traffic flows in a building are constantly monitored using neural networks technology, and the optimum Ultrasonic Door Sensor (USDS) Sound waves are used to scan a 3D area near the open doors to detect passengers boarding or obstructions. ○
operational pattern, such as Lunchtime Service or Up Peak Service, is selected or cancelled accordingly at the ● Operating Considerations
appropriate time.
The number of cars allocated or parked on crowded floors are controlled not just according to the conditions on Car Call Erase (FCC-P) If the wrong car button is pressed, it can be canceled by quickly pressing the same button again twice. ●
those crowded floors but also the operational status of each car and the traffic on each floor. ●
Car Fan Shut Off–Automatic (CFO-A) If there are no calls for a specified period, the car ventilation fan will automatically be turned off to conserve energy. ●
Traffic flows in a building are constantly predicted using neural networks technology, and an optimum rule-set
for group control operations is selected through real-time simulations based on prediction results. ● Car Light Shut Off–Automatic (CLO-A) If there are no calls for a specified period, the car lighting will automatically shut off to conserve energy. ●
When a passenger presses a destination floor button on the hall operating panel, the name of the car to serve Reopen with Hall Button (ROHB) Closing doors can be reopened by pressing the hall button corresponding to the traveling direction of the car. ●
that call appears immediately next to the destination floor button. Cars are allocated according to destination ○
floors in order to improve transport efficiency and minimize congestion. (Cannot be combined with IUP.) User Considerations
The rate of car acceleration and deceleration is automatically increased, according to the car load, to reduce Automatic Hall Call Registration If one car cannot carry all waiting passengers because it is full, another car will automatically be assigned for the
passenger waiting and travel time. (Only for elevators with a speed of 2.0m/sec or faster.) ○ ●
(FSAT) remaining passengers.
Automatic Bypass (ABP) A fully-loaded car bypasses hall calls in order to maintain maximum operational efficiency. (Optional in case of
Passenger waiting times, frequency of prediction errors, etc., are automatically detected and recorded as 1-car 2BC system.) ●
elevator operational data for service personnel. ●
Door Nudging Feature (NDG) A beep, as well as voice guidance, sounds and the doors slowly close when they have remained open for longer
than the preset period. ●
A floor which temporarily has the heaviest traffic will be served with higher priority over other floors, but not to Next Landing (NXL) If the elevator doors do not open fully at a destination floor, the doors close, the car automatically moves to the
the extent that it interferes with the service to other floors. ● next or nearest floor where the doors will open. ●
To reduce passenger waiting time, cars which have finished service are automatically directed to positions where Independent Service (IND) Exclusive operation where a car is withdrawn from group control operation for independent use, such as
they can respond to predicted hall calls as quickly as possible. ● ●
maintenance or repair, and responds only to car calls.
A function to give priority allocation to the car closest to the floor where a hall call button has been pressed, or
to reverse the closing doors of the car closest to the pressed hall call button on that floor. ○ Service Floor Selection Functions*
(Cannot be combined with hall position indicators.)
Non-Service to Specific Floors To enhance security, service to desired floors can be set to disable using the car operating panel. This function
When traffic is light, empty or lightly-loaded cars are given higher priority to respond to hall calls in order to -Car Button Type (NS-CB) is automatically deactivated during emergency operations. ○
minimize passenger travel time. (Cannot be combined with hall position indicators.) ○
Special cars, such as observation elevators and elevators with basement service, are given higher priority to Non-Service to Specific Floors To enhance security, service to desired floors can be set to disable using a manual or timer switch. This function
○ -Switch/Timer Type (NS/NS-T) is automatically deactivated during emergency operations. ○
respond to hall calls. (Cannot be combined with hall position indicators.)
Special floors, such as floors with VIP rooms or executive rooms, are given higher priority for car allocation when Secret Call Service (SCS-B) To enhance security, car calls for desired floors can be registered only by entering secret codes using the car
a call is made on those floors. (Cannot be combined with hall position indicators.) ○ buttons on the car operating panel. This function is automatically deactivated during emergency operations. ○
Controls the number of cars to be allocated to the main floors, as well as the car allocation timing, in order to
Characteristic Functions
meet increased demands for upward travel from the main floors during office starting time, hotel checkin time ○
etc., and minimize passenger waiting time. Basic Announcement (AAN-B) A synthetic voice (and/or buzzer) alerts passengers inside a car that elevator operation has been temporarily
interrupted by overloading or a similar cause. (Voice available only in English.) ●
Controls the number of cars to be allocated and the timing of car allocation in order to meet increased demands
for downward travel during office leaving time, hotel checkout time, etc., to minimize passenger waiting time. ○
Voice Guidance System (AAN-G) Information on elevator service such as the current floor or service direction will be heard by the passengers
The number of cars to be allocated to floors where meeting rooms or ballrooms exist & the traffice intensifies for inside a car. (Voice guidance available only in English.) ○
short periods of time, as well as the timing of car allocation, will be controlled according to detected traffice ○
density data for those floors. Main Floor Parking (MFP) An available car parks on the main floor with the doors open to reduce passenger waiting time. ○
To save energy, the number of service cars is automatically reduced to some extent but not so much that it Forced Floor Stop (FFS) All cars in a bank automatically make a stop at a pre-determined floor on every trip without being called. ○
adversely affects passenger waiting time. ○
Main Floor Changeover Operation This feature is effective for buildings with two main floors. The floor designated as the “main floor” in a group
To save energy, the car speed is automatically reduced to some extent but not so much that it adversely affects
○ (TFS) control operation can be changed as necessary using a manual switch. ○
passenger waiting time.
When a call is registered, the system controls car assignment considering near-future traveling distance of all Car LCD Position Indicator (CID-S) LCD position indicator mounted inside a car on the car operating panel that indicates the date and time, current
elevators to conserve energy. ● car position, traveling direction and information on elevator operation. ○
Hall buttons and the cars called by each button can be divided into several groups for independent group Hall LCD Position Indicator (HID-S) LCD position indicator mounted on the wall of a hall that indicates the date and time, current car position,
control operation to serve special needs or different floors. ○
traveling direction and information on elevator operation.
A specified car is withdrawn from group control operation for VIP service operation. When activated, the car
responds only to existing car calls, moves to a specified floor and parks there with the doors open. The car will ○ *During an emergency, service floor selection may be halted.
then respond only to car calls.
To maximize transport efficiency, an elevator bank will be divided into two groups of cars to serve upper and
lower floors separately during up peak. In addition, the number of cars to be allocated, the timing of car
allocation to the main floor, the timing of door closing, etc., will be controlled based on predicted traffic data. ○
(Cannot be combined with DOAS.) Emergency Prevention Management
During the first half of lunchtime, calls for a restaurant floor will be served with higher priority, and during the
latter half, the number of cars allocated to the restaurant floor, the allocation timing for each car and the door ○ ❚ Remote-control Car Stop (RCS)
opening and closing timing are all controlled based on predicted data.
❚ Return Operation (RET)
Electronic chimes sound to indicate that a car will soon arrive.
❚ Operation by Emergency Power Source - Automatic/Manual (OEPS)
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A hall lantern, which corresponds to a car’s service direction, flashes to indicate that the car will soon arrive. ● ❚ Fire Emergency Return (FER)
When a passenger has registered a hall call, the best car to respond to that call is immediately selected, the ❚ Earthquake Emergency Return (EER-P/EER-S)
corresponding hall lantern lights up and a chime sounds once to indicate which doors will open. ○
❚ Mitsubishi Emergency Landing Device (MELD)
When a hall is crowded to the extent that one car can not accommodate all waiting passengers, the hall lantern
will light up to indicate the next car to serve the hall. ○ ❚ Supervisory Panel (WP)
❚ Mitsubishi Elevators & Escalators Monitoring and Control System MelEye (WP-W)