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The 4M2 series of residential controllers is changing the way the residential elevator market
purchases controllers. Currently controllers are purchased as a job specific item after the
homeowner has defined any optional features. The 4M2 allows the controller to become a
STOCKED ITEM because all optional features are incorporated into every unit. The OEM or
contractor simply takes a unit from inventory and makes it job specific within minutes. It also
allows customer changes and future upgrades to become seamless and cost effective. This
purchasing method allows a mid-sized company the benefit of volume pricing.

System Description:
The 4M2 is a line of programmable microprocessor based controllers designed for the North
American residential elevator market. This reliable controller fulfills all A17.1 requirements and
is ETL listed for residential elevators. The 4M2 can operate in either single automatic or
constant pressure modes and accommodates 2-4 stops, short floors, two speeds in both
directions, two way re-leveling, retiring cam, fixed cam or four electric locks, two automatic gate
operators, four swing door operators, emergency lowering and an emergency light output. It
can be used with hatch switches or a magnetic landing system such as our SEL2. All relays
that operate external devices are socket mounted to allow easy field replacement.

The 4M2 incorporates a twenty event log to track system events. The system also tracks the
number of runs and re-levels. Both the log and counters require a password before they can be
cleared.

The entire line of controllers is housed in a 20 x 20 x 6 ¾ inch cabinet.

The price point for this line is less than a basic relay logic unit.

There are four basic models to choose from depending on your drive system

Drive System Part Number

Hydraulic (1 contactor) 4M2H2
Hydraulic (2 contactors) 4M2H2A
Single Speed Drum or Traction 4M2SS
V.V.V.F. Drum or Traction 4M2VF

This product line conforms to UL508A, ASME A17.1A, ASME A17.5 and CSA-B44-94.

Complete technical information available upon request.

Mfg. By:
Electro-Mech. Industries
250 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone (847) 593-4900 Fax (847)593-1394
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Hardware Features: Software Features:

¾Microprocessor based ¾Two Modes of Operation
¾3hp 230V contactor(s) x Single Automatic Pushbutton
x Constant Pressure
¾2 to 4 stops
¾Password Protected
¾Red LED’s on all inputs
¾Two way Leveling (re-level Hydro only)
¾Yellow LED’s on all outputs
¾Supports Short Floors
¾Emergency light output -> 24vdc
¾Selectable Call Button Fault Indication
¾Supports two Power Gate Operators
¾Adjustable Gate Open timer
¾Supports four Swing Door Operators
¾Adjustable Swing Door Close timer
¾Supports the following H. Door interlocks
¾Adjustable Run timer
x Retiring Cam
¾Adjustable Non Interference timer
x Fixed Cam
x Electric Door Locks (24vdc) ¾Adjustable Car Light timer
¾Supports the following drive systems ¾Adjustable Call Cancel timer
¾Single Speed Drum ¾20 Event LIFO Log
¾VVVF Drum ¾On Board Counters
x Total Trip
¾Hydraulic (110vac coils) x Run
x Single coil x Re-level
x Three coil (common H.S.)
x Four coil ¾Delay Up Stop
¾Selector Type -> 24vdc Active Low ¾Selectable Homing Floor
¾Battery Lowering (Hydro only) ¾Adjustable Homing Timer
¾RS232 Port for PC interface ¾Auto Shutdown Counter
¾Relevel Shutdown Counter

Optional Equipment:
1. Portable or Controller Mounted Programming tool
2. Five horsepower contactor(s)
3. Magnetic Landing System (Model:SELECTOR2)

Mfg. By:
Electro-Mech. Industries
250 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone (847) 593-4900 Fax (847)593-1394
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INPUTS OUTPUTS
The following are 24vdc Active High RP Run Contactor 110vac 1A
MSC Main Safety Chain UP Up Contactor 110vac 1A
GC Gate Switch UP Up Coil 110vac 1A
HDC Hatch Doors Closed DN Down Coil / Contactor 110vac 1A
HDL Hatch Doors Locked HSU H.S. Up Coil 110vac 1A
LPS Low Pressure Switch HDS H.S. Down Coil 110vac 1A
UT Up Terminal Limit HSC H.S. Common Coil 110vac 1A
LT Down Terminal Limit AL Automatic Light 110vac 3A
OL Motor Overload RC Retiring Cam 24vdc .2A
1EL Door Lock FL 1 24vdc .5A
The following are 24vdc Active Low 2EL Door Lock FL 2 24vdc .5A
UL Up Leveling 3EL Door Lock FL 3 24vdc .5A
DL Down Leveling 4EL Door Lock FL 4 24vdc .5A
DZ Door Zone OK System Checking 24vdc
P1 Position 1 OPF Gate Op. Front 24vdc .2A
P2 Position 2 OPR Gate Op. Rear 24vdc .2A
P3 Position 3 BZ Buzzer 24vdc .2A
P4 Position 4 EL Emergency Light 24vdc .5A
DOB Door Open Button PD1 Swing Door Op 1 Dry Contact
PD2 Swing Door Op 2 Dry Contact
PD3 Swing Door Op 3 Dry Contact
PD4 Swing Door Op 4 Dry Contact

INPUT / OUTPUT
C1 Call & Light FL 1
C2 Call & Light FL 2
C3 Call & Light FL 3
C4 Call & Light FL 4

Mfg. By:
Electro-Mech. Industries
250 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone (847) 593-4900 Fax (847)593-1394
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SELECTOR REQUIREMENTS
The 4M2 series Controllers require seven selector inputs for proper operation:
LU = Level Up P1 = Verifies Car is at FL 1 P4 = Verifies Car is at FL 4
LD = Level Down P2 = Verifies Car is at FL 2
DZ = Door Zone P3 = Verifies Car is at FL 3

The inputs are 24VDC active low; meaning that 24VDC Reference must be present at the
appropriate controller terminal to turn on the input.

Up Travel Logic Sequence:

x When an up call is registered, the “UP”, “RP” and “HS” computer outputs will be activated.
x Each time UL is activated along with DZ the selector will increment one level
x When the selector increments to the landing where the call is registered, the “HS” computer
output will deactivate and the car will continue up the hoistway at leveling speed.
x To stop the car after it is running in leveling speed UL turns off while DZ remains on. The
“UP” computer output is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer output is
deactivated.

Down Travel Logic Sequence:

x When a down call is registered, the “DN”, “RP” and “HS” computer outputs will be activated.
x Each time DL is activated along with DZ the selector will decrement one level
x When the selector decrements to the landing where the call is registered, the “HS” computer
output will deactivate and the car will continue down the hoistway at leveling speed.
x To stop the car after it is running in leveling speed DL turns off while DZ remains on. The
“DN” computer output is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer output is
deactivated.

Releveling (Hydro Only)

After the car has stopped at floor level in response to a call, the car will re-level up when UL and
DZ are on together, and will stop when LU is off. The car will re-level down if DL and DZ are on
together, and will stop when DL is off. Releveling is deactivated for single speed and VVVF
winding drums.

Positive Encoding:
The MHTAL Controller board achieves positive encoding via four independent positioning
magnets. Door Lock outputs will be activated only when proper position magnet is present.

Short Floors: The minimum travel distances are as follows:

Automatic PB: 12 inches.
Constant Pressure: 24 inches.

Mfg. By:
Electro-Mech. Industries
250 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone (847) 593-4900 Fax (847)593-1394
 LEV RETROFIT CONTROLLERS
Since TKA announced that they would terminate their North American Residential Elevator
operations, we have moved forward with providing a LEV retrofit control system to the industry.
We will offer control systems for both chain drive and hydraulic LEV’s. The controllers will be
available for both hoistway and remote installations.

Product Goals:
¾Offer a cost effective solution to changing out a LEV controller without sacrificing any
functionality.
¾To reuse as much of the existing wiring and ancillary components as possible.
¾To complete the retrofit within 4 hours

Features & Benefits:

¾Reuse of the following ancillary components
o Hall Stations
o COP
o Selector
o Automatic Gate Operator
o TKA Temp Run Pendant (to run car only)
¾Reuse of all CAT-5 cables
¾Reuse all wire harnesses with pluggable Terminal strips as is

Retrofit Limitations:
¾Larger Controller cabinet (non-hoistway mounted H=20.5” x W=24.5” x D=6.8”)
¾4 Stops Maximum
¾No fault codes to hall stations

Installation Overview (non Hoistway installation):

1. Un-plug all connectors to original controller & remove controller
2. Mount Retrofit controller
o Re-pipe incoming power from disconnect
o Plug in all original connectors to Retrofit Controller
3. Un-plug all connectors to original COP Interface PCB & remove
4. Install Retrofit COP Interface PCB (Same mounting points)
5. Plug in all original connectors to Retrofit COP Interface PCB
6. Reposition Selector magnets
7. Program Job specific parameter to controller
8. Return car to service

Mfg. By:
Electro-Mech. Industries
250 Hamilton Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone (847) 593-4900 Fax (847)593-1394
 Required Selector Signals
4M2 Controller Series

RUNNING UP RUNNING DOWN

CAR LOCATION DZ UL DL P1 P2 P3 P4 CAR LOCATION DZ UL DL P1 P2 P3 P4
@ FL 1 X X @ FL 4 X X
X X X X X X
X X O X X O
O X O X
ALL OFF O ALL OFF O
X X
X X X X
X X X X X X
@ FL2 X O X @ FL 3 X O X
X X X X X X
X X O X X O
O X O X
ALL OFF O ALL OFF O
X X
X X X X
X X X X X X
@ FL 3 X O X @ FL 2 X O X
X X X X X X
X X O X X O
O X O X
ALL OFF O ALL OFF O
X X
X X X X
X X X X X X
@ FL 4 X O X @ FL 1 X O X

X= LED ON X= LED ON
O= LED HAS TURNED OFF O= LED HAS TURNED OFF
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The MHTAL Controller board requires seven selector inputs for proper operation:
LU = Level Up P1 = Verifies Car is at Position 1 P4 = Verifies Car is at Position 4
LD = Level Down P2 = Verifies Car is at Position 2
DZ = Door Zone P3 = Verifies Car is at Position 3

The inputs are 24VDC active low; meaning that 24VDC Reference must be present at the appropriate controller
terminal to turn on the input.

Up Travel Logic Sequence:

x When an up call is registered, the “UP”, “RP” and “HS” computer outputs will be activated.
x Each time UL is activated along with DZ the selector will increment one level
x When the selector increments to the landing where the call is registered, the “HS” computer output will
deactivate and the car will continue up the hoistway at leveling speed.
x To stop the car after it is running in leveling speed UL turns off while DZ remains on. The “UP” computer output
is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer output is deactivated.

Down Travel Logic Sequence:

x When a down call is registered, the “DN”, “RP” and “HS” computer outputs will be activated.
x Each time DL is activated along with DZ the selector will decrement one level
x When the selector decrements to the landing where the call is registered, the “HS” computer output will
deactivate and the car will continue down the hoistway at leveling speed.
x To stop the car after it is running in leveling speed DL turns off while DZ remains on. The “DN” computer output
is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer output is deactivated.

Releveling (Hydro Only)

After the car has stopped at floor level in response to a call, the car will re-level up when UL and DZ are on
together, and will stop when LU is off. The car will re-level down if DL and DZ are on together, and will stop when
DL is off. Releveling is deactivated for single speed and VVVF winding drums.

Positive Encoding:
The MHTAL Controller board achieves positive encoding via four independent positioning magnets. Door Lock
outputs will be activated only when a positioning magnet is present.

Short Floors: The minimum travel distance is 12 inches.

Short Floor Up Logic Sequence from floor A to floor B:

x When an up call is registered, the “UP” and “RP” computer outputs will be activated.
x Before the car moves the computer will have the following signals from the selector: DZ on, PA on.
x Once the car moves away from floor A, the computer will see the following selector signals:
x DL on, UL on, PA off, DZ off, DZ on, PB on, DL off then UL off.
x Stop the car when UL turns off. The “UP” computer output is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer
output is deactivated.

Short Floor Down Logic Sequence from floor B to floor A:

x When a down call is registered, the “DN” and “RP” computer outputs will be activated.
x Before the car moves the computer will have the following signals from the selector: DZ on, PB on.
x Once the car moves away from floor B, the computer will see the following selector signals:
x UL on, DL on, PB off, DZ off, DZ on, PA on, UL off then DL off.
x Stop the car when DL turns off. The “DN” computer output is deactivated then after 3 seconds “RP” computer
output is deactivated.

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