Arkel ARCODE 4B17A 400V 17A Integrated Elevator Control Unit

The Arkel ARCODE 4B17A is a compact and powerful 400V 17A Integrated Elevator Control Unit (ILCU) designed for modern elevator systems requiring reliable motor control, smooth travel comfort, and simplified installation. As part of the advanced ARCODE platform, the 4B17A integrates the VVVF inverter, main elevator controller, and emergency evacuation system inside one synchronized industrial unit.

Positioned between the lower-capacity 4B14A and the higher-capacity 4B26A models, the ARCODE 4B17A offers an excellent balance of performance and cost-efficiency for residential buildings, medium-capacity commercial projects, MRL elevators, and modernization applications.

Key Features of Arkel ARCODE 4B17A

• Integrated elevator controller and VVVF inverter system
• 400V three-phase integrated lift control unit
• 17A nominal output current with 34A peak output capacity
• Supports motors up to 7.5 kW (10 HP)
• Compatible with synchronous gearless and asynchronous geared motors
• Direct Landing technology for precise floor leveling and smooth stopping
• Integrated emergency rescue operation
• CANbus serial communication infrastructure
• Compact industrial enclosure for MRL elevator systems
• Motor recognition and automatic learning functions
• Scalable ARCODE licensing architecture
• Ideal for residential, commercial, and modernization projects

Technical Specifications

Integrated Elevator Control Technology

The ARCODE 4B17A combines the most important elevator control functions into a single synchronized platform. Instead of using a separate inverter drive, main controller, and emergency rescue module, ARCODE centralizes these functions in one compact unit.

This integrated structure reduces cabinet space requirements, simplifies installation, decreases wiring complexity, and improves long-term system reliability.

The system architecture is especially beneficial for elevator companies working on MRL installations and modernization projects where space, installation time, and reliable commissioning are critical.

Direct Landing Technology for Smooth Ride Comfort

One of the key advantages of the ARCODE platform is Direct Landing technology. Traditional elevator systems often slow down into creep speed before reaching the floor, which can increase travel time and reduce passenger comfort.

ARCODE uses encoder-based position feedback to calculate the optimal deceleration curve in real time. This allows the elevator to stop directly at floor level in a single smooth motion.

Direct Landing helps improve:

• Passenger ride comfort
• Floor leveling accuracy
• Travel efficiency
• Start and stop smoothness
• Mechanical component lifespan

Designed for Mid-Capacity Elevator Applications

The Arkel ARCODE 4B17A is a strong choice for projects requiring more capacity than the 4B14A while remaining more compact and cost-efficient than higher-current models such as the 4B26A or 4C35A.

Typical applications include:

• Residential apartment buildings
• Medium-capacity passenger elevators
• Small and medium commercial buildings
• Machine-Room-Less elevator systems
• Elevator modernization projects
• Geared and gearless lift installations

Compatible with Geared and Gearless Motors

The ARCODE 4B17A supports both synchronous gearless motors and asynchronous geared motors, making it highly flexible for different elevator configurations.

For new installations, it can be used with modern gearless machines and absolute encoder systems. For modernization projects, it can also work with existing geared machines using incremental encoder solutions.

This flexibility allows building owners and elevator companies to upgrade the control system first and plan motor replacement later if needed.

CANbus Communication and Simplified Shaft Wiring

The ARCODE ecosystem uses reliable CANbus serial communication between elevator peripherals, shaft devices, car operating panels, landing call units, inspection boxes, and expansion modules.

Compared to conventional parallel wiring, CANbus communication reduces cable quantity, lowers installation error risk, and simplifies troubleshooting during maintenance.

Scalable ARCODE Platform Architecture

The ARCODE platform can be expanded through software and hardware licensing depending on project requirements.

In its standard Basic configuration, the ARCODE 4B17A supports:

• Up to 1.6 m/s elevator speed
• 16 floors
• 2 elevators in group operation

With optional MDA or HDA licensing, the ARCODE platform can scale up to:

• 4 m/s elevator speed
• 64 floors
• 8 elevators in group control

This scalability makes the ARCODE 4B17A suitable for both standard mid-rise projects and more advanced elevator systems requiring future expansion.

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