Arkel ARCODE 4C35A, 400V, 35A Integrated Lift Control Unit (ILCU)
Product Highlights:
- Complete Integration: Combines the VVVF drive, the main controller, and the emergency rescue system (for battery/UPS operation) in one synchronized enclosure.
- High Power Capacity: Features a nominal output current of 35 A and a maximum instantaneous output of 70 A.
- Optimal Motor Matching: Best suited for lift motors up to 15 kW (20 HP).
- Travel Comfort: Incorporates Direct Landing technology, dynamically calculating the travel curve to eliminate the slow creep speed phase, resulting in shorter travel times and smoother stops.
- Scalability: Supports up to 64 stops and speeds up to 4 m/s when upgraded with the appropriate HDA hardware dongle.
- MRL Design: The compact dimensions (258 x 472 mm) are highly advantageous for modern Machine-Room-Less (MRL) installations and panel space minimization.
- Universal Motor Support: Works seamlessly with both Synchronous (Gearless) and Asynchronous (Geared) lift machines.
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The Arkel ARCODE 4C35A is a robust 400V 35A Integrated Lift Control Unit (ILCU) within the ARCODE C-Series, specifically engineered for demanding elevator applications requiring higher power output. This innovative unit integrates the VVVF frequency inverter, the control board, and the emergency evacuation system into a single, compact package, ensuring total synchronization and simplifying installation. The ILCU concept minimizes complexity and enhances reliability for large residential, commercial, and modernization projects.
The powerful Arkel ARCODE 4C35A (400V 35A) ILCU is ideal for elevators utilizing motors up to 15 kW (20 HP). It features patented Direct Landing technology for superior ride quality and is fully scalable to support up to 4 m/s and 64 floors using the HDA license.
Technical Specifications: ARCODE 4C35A (400V)
The ARCODE platform offers various features depending on the software license (Basic, MDA, or HDA).
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | ARCODE 4C35A |
| Product Code | 1002627 |
| Nominal Output Current (Inom) | 35 A |
| Maximum Output Current (< 6 s) | 70 A |
| Applicable Motor Power (Approx.) | 15 kW (20 HP) |
| Standard Performance (Basic License) | Up to 1.6 m/s speed, max 16 floors, 2 lifts in group |
| Maximum Performance (HDA License) | Up to 4 m/s speed, max 64 floors, 8 lifts in group |
| Recommended Brake Resistor | 25 Ω / 2 kW |
| Approximate Dimensions (H x W) | 472 mm x 258 mm |
| Approximate Price | – |
Product Description
The Arkel ARCODE 4C35A is critical for projects requiring more power than the standard B-Series units, offering robust current handling up to 70 A instantaneously for starting. This capacity makes it suitable for running lift systems with traction motors up to 15 kW (20 HP).
As an integrated control unit, ARCODE houses the VVVF drive, the control core, and the evacuation system in one synchronized enclosure. This synchronization is paramount for high-performance features such as Direct Landing, which calculates the dynamic travel curve to shorten overall travel time and significantly boost comfort by avoiding the slow creep phase.
Target Applications:
The 4C35A model is versatile, supporting both Synchronous (Gearless) and Asynchronous (Geared) motors. This makes it an ideal choice not only for new construction and MRL systems that benefit from its compact form but also for substantial modernization projects. In modernization, a user can upgrade the outdated control system to the ARCODE 4C35A (using an ENCI card for the existing geared motor) and postpone the costly motor replacement until later (switching to an ENCA card once a synchronous motor is installed).
Scalability and Operation:
While the base unit typically operates under limits like 1.6 m/s and 16 stops (Basic License), the powerful 4C35A hardware can be scaled up to 4 m/s speed, 64 floors, and 8 lifts in group operation by simply adding the appropriate HDA hardware license dongle. All peripherals communicate via the robust CANbus protocol, simplifying shaft wiring and making installation fast and reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What projects is the ARCODE 4C35A best suited for given its power rating?
The ARCODE 4C35A, with its 35 A nominal current capacity, is designed for medium-to-high duty applications, typically running lift motors up to 15 kW (20 HP). This capacity is suitable for mid-rise or larger commercial and residential buildings, especially those undergoing modernization where a higher capacity might be needed for heavier loads or medium-high travel speeds.
Q2: What is the maximum speed and number of stops the ARCODE 4C35A can support?
In its basic configuration, the ARCODE 4C35A supports speeds up to 1.6 m/s and a maximum of 16 floors. However, the ARCODE platform is scalable. When equipped with the optional HDA Hardware Dongle, the unit can support demanding applications reaching speeds up to 4 m/s and managing up to 64 stops.
Q3: How does the ARCODE manage emergency rescue during a power outage?
The ARCODE is an Integrated Control Unit, meaning it has the evacuation system logic built in. In a power failure, the unit automatically switches to an external backup supply—either a 60-120VDC battery pack or a 1-phase 220VAC UPS connected to the L1 and L3 terminals. It then drives the car to the nearest floor for safe passenger evacuation. This rescue operation is supported only for closed-loop operation.
Q4: Does the ARCODE 4C35A require additional components for modernization if the motor is kept?
Yes, if retaining an older Asynchronous (Geared) motor, the ARCODE 4C35A unit requires the installation of an ENCI (Incremental Encoder Card) to interface with the motor’s incremental encoder for closed-loop control. This allows the immediate adoption of advanced control features like Direct Landing before the motor itself is eventually replaced with a newer synchronous type.
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