**A lot of people seem to simply assume these are 6400NA, considering how recent this mod was. Despite the fact they're similar, these are NOT 6400NA. These were modded in 2013, a year before 6400NA came out (2014)...unless this was a prototype installation before the official release. We don't know for sure, so we can only assume it's still TXPress.**
To commemorate the 22nd anniversary of elevator photography, I have these elevators to share. These are the two main elevators in the center court of the Stamford Town Center in Stamford, CT. In the center court of the shopping center, there's a grand total of four scenic elevators. There's two individual elevators on either side of the court that serve 4 to the roof, and then there's these elevators, which go from 1 (parking), to the four shopping levels (3, 4, 5, and 7), and all the way to the top levels (9, and R). None of the elevators in the center court serve 8th floor, I believe access to the 8th floor parking is combined on the 6th floor. The mall itself is sandwiched by parking levels, both around, under the mall, and above the mall.
Like the rest of the OTIS elevators here, this elevator was originally installed in 1981/1982 with the original construction of the mall. This elevator originally had the "Lexan" fixtures. However, in 2013 or so, ALL the elevators, including these, received an overhaul from Schindler. This meant upgrading the fixtures, controller, etc, into what you see before you. This was all done via the TXPress package from Schindler, a modernization package that upgrades the controller, fixtures, etc (6400NA came out not too long after in 2014).
For the fixtures in the mall itself, there's MAD Caesar BS Moon fixtures on the inside, Gilda panels with the BS Moon buttons on the outside, and VR lanterns on the exterior. Additionally, a new indicator was put in, along with a new voice. The car itself (evident by where the OTIS nameplate was), and possibly the door equipment and motor still remain from the Lexan era. Although the elevators are already smooth, and fast, the modernization of the elevators here seem to have improved the experience of the elevators, although they still seem a little buggy (some phantom calls, as you can see).
Compare this particular elevator to one of the Scenic elevators I have filmed at WestFarms (AGES ago), and you'll notice some similarities to the design. This ranges from the style of the cab, shape, etc. The two malls were developed and are still operated by Taubman. Not explicitly shown in the video, but the two malls seem to have similar layouts and interior design schemes as well. This mall opened in 1982, while and Westfarms opened eight years earlier (1974). Actually, compare this elevator to any other elevator that was installed by Taubman up until the later 2000's or so, and you'll notice the similarities in style.
Location Info:
Opened in 1982, this mall is right in the heart of Downtown Stamford, serving as a major shopping destination for the city. There's three levels of shopping, and the mall is anchored by Macy's, Barnes and Noble, and soon to be Saks Off 5th. This mall attracts people from not only the Fairfield County region of Connecticut, but many people from the New York Metropolitan area as well (you might have seen videos of this place from some of these people). To give you an idea, this part of Connecticut is not only part of New England, but also part of the NY Metropolitan area.
For fixture info, refer to this link:
www.madfixtures...
Elevator Specs:
Manufactured By: OTIS
Propulsion System: Overhead Traction (original)
Controller System: Microcontroller Logic (part of mod)
Floors Served 1-7, 9, R (Eight Total):
--1: (Parking
--*2: (Parking)
--3: (Parking)
--*4: (Shopping)
--5 (shopping)
--6: (access to 6 and 8th floor parking)
--7: (Shopping, parking)
--9: (parking)
--R: (roof parking)
Travel Distance: Ten Floors
Bank Of: 2
Doors: Center Opening
Door Safety: Sensors
Interlock: OTIS
Phone: MADD BS
-Placement: On Panel, (button accessible)
Fixtures: MADD Caesar (with BS Moon buttons)
-Illumination: White
-Panel Finish: Silver
Hall Fixtures: MADD BS Moon (on Gilda Panel)
-Illumination: White
-Panel Finish: Silver
Lantern: MADD Flush, Vandal Resistant
Indicator: Schindler
-Illumination: UP: Green, DOWN: Red
Speed: 200 FPM
Capacity: 3500lbs
Installed: 1982
Modernization: Fixtures, Controller, some cab work
-Done By: Schindler
-Year Upgraded: 2013*
Derp (Stupidity): 1: Occasional phantom calls.
DT Rating - 0
Cab: Metal Walls, Incandescent Lighting, panoramic walls
Other Features: Schindler Voice, 400A Chimes
Other Information: Center court elevators. Still retains OTIS car, interlocks, and motor from 1982 installation. Fixtures, etc. upgraded in 2013 by Schindler. Typical Taubman install from the 1970's - 2000's.
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