Technical Information

Track length    628 metres, traveling distance 610 metres. 

Difference in Altitude   119 metres 

Operating speed   4.25 metres per second (15.3 km/h) 

Maximum speed   5.5 metres per second (19.8 km/h) 

Empty car weight   13,500kg 

Maximum load   7,500kg or max 100 passengers 

Control system   ABB MP 260 PLC 

Data to cars  Abbey Systems UHF MicroAlert 3 telemetry    

System.  Powerlink 3 software 

DC Converter  ABB DCS 800 3 phase converter module 

Main motor  185kw (240 HP) 500 volt DC traction motor

With regenerative braking and field weaken 

Braking system  

  1. Regenerative motor braking
  2. Hydraulic service brake controlled by the PLC
  3. Hydraulic service brake
  4. Car gripping brakes (2 per car) 

Supervisions 

      PLC programme and database

      Speed, direction and car position

      Platform approach speed

      Car passenger load, car brake and control status

      Earthquake and wind speed

      Mains power status

Motor cooling, hydraulic pressures and temperatures

      Brake performance and deceleration rate

      Car and control battery voltages

      Car air pressure

      Track and platform stop buttons

      Track gates

      Telemetry system and data validity

Rope 690 metres, 2200 KG 30mm right hand Langs lay polypropylene core, supported on 120 rubber

Track rollers overlength of track (18 years between replacement) 

Rails 31 KG /per metre Australian high carbon steel.  1000mm guage on pine sleepers