Monitor Controls News

Monitor Launches Commander™ Studio

Lisa Wallner — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:25:47 +0000

Online tool for management of touch screen elevator car operating panels
Hauppauge, N.Y. (February 15, 2012) – Monitor Elevator Products now offers an online simulation tool for its Commander™ T2 touch screen car operating panels. The fully interactive Commander Studio enables customers to view screen designs ‘live’ before being loaded onto an elevator’s T2 unit.

The Commander Studio provides online content management of Monitor’s Commander™ T2 touch screen car operating panels.

The Commander T2 car operating panel replaces traditional mechanical push buttons with a touch panel for choosing floor direction. The customizable interface can be matched to building décor and programmed to deliver supplemental information. High resolution graphics pair tenant logos with floor buttons, provide multi-media building information and entertainment, or deliver advertising messages.

With the Commander Studio interface, customers can review screen designs for editing and approval. The online tool allows the visual and audio elements to be previewed anywhere in the world, exactly as they will work in an actual elevator. If necessary, changes can be requested via email, and updated designs viewed for approval in the Studio interface before being loaded onto the T2 units. The system also maintains an online library of previous customer designs for quick reference.

The vandal-resistant T2 is the first touch screen approved in the United States for use as the main elevator car operating panel. The easy-to-install panel increases elevator efficiency for transit time, enhances passenger experience and lowers the effect of wear and tear. Monitor’s Commander series includes car operating panels, landing call stations and building information centers.

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Janus Elevator Products Spins off Monitor Controls

Lisa Wallner — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:39:04 +0000

Elevator fixture line to operate independently of safety edge and communication business
Hauppauge, N.Y. (September 23, 2011) – The Board of Directors of Janus Elevator Products, Inc., has unanimously approved a separation of the company’s two core businesses – Janus elevator safety edges and Monitor Controls elevator fixtures. The board plans for Janus Elevator Products to continue as an independent company focused on its safety edge, emergency phone, and digital display components business, and spin-off its Monitor Controls elevator fixtures and touch-panel display business into an independent company. Each business has leading consumer brands and the new structure, effective October 1, 2011, will allow each to better serve its customers.

The new company, named Monitor Controls Inc., will continue to provide elevator fixtures and touch-panel display technology for the elevator industry. Rob Isabelle, currently vice president of engineering and manufacturing, will lead the new Monitor as president. Monitor will join Janus in Halma p.l.c.’s elevator division, along with TLJones, Memco and E-Motive.

As an independent entity, Monitor will be able to more effectively address customer priorities with cost effective and innovative solutions, as well as enhance its operational efficiency. Janus will retain its elevator safety edge, emergency phone, and digital display businesses. Mike Byrne will continue as president of Janus.

Both companies are well-positioned for the split with financial strength, flexibility and highly skilled, dedicated employees. The transition is expected to be transparent to customers. All current orders will be processed without interruption.

“The separation of these businesses will allow Janus to better execute a focused strategy to the benefit of consumers of all our product lines,” said Mike Byrne, Janus president. “In March we outlined a plan to address the changing requirements of our customers. Since then, we have observed the acceleration of these market trends, which has led us to take additional steps to transform Janus to meet emerging opportunities.”

“Monitor can now more effectively focus on enhancing service and streamlining the introduction of new products than we could as an operating segment of Janus,” said Rob Isabelle, president of Monitor Controls Inc. “With a renewed focus on our core design and manufacturing business, continued investment in new technology and commitment to build on the potential in the display business, we see a bright future for Monitor as an independent company.”

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Vanguard Elevator Fixtures Guarantee Fast Delivery

Lisa Wallner — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:33:48 +0000

Functional, economical and attractive car stations and hall lanterns in only three weeks
Hauppauge, N.Y. (August 30, 2011) – The Vanguard Fixtures line from Monitor Elevator Products simplifies order and delivery of standard elevator equipment. The ADA, ASME compliant stainless steel fixtures are pre-engineered for low and mid rise elevators, keeping costs and lead times down, and shipment is guaranteed within three weeks of order receipt. In this economical range, a fully compliant car operating panel starts below $1300.

The Vanguard line includes 24V car operating panels, hall stations, hall lanterns and digital position indicators finished in durable, attractive #4 stainless steel. To shorten drawing and quoting times, standard drawing and pricing sheets allow customers to quickly design and calculate the cost of a package that fits project needs and budget.

Package options are now available for elevators with up to 12 stops (in any combination of front or rear entrances). The car operating panel fits requirements for 2004 and above ASME codes. Fire service cabinets are available with any key switch: J series, Yale, or Medeco, in compliance with 2004 and 2007 codes.

Digital display, hands-free phone, and fire service cabinet are standard on all car operating panels and included in the base price. Stainless steel studless push buttons eliminate the possibility of broken weld studs, minimizing maintenance. Vanguard push buttons are illuminated with a blue LED halo as standard. Hall lanterns are available with a choice of red, green, or white illumination. The fixtures meet all ASME17.1 2004 or later safety requirements.

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