Otis Electric Launches Smart Elevator for New Construction and Modernization

The new, connected Otis Electric 7000 elevator from Otis Electric Elevator Company (Otis Electric), is made for both new construction and modernization projects, with a suite of features that maximize safety, reliability and passenger experience, offering a wide range of customizable aesthetic packages and a new space-saving design

“Urban development and renewal are thriving across China and fueling the need for modern, connected elevators that enhance the riding experience for those who live and work in our cities,” said Angel Yang, President, Otis Electric. “Our Otis Electric 7000 delivers what building owners, facility managers and tenants need in an elevator, and comes from a team of experts who can partner, plan, manage and execute the project from beginning to end.”

Otis Electric, a subsidiary brand of Otis Elevator Company, unveiled the Otis Electric 7000 elevator at the 2024 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. CIIE, a premier event for all industries in China, was founded in 2018 by the Ministry of Commerce to promote the Chinese domestic market to foreign companies.

Designed to improve safety, reliability and passenger experience
The Otis Electric 7000 is certified to meet the new and more rigorous China TSG T 7007-2022 elevator safety standard, and it is equipped with the latest PESSRAL¹ control system, which complies with SIL3 – the highest safety standard in the industry.

The Otis Electric 7000’s PESSRAL control system provides substantially more information about the operating condition of the elevator and reacts dynamically to safely resolve issues without halting operations.

Its Automatic Rescue Operation (ARO) feature brings the cabin to the nearest floor in the event of power outage.

Building owners and managers can combine PESSRAL with the Otis Connect^™ Internet of Things (IoT) digital services platform to access additional functionalities such as:

• Real-time 24/7 delivery of elevator operating information, which is also transmitted to Otis technical experts so they can resolve problems faster and increase the elevator's uptime.
• Detection of trapped passengers by the in-car Artificial Intelligence-powered camera with automatic alert to the OTISLINE® customer service center for rapid resolution of the incident.
• Detection of dangerous objects in the cabin (such as electric scooters) – sharing information with passengers and automatically holding the elevator until the object is removed.
• A pit flood detection system to prevent unexpected elevator downtime and avoid water damage to equipment.

Designed to provide an exceptional passenger experience.
The Otis Electric 7000 comes with updated cab designs, a wide range of hall buttons and numerous aesthetic options, including the new Unique Modern line, which leverages tempered glass panel hall fixtures for a modern look in lobbies; a slim-line ceiling that is 50% thinner than traditional ceilings to create a taller, more open ambience and a multimedia in-cab screen to promote building amenities, share local news, weather and even sports scores.

Designed for smooth, space-saving and energy-efficient installation
The Otis Electric 7000 can be paired with Otis Electric’s ReGen™ drive that reduces energy consumption up to 75% versus non-regenerative systems. It meets the VDI A-class global energy rating.

With its compact components, its smaller footprint reduces the total surface area required for elevators in the building and the associated construction costs.

¹Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Application for Lifts

About Otis Electric
As a subsidiary of Otis, Otis Electric was established in 1997. Based in Hangzhou, East China, Otis Electric develops, manufacturers, installs and services elevators, escalators and passenger walkways for use in residential, commercial and urban modernization projects in China and international markets.