Escalator LINK MOD PLUS

Overview
Link™ MOD is a modular escalator modernisation product family from Otis offering staged packages to upgrade existing escalators to current safety and performance standards. Modular components reduce onsite work and allow choices tailored to building constraints and budgets.

Why modernise
Otis-managed modernisations are planned to minimise operational disruption while improving safety, reliability and energy performance. Modernisation reduces unexpected downtime, simplifies maintenance and updates passenger interface options such as lighting and balustrade finishes.

Benefits & Features

• Enhance safety: Integrated step safety systems, safety kits and options such as automatic handrail cleaning and handrail UV sanitising.
• Improve performance & reliability: New electronic controller and controller upgrade options, machine and drive upgrades, and a self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS) that reduces handrail-related maintenance.
• Minimise the unexpected: Global escalator modernisation experience with local project teams and R&D support to reduce onsite disruption.
• Boost sustainability: Variable frequency drive (VFD) options to lower energy use and, where applicable, recapture energy to return to the building grid.
• Improve passenger experience: Contemporary balustrade (glass as standard), LED step and balustrade lighting options, and a choice of handrail colours and finishes.

Overview of packages

• Link MOD Prime Package
  • Standard upgrades: Electronic controller; Electrical wiring; Safety kits.
  • Options: Variable frequency drive (VFD); Otis ONE digital platform; Self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS); Handrail UV sanitising and automatic cleaning devices; Intermittent operation; Smart lubrication system; LED lighting options.
• Link MOD Plus Package
  • Standard upgrades: All Link MOD Prime components plus machine and main drive chain.
  • Options: All Link MOD Prime options; Auxiliary brake (standard for rise above 6 m); Handrail, guides & entry boxes; Handrail drive; Steps, step chain & rollers; Comb & floor plates.
• Link MOD Pro Package
  • Standard upgrades: Electronic controller & wiring; Machine, direct drive and main drive; Safety kits; Steps, step chain & rollers; Handrail, guides & entry boxes; Handrail drive; Comb & floor plates; Tension carriage.
  • Options: Variable frequency drive (VFD); Self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS); Smart lubrication system; Handrail sanitising devices; LED lighting options; Intermittent operation; Auxiliary brake (compulsory for rise >6 m).
• Link MOD Full Replacement Package
  • Complete replacement solution to install a new escalator within the existing space to comply with the latest standards when required.

Modular approach
Modular, factory-assembled components enable faster installation, reduced onsite welding and the option to retain the existing truss where suitable, limiting structural alteration and site disruption.

Technical specifications

• Product name / commercial designation: Link™ MOD
• Solution types: Prime, Plus, Pro, Full Replacement
• Key components (examples): Electronic controller; Variable frequency drive (option); Otis ONE digital platform (option); Self-adjusting handrail system (SAHS) (option); Handrail UV sanitising and automatic cleaning devices (option); Smart lubrication system (option); Machine and main drive chain (Plus/Pro); Steps, step chain & rollers (Plus/Pro); Comb & floor plates (Plus/Pro); Auxiliary brake (as required by rise).
• Balustrade: Glass balustrade provided as standard (customisable LED balustrade lighting available).
• Passenger experience features: LED step and balustrade lighting; range of handrail colours and finishes.
• Installation approach: Modular, factory-assembled components to minimise onsite work and hazards; options to retain truss to reduce disruption.