2 3 4 5 6

2. Product Information 3. Insta 5

2. Product Information 3. Installation Figure 3 Mounting diagram of ARD Table 4 Terminal descriptions of interface board
MCTC-ARD-C Series 5. Commissioning .
Elevator Auto Rescue Device User Manual Expansion screw (x 4)
Type Mark Terminal Name Function Description Commissioning
◆ Product Introduction ◆ Installation Environment PE ◆ Electric Wiring
U-type angle The mains power is connected to terminals
iron (x 4) N1
Three-phase L1, L2, L3 and N1 of the ARD. Terminals R,
The ARD monitors the mains power state in normal state. When power The ARD is installed inside the elevator equipment room or shaft. A suffi- M6*12 screw (x 4)
Figure 6 Electric wiring diagram for three-phase 220 V/380 V
L1 AC power input S, T, and N of the ARD are connected to the
failure or phase loss occurs in the elevator, the ARD automatically enters cient room for maintenance must be reserved when it is close to the ele-
terminals elevator control cabinet.
the emergency running state and outputs power to the elevator controller. vator control cabinet. L2
Note: Do not connect the power input cables Power input
Power output
cables
Control cabinet
Integrated
Power
The environment must satisfy the requirements in Table 1. Power cables N
elevator controller
L3 to the output terminals R, S, T of the ARD.
N
Expansion distribution L1 L1 MCTC-ARD-C
Then, the controller runs the elevator in the light load direction to the screw (x 4) terminals box L2
R
R
R

Otherwise, the ARD will be damaged.

L2
S
nearest floor at emergency evacuation speed, and opens the door to let ◆ Mounting Method R L3 L3
S S

Note: The door operator is powered by 220 T

Yellow/Green
T
T

passengers out. This improves safety of the elevator running.

N1 N1
Yellow/Green
S cable PE
V mains supply and connected to R and N. PE cable PE
PE PE

The ARD can be mounted in the wall or on the floor. Output terminals Ground
◆ Designation Rules T K1 and K2 of the main board S1 are at ON Main circuit

position. Control circuit

Transformer

Figure 2 Mounting dimensions

380V Safety circuit
N
1
2 power
3

Figure 1 Designation rules of ARD

4
Power of door
0V
W D Y1 Emergency 220V
operator and brake
DIP switch Default Setting
COM M6: corresponds to Y6

W D running startup ON when the ARD is in emergency running ON

1: OFF Input 3-phase 380 V TB:JX1

MCTC - ARD - C - 40 - 15
Y1 X20
M1 signal state; 1 2
K1 K2
2: ON Output 1-phase 380 V ON
DIP
M1
Emerg. evacuation
startup signal TB:JX2
24V
switch
1 2

Mark Series Mark Power Rating (1) Wall-mounting diagram OFF when the ARD exits the emergency K1 K2
Y2
TB:JXS1
124
(2) Floor-mounting diagram Y2 Phase sequence ON Phase sequence

Elevator 15 15 kW running state. 1: ON Input 3-phase 380 V

M2
shorting signal TB:JXS2
130
MCTC
optional part M2 shorting signal 1 2
K1 K2
2: ON Output 1-phase 220 V
30 30 kW ON
Input 1-phase 220 V
1: ON COM
TB:302
COM
H2 B H1 Valid with low level (0 to 0.8 V) or when the 1 2 2: OFF Output 1-phase 220 V
K1 K2

◆ Removing Front Cover

TB:CAN+
Mark Option Type Mark Voltage Class H2 H1 ON
CANH CANH
passive switch is closed. 1: OFF Input 3-phase 220 V
CANL
Reserved CAN signal TB:CAN-
CANL
Emergency Single/Three- 1 2
2: OFF Output 1-phase 220 V Emerg. evacuation
ARD Evacuation power 20
phase 220 V After receiving this signal, the ARD considers K1 K2
DI1
completion signal TB:X1
Y6: control cabinet output

Three-phase You need to remove the front cover before wiring the power cables and that emergency running is completed. It COM in control cabinet M6

40 Evacuation
380 V control circuit. DI1
completion signal
stops output, exits the emergency running
Note: For 380 V input and 220 V output (with the neutral line), boh K1 and
B00 state and waits for system power-on.
A B
Loosen and remove the four screws on the front cover and remove the If the ARD does not receive this signal, it K2 must be in ON position.
Data Code: 19010431 A
cover. automatically stops output after running for 3
◆ Technical Specifications Figure 7 Electric wiring diagram for single-phase 220 V
Front view Left view Front view Left view minutes.
Wall-mounting Floor-mounting Figure 4 Diagram of removing front cover
Table 1 Technical specifications of MCTC-ARD-C-4015 If J19 on the drive board is closed, when a Power input
Power output
cables
Control cabinet

1
Power Integrated
low level signal (0-0.8 V) is input at DI2 or cables
elevator controller

Item Specifications Forced evacuation distribution L1 L1 MCTC-ARD-C

DI2 the passive switch is closed, ARD performs
R
box R R
signal
L2
Table 3 ARD mounting dimensions forced output. This is often used for electric S
Input voltage Three phase 380 to 440 VAC, 50/60 Hz N1 L3 S
Yellow/Green
S

brake release. N1
cable PE

Output voltage Single-phase 380 VAC, 50±5 Hz W Gross PE

Yellow/Green cable
PE
PE PE

Preface ARD Model (mm)

A H1 H2 B D
Weight
COM Signal GND Common terminal of signals Ground Main circuit
Battery pack 12 V x 3 x 7 Ah
Thank you for purchasing the MCTC-ARD-C series elevator auto rescue Basic (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) CANH They are connected to CAN communication Control circuit
Transformer

(kg)
220V Safety circuit
CAN
1

parameters MCTC-ARD-C-4003, ≤ 3.7 KW of the CN3 terminal on the main control

2 power

device (ARD).
3
0V
Power of door
communication
4

MCTC-ARD-C-4007, ≤ 7.5 KW Wall-mounting CANL board.

operator and brake

Elevator controller DIP switch Default Setting

MCTC-ARD-C-4015, ≤ 15 KW
COM M6: corresponds to Y6
The MCTC-ARD-C is developed and produced independently by Ino- power MCTC-ARD-C-4003
ON
1: OFF Input 3-phase 380 V TB:JX1

MCTC-ARD-C-4018, ≤ 18.5 KW It connects to the auxiliary contact of the 2: ON Output 1-phase 380 V ON
Y1
Emerg. evacuation
X20

vance Technology, and well matches Inovance NICE series elevator main air switch to turn off the main air switch
1 2
K1 K2
DIP
switch M1
startup signal TB:JX2
24V

MCTC-ARD-C-4030, ≤ 30 KW MCTC-ARD-C-2003 Evacuation

1 2

controllers, as well as non-Inovance integrated controllers. It is also appli-

K1 K2 TB:JXS1
Y2
DI3 and terminate the evacuation.
124
ON Phase sequence

cable to the control system running in the light load direction. Protection MCTC-ARD-C-4007 terminating signal 1: ON Input 3-phase 380 V
M2
shorting signal TB:JXS2
130

Output short circuit, overcurrent, and battery protection functions Valid with low level (0 to 0.8 V) or when the 2: ON Output 1-phase 220 V
248.0 217.0 383.4 480.0 430.0 151.2 15
1 2

functions
K1 K2

MCTC-ARD-C-2007 passive switch is open. ON

1: ON Input 1-phase 220 V
Before using this product, read this manual carefully to fully understand
TB:302
COM COM
2: OFF Output 1-phase 220 V
No conductive materials, corrosive gas, COM Signal GND Common terminal of signals
1 2
K1 K2
MCTC-ARD-C-4015
TB:CAN+
features of the product and ensure safe use. This manual describes the Installation location ON
CANH CANH

flammable gas, metal powder, oil mist or dust 1: OFF Input 3-phase 220 V
2: OFF Output 1-phase 220 V CANL
Reserved CAN signal TB:CAN-
CANL
specifications, mounting dimensions, terminals, installation and commis- MCTC-ARD-C-2015 K1 K2 Function
1 2
K1 K2
Emerg. evacuation
completion signal TB:X1
< 1000 m (derated or consult Inovance if above 4
DI1 Y6: control cabinet output

sioning, and troubleshooting of the product. Altitude COM in control cabinet M6

1000 m) MCTC-ARD-C-4018 4. Wiring . ON ON

Input three-phase 380 V
☞☞ Product Features MCTC-ARD-C-2018 Output single-phase 220 V Note: A control cable of 1.5 m length is provided at delivery.
Ambient
-10°C to +40°C 303.0 272.0 383.4 480.0 430.0 151.2 17 Wiring
temperature MCTC-ARD-C-4030 Input single-phase 220 V
Terminal Arrangement and Descriptions ON OFF Note: The power cables and other cables of the ARD are prepared by us-
◆◆ Good matching with NICE series elevator controllers Environment Humidity < 95% RH, no condensation S1 Output single-phase 220 V
MCTC-ARD-C-2030 ers.
◆◆ Redundancy protection, reliable performance Figure 5 Terminal arrangement diagram Input three-phase 380 V
Vibration < 5.9 m/s2 (0.6 g) Floor-mounting OFF ON
◆◆ Intelligent management of battery, prolonging service life Output single-phase 380 V ◆ Function Description
Storage MCTC-ARD-C-4003
9OJK
◆◆ Accurate self-diagnostics, quicker fault location -20°C to +60°C Input three-phase 220 V
temperature Switch OFF OFF
MCTC-ARD-C-2003 Output single-phase 220 V 1. Normal evacuation
◆◆ Modular design, easier maintenance IP rating IP20 T
R
MCTC-ARD-C-4007 CAN matched The following part takes MCTC-ARD-C-4015 as an example to describe
☞☞ Manual Obtaining Ventilation method Naturally ventilated 248.0 217.0 383.4 431.7 99.0 151.2 15 S2 It is in OFF position at delivery.
MCTC-ARD-C-2007 K5
resistance jumper how the ARD functions.

OFF
ON
ON
OFF
K5 'OXY]OZIN
The manual is subject to update without notice. You can obtain the lat- MCTC-ARD-C-4015
ON

It is used to cut off output of the battery and ●

●When the mains power is normal, the ARD charges the battery.
◆ Major Components BAT-
K4 Rocker switch
OFF

est version by using the following methods: ON

enable battery charging.
MCTC-ARD-C-2015 */6
Y]OZIN 1 2 ●
●When the mains power is abnormal, the ARD operates in the emergency
◆◆ Contact your provider. Table 2 Descriptions of major components K1 K2 BAT+ Cut off charging to the ARD and power
MCTC-ARD-C-4018 running state according to the following flowchart.
K5 Air switch supply from the ARD batteries to the elevator
◆◆ Log in to www.inovance.cn and download the user manual.

Y1
No. Component Specifications MCTC-ARD-C-2018 system.

M1
303.0 272.0 383.4 431.7 99.0 151.2 17 K5
◆◆

Y2
1 MCB ARD3T153U2 MCTC-ARD-C-4030 Program burning The jumper is in OFF position (pins 2 and 3

M2

Y1 M1 Y2 M2 DI1 DI2 COMCANLCANHDI3 COM

)UTZXUR
S1
Jumper J10
1. Safety Precautions

DI1
jumper shorted) at delivery. Do not change it.
ON
N1
2 Drive board ARD3T153M2 MCTC-ARD-C-2030 IOXI[OZ

DI2 COM CANL CANH DI3 COM

1 2

ZKXSOTGRY K1 K2 N

The device is exposed to high voltage which can cause severe MCTC-ARD-C-4003 with 12 V x 4.5 Ah x 3 J10 BOOT
T
Install the ARD according to the required dimensions in one of the follow-
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 8UIQKXY]OZIN
The DIP switches K1 and K2 have been configured to match the
ON

WARNING electric shock or even death. Exert extreme caution when using or MCTC-ARD-C-4007 with 12 V x 5.5 Ah x 3 1 2
S2
S
getting close to the energized device. ing methods. WARNING three-phase 380 V model. Do not change them yourself. If a three-
3 Battery MCTC-ARD-C-4015 with 12 V x 7 Ah x 3 R
ON phase/single-phase 220 V model is required, contact
MCTC-ARD-C-4018 with 12 V x 7 Ah x 3 3GOTVU]KXZKXSOTGRY L1 L2 L3 N1 N R S T L3
ON ON

The device provides the emergency running function in the case of OFF

MCTC-ARD-C-4030 with 12 V x 9 Ah x 3 J19

L2 OFF
OFF
OFF

sudden power failure or phase loss.

WARNING L1 L2 L3 N1 N R S T L1 K4
System installation, commissioning and maintenance personnel Coil voltage 220 VAC-main contact 380 PE
3.7 kW–15 kW
must have prior trainings on safety and product use. VAC/38 A-auxiliary contact 1NC+1NO PE

It is inhibited to ensure personal safety by using the startup, stop 4 Contactor Coil voltage 220VAC-main contact 380
or input signals of the device during elevator maintenance as these 18.5 kW VAC/50 A
CAUTION signals cannot isolate dangerous voltage. 30 kW
Auxiliary contact 1NC+1NO
Before electric wiring, use a reliable insulating component to
disconnect power supply of the elevator. 5 Air switch 400 VAC/63 A
 7 8 9 10 11 12

Figure 8 Emergency operation flowchart 6. Repair and Maintenance 7. Troubleshooting Fault Display Description Troubleshooting
Warranty Agreement
Power failure 7. Troubleshooting
Commissioning Description
Power failure duration ◆ Status Indicators Busbar Fault is reported when the voltage of the busbar
1. The warranty period of the product is 2 years (refer to the barcode
20s confirmed
Bottom cover
overvoltage exceeds 780 V for 10 ms. on the equipment). During the warranty period, if the product fails
1. Power-on of MCB
Figure 8 Diagram of status indicators or is damaged under the condition of normal use by following the
N Y
No fault ARD discharges ARD sends Elevator enters  Ensure that the air switch K5 and rocker switch K4 are on OFF instructions, Inovance will be responsible for free maintenance.
/Fault emerg. running
auto-reset AC380V/AC220V request emerg. running position and carry out wiring according to Figure 5 Fault Power
 Turn on K5, attach the front cover, fasten the screws, and then indicator indicator 2. Within the warranty period, maintenance will be charged for the
N turn on K4 Power cutoff damages caused by the following reasons:
Normal and emergency power supply are
Completion Battery cover fault reported
Y prohibited. Apart from K3, K1, K2 and K4 are
signal
by the a. Improper use or repair/modification without prior permission
received
2. Commissioning preparation opened and the fault code gives indication.
No fault
Y
ARD keeps output ARD emerg. Fault controller
/Fault
auto-reset AC380V/AC220V running ends b. Fire, flood, abnormal voltage, other disasters and secondary
Y
 Switch on the main power,and check that the elevator running disaster
N 3 min emerg. and functions are normal
running done
 Check the battery capacity, and ensure that 3 to 4 power ◆ Common Symptoms c. Hardware damage caused by dropping or transportation after
indicators are on Battery Battery capacity
N
procurement
Descriptions of power indicators Table 6 Common symptoms and troubleshooting
Mains power
is normal
Y
Switch to mains d. Improper operation
Faulty & emerg. running
power supply 3.First-time commissioning Power Indicator Status Description No. Fault Symptoms Causes Troubleshooting
ended for 20s

Each indicator displays 25% of the battery capacity. e. Trouble out of the equipment (for example, external device)
N  Do not carry out Commissioning at the bottom or top floor. 1. The drive board or 1. Power on the ARD
Run the elevator to a middle floor, and then in the up or down The LED on the left blinks during charging. There is no power MCB is damaged. again, replace the board or
2 min ARD powers off
direction.
3. If there is any failure or damage to the product, please correctly fill out
/battery below Emerg. running The LEDs becomes off from right to left during discharging. 1 input or phase loss 2. The contactor is contactor.
28 V failed  Cut off the main power when the elevator is in non-door zone Take out the battery to be replaced as follows: the Product Warranty Card in detail.
area. exists. damaged due to incorrect 2. Check that the wiring is
Remove the two screws on upper part of the battery cover. ◆ Faults and warnings with display wiring of output cables. correct. 4. The maintenance fee is charged according to the latest Maintenance
The ARD has a 1. Check the battery voltage Price List of Inovance.
Push downward the battery cover, and disconnect the cables on the bat- Table 5 Troubleshooting of common faults and warnings with display 1. The battery voltage is
●
●When the mains power to the elevator control cabinet, and the elevator 4.Emergency running relative low voltage 2. Try again after the
tery. low. 5. The Product Warranty Card is not re-issued. Please keep the card and
restores to normal running state. 2 and cannot support heatsink cools down and the
Fault Display Description Troubleshooting 2. The thyristor is present it to the maintenance personnel when asking for maintenance.
 When the elevator cannot run, turn K4 switch of the ARD to Take out the battery from the battery box. emergency running battery voltage restores to
overheated.
2. Forced evacuation OFF position, and switch off the power supply of the elevator. Short circuit It is a non-resettable hardware overcurrent fault. of the elevator. normal.
6. If there is any problem during the service, contact Inovance’s agent or
 Open the front over, and turn off switch K5 of the ARD, and (overcurrent) Eliminate the causes, and power on the ARD
Forced evacuation is for the situation where there is power failure of the check whether wiring is correct. 1. Check the wiring and Inovance directly.
on output side again.
The ARD circuit check that the elevator
mains power and the ARD has terminated normal evacuation but you Output abnormality or 7. This agreement shall be interpreted by Suzhou Inovance Technology
When the NTC of the heatsink detects that 3 board is damaged. controller power matches
want to start ARD output again. When J19 on the drive board and DI2 overcurrent exists.
Repair and Maintenance Over-
the temperature reaches 90°C, the ARD the ARD power. Co., Ltd.
are closed, ARD output is started. The jumper connected to J19 must be automatically stops output, and restores to 2. Replace the circuit board.
◆ Battery Replacement temperature
disconnected after evacuation. normal after the heatsink temperature falls
The ARD exits the
below 82°C.
3. The following features are available when the ARD and the controller Precautions emergency running Check the wiring and check Product Warranty Card
are in CAN communication: Judgment during discharging: state suddenly a Output abnormality or that the elevator controller
Turn off the ARD and disconnect it from the mains power. 4
When the battery voltage reduces to below 28 short time after it overcurrent exists. power matches the ARD
Take off your metal objects such as ring and watch. Add. of unit:
●
●After evacuation, the controller receives evacuation completion signal Use a screwdriver with insulated handle, and do not lay tools or VDC, and the ARD implements undervotage enters this state or power.
Battery
through CAN communication and terminates evacuation. CAUTION protection and stops output. during operation.
other metals on the battery. undervoltage Customer
NEVER short or reverse the positive and negative poles of the When the AC power input restores to normal, Name of unit: Contact person:
1. Turn K5 or K4 to ON information
●
●When the controller reports errors that require power cutoff, neither the ARD restores to normal power supply state 1. The switch K5 or K4 is
battery. The ARD cannot position, or replace the
normal or emergency power supply is allowed. When the controller and charges the battery.
5 enter the emergency
in OFF state or damaged.
damaged one. P.C.: Tel.:
reports errors, K1, K2, and K4 are disconnected, but not K3. The fault 2. The battery voltage is
Loosen the two captive fasteners on the bottom cover of the MCB; pull Judgment at startup: running state. 2. Charge the battery or
code gives indication. low.
the fasteners to lift the cover along with the hinge to a proper position, When the fault indicator is ON, check whether replace it with a new one. Product model:
and fix the cover by using the latch in the hinge. the air switch K5 and rocker switch K4 are in
●
●Fault reset; receiving reset mark; ARD function fault reset.
closed state.
Body barcode (Attach here):
●
●Binding the manufacturer's code. Battery If the fault persists when both the switches are Product information
overdischarge closed, it indicates the battery is overdischarged
●
●Binding the contract number. Captive or switch not (voltage lower than 27 V). To solve this, the Name of agent:
fastener closed forced charging circuit charges the battery for
●
●The ARD version number is availabe on the main control board in the 4 hours and power-on and -off are performed
control cabinet. again. If the fault is eliminated, the battery is (Maintenance time and content):
still serviceable; if the fault persists after the
4. 220 VAC power supply procedure is repeated several times, you need Failure information

When the mains power is normal, power supply is not controlled by to replace the battery.
software. The ARD cannot provide emergency running at
power failure when there is a warning indicating
When the mains power is faulty: the voltage is low. In case of mains power
failure, the detected battery voltage is below 38
If the DIP switch is set to 220 V, the ARD outputs 220 VAC (with the neu-
V.
tral line). Captive
When the AC power input restores to normal,
fastener Battery voltage
If the DIP switch is set to 380 V, the ARD doest not output 220 VAC (with the ARD restores to normal power supply state
being low
and charges the battery, and this warning is Maintenance personnel:
the neutral line).
reset.
5. Disabling emergency evacuation by manually cut off the mains power If there is still no input from the mains power
within 3 minutes or the voltage is below 28 V,
●
●Connect the NC contact of the main air switch to DI3. K3 is opened and the ARD automatically stops
the battery voltage indication.
●
●Open the main air switch to disable emergency evacuation.
Judgement druing discharging:
In case of 1-minute 1 kW overload or 10-second
Install the new battery as follows: 1.5 kW overload, when the AC power input
restores to normal, the ARD restores to normal
Put a new battery into the battery box.
Output power supply state and charges the battery, and Inovance Technology
Attach the batter cover, and fasten the screws. overload this warning is reset.
protection Auto-resetting is allowed. If there is still no input Address: No.16, Youxiang Road, Yuexi Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
Remove the latch, place the bottom cover the MCB well, and fasten the from the mains power within 2 minutes, or ARD 215104, P.R. China
captive screws. voltage is below 28 V, the ARD automatically
stops the battery voltage indication by opening Website: www.inovance.cn
Attach the front cover, and fasten the four screws.
K3.