What commissioning is
Commissioning is the stage between “installed” and “handed over”. The lift's controller and drive are set up, every safety device is checked, and the ride is tuned so the car starts, travels and stops smoothly and levels accurately at each floor. Exactly which tests apply depends on the type of lift and where it is.
Typical checks
- Electrical checks of the controller, wiring and safety circuits
- Door operation and door locks at every landing
- Limit switches at the top and bottom of travel
- Overspeed and safety-gear checks
- Buffer tests for the car and the counterweight
- Ride quality and floor levelling, then handover documents
What a buffer test is
Buffers sit in the pit at the bottom of the shaft, under the car and under the counterweight. If either ever travelled past the bottom of its normal travel, the buffer is there to bring it to a stop. In a buffer test, the car and the counterweight are each run onto their buffers to confirm they stop them as designed.
Videos from Jake's own work. Tap to play; the two buffer tests have sound.
Who does it
Commissioning is done by qualified lift technicians trained on the equipment. Our founder trained with Hitachi, Tresa and Eltec on set-up, testing and commissioning. See our lift services or lift work in Brisbane.