Here is the explanation I received from my Otis rep on the upgrade:
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While your Otis LVM 211 hydraulic elevator is recognized in the industry for its reliability and robustness, it has been out of production for many years and replacements for your LVM 211 control board are no longer available. To address this, Otis has created the HydroEnhance upgrade kit, a proactive solution that leverages Otis' latest technology to extend the life of your LVM 211 and improve the reliability and uptime of your elevators.
Otis will supply and install HydroEnhance upgrade to replace your current existing obsolete LVM 211 control board. This upgrade will provide the following below:
BENEFITS
Extend the life of your elevator controller
Enhance elevator safety by meeting the latest building code for door lock monitoring compliance
Enable real-time equipment monitoring with our Otis ONETM system
Physically fits in existing controller cabinet eliminating the need for building modifications
UPGRADE KIT INCLUDES:
Engineered adapter and mount kit
Otis HydroAccel processor board
Unit-specific software engineering
Number of Units Total Price
1 $19,800.00
The price is based on a percent (100%) downpayment in the amount of $19,800.00.
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