A: Only if the car is empty and at a landing. Turn off the main line disconnect, wait 2 minutes (for the drive capacitors to discharge), then turn back on.

: The system attempts an automated recovery or self-test before running again.

Clean control cabinet cooling vents and inspect cooling fans. Drive Overtemperature

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to display status and error codes. Error codes usually alternate with the motor control status on the user interface screen. Common Schindler 5500 & Series Error Codes

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The controller detected encoder activity while the car was supposed to be idle. Inspect the brake or machine for drifting. NoKSE (Hoistway Limit)

The controller detected car movement while it was supposed to be stopped. This often points to issues with the brake or machine.

The 5500 uses high-voltage DC bus capacitors that can hold a lethal charge for hours after shutdown. Furthermore, resetting the wrong parameter via the free service mode can drop the car into a free fall (safety brakes will catch it, but it will be violent).

Below are frequently encountered error codes for the Schindler 5500 and 6500 series, including their descriptions and likely causes: Error Name Description & Potential Cause NoKSE_STDSTL

The door attempted to open where no landing door exists. Check PHS (position help switch) flags.