KONE India Launches MonoSpace & MiniSpacE SMART Elevators with Advanced Safety, Connectivity and Energy Efficiency
Mumbai, India, December 5, 2024 – KONE India, a leader in the elevator and escalator industry, unveiled its I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ SMART, and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART elevators at the International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators. Designed with a digital-first approach, these elevators integrate industry-leading safety standards, high energy efficiency, and built-in digital connectivity, enhancing urban mobility.
The KONE I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ SMART, and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART are the first elevators in the industry fully compliant with the updated IS 17900 safety standards. Utilizing advanced Programmable Electronic System in Safety-Related Applications for Lifts (PESSRAL) technology, they feature fail-safe redundancy with dual-channel safety controllers, ensuring seamless operation during anomalies. Tamper-proof safety modules prevent unauthorized access, while robust door systems and light curtains maximize user safety.
“KONE I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ SMART and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART represent a new era in vertical mobility,” said Amit Gossain, Managing Director, KONE India. “They bring together unparalleled safety, sustainability, and digital innovation to meet today’s challenges while preparing our customers for the opportunities of tomorrow. We are proud to lead the way in shaping sustainable and digitally connected cities, ” he added.
Engineered to meet the needs of smart buildings, these elevators come with built-in features such as AI-powered 24/7 monitoring for predictive maintenance. This minimizes downtime and optimizes elevator performance. Their plug-and-play compatibility ensures easy integration with modern building systems like HVAC, security, and contactless elevator calling. Additionally, certified security protocols protect user data, ensuring system integrity with KONE’s focus on cybersecurity.
Sustainability is a key element, with innovations that reduce energy consumption and align with green building standards. KONE’s Regenerative Drive technology recycles up to 30% of the energy to power other systems. LED lighting and standby modes during idle periods deliver up to 90% energy savings. Low harmonic distortion also ensures efficient operation while protecting building power networks.
These new products also set standards in design, offering customizable interiors inspired by nature. With 35 design themes, they blend functionality with aesthetics to suit various architectural styles. The versatility of these designs ensures that KONE’s products fit seamlessly into the aesthetic of both modern and traditional spaces.
