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Montgomery Vector Simulator
In this project, I create a custom simulator on a Montgomery Vector elevator car panel. This panel came from the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, and it is now in the elevator museum! This simulator is complete with a working VFD, fire service, floor passing chime, and multiple call capability! This video shows the panel in detail, the wiring of the simulator, and a demo of it in action.
Building a Montgomery Vector Call Button
This video shows one of the more in depth projects I have done. I was given the bare bones of a Montgomery Vector call station. I only had the plate and a couple of replacement button kits. I was determined to create a "as original as possible" call station using the resources I had available to me.
I ended up creating something that looks really close to an original vector button. I made the light bars with some clear plastic, the arrows with my 3d printer, and the circuit board with plastic and electrical components. Be sure to watch the project video linked here as I am really proud of what I did with this piece.
Detailed Look and Wiring Montgomery Vector
In this project I show the wiring of two Montgomery Vector call buttons. Wiring these is actually much easier than you would think. Just a small modification is needed to make these work on 12v.
Extra Wiring Info
Connections to the board
L1A: Negative of power supply
SS: Positive of power supply
Resistors for other voltages
In the wiring video, I added a resistor to the circuit to allow 12 volts to light up the LED bar. If you wish to use a different voltage, here are some other voltages along with the resistor(s) you will need to add in PARALLEL with the existing ones.
12 v 100 ohm
18 v 2x 1000 ohm (500 ohm)
24 v 1000 ohm
The 18v setup uses two 1000 ohm resistors to create an equivalent resistance of 500 ohms. You could also use a single 500 ohm resistor if you have one. The two 1000 ohm resistors are listed because it is a common resistor value.
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