Professional installers, working nationwide with companies like Schindler Lifts in the UK. Do you have an unreliable signal in your elevator? Improve your elevator’s emergency call response with a digital signal booster from Mobile Signal Solutions.
There are two main system types to boost the mobile network signal in a factory. For factories that are up to 25,000 square meters a DAS system is usually employed, this uses multiple antennas that each cover approx, 800 square meters of open space and are connected back to a central amplifier via low loss cables installed in the factory cable trays.
The second system is for very large areas where the dimensions are up to 300,000 square meters. This is powered by network grade units which in turn connect to multiple coverage units that distribute the signal across the factory. These are suitable for large open areas where each coverage unit is deployed to cover up to 5,000 square meters. These coverage units can be deployed via the existing Cat 5 cable or can have a new cable laid, the distance from the main amplifier to each coverage is limited to 150m without an approved signal extender, with extenders it can do 300m from the base units. This is a bespoke designed system that can help very large organisations improve signal without disruption to the factory floor as the system covers large areas per antenna.
Elevators in commercial properties aren’t just a means of transit between floors; they are critical infrastructure that should guarantee safety as much as convenience. Transitioning to SIM card-operated emergency buttons represents a step forward in leveraging technology for safety. However, the effectiveness of these systems hinges on the strength of the mobile signal. Improving signal in lifts is not optional—it’s a critical upgrade that ensures safety measures work as intended at all times.
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At Mobile Signal Solutions, we use a strategic approach to overcome the unique interferences caused in lifts. Due to the metallic structure and electronic systems in place in the lift, it is important that you work with a professional installer to get the best results. Here’s how we ensure maximised mobile signal coverage within your lift with a mobile booster for lifts:
For buildings with 1-6 floors we can recommend either analog (lowest cost) or digital solutions with a small DAS connected inside the lift shaft.
Where the lift services are above six floors we recommend a digital network solution only and we will fit access points along the lift shaft to ensure the control box containing the sim cards to dial out.
We also recommend moving towards a universal roaming sim card, this will ensure the card picks up the best signal available regardless of network and will help the emergency line have a back up if one particular mobile network fails for any reason, it will simply roam to the next and continue to use the mobile signal booster system to complete the call.
If you’re not sure what to do next, or don’t know which solution is right for improving your mobile signal inside your building’s elevators, reach out to our team today. Our experts are always happy to discuss your project and help you work towards the best solution for your budget and needs.
Phone: +44 1442 780741
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Modernising lifts with SIM card-operated emergency buttons is a step forward in leveraging technology for safety. However, it presents a new challenge – ensuring reliable signal strength. For commercial properties, taking proactive steps to enhance signal in lifts is not just about adhering to safety standards; it’s about protecting occupants and securing the property’s reputation. The solutions outlined provide a pathway to achieving dependable lift communication systems, critical for emergency scenarios and everyday convenience alike.
Wi-Fi signals can also be obstructed by the lift’s materials, and the transition between networks could drop the call. Reliability can’t be ensured solely on Wi-Fi networks for emergency communication.
Considering the potential risks associated with non-functional emergency systems and the legal implications of failing to provide safe environments, investing in signal solutions is both a precaution and an improvement to property value.
Improving signal strength in a lift, which essentially acts as a moving Faraday cage, does not directly enhance regular mobile signal reception due to its design that blocks or weakens signals. While certain solutions can be implemented for emergency systems, regular mobile users may not experience a significant improvement in signal strength under normal circumstances.
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Mobile Signal Solutions (MSS) is a UK-based installer of Ofcom Compliant mobile telecom equipment used for vastly improving mobile signal levels internally for all commercial and domestic clients across the UK and Europe. We use network grade equipment boosting signals for Vodafone, o2, 3 and EE.
Address: Unit 211, Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2QE, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1442 780741
