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Test-report · QC-LFT-TST-003
Speed & Performance Test Report
16 checkpoints across 6 sections. During and after commissioning; periodic performance verification
16 Checkpoints
6 Sections
Once per commissioning; annually during maintenance
QC Engineer, Technician

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. NO-LOAD SPEED TEST
A1Upward speed measurement (no load)
Acceptance: Measured speed ≥ design speed - 2%; ≤ design speed + 2%; measured using laser tachometer or encoder
Cl. 15.1 — Speed within ±2% of rated
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Downward speed measurement (no load)
Acceptance: Downward speed ≤ upward speed; within ±2% of rated speed; same tolerance band
Cl. 15.1 — Descent speed = ascent speed
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Speed stability throughout travel (no load)
Acceptance: Speed variation ≤ 2% between any two measurement points; no flutter or hunting; smooth profile
Cl. 15.1 — Speed must remain constant
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. RATED LOAD SPEED TEST
B1Upward speed at rated load
Acceptance: Speed ≥ design speed - 3%; ≤ design speed + 2%; measured repeatedly (≥ 3 runs)
Cl. 15.2 — Speed maintained under rated load
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Downward speed at rated load
Acceptance: Speed stable; within ±3% of upward speed; no unintended acceleration; smooth deceleration
Cl. 15.2 — Descent with load stable
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Motor current during rated load operation
Acceptance: Motor current ≤ 110% of rated FLA; balanced three-phase (within ±5%); stable over full travel height
Cl. 15.2 — Current within rated motor range
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION
C1Acceleration rate measurement (upward)
Acceptance: Acceleration ≤ 1.0 m/s²; measured using accelerometer; jerk ≤ 0.5 m/s³; smooth ramp-up
Cl. 15.1 — Acceleration controlled
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Acceleration consistency (multiple runs)
Acceptance: Acceleration variation ≤ ±10% across runs; consistent control algorithm; reproducible profile
Cl. 15.1 — Repeatability check
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Deceleration rate measurement
Acceptance: Deceleration ≤ 1.0 m/s² for passenger comfort; jerk ≤ 0.5 m/s³; smooth brake engagement
Cl. 15.1 — Deceleration smooth and safe
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C4Arrival velocity (final approach to floor)
Acceptance: Arrival velocity ≤ 0.2 m/s; floor leveling ±25 mm; no bump or jerk at stop
Cl. 15.1 — Smooth stop at floor level
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. NO-LOAD SPEED TEST
A1Upward speed measurement (no load)
Cl. 15.1 — Speed within ±2% of rated (IS 14665)
Measured speed ≥ design speed - 2%; ≤ design speed + 2%; measured using laser tachometer or encoder
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Downward speed measurement (no load)
Cl. 15.1 — Descent speed = ascent speed (IS 14665)
Downward speed ≤ upward speed; within ±2% of rated speed; same tolerance band
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Speed stability throughout travel (no load)
Cl. 15.1 — Speed must remain constant (IS 14665)
Speed variation ≤ 2% between any two measurement points; no flutter or hunting; smooth profile
OKNCNAHOLD
B. RATED LOAD SPEED TEST
B1Upward speed at rated load
Cl. 15.2 — Speed maintained under rated load (IS 14665)
Speed ≥ design speed - 3%; ≤ design speed + 2%; measured repeatedly (≥ 3 runs)
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Downward speed at rated load
Cl. 15.2 — Descent with load stable (IS 14665)
Speed stable; within ±3% of upward speed; no unintended acceleration; smooth deceleration
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Motor current during rated load operation
Cl. 15.2 — Current within rated motor range (IS 14665)
Motor current ≤ 110% of rated FLA; balanced three-phase (within ±5%); stable over full travel height
OKNCNAHOLD
C. ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION
C1Acceleration rate measurement (upward)
Cl. 15.1 — Acceleration controlled (IS 14665)
Acceleration ≤ 1.0 m/s²; measured using accelerometer; jerk ≤ 0.5 m/s³; smooth ramp-up
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Acceleration consistency (multiple runs)
Cl. 15.1 — Repeatability check (IS 14665)
Acceleration variation ≤ ±10% across runs; consistent control algorithm; reproducible profile
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Deceleration rate measurement
Cl. 15.1 — Deceleration smooth and safe (IS 14665)
Deceleration ≤ 1.0 m/s² for passenger comfort; jerk ≤ 0.5 m/s³; smooth brake engagement
OKNCNAHOLD
C4Arrival velocity (final approach to floor)
Cl. 15.1 — Smooth stop at floor level (IS 14665)
Arrival velocity ≤ 0.2 m/s; floor leveling ±25 mm; no bump or jerk at stop
OKNCNAHOLD
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Performance Summary
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Speed Test Results (avg m/s)
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Acceleration Test Results (avg m/s²)
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Issues / Non-Conformances
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