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**Schindler** is a Swiss elevator and escalator manufacturer. Headquartered in Ebikon in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, it is the second largest elevator manufacturer (the first is Otis Elevator Company) in the world, as well as the world's largest escalator manufacturer. It was founded in 1874 by Robert Schindler and Eduard Villiger in Switzerland.

## History of Schindler elevator in Indonesia

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It is difficult to say when Schindler started installing elevators in Indonesia. The oldest elevator found so far was from the 1960s, which may indicate that this was probably around the time Schindler started installing elevators in Indonesia. Possibly in the 1970s, Schindler elevators and escalators were distributed by an unknown local company, until 1980 when the role was replaced by PT. Berca Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Central Cipta Murdaya (CCM) group. This arrangement lasted until the late 1990s.

In 1994, it was reported that Berca Indonesia had sold around 40 units of Schindler elevators in Indonesia in 1993.

In 2000, Schindler was officially established in Indonesia as **PT. Berca Schindler Lifts**. It was established under a joint venture between Jardine Matheson and the CCM group.

In 2012, Berca Schindler Lifts installed what appears to be the first The PORT Technology destination dispatch elevators in Indonesia at DBS Tower (part of Ciputra World Jakarta 1), Jakarta. The system is running on Schindler 7000 high-rise elevators.

Schindler also installed the first Schindler 5500 elevators integrated with The PORT Technology system in Indonesia, at M Gold Tower, Bekasi in 2014. It is also believed to be Schindler's first destination dispatch installation outside Jakarta.

The first Schindler 5500 elevators installed with Linea Vetro touch sensitive fixtures in Indonesia was installed at Seminyak Village Shopping Mall, Bali in 2015. It is also the first Schindler 5500 elevator installed in Bali.

## Locations

### Head office

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The current head office of Berca Schindler Lifts is in Kembangan, an area in West Jakarta. The three storey building was opened in 2017 and contains the largest integrated "knowledge center" in Southeast Asia. It also contains one Schindler 3300 AP elevator, one Schindler 9300 AE escalator in the main lobby, as well as several mock-up elevator simulators for training in various rooms. The office is not far from Puri Indah Mall and Lippo Mall Puri (where the former has Schindler elevators).

 Berkas:PT Berca Schindler relocates to a new office in Jakarta
 Berkas:EXCLUSIVE Schindler 5500 & 3300 Simulators at Schindler Indonesia's Office, Jakarta
The previous head office was located on one of the lower floors of Menara Rajawali in Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, where the building contains Schindler elevators from the late 1990s.

### Branches

Schindler currently has branches in several major cities across Indonesia, they are Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar (Bali), Makassar, Batam and Medan.

IMG 0878.jpgThe previous Bali branch office of Berca Schindler Lifts in Sunset Road, Kuta before it moved to Denpasar in 2013 or 2014. Pictured in 2013.BSL Office DPS.jpgThe current Bali branch office of Berca Schindler Lifts in Denpasar, Bali, located along JL. Mahendradata.
## Application in Indonesia

Schindler is now one of the most popular elevator brands and one of the largest elevator companies operating in Indonesia. They are mainly found in office buildings (especially in Jakarta), hotels and resorts as well as a number of shopping centers and residential buildings.

## 1960s

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In the 1960s, Schindler used pop-out black buttons which latches on when pressed and pops out when the elevator stops (there are electromagnets inside them) and analogue floor indicator with illuminating numbers or letters on a black background.

So far, the oldest Schindler elevator in Indonesia was found in Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta. This elevator was believed to be installed in the 1960's. It is a traction elevator with manual swing door outside but no inner doors inside, and it has two entrances as well which is quite unusual and extremely rare. The button panels and floor indicators have obviously been replaced at some point. Today, this elevator no longer works, and has been preserved as a museum collection. Its original geared traction machine has been relocated to the building's lower floor and now sits in museum's building component exhibitions.

One of the elevators in the museum has been modernized into a Hyundai elevator in the 1990's. The only original components left from the old elevator are its swing door and the original wooden cabin. It was said that in the old days, the old elevator was used to transport money down to the vault in the basement.

FB IMG 15388882441463127.jpgThe 1960s Schindler elevator (which no longer work) in Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta.MBM1.jpgFB IMG 15388882566104470.jpgMM1.jpgThe old machine is now part of the museum's collection.FB IMG 15388882383907978.jpgExplanation of the vintage Schindler elevator.
 Berkas:(Happy Kartini's Day, OOS) Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta Old Schindler Elevator (photo slideshow)
## 1970s to 1980s

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1970s-1980s Schindler elevators are almost impossible to find in Indonesia in their complete original condition, as almost all of them have either been modernized or completely replaced by either Schindler or another company. However, a few modernized ones have managed to retain its original but no-longer-functioning old floor indicators or hall lanterns, which clearly shows that they were indeed from the 1970s-1980s.

It is unknown which company that distributed and installed Schindler elevators and escalators in Indonesia prior to 1980, when the role was taken over by PT. Berca Indonesia and lasted until 2000.

Below here is a list of known 1970s-1980s Schindler elevators in Indonesia. Note that almost all the elevators listed below have been modernized by either Schindler or another company.

* Bunda Women's and Children's Hospital, Menteng, Jakarta (1974?, modernized by Schindler in the 2000s)
* Setiabudi 2, Jakarta (1982, modernized by Schindler)
* Galeri Keris, Menteng, Jakarta (1980s, abandoned)
* Sofyan Inn Grand Kalimas Hotel, Surabaya (1980s modernized by another company)
* Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Bali (1983, modernized by Schindler)

### Traction and hydraulic elevators (with R-Series fixtures)

Like many Schindler elevators found in Europe, the main fixtures line used in the 1970's-1980's was the **R-Series**. These fixtures had small ice cube-like push buttons which illuminates orange, but some very early R-Series fixtures do not have illuminating buttons. There was also a non-illuminated, black button version but this is very rare. The floor indicators were either analogue with orange illuminating numbers or a digital segments display. Hall lanterns were wedged triangles with orange illumination.

Elevators produced from the late 1970s onward used Miconic controller, Schindler's first microprocessor elevator control system. Schindler had introduced this as early as in 1975 with the Miconic E being the first one released, followed by Miconic B in 1978 and Miconic V in 1980. Before the introduction of Miconic, Schindler used controllers with mechanical relays.

Kalimas1.jpgKalimas2.jpgFB IMG 15376973676320526.jpgAbandoned Old Schindler.jpgAn abandoned 1980s Schindler elevator with its original exterior floor indicator intact.IMG 2634.JPGA 1983 Schindler elevator that has been modernized by Schindler. Exterior doors and original old indicators are still intact.IMG 2632.JPGIMG 2625.JPGIMG 2643.JPGIMG 2629.JPGIMG 2620.JPGSchindler NDBH1.jpgSchindler NDBH2.jpg
Below here is a video of how a typical 1970's-1980's Schindler elevator looks like with R-Series fixtures. This elevator was filmed in Hong Kong.

 Berkas:Classic Schindler Traction Elevators in Hong Kong
### designS and other models

In 1984, Schindler launched a traction/hydraulic model called **designS**, which was designed for low-rise buildings. Initially, designS was only available in Europe but it was later expanded to the Asian market but not many were installed in the region.

#### Fixtures

These elevators had a slightly different design and look compared to their other models with R-Series fixtures. The fixtures line used in these elevators was known as **S-Series**, which featured a more modern and elegant look compared to the "industrial-looking" R-Series fixtures. S-Series was launched in 1984 along with the launching of Schindler designS elevators. The buttons are click-type push button with microswitch (manufactured by Swiss company Saia Burgess Controls), green illumination dot in the middle, and markings beside the button. The floor indicator used green LED dot matrix display with a scrolling number and arrow; the number would scroll as the elevator passes a floor. Some others, however, had fading number instead of scrolling but this is rare. The panels can be stainless steel, grey or blue colored. The stainless steel version had light brown colored buttons. These fixtures were also used in Schindler's other elevator models, including high-rise ones. S-Series fixtures were discontinued in the late 1990s.

Schindler did install this design of elevator in Indonesia but only a very small amount of them were installed, which is why finding them is extremely difficult in the country. At least two places have been known to have Schindler elevators with S-Series fixtures in the past; they are Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel (Bali, installed in 1990) and Perdana Wisata Hotel (Bandung). Unfortunately, both of these places have had their elevators modernized in the 2000's. The ones in Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, however, managed to retain their original S-Series landing indicators after the modernization in late 2005 (though they are no longer working), which at the very least proves that S-Series fixtures did exist in Indonesia. They can still be seen today (see photos below). As of today, there has not been any single "Schindler S-Series" found in Indonesia in its complete original form.

IMG 1525.JPGThe remnant of a Schindler S-Series landing floor indicator in Bali, which no longer work since 2005.IMG 2393.JPGIMG 2403.JPG
## 1990s

### Traction elevators

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Schindler installed quite a number of elevators in Indonesia during the 1990s. Most of them are tractions, and are normally found in high-rise office buildings and some residential buildings. Schindler also made hydraulic elevators, but these are extremely rare in Indonesia.

#### Fixtures

The main fixtures line for 1990's Schindler elevators was the **M-Series**. These fixtures are very distinctive. The buttons are rounded rectangle aluminium with a long strip lamp at the top and lights up red. There was also another version which were made of stainless steel but this is very rare. They can be either touch sensitive and push buttons. The touch sensitive ones are very nice, you simply touch them and they will light up. The push button ones are just micro-click type with a rounded area where you push it. Floor indicators are mostly digital segments, and later in the mid 1990's a true LED dot matrix display with scrolling number was introduced. Hall lanterns are triangle shape which protrudes from the panel and lights up yellow. Some late model ones lights up red or green, and made of clear acrylic instead of plastic-like material. These elevators also plays very distinctive single or two tones electronic chimes.

1989 Schindler M-Series call station SantikaBandung.jpgM-Series push buttons.Schindler M-Line call station SantikaBandung.jpgSchindler hall lanterns SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series hall lanterns all lit SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series hall lanterns SantikaBandung.jpg1469347022733.jpg1469347020964.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series floor indicator SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series nameplate SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series others SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series floor buttons SantikaBandung.jpg1989 Schindler M-Series door control buttons SantikaBandung.jpgM-Series JKT1.jpgM-Series JKT2.jpgSchindler Surveyor 8.jpgSchindlerRajawali1.jpgM-Series touch sensitive buttons. You simply press them and they will light up.SchindlerRajawali2.jpgLate 1990s M-Series hall indicator and lanterns for main floor. Notice the lanterns light up green.SchindlerRajawali5.jpgLate 1990s M-Series hall lanterns for other floors, lights up green and red.SchindlerRajawali3.jpgSchindlerRajawali4.jpgLate 1990s M-Series scrolling LED indicator.MSeries CallStation JKT Old.jpgSchindler Semanggi 1.jpgSchindler Semanggi 2.jpgSchindler Semanggi 3.jpgSchindler Wetese-2.jpgSchindler Billingual Nameplate.jpgWTC1-1.jpgWTC1-2.jpgDifferent type of 1990s Schindler touch sensitive call buttons.WTC1-3.jpgSchindler Wetese-1.jpgM-Series touch sensitive buttons.WTC1-4.jpgWTC1-5.jpgML Lumire 1.jpgML Lumire 2.jpgSchindler Surveyor 9.jpgSchindler Surveyor 2.jpgSchindler Surveyor 1.jpg
Awesome Schindler Traction Elevators - WTC 1, Jakarta, ID (High Zone)1992 Schindler elevators with M-Series fixtures in Jakarta.World Trade Center 5, Jakarta Schindler Elevator1990s Schindler M-Series (video: Sumosoftinc)Schindler Traction Service Elevator at Hotel Santika Bandung (Retake 1)1989 Schindler elevator in Bandung, with M-Series fixtures.Schindler Traction Elevators at Menara Rajawali, Jakarta (Retake 1)-0Late 1990s Schindler elevators in Jakarta, with M-Series fixtures.
### Budget model (?)

Not much is known about this style of 1990's Schindler elevators other than the fact that it used M-Series fixtures just like the standard models, and that the landing floor indicator is integrated with the landing call station. It looks as if it is a budget/low-cost model for low-rise buildings. An example of this style of Schindler elevator can be found in Sejahtera Family Apartment, Yogyakarta, which was completed in 1996.

Unusual Schindler Lifts YUK.jpgBudget style (?) 1990's Schindler elevators in Sejahtera Family Apartment, Yogyakarta (source: Agoda)Unusual Schindler Lift 1.jpgA screenshot from one of the scenes from the local film "Bangkit Dari Lumpur" featuring a 1990's Schindler elevator. Location unknown.Unusual Schindler Lift 2.jpgA screenshot from one of the scenes from the local film "Bangkit Dari Lumpur" featuring two 1990's Schindler elevators. Location unknown.
### Miconic 10

**Miconic 10** was Schindler's revolutionary destination dispatch elevator system which was introduced in 1992 as the first practical destination dispatch elevator system in the world. Schindler was the first elevator company in the world to introduce this intelligent elevator system. Destination dispatch is different from conventional elevator system. In this system, you need to enter your desired floor by using the telephone-style keypad in the elevator lobby to get to your desired floor. The controller will assign you and elevator and the keypad will display the car you must take to get to your floor. Miconic 10 elevators makes high-rise building more efficient than conventional elevator systems as it reduces waiting and travel time in the elevator lobby by grouping people by their destination to the same elevator cars. Miconic 10 itself is **not** an elevator model, but an elevator system (or "add-ons", so to speak) to make elevators and building traffic more efficient and organized.

The earliest generation of Miconic 10 elevators used the M-Series fixtures just like their conventional 1990's traction and hydraulic elevators. The keypad which is used to input a destination floor is called **Z-Line**. It features telephone-style keypad buttons and a simple LCD screen. There is also a "star" (★) and a "minus" (-) button, to input a main/lobby floor and underground floors respectively.

In 2012, Schindler stopped producing Miconic 10 and replaced it with **The PORT Technology** (PORT stands for "**P**ersonal **O**ccupant **R**equirement **T**erminal"). However, it is still available in Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Brazil (by Atlas Schindler) and Turkey as of today.

Schindler installed a few number of Miconic 10 systems in Indonesia in the 1990s. It is difficult to tell where and when the first Schindler Miconic 10 was installed in Indonesia, but it is suspected that it might have been installed at either Wisma GKBI or Graha Surveyor in Jakarta, which both buildings were completed in 1995. Another older Miconic 10 installation in Jakarta can be found at Pondok Indah Office Tower 1 (1996, formerly Wisma Pondok Indah).

IMG 1690.JPGMiconic10 Old-1.jpgMiconic10 Old-2.jpgMiconic10 Old-3.jpgIMG 1691.JPGSchindler Surveyor 3.jpgSchindler Surveyor 7.jpgSchindler Surveyor 5.jpgSchindler Surveyor 6.jpgSchindler Surveyor 4.jpgMiconic 10 Fireman Panel.jpgA Schindler Miconic 10 "Z-Line" keypad on a compartment inside the elevator car. This is normally used for fireman's service.
Schindler Miconic 10 Traction Lifts - Graha Aktiva, Jakarta-01992 Schindler Miconic 10 elevators in Jakarta.Reupload Schindler Miconic 10 Traction Elevators1990s Schindler Miconic 10Schindler Miconic 10 Traction Elevators at Wisma GKBI, Jakarta (5-22)1995 Schindler Miconic 10 elevators (video: Sumosoftinc)Birthday Special 1995 Schindler Miconic 10 Elevators in Jakarta1995 Schindler Miconic 10 elevators in Jakarta.
## 2000s-current

Beginning in the 21st century, Schindler started making some modern elevators in the 2000's, both machine room less (MRL) and regular traction with a smaller machine room (MMR).

### 300 P and 500 P

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The main types of machine room less (MRL) and mini machine room (MMR) elevator that Schindler made from the early to late 2000's were the **300 P** and **500 P**. The Schindler 500 P was only available as MMR as it was designed for mid to high-rise buildings.

Schindler's machine room less elevators have a small gearless machine that is shaped like a box and installed on the top of the hoistway, eliminating the need of a machine room above the shaft.

Berkas:R Schindler Elevators at Ambarrukmo Plaza, Yogyakarta
### 100 P and Elegant MRL

Schindler also made two types of low-cost/economical MRL elevators known as **100 P** and **Elegant MRL**, but these are less common. These models were primarily designed for low-rise residential and basic commercial buildings. These elevators often look basic and used E-Type fixtures. Both models had a maximum capacity of 1000 kilograms and served up to 20 floors. Schindler 100 P was also available as MMR.

Schindler MRL Elevator at Ubud Hanging Gardens, BaliSchindler ElegantMRL (?) with E-Type fixtures.
### Schindler 80

**Schindler 80** was a freight elevator model, and a very rare Schindler model in Indonesia. The freight elevator at BSD Junction in Serpong, Tangerang, Banten is currently the only Schindler 80 known in Indonesia (see video below). It is unknown if there are actually more similar Schindler elevators in Indonesia.

Berkas:Large Schindler Freight Elevator at BSD Junction, Banten
#### Fixtures

* **D-Line:** This was the main fixtures line used in the Schindler 300 P and 5400 AP elevators. The buttons are round glass known as D2 and comes with green or red illuminating halo. There are also another button types known as D2 Braille and D8, which are black anodized alumimum and has both braille and tactile. There is also D4, which is a stainless steel version of D-Line, as well as D6 which is a black anodized aluminum button with only a tactile. Floor indicators are either green or red LED dot matrix with scrolling arrows. Also, on the 5400 AP elevators, the call stations often have E-Type (see below) digital segments floor indicators. D-Line fixtures were also used in modernizations as well.

DLine-Sency4.jpgD-Line hall station with D2 buttons.DLine-Sency3.jpgDLine-Sency1.jpgDLine-Sency2.jpgDLine-PIM3.jpgDLine-PIM2.jpgGreen D-Line LED indicator.Schindler Amplaz 1.jpgSchindler Amplaz 2.jpgSchindler Amplaz 3.jpgDSCN4763.JPGDSCN4761.JPGSchindler KG-1.jpgSchindler KG-2.jpgSchindler KG-3.jpgSchindler D-Line Kuncy.jpgSchindler D-Line car station with D2 buttons.DLine-BXC3.jpgTwo Schindler 5400 AP with red D-Line fixtures.DLine-BXC2.jpgD2 buttons with red lamp.DLine-BXC4.jpgAnother Schindler 5400 AP with red D-Line fixtures.DLine-BXC5.jpgLate version of red D-Line LED indicator.5400AP Kuncy.jpgSchindler 5400 AP elevator with red D-Line fixtures.DLine-DBS1.jpgD4 buttons, with digital indicators.DLine-DBS3.jpgD4 buttons with red lamp.DLine-DBS2.jpgRed D-Line LED indicator.
* **M-Line:** Schindler continued producing their M-Series buttons fixtures with minor revision. They are now known as M-Line. Besides aluminum, the newer version of M-Series buttons also comes in stainless steel. These fixtures are commonly used in Schindler 7000 (which often works with Miconic 10) and are usually accompanied with D-Line LED indicators.

M-Series New.jpgNew M-Series push buttons with D-Line indicator.M-Series Mandarin JKT.jpgM-Series Green.jpgNewer Schindler M-Line push buttons with rare green illumination.BSD4.jpgBSD1.jpgSchindler freight elevator with M-Line push buttons and a D-Line floor indicator.BSD2.jpgBSD3.jpgSchindler 5400AP Semarang 1.jpgSchindler 5400AP Semarang 3.jpgSchindler 5400AP Semarang 2.jpg
Large Schindler Freight Elevator at BSD Junction, Banten2005 Schindler freight elevator with M-Series fixtures.Old vs New Fast Schindler Elevators at Aryaduta Semanggi, Jakarta-01990s Schindler elevator modernized with new M-Line push buttons.
* **E-Type:** This was a less common fixtures line that was used in the Schindler Elegant MRL, 100 P, 300 P and sometimes 5400 AP elevators. These fixtures have generic square buttons made by Shanghai STEP from China with red LED illuminations and LED digital segments floor indicators. They also plays distinctive chimes which resembles Mitsubishi chimes. E-Type is actually a more basic version of Schindler's fixtures line. These fixtures are no longer produced.

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### Schindler 3300 AP

In 2007, Schindler launched the **3300 AP** elevator series. It is the Asia Pacific version of their European 3300 MRL series (which was launched in 2005). The 3300 AP is Schindler's current MRL traction elevator primarily for low-rise residential buildings, but they can travel up to 27 floors. These elevators are different than Schindler's other MRL models. Unlike their previous models, the 3300 AP model uses a thinner gearless machine and flat coated steel belts (instead of traditional steel ropes) as its hoisting ropes. It is pretty much similar to Otis's Gen2. The fixtures are mostly made of glass, and comes in either touch sensitive or push buttons.

There are loads of 3300 AP elevators scattered in Indonesia as they are very popular for use in small low-rise buildings, especially hotels.

3300AP.JPGInside a typical Schindler 3300 AP elevator.3300AP Motor.JPGSchindler 3300 AP gearless motor.
Another Schindler 3300 AP Elevator at Sun Boutique Hotel, BaliSchindler 3300 AP elevator with FIGL fixtures.Schindler 3300 AP Service Elevator in BaliSchindler 3300 AP elevator with FIGS fixtures.
#### Fixtures

* **FIGL:** This is a fixtures line that is made of light blue coloured glass and comes in either touch sensitive or push buttons. The touch sensitive buttons are simply illuminating numbers on the glass panel indicating available or accessible floors; they stays light up in light blue when not touched and light up red when touched. The push buttons are just a set of several square buttons with braille, tactile, and a little dot lamp at the top-left corner of the button. Floor indicators are LED digital segments, though unfortunately some of the LED segments aren't bright enough now despite they are only a few years old. FIGL also has a special button panel designed for people on wheelchair. These button panels always have push buttons for disability reason. FIGL has been discontinued and replaced with the new FIGS 120 fixtures line (see below).

FIGL1.jpgFIGL2.jpgTouch sensitiveFIGL3.jpgTouch sensitiveFIGL8.jpgIMG 0565.JPGPush buttonSchindler 3300 AP Braille COP.JPGPush buttonsSchindler 3300 AP Braille Buttons.JPGFIGL AccessibilityPanel.jpgFIGL wheelchair button panel (rare!)FIGL6.jpgTypical Schindler 3300 AP nameplate.
* **FIGS:** This is another fixtures line that was launched in around 2011. Unlike FIGL, the panel, except the floor indicator displays, are made of stainless steel. Buttons are square with tactile and illuminating halo. Some buttons may also have braille marks as an option. The floor indicators uses a true LED dot matrix display. FIGL button panels are surface mounted on both inside and outside.

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* **FIGS 120:** This is the newest fixtures line for the 3300 AP elevators. It looks just like FIGL but with FIGS LEDs and button beep. FIGS 120 is basically a combination of FIGL and FIGS. This fixture line was introduced quite recently when Schindler updated their 3300 AP design in around 2014. In addition, FIGS 120 is a replacement of the now discontinued FIGL fixture line.

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### Schindler 5400 AP

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**Schindler** **5400 AP** was a gearless traction (mini machine room or machine room less) elevator model for low to high-rise buildings. It could travel up to 39 floors for MMR and 30 floors for MRL. This model was made from around the mid 2000's until 2013 when it was discontinued and replaced by the Schindler 5500 (see next section below). However, it is still produced in China as of today.

On a design feature, it looks pretty much like the Schindler 300 P and 500 P models, featuring the green or red D-Line fixtures. Some elevators also used M-Line push buttons or E-Type fixtures as an option, but this is very rare. It also has unique arrival chimes. In the early 2010's (possibly in 2012), Schindler updated the 5400 AP with minor changes, which included a new nameplate (adopted from the 1990's M-Series fixtures) and a lowered-pitched version of the original chimes. This revised design lasted until its discontinuation in 2013.

In Indonesia, this model has been installed in several places, such as:

* Kuningan City, Jakarta (2010)
* Menara Bidakara 2, Jakarta
* Bintaro Jaya Xchange, Tangerang, Banten (2013)
* Grand Metropolitan, Bekasi (2013)
* Paragon Mall Semarang, Semarang (2009)
* Grand City Mall, Surabaya (2009)
* Hyatt Regency Bali, Bali

Schindler MRL Elevators at DBS Tower, Jakarta (Car Park)2012 Schindler 5400 AP MRL in Jakarta.Schindler MRL Scenic Elevator at Bintaro Jaya Xchange, Banten2013 Schindler 5400 AP (late model) MRL in Tangerang.
### Schindler 5500

**Schindler 5500** is the latest type of Schindler traction elevator that comes in MRL or MMR. A successor of the Schindler 5400 AP (discontinued in 2013 except in China), Schindler 5500 was initially launched in 2011 for selected markets only. It was later re-launched in 2012 for global market, excluding North America until 2014. The Schindler 5500 is designed for mid to high-rise residential and commercial buildings. These elevators are bigger than 3300 AP and can go as high as 50 floors. Like the 3300 AP series, Schindler 5500 features flat coated steel belts (instead of traditional steel ropes) as its hoisting ropes.

In Indonesia, Schindler 5500 elevators are mainly found in larger buildings, and rarely comes with a capacity of less than 13 persons or 1000 kilograms.

20190126 103502.jpgMaison1.jpgMaison6.jpg5500 Pakuwon-2.jpg20180901 161501.jpgSchindler 5500 MRL elevators at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Terminal 3, Banten.20180901 161528.jpg20180901 164151.jpg20180901 163127.jpg20180901 163153.jpg20180901 163140.jpg20180901 162727.jpgS5500 SoettaThree 2.jpgS5500 SoettaThree 1.jpg
 Berkas:2 Schindler 5500 Service Elevators at La Maison Barito, Jakarta
#### Fixtures

* **Linea 100:** Linea 100 is similar to FIGL (see above), but it features a much bolder LED dot matrix on the floor indicators and the car station is flushed. Furthermore, the buttons stays illuminate (in white or light blue) even when they are not pressed.

5500 Pakuwon-1.jpgMaison4.jpgMaison1.jpgMaison2.jpgMaison3.jpgMaison5.jpgMaison8.jpgA high-rise Schindler 5500 MMR.Maison7.jpg5500 GranRubina HOP.jpg
* **Linea 300:** Very similar to Linea 100 but features a taller indicator display inside. There is also a black version of these fixtures.

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 Berkas:New Schindler 5500 with Linea 300 Black at JIEXPO Kemayoran Grand Ballroom (Public)
* **Linea Vetro:** This is a luxurious looking fixtures made of colored glass panels, touch sensitive fixtures and LCD indicators. They can be white or black. It is pretty much like FIGL. So far, there have been two Schindler 5500 installation in Indonesia found with these fixtures; one is in Seminyak Village Mall, Bali (white version, the very first Linea Vetro discovered in Indonesia) and the other one is in the brand new Grand Ballroom of Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta (black version, found in the VIP elevator)

DSCN5652 (1000x750).jpgDSCN5650 (1000x750).jpgDSCN5653 (1000x750).jpgDSCN5654 (750x1000).jpgWhite Linea Vetro car station.DSCN5657 (1000x750).jpgDSCN5656 (1000x750).jpgS5500 JIE 6.jpgBlack Linea Vetro car station.S5500 JIE 3.jpgBlack Linea Vetro LCD floor indicator.
Awesome Schindler 5500 MRL Elevator in Seminyak Village, BaliSchindler 5500 MRL with white Linea Vetro in Bali.PREMIERE UPLOAD! Schindler 5500 with Linea Vetro Black at JIEXPO Kemayoran Grand Ballroom (VVIP)Schindler 5500 MRL with black Linea Vetro in Jakarta.
* **FIGS:** Some Schindler 5500 elevators also use FIGS fixtures. These buttons are slightly different from the buttons used in Linea 100 and 300 fixtures; FIGS buttons don't stay lit up when they are not pressed. In addition, Schindler 5500 car operating panels with FIGS buttons are flushed.

Schindler5500-Astra1.jpgLinea/FIGS buttons with white illumination on a Schindler 5500 elevator.Schindler5500 Astra-5.jpgSchindler 5500 elevator with FIGS buttons (white illumination) and custom LCD floor indicators.Schindler5500-Astra2.jpg
 Berkas:Nice Schindler 5500 Elevators - Menara Astra, Jakarta, ID (Retail)
* **Custom Linea 100/300 (mix):** It is possible for Schindler 5500 elevators to have a mixture of Linea 100 or 300 or FIGS buttons and custom or generic fixtures such as LCD floor indicators and hall lanterns. Examples of this can be found in the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta and InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah.

Schindler Intercon PI 1.jpgSchindler 5500 elevator with black Linea 100/300 call station (Photo by Sumosoftinc)Schindler Intercon PI 2.jpgSchindler 5500 elevator with custom hall lanterns (Photo by Sumosoftinc)Schindler Intercon PI 3.jpgPhoto by SumosoftincSchindler Intercon PI 4.jpgPhoto by SumosoftincSchindler Intercon PI 5.jpgPhoto by SumosoftincSchindler Intercon PI 6.jpgPhoto by SumosoftincSchindler Intercon PI 7.jpgPhoto by Sumosoftinc
 Berkas:BRAND NEW POSH Schindler 5500 Lifts Elevators at Intercontinental Jakarta Pondok Indah
* **Custom fixtures:** Also it is possible for Schindler 5500 elevators to have custom or generic fixtures which are provided by other third-party companies, like Dewhurst buttons for example, but this is extremely rare. So far, there have been two Schindler 5500 elevators found in Jakarta with Dewhurst buttons; Menara Astra and World Trade Center 3.

Schindler5500-Astra3.jpgDewhurst buttons (US90-15 series with white illumination) used in a Schindler 5500 elevator in Jakarta.Schindler5500-Astra4.jpgDewhurst buttons (US90-15 series with white illumination, except the alarm button) used in a Schindler 5500 elevator in Jakarta.Schindler5500 Astra-6.jpgWTC3-1.jpgSchindler Linea 100/300 hall station with Dewhurst US91 buttons in Jakarta (photo by: Sumosoftinc)WTC3-3.jpgSchindler 5500 car station with Dewhurst US91 buttons in Jakarta (photo by: Sumosoftinc)WTC3-2.jpgSchindler 5500 car station with Dewhurst US91 buttons in Jakarta (photo by: Sumosoftinc)
 Berkas:Schindler 5500 Elevator with DEWHURST Buttons - Menara Astra, Jakarta, ID (Retail)
### Schindler 7000

Schindler 7000 (formerly Schindler 700) is Schindler's current elevator model designed for high-rise buildings. These elevators travels very fast; they can travel up to 500 meters and 10 meters per second speed. Some of these elevators works with Miconic 10, Schindler ID (a more advanced version of Miconic 10 with elaborate security features) and PORT destination dispatch systems. These elevators often uses M-Line or D-Line fixtures.

Retake 1 Schindler Miconic 10 Traction Lifts - APL Tower, Jakarta (High Zone)2009 Schindler 7000 with Miconic 10 in Jakarta (video: TG97Elevators)Schindler Miconic 10 Elevators - WTC 2, Jakarta, ID (Low Zone)2011 Schindler 7000 elevators with Miconic 10 in Jakarta.
### Schindler ID

Schindler ID was Schindler's second generation of destination dispatch elevator system after Miconic 10 (1992). It was launched in 2000. Schindler ID works just like Miconic 10, but it is more advanced than the latter; in fact, it can be integrated with elaborate access control systems to enhance building's security. The owner or building security can construct a large database of the people who works in the building, including their personal preferences in the elevator, as well as their permissions. They can also set in restriction levels for each floor, ranging from simple access control to VIP only to high secured access. When this happens, certain floors can only be accessed by using a special access card from the reception. The person must tap on the card reader attached with the Z-Line keypad before inputting their destination floor, otherwise they will be denied from inputting the floor. The system usually works on Schindler 7000, but it could also work on the Schindler 5400 AP.

Schindler ID is no longer available in the global market. It has been succeeded by The PORT Technology in 2009, which is Schindler's third generation of destination dispatch system.

In Jakarta, Schindler ID are installed in Bakrie Tower, Ratu Prabu 2 and Menara BCA.

Schindler ID MenBak 2.jpgSchindler ID MenBak 1.jpg
 Berkas:R Schindler ID Traction Elevators at Bakrie Tower, Jakarta (33 - 47)
### The PORT Technology

**PORT** (officially known as **The PORT Technology**, PORT stands for **P**ersonal **O**ccupant **R**equirement **T**erminal) is the third generation of Schindler's destination dispatch elevator system after Miconic 10 (1990) and SchindlerID (2001). It is more advanced than the previous generations. It features a touchscreen outside the elevator, and it is able to be integrated with security gates or turnstiles to enhance the buildings' security. The Schindler PORT normally works on Schindler 7000, but it can also work on Schindler 5500 elevators as well.

Historically, the world's first Schindler PORT elevator system was installed at the International Commerce Centre (ICC) Tower in Hong Kong, China in 2009. In Indonesia, this system was first installed at DBS Tower - Ciputra World Jakarta 1 in Jakarta in 2012. The first Schindler PORT outside Jakarta was installed in M Gold Tower, Bekasi in 2014.

 Berkas:Schindler PORT Elevators - DBS Tower, Jakarta, ID (Mid Zone)
Due to security reasons, almost every Schindler PORT systems in Indonesia are integrated with security gates (turnstiles) and works by a programmed access card. These cards are programmed by the building reception so that the users can only use the elevators to go to a specified floor and the main lobby floor. For example, if the user wants to go to the 42nd floor, he/she will be given an access card that has been programmed to only access the 42nd floor so that the user will only be allowed to go to that floor and the main lobby (for returning). With this, there is no way anyone can choose other floors freely without a programmed access card and thus security in the building is enhanced. One exception for this is M Gold Tower in Bekasi, where access cards are not implemented in the system.

MGold-5.jpgMGold-1.jpgMGold-2.jpgMGold-3.jpgMG1.jpgMG2.jpgMG3.jpgSo Many Floors PORT.jpgSchindler 5500 elevator in Jakarta with The PORT Technology. Shown here is the destination indicator inside the car.Granrubina 1.jpgA special access card tapped on a Schindler PORT terminal on a security gate. The letter for the designated car will then be displayed on another screen (not shown) on the other side of the gate.
Schindler 5500 PORT Traction Lifts - M Gold Tower, Bekasi-0Schindler 5500 elevators with PORT.
### XJ Schindler

This is another type of elevator Schindler made today which is heavily based on XJ (Xuchang Xiji) Elevator, a Chinese elevator manufacturer from Henan, China. In 2011, Schindler acquired Xuchang Xiji (XJ) Elevator and became **XJ Schindler**. This type of elevator are now can be seen in several Transmart stores in Indonesia, such as in Depok, Buah Batu (Bandung), Pabelan (Surakarta), Tegal, Rungkut (Surabaya) and Palembang.

XJ Schindler Rungkut-1.jpgBrand new XJ Schindler elevator in Transmart Rungkut, Surabaya.XJ Schindler Rungkut-2.jpgInside the elevator.1498042332571.jpgCar operating panel of an XJ Schindler service elevator in Bandung.
BIG,RARE XJ Schindler Elevator at Transmart Pabelan,SurakartaTransmart Carrefour, Depok XJ Schindler Elevator 19 06 2018
### Modernizations

Schindler often modernize older elevators either with their own equipment or even third-party equipment.

#### D-Line and M-Line

Schindler often use their D-Line and M-Line fixtures for modernizations. Examples of such modernizations can be seen in the videos below.

Modded Schindler Elevator at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Bali (North)1983 Schindler elevator modded with D-Line fixtures.Old vs New Fast Schindler Elevators at Aryaduta Semanggi, Jakarta1990s high-rise Schindler elevator modernized with M-Line fixtures.Modded Schindler Traction Elevators - WTC 5, Jakarta, IDModernized 1970s Schindler elevators with M-Line buttons in Jakarta.
#### Generic style

Besides using their own equipment, Schindler also modernize old elevators with third-party/generic components, like Shanghai STEP fixtures and controllers, and Ningbo machines from China. Some modernizations are also combined with Schindler's fixtures, such as D-Line or M-Line buttons.

GenericSchindler3.JPGModernized Schindler elevator with Shanghai STEP buttons.GenericSchindler2.JPGGenericSchindler1.JPG
 Berkas:Schindler Traction Service Elevator at Setiabudi 2, Jakarta
## Notable Schindler elevator installations

*Main article:* List of notable Schindler elevator installations in Indonesia
There are many buildings in Indonesia that uses Schindler elevators. Some of the notable ones are:

* World Trade Center, Jakarta (all towers except WTC 6)
* Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
* Le Meridien Jakarta
* Menara BCA & Kempinski Private Residences, Jakarta
* Gelora Bung Karno main stadium, Jakarta (part of a massive renovation project for the 2018 Asian Games)
* DBS Tower - Ciputra World Jakarta 1
* Gama Tower & The Westin Jakarta
* Menara Astra, Jakarta
* International Finance Center 2, Jakarta
* Thamrin Nine, Jakarta (*under construction*)
* Pondok Indah Mall 2 & 3, Jakarta
* Senayan City, Jakarta
* Kuningan City, Jakarta
* Wisma GKBI, Jakarta
* Kondominium Taman Anggrek, Jakarta
* Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta
* Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (New) Terminal 3, Cengkareng, Banten
* Paragon Mall & Crowne Plaza Hotel, Semarang
* Ambarrukmo Plaza, Yogyakarta
* Grand City Mall, Surabaya
* Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Bali
* Trans Studio Mall Bali, Bali
* Hyatt Regency Sanur, Bali

## List of Schindler elevator models

### Before 2000

No Schindler elevator models installed before 2000 have been known so far in Indonesia.

## Trivia

* Schindler was the first elevator company from a German speaking nation to enter Indonesia, followed by Thyssen in the 1980s (later ThyssenKrupp in 2005). Schindler made its first presence in Indonesia as early as the 1960s.
* Of the four major Western elevator brands (aka the "big four"), Schindler is the most popular one in Indonesia followed by Kone, Otis and ThyssenKrupp.
* Schindler was also the first elevator company to have installed destination dispatch elevators in Indonesia. The first ones installed in the country are believed to be from 1995.
	+ It is also an elevator company in Indonesia with the most number of destination dispatch elevators installed in the country than any other major companies (followed by Kone and Mitsubishi). The majority of them are found in Jakarta.
	+ As well as having the most number of destination dispatch elevators in the country, it is also the first one to have installed destination dispatch elevators in a place other than office, in this case, a hotel. The Westin Hotel Jakarta (part of Gama Tower, completed in 2016) is believed to be the first hotel in Indonesia to have destination dispatch elevators, followed by Alila Jakarta SCBD which have Sigma instead.
* Since Central Cipta Murdaya has a long relationship with Schindler and was heavily involved with the establishment of Schindler in Indonesia in 2000, almost every buildings that belongs to CCM's "portfolio" have Schindler elevators. Some examples are Pondok Indah Mall (Jakarta, since 2004), Jakarta International Expo (Jakarta), Hotel Majapahit (Surabaya), and Grand City Mall (Surabaya, 2009). Even its headquarters in Cikini, Central Jakarta is also equipped with Schindler elevators. The Berca Building in Jl. Abdul Muis, Jakarta also has 1990s Schindler elevators with M-Series fixtures. Meanwhile, the World Trade Center complex in Jakarta, which is managed by Jakarta Land (a joint venture between CCM and Hongkong Land), is known to have Schindler elevators in five of the six office buildings within the complex.
* It is one of the only three major elevator companies in Indonesia having a training facility. The other two are Mitsubishi and Kone.

## Gallery

### Maintenance and other stickers

Schindler Maintenance Sticker Old1.jpgSchindler maintenance sticker (2000s version, with the old address of their main office)
## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1,0 1,1 "Bea Masuk Menjadi Kendala" - KONSTRUKSI Magazine, April 1994 (PDF available in Indonesian)
2. ↑ Schindler expanded and relocated its office in Jakarta, forming Southeast Asia’s largest Integrated Knowledge Center
3. ↑ Company Profile - PT. Berca Schindler Lifts
4. ↑ Sensasi Lift "Schindler" Tempo Doeloe (*Indonesian*)
5. ↑ Museum Bank Mandiri, Jakarta: Hyundai Traction Glass Elevator
6. ↑ Schindler Traction Bed Lift - RSIA Bunda, Jakarta (1)
7. ↑ Schindler Traction Bed Lift - RSIA Bunda, Jakarta (2)
8. ↑ Schindler Traction Service Elevator at Setiabudi 2, Jakarta
9. ↑ (02.08.2016) Elevator at Sofyan Inn Grand Kalimas Hotel, Surabaya
10. ↑ Modernized by Schindler in the 2010's with MX-GC controller and Variodyn VF33BR frequency inverter.
11. ↑ Modded Schindler Elevator at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Bali (North)
12. ↑ So far the only known Schindler designS elevator was found in PS Tower, Bangkok, Thailand. See this video to see how the elevator look like
13. ↑ Discontinued since 2013. This model has been succeeded by the Schindler 5500 MMR/MRL model.
14. ↑ Formerly known as Schindler 700.
15. ↑ This model is designed for replacing/modernizing old elevators and it is based on Schindler 3300 AP. No such installations have been found so far in Indonesia.
16. ↑ One example can be found in BSD Junction in Serpong, Tangerang, Banten.
17. ↑ These models can be MRL traction or holeless hydraulic. Uses rare European fixtures line known as FI MXB (regular) and FI MXV (vandal resistant). No such installations have been found so far in Indonesia.
18. ↑ The Schindler 2400 is mainly for shopping centers, transportation facilities and other buildings, Schindler 2500 is mainly for hospital and other medical facilities, and the Schindler 2600 is mainly for shopping centers, industrial buildings and warehouses.

## External links

* Official website
* Official website (Indonesian site) (PT. Berca Schindler Lifts)

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