2005 & 2020 Otis Gen2 MRL Traction Elevators at Ballantyne Village (Charlotte, NC)

This is a very strange setup of 2 different generations of Gen2. The older one has Standard Series 5 Fixtures and was installed in 2005. The other one has the modern Gen2 look with New Series 4 (MicroMotion3) fixtures and was installed in 2020, 15 years later after the other Gen2. I assume the older one is original and they added the other one much later for better traffic control.

Despite being different, they strangely share the same controller, which is very unusual. I don't have a preference for which one is better, they both ride perfectly fine.

Older Elevator:
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Gen2
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2005
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 4500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Standard ("Series 5")
Floor Indicator: Standard Digital Red
Arrow Lanterns: Otis "Egg" Lantern
Chimes/Bells: Otis Series 5

Newer Elevator:
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Gen2
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2020
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 4000 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: New Series 4 (MicroMotion3)
Floor Indicator: Otis Blue LCD
Arrow Lanterns: Otis Circle (Exterior) / Otis Blue Digital (Interior)
Chimes/Bells: New Otis / Series 1 (Exterior)

Elevator Ratings: 6/10
Overall Opinions: Strange

STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!

Recorded: May 10th, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20

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