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TECS-A+ elevator emergency phoneLine-powered. Hands-free. Replaced for $49.99.
The TELMOVE Emergency Call System TECS-A+ is our own line-powered, hands-free elevator emergency phone. When an existing elevator phone is defective or past its life, TELMOVE replaces it with a TECS-A+ on the existing wiring, with no up-front cost.
A like-for-like replacement for a failed elevator phone. TECS-A+ runs only from the phone line, so there is no power supply to add, and it connects on the wiring that is already in the car.
- Line-powered: no external power; runs only from the phone line
- Auto-dials up to 4 stored numbers, tried in sequence
- Four 15-second voice messages for location ID
- Hands-free speakerphone with mic-gain and speaker-volume trimmers
- LED blinks while dialing and stays solid when answered
- Raised text, Grade 2 Braille and an illuminated HELP button
- Far-end hang-up detection by loop-current drop and busy tone
- Single 10-pin pluggable terminal for all field wiring
Faceplate render. TECS-A+ is in the prototype stage; final design may change.
How it works
Built for every passenger
The red TELMOVE faceplate is ADA-oriented: raised HELP text, Grade 2 Braille and a 19 mm illuminated HELP button. The call-acknowledgment LED gives passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing a visual sign that the call was answered.
Need text messages and YES / NO answers on screen as well? See TECS-V, our visual emergency phone.
The TECS-A+ replacement offer
If your existing elevator call system is defective, TELMOVE replaces it with a new TECS-A+ and stays responsible for it.
TECS-A+ phone replacement
per phone / month + tax
No up-front cost for equipment or installation on existing wiring.
Elevator phone line
per line / month + tax
Connected, programmed, tested, verified and monitored. Line service.
Cellular internet (optional)
per location / month + tax
One connection covers the building: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 or 48 lines.
- No up-front cost for equipment or installation on existing wiring
- 60-month minimum term; auto-renews for further 60-month terms
- Price locked for the lifetime of the billing account
- Full parts and labor warranty, replacement, service and support for the lifetime of the billing account
How it connects
| Line | Analog loop start (2-wire): an ATA FXS port or a conventional analog line. TECS-A+ draws all of its operating power from the line. |
|---|---|
| ATA | Designed for the TELMOVE-provided analog telephone adapter (ATA) supplied with TELMOVE line service. |
| Car wiring | Installed on the existing elevator phone wiring. |
| Field wiring | One pluggable 10-pin, 5.08 mm screw terminal for the line, microphone, speaker, LED and HELP button. |
Preliminary specifications
| Model | TELMOVE Emergency Call System TECS-A+ |
|---|---|
| Power | Telephone line powered; no external supply |
| Line interface | Analog loop start (2-wire); ATA FXS port or analog line |
| Stored numbers | Up to 4, dialed in sequence |
| Voice messages | 4 × 15 seconds |
| Remote control | DTMF: * replays message, # hangs up (also *5 replay, ## or #7 hang up) |
| Hang-up detection | Loop-current drop and busy tone |
| Audio | Hands-free; mic-gain and volume trimmers; 2 in. speaker |
| Indicator | LED: blinking = dialing, solid = answered |
| Activation | 19 mm illuminated HELP button |
| Terminal | 10-pin pluggable screw terminal, 5.08 mm pitch |
| Board size | 68 × 92 mm; under 20 mm tall |
| Enclosure | Fits a 115 × 85 × 35 mm surface box |
| Traceability | Unique serial number and QR code on every unit for install records and warranty (planned) |
| Standards | Designed to meet ASME A17.1 and ADA requirements*; FCC Part 68 registration planned |
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change. TECS-A+ is in the prototype stage.
For elevator contractors. Partner with TELMOVE on referrals and installs, or buy TECS-A+ for your own jobs. Contact TELMOVE for contractor pricing and demo units.
TECS-A+ or TECS-V?
Like-for-like replacement
TECS-A+
Line-powered voice phone
The like-for-like replacement when an existing elevator phone fails. Hands-free voice on your existing wiring and line.
New · Now accepting pre-orders
TECS-V
Visual emergency communication
For new installs and modernizations under the 2019 code. Voice plus a text display, YES / NO buttons and one-way video.
TECS-V details| TECS-A+ | TECS-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Like-for-like replacement of a failed or outdated voice phone | New installs and modernizations under ASME A17.1-2019 and CBC 3001.2 |
| Passenger | Hands-free two-way voice; LED call acknowledgment | Hands-free voice, 7 in text display, YES / NO buttons, one-way video |
| Deaf / hard of hearing | Visual call acknowledgment LED | Full text messages with YES / NO answers |
| Power | Line-powered; no external supply | Machine-room Hub with 4+ hour battery |
| Connection | Analog line or ATA on TELMOVE line service | Internet with LTE backup; TELMOVE Hosted PBX |
| Car wiring | Existing phone pair | One spare traveling-cable pair (power and data) |
| Designed to meet | ASME A17.1 and ADA emergency communication requirements* | ASME A17.1-2019 Section 2.27 and CBC 3001.2* |
Elevator phone replacement
Replace a defective elevator phone
$49.99 per month plus tax, no up-front cost for equipment or installation on existing wiring, with a full parts and labor warranty for the lifetime of the billing account.
TECS-A+ questions
What is TECS-A+?
TECS-A+ is the TELMOVE Emergency Call System TECS-A+, a line-powered, hands-free elevator emergency phone. It auto-dials up to 4 stored numbers, plays a recorded location message and lights an LED when the call is answered.
How much does it cost to replace an elevator emergency phone with TECS-A+?
TELMOVE replaces a defective elevator phone with a new TECS-A+ for $49.99 per month plus local sales tax, with no up-front cost for equipment or installation on existing wiring. The term is 60 months minimum and auto-renews for further 60-month terms.
What does the warranty cover?
TECS-A+ replacement includes a full parts and labor warranty, replacement, service and support for the lifetime of the billing account, and the price is locked for the lifetime of the billing account.
Does TECS-A+ need a power supply?
No. TECS-A+ is line-powered. It draws all of its operating power from the phone line, either an ATA port or a conventional analog line.
Will TECS-A+ work with my existing wiring?
TECS-A+ replacement is installed on the existing elevator phone wiring. All field wiring lands on one pluggable 10-pin terminal.
Does TECS-A+ meet ASME A17.1?
TECS-A+ is designed to meet ASME A17.1 and ADA emergency communication requirements, including two-way voice communication and visual call acknowledgment. Code compliance depends on the applicable code edition, the installation and approval by the authority having jurisdiction. For the visual communication requirements of A17.1-2019, see TECS-V.
Do I need TELMOVE line service to use TECS-A+?
TECS-A+ works on an analog loop start line or an ATA port, and it is designed for the TELMOVE-provided analog telephone adapter (ATA) supplied with TELMOVE line service. TELMOVE elevator phone line service is $59.99 per line per month plus tax. Elevator line replacement and monitoring.
More answers: elevator phone FAQ and elevator emergency phone requirements explained.
Terms
$49.99 per month per TECS-A+ replacement phone and $59.99 per elevator phone line per month, plus local sales tax; no other surcharges or fees. No up-front cost for equipment or installation on existing wiring. 60-month minimum term with the price locked for the term; agreements auto-renew for consecutive 60-month terms at the same price. Customer may opt out of auto-renewal at any time in months 1-59; opting out ends the price lock, and after the initial 60 months service continues month-to-month at TELMOVE's then-current price, which may change. Optional cellular internet is $59.99 per location per month plus tax. TECS-A+ replacement includes full parts and labor warranty, replacement, service and support for the lifetime of the billing account. Compliance, inspection and penalty outcomes depend on the building, its equipment and the authority having jurisdiction and cannot be guaranteed.
* TECS-A+ is designed to support ASME A17.1 and ADA emergency communication requirements, including two-way voice communication and visual call acknowledgment. Code compliance depends on the applicable code edition, installation, and approval by the authority having jurisdiction. TECS-A+ is in the prototype stage and is not yet FCC Part 68 registered; registration is planned. All specifications are preliminary and subject to change.