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OEM alarm module for the lift and hoist systems market
Customer challenge
A few years ago, a Polish company operating in the lift and hoist systems market was looking for a solution that would not only meet the requirements of the PN-EN 81-28 safety standard for remote alarms in passenger and goods lifts, but would also be able to evolve with changing business needs and technological developments.
The expectations included:
- reliable passenger alerting in emergency situations,
- integration with existing intercom systems,
- remote monitoring and diagnostics,
- flexible customisation of functionality and appearance so that the device could be offered as the customer’s own product.
OEM solution from Inventia
The basis for the project was Inventia’s existing solution – the MT-512 module. In the first phase of implementation, this device was tailored to the customer’s needs and marked with their logo. In the following years, with the development of the market and growing requirements, the product evolved:
- MT-512 – the first OEM version, based on GSM/GPRS transmission, provided basic alarm functions and intercom cooperation.
- MT-513 – adapted to new standards (PN-EN 81-28:2019), LTE support was introduced, as well as an analogue input for monitoring emergency power supply and better integration options with diagnostic systems.
- MT-514 – the latest generation, developed in close cooperation with the customer, with additional control outputs, VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support, Ethernet and extended network functions.
Each subsequent version was created as an adaptation to customer requirements and technological changes in the market, while maintaining continuity of branding and integration capabilities.
Implementation results
Thanks to this process, the customer gained:
- a product under its own brand, continuously developed based on its needs,
- a system compliant with applicable safety standards at every stage,
- the possibility of remote configuration and diagnostics, which reduced service costs,
- flexibility in implementing subsequent generations of the module in new and modernised lifts,
- a long-term competitive advantage thanks to an innovative and scalable solution.
Why OEM?
The OEM model in this project allowed for:
- evolution of the existing product instead of costly creation of a device from scratch,
- full personalisation – from hardware, through firmware, to branding,
- maintaining compliance with standards and new technologies (GPRS → LTE, VoLTE, Ethernet),
- production tailored to the scale of orders – from hundreds to thousands of units,
- quality assurance thanks to the ISO 9001:2015 system and certification process.
This example shows that OEM is not a one-off product adaptation, but a process of partnership development. The alarm module has undergone a transformation from the MT-512 version, through the MT-513, to the MT-514 – constantly adapting to customer needs and technological changes – and today it is a complete, dedicated market offering under its brand.
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