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Xizi Otis escalator pressure sensor FP-A1 GAA177GZ1 DAA177DE1 DE2 Brief Introduction
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| Product Name: | Xizi Otis escalator pressure sensor |
| Model Number: | FP-A1 GAA177GZ1 DAA177DE1 DE2 |
| Brand: | Otis |
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Escalator Pressure Sensor FP-A1 GAA177GZ1 – The 1-Bar Safety Sentinel That Keeps Every Step Moving Smoothly
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
Every escalator step you stand on is a moving piston. Under the pallet lies a miniature oil-filled chamber monitored 200 times per second by a piezo-resistive cell—the FP-A1 GAA177GZ1 pressure sensor. Originally designed for Otis 506 NCE & 606 NCT escalators, this 1-bar (100 kPa) transducer feeds real-time hydraulic pressure to the main controller, allowing instant detection of overload, blockage or step loss. Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts keeps factory-calibrated GAA177GZ1 units in anti-static stock for next-day despatch. Below we explain what the sensor does, how to install it in under ten minutes, and the replacement cycle that prevents expensive “step fault” call-backs.
1. What GAA177GZ1 Really Is
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Range: 0–1 bar (0–100 kPa) absolute, 0.25 % accuracy
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Output: 0.5–4.5 V ratiometric, 5 VDC supply, <2 mA consumption
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Media: mineral-oil escalator chain bath; IP67 316L stainless cell
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Temperature: -40 °C to +125 °C; compensated 0–80 °C
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Response: <2 ms; over-pressure 3 bar without damage
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Connector: M12 × 1.5, 4-pin, gold-plated contacts
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Weight: 85 g — vibration-resistant to 20 g
If pressure drifts outside ±5 % of set-point, the controller logs “Step Pressure Fault” and brings the escalator to a controlled stop.
2. Where It Is Used
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Otis 506 NCE, 606 NCT, 508 NCT escalators 600–1,000 mm step width
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Thyssen TEC-6, KONE TransitMaster® retrofits (same thread and range)
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Indoor or outdoor installations; salt-spray rated for coastal metros
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New build or modernisation — one part number fits all 1-bar oil circuits
3. Installation – 10-Minute Swap
Safety: place escalator on inspection, lock main breaker, tag out, relieve oil pressure to <0.2 bar.
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Remove old sensor — unscrew M12 × 1.5; catch 10 mL oil in tray.
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Inspect port — clean any metal swarf; check O-ring groove for nicks.
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Hand-tighten new GAA177GZ1 until O-ring compresses 0.5 mm; torque 15 N·m.
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Connect M12 plug — pin 1: +5 V, pin 2: 0 V, pin 3: signal, pin 4: shield.
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Prime oil circuit — run escalator on inspection for 2 minutes; check for leaks.
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Calibrate zero — controller auto-detects 0.5 V = 0 bar; no laptop required.
No laptop, no oscilloscope — the sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
4. Daily Operation – What the Sensor Actually Does
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Samples pressure every 5 ms; averaged over 100 ms to eliminate pump ripple
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Auto-compensates for oil temperature; built-in 20 °C reference
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Built-in self-test every 24 h — if output <0.3 V or >4.7 V, “Sensor Fault” is logged
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IP67 stainless cell resists pressure surges during step chain reversal
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Consumes <2 mA — meets EN 81-20 standby power limits
5. Replacement Cycle & Preventive Maintenance
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High-traffic metro (>1,400 running hours year⁻¹) – inspect every 6 months, replace every 3 years
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Shopping mall (600–1,000 h/y) – inspect annually, replace every 5 years
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Low-rise office (≤400 h/y) – inspect every 18 months, replace every 7 years
Replace immediately if:
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Zero drift >±3 % of full scale after zeroing
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Response time >10 ms (step-impact test)
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Oil leakage at M12 threads
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Output ripple >50 mV (oscilloscope test)
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Cell temperature >85 °C with normal ambient
6. Extending Life – 3 Pro Tips
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Keep oil clean; particles >25 µm scratch the diaphragm
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Torque M12 to 15 N·m; over-tightening crushes the O-ring
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Close junction-box lid; condensation on pins causes false faults
7. Why Buy GAA177GZ1 from Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts?
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Factory-new, not refurbished; passes 1,000-cycle pressure calibration at 60 °C
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Pre-calibrated; matches Otis original zero/span, no laptop required
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Anti-static foam box + silica gel — safe for air freight
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Dual stock: 320 pcs Nanjing, 120 pcs Dubai — next-day delivery to 65 countries
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Bundle kit: sensor + M12 cable + O-ring — 5 % discount
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24 months warranty against drift or leakage
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7×24 WhatsApp/WeChat video support; average response 10 minutes
Conclusion
The GAA177GZ1 pressure sensor is the unseen sentinel that turns hydraulic pulses into passenger safety. A single drifted reading can stop an entire escalator. Stock a spare from Nanjing Zhuye on every service truck, swap it on schedule, and replace “step fault” panic with a five-minute planned fix — one calm, confident ride at a time.
