{"id":34334,"date":"2026-08-24T16:43:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rls-wacon.de\/escalator-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T16:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:44:24","slug":"escalator-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rls-wacon.de\/en\/escalator-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Escalator \u2013 Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rls-ftfaq{--acc:#df0029;--acch:#b0001f;--ink:#1d232b;--soft:#5b6672;--grey:#efefef;--line:#e0e3e8;\n  font-family:\"Lato\",ui-sans-serif,system-ui,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);}\n.rls-ftfaq *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.rls-ftfaq .w{max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .hero{background:var(--grey);border-radius:0 0 90px 0;padding:44px 0 40px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .hero h1{margin:0;color:var(--acc);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;max-width:16ch;}\n.rls-ftfaq .hero p{margin:12px 0 0;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;max-width:54ch;}\n.rls-ftfaq .sec{padding:40px 0 0;}\n.rls-ftfaq .sec h2{margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--acc);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:2px solid var(--acc);padding-bottom:10px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .sec .sub{margin:8px 0 18px;color:var(--soft);font-size:14px;font-style:italic;}\n.rls-ftfaq details{margin:0 0 10px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;}\n.rls-ftfaq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;background:var(--acc);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;padding:15px 20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;transition:background .15s;}\n.rls-ftfaq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.rls-ftfaq summary:hover{background:var(--acch);}\n.rls-ftfaq .plus{flex:0 0 auto;width:20px;height:20px;position:relative;}\n.rls-ftfaq .plus::before,.rls-ftfaq .plus::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .plus::before{top:9px;left:2px;right:2px;height:2px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .plus::after{left:9px;top:2px;bottom:2px;width:2px;transition:transform .2s;}\n.rls-ftfaq details[open] .plus::after{transform:scaleY(0);}\n.rls-ftfaq .ans{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;padding:16px 20px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .ans p{margin:0;}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta{margin:40px 0 8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--acc),var(--acch));border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:36px 24px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta h3{margin:0;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta p{margin:8px 0 22px;color:#ffe6ea;font-size:16px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;padding:12px 26px;border-radius:50px;text-decoration:none;margin:6px;}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta .b-w{background:#fff;color:var(--acc);}\n.rls-ftfaq .cta .b-o{border:2px solid #fff;color:#fff;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"rls-ftfaq\">\n<script>document.body.classList.add('myclass-fahrtreppe');<\/script>\n\n  <div class=\"hero\"><div class=\"w\">\n    <h1>Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n    <p>Answers about escalators \u2013 from safety and standards to sensors and lighting.<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"sec\">\n      <h2>Safety &amp; standards<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sub\">Escalator &amp; moving walk \u2013 compliant with EN 115, for new installations and retrofitting<\/p>\n\n      <details><summary>Are your escalator components compliant with EN 115?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>Yes. Our safety, sensor and lighting components are designed for the operation of escalators and moving walks in accordance with EN 115.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>Are the products suitable for retrofitting existing escalators?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>Yes. The components are designed both for new installations and for the retrofitting and modernisation of existing escalators and moving walks.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What is the purpose of rotational speed monitoring?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>It reliably monitors the step speed \u2013 the basis for safe, compliant operation in accordance with EN 115.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"sec\">\n      <h2>Sensors &amp; lighting<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sub\">Light curtains, LED lighting, direction indicators and radar &amp; precipitation sensors<\/p>\n\n      <details><summary>What are radar sensors on escalators used for?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>For demand-controlled operation: the unit only runs, or speeds up, when passengers are detected \u2013 saving energy and reducing wear.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What does a light curtain do in the entry and exit area?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>It detects people and obstacles in the entry and exit area \u2013 for fewer false triggers and greater safety.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What lighting do you offer for escalators?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>Comb, skirting and step-gap lighting as well as LED spots in several signal colours \u2013 for clear visual guidance at the step gap and entry\/exit.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What does a direction indicator show?<span class=\"plus\"><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\"><p>It clearly shows passengers the direction of travel \u2013 clear guidance at every entry and exit (e.g. as a multifunction LED signal).<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cta\">\n      <h3>Didn&#8217;t find an answer?<\/h3>\n      <p>Our technical support is happy to help you personally.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"b-w\" href=\"https:\/\/rls-wacon.de\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact support<\/a>\n      <a class=\"b-o\" href=\"https:\/\/rls-wacon.de\/en\/download-area\/\">Downloads &amp; manuals<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently asked questions Answers about escalators \u2013 from safety and standards to sensors and lighting. Safety &amp; standards Escalator &amp; moving walk \u2013 compliant with EN 115, for new installations and retrofitting Are your escalator components compliant with EN 115? Yes. 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