IEC TR 63340-2:2025

IEC TR 63340-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-06
TECHNICAL
REPORT
Electronic displays for special applications –
Part 2: Elevator and escalator
ICS 31.120  ISBN 978-2-8327-0459-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviated terms. 7
4 Technologies and market of electronic displays used in elevator and escalator . 8
4.1 Market situation . 8
4.2 Classification . 8
4.3 Traditional display applications in elevator and escalator . 9
4.4 New display applications in elevator and escalator . 9
4.4.1 General. 9
4.4.2 Control panel . 9
4.4.3 Car door . 10
4.4.4 Ceiling, wall, floor of elevator car . 10
4.4.5 Escalator exterior panel . 11
4.4.6 Middle area of escalators . 11
4.4.7 Escalator step riser . 12
4.4.8 Interactive aerial display in elevator car. 12
5 Issues of displays in elevators and escalators . 13
6 The relation between elevator or escalator displays and architectural displays . 18
6.1 Architectural displays . 18
6.2 Standardization of architectural displays . 18
6.3 Relation between elevator or escalator displays and architectural displays . 19
7 Stakeholders of elevator and escalator displays . 19
8 Related standardization activities . 19
8.1 Related standards developing organizations . 19
8.1.1 General. 19
8.1.2 ISO/TC 178 . 20
8.1.3 CEN/TC 10 . 20
8.1.4 SAC/TC 196 and CEA . 20
8.1.5 ASME, CSA, JIS and other related organizations . 20
8.2 Related standards. 21
8.2.1 ISO 8100 series standardized by ISO/TC 178 . 21
8.2.2 IEC 62368-1 standardized by IEC/TC 108. 22
8.2.3 CEA Series . 22
8.3 Considerations on current standardization activities . 24
9 Points to be considered for future standardization . 24
9.1 Stakeholders of standardization . 24
9.2 Candidates of standardization items for elevators (car walls) . 25
9.3 Candidate items for standardization in escalator . 27
10 Standardization of elevator and escalator displays . 28
Annex A (Informative) Example of specification table candidate for electronic display
units to be embedded in elevators . 29
A.1 General . 29

A.2 Essential specifications . 29
A.3 Common conditions for specifications . 30
A.3.1 General. 30
A.3.2 Ambient luminance . 30
A.3.3 Ambient contrast ratio . 31
A.3.4 Optical performance after extreme temperature . 31
A.3.5 Optical performance after dynamic stress . 32
A.3.6 Optical performance under electromagnetic interference . 32
A.4 Standard illumination condition . 33
A.5 Calculation example . 34
Bibliography . 36

Figure 1 – Classification of electronic displays for elevator . 8
Figure 2 – Classification of electronic displays for escalator . 9
Figure 3 – Electronic displays in control panel . 10
Figure 4 – Electronic displays in car door . 10
Figure 5 – Electronic displays in an elevator car . 11
Figure 6 – Electronic displays in escalator exterior panels . 11
Figure 7 – Electronic displays in middle area of escalators . 12
Figure 8 – Interactive aerial display . 12
Figure 9 – Light decay of elevator displays . 13
Figure 10 – Low contrast issues of elevator displays . 13
Figure 11 – Defects of elevator displays. 14
Figure 12 – Luminance and colour non-uniformity of elevator displays . 14
Figure 13 – Surface reflection of elevator displays . 15
Figure 14 – Issues of displays on the elevator shaft . 15
Figure 15 – Display on the exterior panel of an escalator . 16
Figure 16 – Issues of interactive project displays . 16
Figure 17 – Mechanical durability of electronic displays . 17
Figure 18 – Architectural displays . 18
Figure 19 – Stakeholders and standards . 24
Figure A.1 – Total illuminance at the surface of an electronic display . 33
Figure A.2 – Measurement setup for diffuse illuminance . 34
Figure A.3 – Example of relation between ACR, white luminance L and typical
W
illuminance E . 35

Table 1 – Candidates of standardization items for electronic display units to be

embedded in elevators . 25
Table 2 – Candidate items for standardization in escalator . 27
Table A.1 – Essential specifications . 29
Table A.2 – DUT classification . 29

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Part 2: Elevator and escalator

FOREWORD
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INTRODUCTION
This Technical Report is intended to gather general information of electronic displays for special
applications in elevator and escalator, and to clarify the relationship to normative aspects of the
standardization. The intent of this document is to provide guidance for the development of future
standards.
ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS –

Part 2: Elevator and escalator

1 Scope
This part of IEC 63340, which is a Technical Report, provides general information for the
standardization of elevator and escalator displays as the introduction of this standard series.
This document includes an overview of the technology, all aspects of possible standardizations
of the electronic display applications in elevator and escalator, and how to proceed each item.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.2 Abbreviated terms
ACR ambient contrast ratio
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BSLJ Building Standard Law of Japan
CEA China Elevator Association
CSA Canadian Standards Association
DUT device under test
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
EMI electromagnetic interference
IoT Internet of Things
JISC Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
LCD liquid crystal display
LED light emitting diode
LRV light reflectance value
OLED organic light emitting diode display
RCD residual current protective device
SAC Standardization Administration of China
SDGs Sustainability Development Goals
STN super twisted nematic
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UAV unmanned aerial vehicle
4 Technologies and market of electronic displays used in elevator and
escalator
4.1 Market situation
The public nature of elevators and escalators has made them a significant part of social
infrastructure. Elevators and escalators involve both architecture and vehicle, and they are
expected to contribute toward the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) "Goal 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities" and "Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities". In order to fulfil
social responsibilities and to realize better future cities and societies, recently, new information
technologies such as AI, IoT, human interfaces and so on are applied to elevators and
escalators. Electronic displays will play an important role in these new information technologies.
The elevator market's growth and the rapid development of display technology have led to a
sharp rise in the demand for elevator displays. Global elevator and escalator market reached
USD 82 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 2,5 % in the following few years.
With more than 15 million elevators and escalators in use and the increasing demand for
customised elevator and escalator solutions, the market of display units in elevators and
escalators is expected to witness substantial growth in this decade. Especially for new type
elevators, more and more manufacturers like to combine AI, IoT, and all kinds of new
information and interaction technologies into elevator displays.
Elevator and escalator displays have many functions and benefits as follows:
– indicating the floor;
– indicating the running status of elevators and escalators;
– showing commercial advertisements;
– showing public information
– showing emergency information for people trapped in elevator.
4.2 Classification
The elevator and escalator displays can be classified according to their functions as shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1 – Classification of electronic displays for elevator

Figure 2 – Classification of electronic displays for escalator
4.3 Traditional display applications in elevator and escalator
In recent years, electronic displays are used as indicators in elevators and escalators, such as
floor display, hall call, landing display, buttons, information displays, and car operation displays,
including for use for information required in ISO 8100-1:2019, 5.4.2.3.2.
4.4 New display applications in elevator and escalator
4.4.1 General
In recent years, new related technologies are being developed rapidly. 5G, cloud computing,
AI, nano technology, big data, IoT, virtual reality and all kinds of innovated technologies are
entering the industry and human life. Different subjects, different technologies, and different
industries are fused into each other. More and more new fused technologies have been created.
Innovation revolutions are under way for electronic displays in elevator/escalator Industries.
Besides LCD, LED display technologies, OLED, transparent display, laser projection display,
flexible display, interactive display, holographic projection and other new display technologies
are gaining popularity in elevators and escalators. And different parts of elevators and
escalators have used different electronic displays for different functions, such as the ceiling,
floor and walls of car, the control panel, the car door, hall and shaft, exterior panel and hall
floor of escalator.
4.4.2 Control panel
Recently, in control panels, the use of touch displays has been increased, as shown in Figure 3.
However, the lack of tactile feedback in touch displays can be problematic for visually impaired
individuals.
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Figure 3 – Electronic displays in control panel
4.4.3 Car door
Nowadays, elevator doors have been combined with electronic displays to show information
such as notice, floor map or guide, weather, advertisement, and so on (Figure 4). Long throw
projection displays are sometimes installed at the car wall opposite the car door in order to
show information on the car door. Short throw projection displays are installed at the top of the
car door to project information onto the car door.

Figure 4 – Electronic displays in car door
4.4.4 Ceiling, wall, floor of elevator car
Displays can be used on the ceiling, walls and floor of an elevator car, as shown in Figure 5. A
full screen display of car has also been invented.
Transparent displays are also used for sightseeing elevators. Passengers can simultaneously
watch the display contents and enjoy the outside scenery.

Figure 5 – Electronic displays in an elevator car
4.4.5 Escalator exterior panel
Transparent displays have been used in the glass under the escalator balustrade (Figure 6).
They are used for advertisements and signage.

Figure 6 – Electronic displays in escalator exterior panels
4.4.6 Middle area of escalators
In the area between escalators, displays are also installed to show advertisements or
information (Figure 7). Due to the high risk of distraction caused by this type of display, it is
important that the display content and position are regulated by specific guidelines.

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Figure 7 – Electronic displays in middle area of escalators
4.4.7 Escalator step riser
LED display technologies (e.g. mini-LED and micro-LED displays) can be used in the step riser
of escalator for advertising and information.
4.4.8 Interactive aerial display in elevator car
During the pandemic (COVID-19) period, the prevalence of the disease made buttons on
elevator control panels a possible medium for virus transmission because of frequent touches
by numerous passengers every day. As a potential solution, aerial displays with interactive
functions have been used to replace traditional physical buttons (Figure 8). Passengers can
easily select the floor by interacting with the image projected in the air. The application of aerial
displays obviated the touch button surfaces, which had proved to be an effective preventative
measure for virus transmission. These kinds of products have seen a growing presence in
elevator control, such as hall call, control panels, etc. However, the absence of tactile feedback
in aerial displays can be troublesome for visually impaired individuals. It is essential to
incorporate tactile feedback specifications for aerial displays in a new international standard.

Figure 8 – Interactive aerial display

5 Issues of displays in elevators and escalators
a) Light decay of elevator displays
For floor indicators in elevators and escalators, LED, STN, LCD segment displays are
frequently used. Their light output would gradually decay due to some reason. Severe light
decay makes floor indication unrecognizable (Figure 9), which would impair the accessibility
of elevators.
Figure 9 – Light decay of elevator displays
b) Low contrast issues
When the contrast of displays is low, it is difficult to recognize the information on the displays
(Figure 10). Appropriate luminance, contrast, and viewing angle performance are essential.

Figure 10 – Low contrast issues of elevator displays
c) Defects of displays
There are many kinds of defects in elevator and escalator displays, as shown in Figure 11,
including but not limited to common defects of displays (dot, line, mura).

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Figure 11 – Defects of elevator displays
d) Special mura
Elevator and escalator displays sometimes have an issue caused by luminance and colour
non-uniformity of characters or images, e.g. the floor indicator as shown in Figure 12. It is
important for passengers to recognize floor numbers or running directions clearly and
comfortably.
Figure 12 – Luminance and colour non-uniformity of elevator displays
e) Surface reflection of elevator displays
Generally, elevator cars are equipped with illuminations, and the surface of elevator displays
reflects the light from the illuminations or the light reflected by elevator walls, ceilings, floors,
etc. If the reflected light is strong, it is difficult for users to recognize the information on
elevator displays as shown in Figure 13. In this case, lower reflection or higher display
luminance is essential.
Figure 13 – Surface reflection of elevator displays
f) EMC issues of elevator displays
The weak current used in the elevator display causes EMC problems due to strong current
and weak current wiring interference.
g) Special display in the elevator shaft
There are more and more displays installed on shaft walls in sightseeing elevators,
especially in shopping malls, railway stations and etc. (Figure 14). However, shafts are
generally very high, and the positions of observers are always different.
Additionally, for transparent LED displays used in shafts, the relationship between the
transmittance and image quality interference from the elevator parts in the shaft (such as
wire rope, cable, frame, running car and others) can be considered.

Figure 14 – Issues of displays on the elevator shaft
h) Special displays on the exterior panel of escalators
More and more electronic displays (LCD, LED displays) have been installed on the exterior
panel of escalators (Figure 15). The exterior panel of an escalator typically extends for a
long distance. What kinds of quality issues will occur have not been considered yet.

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Figure 15 – Display on the exterior panel of an escalator
i) Absence of tactile feedback in touch screen displays
Although touch screens have proved to be a promising display technology for elevator
control panels, they have also brought new accessibility issues. The absence of tactile
feedback in touch screens can be problematic for persons with visual impairment.
j) Interactive aerial displays
Interactive aerial displays are a new type of product used for anti-virus in elevators
(Figure 16). The optical performance, location accuracy, response time and other
characteristics greatly affect actual usages. In addition, the lack of tactile feedback poses
challenges to the accessibility of elevators, causing inconvenience for visually impaired
individuals. The specifications of this application have not been considered yet.

Figure 16 – Issues of interactive project displays
k) Displays on the step risers of escalators
Electronic displays have been used on the step risers of escalator. This application is similar
to tiled displays, but not exactly the same. There are distances and gaps between different
separated display units. Also, there are safety issues when riders of escalators are
distracted while riding. The interferences on the step riser identification from the displays
are also related with the safety of passengers.
l) Mechanical durability of electronic displays
Electronic displays of elevators and escalators are touched by many different passengers
and objects. If the mechanical durability of elevator displays is not sufficient, it would be
broken (Figure 17). The mechanical durability of elevator displays would be much different
from that of other applications.

Figure 17 – Mechanical durability of electronic displays
m) Safety aspects of elevator displays
There are several safety concerns regarding elevator displays because of their special
environment which is different from common conditions.
Some additional displays installed in elevators will have fastness issues of installation. If
the installation fastness of the displays is not good, the displays can drop while the car is
shocked by the elevator or hit by passengers.
Improper electrical connections can start fires in elevators. The effect of high temperatures
on nearby equipment can also jeopardize the safety of passengers. Some electronic
displays are designed to be smart type and are very compact, which can have limited heat
dissipation space. When the heat cannot be dissipated well, there is potential risk to cause
fire. So, the enclosure or glass of the display can be considered to avoid unexpected fires.
Meanwhile the injury from the high temperature to the passengers is also one of the safety
risk points.
Some sharp enclosure will also bring unexpected scratches to passengers. Some LED or
laser projection displays, which project images on car doors, can cause photobiological
safety issues while the emitted light shines directly into the eyes of passengers entering the
elevator car.
Some improper electrical connections of displays (especially for the extra displays installed
after elevator installation) risk causing electric shocks. Such potential injuries would be a
safety concern.
There are safety issues when riders of escalators are distracted while riding or when
entering or exiting the steps. Passengers can also be distracted by the displays within the
elevator car, at the landing, or on the doors while the doors are closing. Therefore, it is
essential to specify the position and content of displays.
The application of electronic display units in elevators introduce further concern about
children safety because of their natural urge to reach out and interact with displays.
Additional protection structure can be applied in the vicinity of display units, as well as at
the elevator door, to avoid dragging of children hands.
n) The immersion of full-screen displays elevator cars
Full screen displays in elevator cars always consist of multiple separate display panels
(LCD, LED…). Its performances are similar to that of tiled displays. Alignment, uniformity,
viewing direction dependence and other characteristics affect the immersion of full-screen
displays elevator cars.
There are still many more issues and points that can be discussed and standardized for this
new application of electronic displays.

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o) The energy consumption of electronic displays for elevators and escalators
The displays are add-ons to elevators apart from the realization of the original transportation
task. The additional energy consumption and additional environmental impact of displays
can be considered for the whole elevator and escalator.
6 The relation between elevator or escalator displays and architectural
displays
6.1 Architectural displays
"Architectural display" is a new term which appeared in recent years. It is a general term for the
big displays fixed on all kinds of buildings. It includes big indoor and outdoor displays, tiled
displays, and even includes the lighting show on multiple buildings, and so on. For architectural
displays, they have the following features:
– their size is big (even huge);
– they are fixed on the buildings (not changed easily), such as the display on Figure 18;
– they are composed of multiple display modules or display parts, e.g. LED modules,
separated LCD displays, etc.;
– construction working is essential (before construction, display is just a module part, but after
construction it is treated as part of the building);
– different market from TV (constructors exist, and not the consumer products).

Figure 18 – Architectural displays
6.2 Standardization of architectural displays
For architectural displays, the standardization is a challenge. Some issues are as follows.
– The architectural displays are always composed of multiple display modules or parts. The
performances (optical performance, image quality, electrical performance, stability,
mechanical, etc.) of display modules or parts can be measured separately. However, the
performance of whole architectural displays cannot be easily measured, because of their
big size, installation position (always on buildings), ambient lighting effects, etc. Whether
the performance evaluation of architectural displays as a whole is essential for the relevant
market or not would be investigated.
– If the performance evaluation of architectural displays as a whole is essential in the relevant
market, it is possible to consider special measuring geometry (precise position in 3D space),
special measuring equipment (e.g. UAV), new measuring methods different from the
traditional measuring methods for displays of TV, monitors or laptops (e.g. full spatial
luminance and chromaticity distribution), new evaluation methods of the display
performance (e.g. simulating and evaluating the vision perception of the observer at any
possible position).
– The architectural displays could use any kind of display technology, including LCD, LED,
OLED, flexible display, etc.
6.3 Relation between elevator or escalator displays and architectural displays
Some of elevator and escalator displays are within the range of architectural displays, such as
displays on the middle area of escalators, displays on elevator shafts, special displays on the
exterior panel of escalators, etc. Therefore, it would be ambiguous if these displays follow
elevator or escalator standards or architectural standards. These are the overlaps between
elevator or escalator displays and architectural displays. Further discussion is essential to
determine which organization is going to standardize them. It can be an architectural TC or
IEC/TC 110 or ISO/TC 178, or the joint work of TCs. In IEC/TC 110, since the measuring
methods of architectural displays are common, their standardization would be included as one
of the works in the existing working group, such as WG 13.
7 Stakeholders of elevator and escalator displays
The stakeholders of electronic displays for elevators and escalators are as follows:
1) elevator venders, display unit venders, display panel venders, building construction and
design venders;
2) maintenance organizations, inspection organizations of elevator and escalators;
3) users of the elevators and escalators;
4) advertisers in elevators and escalators;
5) other related stakeholders.
The display panel venders supply display panels to the display unit venders of elevator or
escalator displays, and the display unit venders make the specified display units (display
enclosures) which meet the requirements for different applications (installation locations), and
then provide the display units to the elevator venders. Elevator venders embed the display units
into elevators and sell them to building construction and design venders. Elevator vendors take
the final responsibility. Sometimes, some extra displays will also be installed after the
installation of elevators with additional fixtures on the walls of elevator cars or halls. They are
always used for showing advertisement or public information.
Generally, display panel venders make different display panels for different applications. The
material, film and backlight units of display panels are different based on different applications
such as medical, vehicle, mobile, TV, etc. In the elevator display market, the display panels are
always of industry grade. They are different from the panels for IT or TV. Due to harsh
environmental conditions including extreme temperature, humidity and dust in elevator shafts,
some display panels used in elevator displays are customized for different environments. For
example, LCD panels are specially customized to ensure their basic functions while they are
used in quite cold locations. The displays of elevators in buildings are also different from those
for outdoors. At least, the display units can meet the requirements, and therefore the display
unit venders select appropriate display panels in order to fulfil the requirements for the display
units.
8 Related standardization activities
8.1 Related standards developing organizations
8.1.1 General
Currently, there are several international standardization organizations on elevators and
escalators, and electronic displays. However, there are currently no comprehensive
specifications for electronic displays used in elevators and escalators in the standards
developed by these organisations.

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8.1.2 ISO/TC 178
ISO/TC 178 "Lifts, escalators and moving walks" is an ISO technical committee focusing on the
standardization of all aspects, including safety of lifts, service lifts, escalators, passenger
conveyors and similar apparatuses. It is one of the most influential international standard
organizations in the elevator industry. There are 10 working groups in ISO/TC 178. In order to
discuss the standardization strategies for future new technologies, recently, ISO/TC 178
established AHG 1 "New technologies".
ISO/TC 178 has published 44 ISO standards. There are 13 ISO standards under development
until October 2024. These ISO standards focus on all kinds of aspects of elevators and
escalators and moving walks.
However, there are fewer ISO standards on electronic displays for elevators and escalators.
The feasibility of applying electronic displays and touch systems has already been investigated
(e.g. for checking normal operation, car indicator, etc.) in ISO/TC 178. The liaison between
ISO/TC 178 and IEC/TC 110 has been established. Experts from ISO/TC 178 and IEC/TC 110
will work more closely on the electronic displays for elevators and escalators.
8.1.3 CEN/TC 10
CEN/TC 10 (CEN Technical Committee 10), whose name is "Lifts, escalators and moving walks",
is a technical decision-making body within the CEN system working on the establishment of
safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts, escalators, and passenger conveyors
in the European Union. It is one of the famous organizations in the international elevator
industry. EN81 series standards published by CEN/TC 10 are referred to by many countries'
national standards. In this technical committee, the use and the possibilities of electronic
displays and touch systems have also already been investigated.
8.1.4 SAC/TC 196 and CEA
SAC (Standardization Administration of China) TC 196 "Elevators" is a technical committee on
the standardization of terms, parameters, technical requirements, test methods, safety
requirements, installation acceptance, operation and maintenance and relevant parts and
components of elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks in China. SAC TC 196 has published
about 72 standards in the elevator field.
CEA (China Elevator Association) is an association gathering the elevator manufacturers,
research institutes, testing organizations, laboratories, engineering, and maintenance in China.
CEA's standard committee has established more than ten group standards on elevators.
A working group on electronic displays for elevators and escalators was established in
August 2019 with the approval of the standardization committee of CEA. Experts from elevator
and display industries joined this working group for the standardization of electronic displays
for elevators, escalators and moving walks.
8.1.5 ASME, CSA, JIS and other related organizations
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
have been involved in the elevator field for a long time. ASME A17 – Elevators and Escalators
Offerings provides a comprehensive portfolio of elevators and escalators codes, standards and
course offerings. ASME has published more than 8 standards on elevators and escalators,
including A17.1/CSA B44 "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators", A17.5 /CSA B44.1
"Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment" until 2024. ASME works closely with ISO/TC 178
and CSA, several standards of ASME are published together with CSA.
The JISC (Japanese Industrial Standards Committee), which is Japan's national standardization
body, plays a central role in developing standards in Japan covering a wide range of products
and technologies from robots to pictograms. JISC published a series of standards on elevators,
such as JIS A 4302 "Inspection standard of elevator, escalator and dumbwaiter".

8.2 Related standards
8.2.1 ISO 8100 series standardized by ISO/TC 178
1) ISO 8100-1:2
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