Setting Stairs and Escalators parameters
These parameters affect the way Entities modify their movements within a Drift Zone which is being used to model a stair or escalator.
To set parameters for stairs and escalators:
Select one of the five options:
- Flat Ground – this does not affect Entities at all.
- Stairs Boarding Area – this is placed in front of ‘ad-hoc’ stairs. Entities modify their movements according to their Entity Profile. It is not necessary to place this in front of specialised Stair Objects.
- Escalator Boarding Area – this is placed in front of ‘ad-hoc’ escalators. Entities modify their movements according to their Entity Profile. It is not necessary to place this in front of specialised Escalator Objects.
- Stairs – if you select this option, you must also select either the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ option button.
- Escalator – if you
select this option, you must also select either the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ option
button.
Enter a value for Tangential Speed (escalator speeds generally range from 0.5m/s to 1.0m/s but check with the manufacturer).
Enter a value for Slope (escalator slopes generally range from 30° to 35° but check with the manufacturer).