From top to bottom, this modern means of transportation travels from 800 to 1.405 meters above sea level. It covers a distanc e of 2.100 meters at approximately 3 m/second, transporting 500 passengers per hour.
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Safety control - Specifications
In regards to safety, we can say it is among the safest in the world. The installation and functioning system is five times as strong as necessary. This permits the existence of the most complex and sophisticated elements of operation and control. Motion sensors relay information regarding any possible inconveniences during the duration of the trip. Those that we are able to mention are, wind measurement devices, carrier counters, electronically spaced carriers, excessive wind detectors with alarm, automatic adjustments for wind velocity and cable velocity detectors. The most sophisticated of all, is the automatic control system.
Our Security Personnel are educated and prepared for anything and everything ranging from first aid necessities to orientation and guidance.
Technical devices are oriented to the comfort and well-being of the passengers during the trip and the duration of the visit.
Our modern facilities allow for a comfortable ride during the four seasons of the year with various alternatives for all ages.
Our cable railway is unique due to its dual cable system. It comprises of 42 panoramic gondolas with capacity of 4 passengers each and it is powered by an 150 HP electric engine at rate of 1470 r.p.m., controlled by a speed regulator. In case of an electrical shortage there exists a 45 HP internal combustion engine.
The main attribute of the system is the easily accessible gondolas which stop and detach from the traction cable.
The carriers are set on track every 36 seconds equivalent to a distance of 108 meters between two consecutive gondolas. It permits one way travel in 12 minutes to the top and vice versa.
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Complejo Turístico
Teleférico Cerro Otto
y su Exclusiva Confitería Giratoria
Tel/Fax (54) 2944 441031 / 5
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