Fujitec is one of the larger international elevator manufacturers, and in North America its equipment ranges from older AC-GL control systems to the discontinued Talon traction platform to the current Viridian machine-room-less line. If you have a Fujitec unit and a modernization quote calling it obsolete, the first job is to place your specific platform.
Audience: building owner / property manager. Last reviewed: 2026-08-04 · Editorial review · Confidence: moderate (verify your specific unit).
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Why Fujitec platform age matters
Like the other OEMs, Fujitec's newer platforms are supported and its older ones face tightening parts and service. Where Fujitec differs for many US owners is that some of its lines were sold only in the US and Canada, which can narrow the pool of parts and expertise compared with a globally-installed platform.
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The main Fujitec control generations
- AC-GL and older systems (oldest). Older Fujitec control platforms use boards such as the CP-series (CP28/CP38/CP40A referenced by parts suppliers). These are the units most likely to be flagged obsolete; aftermarket board options exist.
- Talon (discontinued). A Fujitec America traction system sold in the US and Canada, now discontinued and succeeded by Viridian. Still in service in many buildings; support tightens over time.
- Viridian (current, MRL). Fujitec America's current machine-room-less line. Supported; not an obsolescence question today.
Safety. This is for understanding a proposal, not hands-on work. Do not open controllers or enter the machine room to read labels - ask your provider. Observe, document, escalate.
Parts availability
For obsolete Fujitec boards, aftermarket suppliers offer OEM-compatible replacements and reverse-engineered boards that match pinouts and function. The caveat: reverse-engineered boards may lack factory firmware encryption, and quality varies by supplier. That is a genuine option to keep an older unit running, but confirm the specific board and supplier before relying on it. (Aftermarket availability is a field/market signal, not an OEM guarantee.)
How to verify an "obsolete" claim
- Ask for the platform name and commissioning date in writing.
- Ask for the specific board or part said to be unavailable - a part number.
- Check aftermarket and independent sources for that part before accepting an OEM-only conclusion.
- Ask whether the scope is controller-only or a full modernization, and whether a non-proprietary controller is an option.
Modernization pathways
A Fujitec modernization can stay with Fujitec (Viridian) or move to a non-proprietary controller (GAL, MCE/Nidec, Smartrise) that opens future service to competition and broadens parts. On an older US/Canada-only platform, the non-proprietary route can be especially attractive for long-term serviceability.
Related
- Compare: Independent (non-proprietary) controller guide
- Index: Elevator Controller Obsolescence Index
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Sources: Fujitec America product information (Talon/Viridian), elevator parts-supplier catalogs (CP-series boards, aftermarket availability). Confidence moderate; verify your specific platform. Revision history: 2026-08-04 initial.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fujitec Talon still supported?
The Talon, a Fujitec America traction system sold in the US and Canada, has been discontinued and succeeded by the Viridian MRL. Discontinued does not mean unrunnable, but it does mean parts and support tighten over time. Confirm your exact platform and ask for the specific part said to be unavailable before accepting an obsolescence-driven quote.
Can I get parts for an older Fujitec controller?
For older Fujitec platforms such as the AC-GL systems (CP-series boards), aftermarket suppliers offer OEM-compatible and reverse-engineered replacement boards. These can keep a unit running, though reverse-engineered boards may lack factory firmware. Availability and quality vary by supplier, so verify before relying on them.