VORTEX

Vortex is our most flexible gas controller package that can be customised to meet your site requirements, however complex, without the need for extensive cabling. Capable of monitoring up to 12 channels, continuous relays provide flexible and customisable control of your entire site.

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Even for large, complex sites with a variety of detection needs, the Vortex provides streamlined management of up to 12 devices, including 3 for fire, making it easy for you to have full visibility and control of your site.

Each channel has 1 fault level and 3 alarm levels, which can be combined in any pattern to trigger up to 32 output relays. Designed with flexibility in mind, while the Vortex will initially be configured to suit your operational needs, channels and alarms can be easily customised by you, if requirements change, making the Vortex an adaptable solution.

Vortex Rack & Panel formats comprise just the essential input, output and controller modules mounted on a DIN rail, with an optional display module available in panel-mounting and 19″ Rack formats. This configuration is ideal for incorporation into a variety of specialist enclosures, such as 19″ format or those with high ingress protection. A flameproof version is also available.
Other standard features include RS-485 Modbus communications for remote non-intrusive calibration and configuration.

Available in 4 formats

Up to 12 monitoring channels

Modbus compatibility

Modular construction

Internal battery pack*

*Not available on flameproof versions

Channels & Display

Up to 12 devices can be monitored (inc. 3 for fire) by reviewing just one control panel, saving time and manpower
Each channel has 1 fault level and 3 alarm levels which can be combined in any pattern to trigger up to 32 output relays
Initially configured to suit your operational needs, channels/alarms are easily customised by you if requirements change
LED display panel lights mean faults are easily seen and the whole system can be checked at a glance

	Vortex	Vortex Rack/Panel
Size	470 x 306 x 170mm (18.5 x 12 x 6.5 ins)	Rack display: standard 19” 3U Panel display: 441 x 128mm (cut-out 366 x 84.5mm) Modules, PSU and batteries are supplied separately for fitting within a cabinet.
Weight	12Kg (27lbs)	Dependant on configuration
Enclosure material	Back-box: Aluminium Front cover: ABS	Not applicable
Ingress protection	IP66	Cabinet dependent
Channels	Up to 12 (1 to 3 4-way input modules)
Operating temperature	-10°C to +40°C (14°F to +140°F)
Humidity	0-95% RH non-condensing
Inputs	Gas 2 or 3 wire 4-20mA (sink or source), 0-5V
	Fire – smoke & heat detectors, manual call-points Up to 3 loops, Up to 20 devices per loop
Outputs	External audible/visual alarm drive Via relays, four 24Vdc 0.5A supplies provided.
Relays	Type Up to 24 SPCO, contacts rated 6A @ 250Vac (1 to 3 8-way relay modules)	Up to 32 SPCO with bus extension module
	Assignment – Common Mains fail, battery low and fail
	Assignment – Voting Alarms, faults and system events
	Relay modes Energised/de-energised, latched/non-latched, time-delayed, pulsed
Digital communications	DCS/PLC/PC: RS-485 Modbus or Profibus Local configuration link: RS-232 (configuration software and lead supplied)
Event logging	Up to 300 alarm, power, fault, system events are stored in Non-Volatile Memory
Panel indication	Channel number: 2-digit 7-segment Green LED Gas reading: 4-digit 7-segment Red LED Measurement units: % LEL, ppm, % Vol, Fire Power: Green LED Battery OK: Green LED Run/hold indication: Green LED Channel test mode: Flashing Amber LED System fault – integrity watchdog: Amber LED
Alarm indication	Audible – internal sounder: Piezo Visual – Alarm: Level 1 & 2, Red LED; Fault – Per channel, Amber LED; Inhibit – Per zone, Amber LED
Power	AC mains: 110/120V & 220/240Vac (switchable) 50-60hz 3.2A max DC: 20-30Vdc Battery back-ip: 2Ah internal
Approvals	Low voltage directive: EN61010-1 EMC: Directive 2014/30/EU: EN50270, FCC: CRF47 Part 15, ICES-003 ATEX: Ex II 2G D Zone 1, Zone 2, IECEx optional
Functional safety	Validated to IEC61508 (SIL1)

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