VORTEX FP

Designed for when resilience matters most, the Vortex FP and Vortex FP Compact are ATEX certified Exd Flameproof gas detector control panels, ideal for use in hazardous areas such as on offshore production platforms or refineries. Alongside all of the standard Vortex features, Vortex FPs come with a display that allows interrogation without opening the system enclosure, for enhanced durability.

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Ideal for use in Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas, the Vortex FP and FP Compact are fireproof and highly durable, with a display fitted with magnetic switches which enables the system to be interrogated or inhibited without opening the system enclosure. Available in two sizes, there is a Vortex FP suitable for any space, however restrictive.

All day-to-day operations can be completed via push buttons on the front panel, removing the requirement for hit-work permits to complete everyday tasks. Instant indication of system status is provided by the fault and alarm LEDs on the front panel, with all relays monitored continuously.

Using Vortex PC software, customisation is easy and user-friendly, plus it uses industry standard Modbus RTU communication links, with an option to modify this to Profibus, making it compatible with a variety of control systems.

Available in 2 sizes

Vortex PC software

ATEX certified

Water and dust resistant to IP66

Continuous relay monitoring

Simple to Use

All day-to-day operations can be completed via push buttons on the front panel, removing the requirement for hot-work permits to complete everyday tasks
Fault and alarm LEDs on the front panel provide instant indication of system status
Alarm and channel settings can be adjusted from the front panel

	Vortex	Vortex Rack/Panel
Size	440 x 640 x 332mm (17.3 x 25 x 13 ins)	450 x 330 x 289mm (17.6 x 13 x 11.4 ins)
Weight	70Kgs (154lbs) approx.	37.5kgs (83lbs) approx.
Enclosure material	LM25 aluminium with polyester powder coating
Ingress protection	IP66
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 32 SPCO with bus extension module	Relay limitations: 1 or 2 input modules: 2 relay modules max. (16 relays) 3 input modules: 1 relay module only (8 relays)
	Assignment – Common Battery back-up not available
	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 Displayed information can be altered and outputs can be inhibited during calibration using a magnetic key
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/DC: 110 or 240Vac 3.2A max 150W PSU 20 – 30Vdc	85 – 264Vac 0.8A max 75W PSU 20 – 30Vdc
	Battery back-up: not available
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

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