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VORTEX-19RACK

Control panel for monitoring one to twelve gas detectors, three zones may alternatively configured for smoke/heat detectors. 

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    £1,075.20 £896.00

     

    Crowcon Vortex - Control Panel (19" Rack or Panel)

    Crowcon Vortex - Control Panel 

    Crowcon Vortex is a powerful package that has flexibility built-in. With up to 12 channels of gas including up to 3 of fire, Vortex can be customised to meet your site requirements, however complex, without the need for extensive cabling. All this and it is simplicity itself to operate and maintain.

    This control panel for monitoring one to twelve gas detectors, three zones may alternatively configured for smoke/heat detectors. Versatile modular system available with up to 32 programmable relays. Includes gas level display, battery back-up, internal alarm, one-man calibration feature, RS-485 Modbus communications, event logging and PC software for configuration and monitoring.

    Available in wall mount, 19" rack mount or panel mounting formats. This particiular format is  19" rack mount, for wall mounting click here.

    You can find Vortex Accessory Enclosures here: Up to 4 Detectors, Up to 3 Detectors, Up to 2 Detectors, Up to 1 Detector

    Specifications

     

    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)

    Take advantage of our web-exclusive free UK mainland* delivery offer on orders over £100 ex VAT.  See all costs for delivery below and visit our main delivery page for more information on timescales as some restrictions may apply.

    UK & Ireland Delivery Options

    UK Mainland Standard Delivery on orders under £100 ex VAT - £7.95 ex VAT*
    UK Mainland Express Delivery - £21.50 ex VAT (timescales vary – please see delivery page)
    Highlands Delivery - £25.00 ex VAT
    Channel Island Delivery - £40 ex VAT
    Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland - £25 ex VAT
    Saturday Delivery Options – Please contact us on 0141 771 7749 for more info

    Standard delivery timescales are normally 3-5 working days, depending on stock availability.  Express delivery is normally 1-3 working days, depending on stock availability.  Although we carry an extensive stock, there may be some items that are unavailable due to quantities or otherwise.  In this case we will inform you of the status of your order and whether or not it can be fulfilled within our standard delivery timeframe. *Mainland UK delivery excludes Northern Ireland, other charges apply.

    Please visit our main delivery page for more terms and conditions or contact our Sales Team on 0141 771 7749  or [email protected] for more information. Currently, some manufacturers are facing production and delivery issues due to Brexit and custom clearance and this is affecting lead times of even some of our standard stocked items.  We're trying our best to prevent these issues from affecting orders but please be aware that there may be some delays.  We are aiming to communicate this as best and as early as possible. 

    International Delivery Options

    Delivery costs vary between countries.  Please visit our main delivery page for more information.

    You also have the option to 'Arrange Your Own Courier', whereby you organise the shipment of your own goods once they have reached our warehouse.

    ORDER CANCELLATION AND GOODS RETURN

    Should you wish to cancel an order or return unwanted goods please follow the procedures detailed below to help us ensure cancellations/returns are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Simply log on to your customer account, note the order reference number and email the full cancellation details to [email protected] or contact us on 0141 771 7749. Assuming the order has not been despatched we will cancel.

    You have the right to cancel the purchase of goods without having to give a reason at any time within the “cooling off period” of fourteen working days, beginning the day after you take delivery of your order.

    You must notify us of your cancellation in writing via email to [email protected] or to our contact address. (Details Here)

    If you are in possession of the goods you are under the duty to retain them and take reasonable care of them.

    You must send the goods back to us in their original condition to our contact address at your own cost (unless we delivered the item to you in error or the item is damaged or defective) as soon as possible once you have cancelled the contract.

    Alternatively we will collect the goods from you which will incur a charge no greater than the actual cost of arranging the collection and shipping. In this case you must make the goods available for collection. We will contact you to make further arrangements.

    We reserve the right to make a charge not exceeding our direct costs of recovering the goods if you do not return the goods or return them at our expense.

    Upon receipt of returned items in satisfactory condition we will arrange a full credit by the same method used to pay for the goods originally. Any credit due will be processed within a maximum of thirty days.

    Note: If you wish to return goods for refund or exchange after 14 days, a re-stocking fee of 20% of the full order total will apply.

    If upon receipt of goods you find them to be faulty, damaged or if you have been incorrectly supplied an item, you should notify us within 24 hours by contacting 0141 771 7749 or [email protected] and quoting your order number and contact details.

    Frontline Safety will arrange uplift of any damaged or wrongly received goods and if on inspection of goods we also find them to be damaged, faulty or incorrectly supplied, we will offer replacement goods or provide a full refund.

    We recommend you inspect all goods prior to signing for and accepting delivery. If there is any visible damage to the outer packaging, ensure goods are sign for as damaged. In instances where it isn’t possible to sign for goods as damaged, these should be signed for as unexamined.


    Note: If your goods happen to develop a fault out with the standard returns period but within supplied warranty period or if you require any additional assistance, please contact us on 0141 771 7749 or email [email protected]

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    All postage, handling, customs and duty charges for all returned goods are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend using a fully traceable, insured service as goods are your responsibility while in transit.

    Crowcon Vortex - Control Panel 

    Crowcon Vortex is a powerful package that has flexibility built-in. With up to 12 channels of gas including up to 3 of fire, Vortex can be customised to meet your site requirements, however complex, without the need for extensive cabling. All this and it is simplicity itself to operate and maintain.

    This control panel for monitoring one to twelve gas detectors, three zones may alternatively configured for smoke/heat detectors. Versatile modular system available with up to 32 programmable relays. Includes gas level display, battery back-up, internal alarm, one-man calibration feature, RS-485 Modbus communications, event logging and PC software for configuration and monitoring.

    Available in wall mount, 19" rack mount or panel mounting formats. This particiular format is  19" rack mount, for wall mounting click here.

    You can find Vortex Accessory Enclosures here: Up to 4 Detectors, Up to 3 Detectors, Up to 2 Detectors, Up to 1 Detector

    Specifications

     

    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)

    Take advantage of our web-exclusive free UK mainland* delivery offer on orders over £100 ex VAT.  See all costs for delivery below and visit our main delivery page for more information on timescales as some restrictions may apply.

    UK & Ireland Delivery Options

    UK Mainland Standard Delivery on orders under £100 ex VAT - £7.95 ex VAT*
    UK Mainland Express Delivery - £21.50 ex VAT (timescales vary – please see delivery page)
    Highlands Delivery - £25.00 ex VAT
    Channel Island Delivery - £40 ex VAT
    Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland - £25 ex VAT
    Saturday Delivery Options – Please contact us on 0141 771 7749 for more info

    Standard delivery timescales are normally 3-5 working days, depending on stock availability.  Express delivery is normally 1-3 working days, depending on stock availability.  Although we carry an extensive stock, there may be some items that are unavailable due to quantities or otherwise.  In this case we will inform you of the status of your order and whether or not it can be fulfilled within our standard delivery timeframe. *Mainland UK delivery excludes Northern Ireland, other charges apply.

    Please visit our main delivery page for more terms and conditions or contact our Sales Team on 0141 771 7749  or [email protected] for more information. Currently, some manufacturers are facing production and delivery issues due to Brexit and custom clearance and this is affecting lead times of even some of our standard stocked items.  We're trying our best to prevent these issues from affecting orders but please be aware that there may be some delays.  We are aiming to communicate this as best and as early as possible. 

    International Delivery Options

    Delivery costs vary between countries.  Please visit our main delivery page for more information.

    You also have the option to 'Arrange Your Own Courier', whereby you organise the shipment of your own goods once they have reached our warehouse.

    ORDER CANCELLATION AND GOODS RETURN

    Should you wish to cancel an order or return unwanted goods please follow the procedures detailed below to help us ensure cancellations/returns are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Simply log on to your customer account, note the order reference number and email the full cancellation details to [email protected] or contact us on 0141 771 7749. Assuming the order has not been despatched we will cancel.

    You have the right to cancel the purchase of goods without having to give a reason at any time within the “cooling off period” of fourteen working days, beginning the day after you take delivery of your order.

    You must notify us of your cancellation in writing via email to [email protected] or to our contact address. (Details Here)

    If you are in possession of the goods you are under the duty to retain them and take reasonable care of them.

    You must send the goods back to us in their original condition to our contact address at your own cost (unless we delivered the item to you in error or the item is damaged or defective) as soon as possible once you have cancelled the contract.

    Alternatively we will collect the goods from you which will incur a charge no greater than the actual cost of arranging the collection and shipping. In this case you must make the goods available for collection. We will contact you to make further arrangements.

    We reserve the right to make a charge not exceeding our direct costs of recovering the goods if you do not return the goods or return them at our expense.

    Upon receipt of returned items in satisfactory condition we will arrange a full credit by the same method used to pay for the goods originally. Any credit due will be processed within a maximum of thirty days.

    Note: If you wish to return goods for refund or exchange after 14 days, a re-stocking fee of 20% of the full order total will apply.

    If upon receipt of goods you find them to be faulty, damaged or if you have been incorrectly supplied an item, you should notify us within 24 hours by contacting 0141 771 7749 or [email protected] and quoting your order number and contact details.

    Frontline Safety will arrange uplift of any damaged or wrongly received goods and if on inspection of goods we also find them to be damaged, faulty or incorrectly supplied, we will offer replacement goods or provide a full refund.

    We recommend you inspect all goods prior to signing for and accepting delivery. If there is any visible damage to the outer packaging, ensure goods are sign for as damaged. In instances where it isn’t possible to sign for goods as damaged, these should be signed for as unexamined.


    Note: If your goods happen to develop a fault out with the standard returns period but within supplied warranty period or if you require any additional assistance, please contact us on 0141 771 7749 or email [email protected]

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    All postage, handling, customs and duty charges for all returned goods are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend using a fully traceable, insured service as goods are your responsibility while in transit.