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
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Vortex |
Vortex Rack/Panel |
Size |
470 x 306 x 170mm (18.5 x 12 x 6.5 ins) |
Rack display: standard 19” 3U |
Weight |
12Kg (27lbs) |
Dependant on configuration |
Enclosure material |
Back-box: Aluminium |
Not applicable |
Ingress protection |
IP66 |
Cabinet dependent |
Channels |
Up to 12 (1 to 3 4-way input modules) |
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Operating temperature |
-10°C to +40°C (14°F to +140°F) |
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Humidity |
0-95% RH non-condensing |
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Inputs |
Gas 2 or 3 wire 4-20mA (sink or source), 0-5V |
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Fire – smoke & heat detectors, manual call-points Up to 3 loops, Up to 20 devices per loop |
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Outputs |
External audible/visual alarm drive Via relays, four 24Vdc 0.5A supplies provided. |
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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 |
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Assignment – Voting Alarms, faults and system events |
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Relay modes Energised/de-energised, latched/non-latched, time-delayed, pulsed |
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Digital communications |
DCS/PLC/PC: RS-485 Modbus or Profibus |
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Event logging |
Up to 300 alarm, power, fault, system events are stored in Non-Volatile Memory |
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Panel indication |
Channel number: 2-digit 7-segment Green LED |
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Alarm indication |
Audible – internal sounder: Piezo |
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Power |
AC mains: 110/120V & 220/240Vac (switchable) 50-60hz 3.2A max |
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Approvals |
Low voltage directive: EN61010-1 |
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Functional safety |
Validated to IEC61508 (SIL1) |