Vortex is our most flexible control package that can be customised to meet your site requirements, however complex, without the need for extensive cabling.
Vortex Rack & Panel comprise just the essential input, output and controller modules mounted on a DIN rail. An optional display module is 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. Other standard features include RS-485 Modbus communications for remote non-intrusive calibration and configuration.
Size | Vortex 470 x 306 x 170mm (18.5 x 12 x 6.5 ins) Vortex Rack/Panel 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 | Vortex 12Kg (27lbs) Vortex Rack/Panel Dependant on configuration |
Alarm | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Audible - internal sounder: Piezo Visual - Alarm: Level 1 & 2, Red LED; Fault - Per channel, Amber LED; Inhibit - Per zone, Amber LED |
Environment | Ingress Protection Vortex IP65 Vortex Rack/Panel Cabinet dependent Operating temperature Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel -10°C to +40°C (14°F to +140°F) Operating temperature Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel 0-95% RH non-condensing |
Approvals | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Low voltage directive: EN61010-1 EMC: EN50270, FCC, ICES |
Enclosure material | Vortex Back-box: Aluminium Front cover: ABS Vortex Rack/Panel Not applicable |
Power | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel AC mains: 110/120V & 220/240Vac (switchable) 50-60hz 3.2A max DC: 20-30Vdc Battery back-ip: 2Ah internal |
Relays (optional) | Type Vortex Up to 24 SPCO, contacts rated 6A @ 250Vac (1 to 3 8-way relay modules) Vortex Rack/Panel Up to 32 SPCO with bus extension module Assignment - CommonVortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Mains fail, battery low and fail Assignment - Voting Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Alarms, faults and system events Relay modes Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Energised/de-energised, latched/non-latched, time-delayed, pulsed |
Event logging | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Up to 300 alarm, power, fault, system events are stored in Non-Volatile Memory |
Panel indication | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel 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 |
Functional safety | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Validated to IEC61508 (SIL1) |
Inputs | Gas Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Up to 12 (1 to 3 4-way input modules) Fire - smoke & heat detectors, manual call-points Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Up to 3 loops, Up to 20 devices per loop |
Outputs | External audible/visual alarm drive Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Via relays, four 24Vdc 0.5A supplies provided |
Digital communications | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel Up to 12 (1 to 3 4-way input modules) |
Channels | Vortex & Vortex Rack/Panel DCS/PLC/PC: RS-485 Modbus or Profibus Local configuration link: RS-232 (configuration software and lead supplied) |