Vortex is a flexible and powerful control panel that supports up to 12 channels for gas and fire detection, including a maximum of 3 fire detection channels. Vortex can be customised to meet complex site requirements, without the need for extensive cabling. It is an easily operated and maintained control panel, including a versatile modular system available with up to 32 programmable relays. Vortex contains a battery back-up, internal alarm, one-man calibration feature, RS-485 Modbus output, and a gas level display. Vortex is an event logging system, that communicates with PC software for configuration and monitoring.
Product Warranty: 2 years
Notes:
4-20 mA inputs and conventional fire detectors only. An Accessory Enclosure is required to connect Xgard Type 3 or Xgard Type 4 detectors.
Relay modules will be configured as follows unless advised otherwise by the customer:
Relay 1 - Alarm 1 (all detectors)
Relay 2 - Alarm 2 (all detectors)
Relay 3 - Alarm 3 (all detectors)
Relay 4 - Fault (all detectors)
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.