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.
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
Highly Flexible
- Available in two sizes, including a compact format for use in areas where space is a limiting factor
- Uses Vortex PC software which allows easy customisation is incredibly user-friendly
- Uses industry standard Modbus RTU (or optionally Profibus) communications links, which is simple to integrate with PLC, DCS or SCADA control systems
Robust and Reliable
- Water and dust resistant to IP66
- All relays are monitored continuously ensuring full functionality and compliance at all times
| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Alarm indication | Audible – internal sounder: Piezo Visual – Alarm: Level 1 & 2, Red LED; Fault – Per channel, Amber LED; Inhibit – Per zone, Amber LED |
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| 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 |
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| Functional safety | Validated to IEC61508 | |
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