Crowcon Vortex Installation, Operation And Maintenance

Vortex
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Vortex can control up to 32 fully voted relay outputs, selectable from a number of channel
and system functions. The Quad Channel Input Modules and Relay Output Modules (section
2.2.1) can be combined as follows:
Number of Quad
Channel Input
Modules
Maximum number
Relay Output Modules
Vortex Up to 3 3
Up to 2 4
Vortex DIN
Vortex Rack
Vortex Panel
Up to 3 4
2.2.3 Digital Communications
There is an RS232 configuration port on the Node Controller Module which may be used
together with the VortexPC software running under the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating
system to configure the system.
There is an RS485 Modbus port that can be used by personal computers, Programmable
Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems to monitor the Vortex system.
2.2.4 Specification
The Vortex system specification is listed below.
Table 4: Vortex Specification
Storage temperature
-25 to +55 degrees C
Operating temperature
-10 to +40 degrees C
Humidity
0 to 99% relative humidity, non-condensing at 40 degrees C
Ingress Protection
Vortex – IP65
Vortex Panel – The display and label fixing meets IP65 but the
overall rating depends on the remainder of the enclosure.
For Vortex DIN and Vortex Rack the rating depends on the
enclosure used.
Impact
Able to withstand normal wear and tear associated with
installation
Safety
The control system is not intended for use in hazardous areas.
Earthing for use with IS detectors is discussed in Appendix F.

Crowcon Vortex Specifications

General

Brand	Crowcon
Model	Vortex
Category	Control Panel
Language	English