Crowcon Vortex Installation, Operation And Maintenance

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Fault LEDs
(D)
These three LEDs are normally off. They indicate a code for
system faults (see section 6.4.3). If more than one fault is
present, the codes are lit in sequence.
TXD LED
(E)
This LED is normally lit and flashes when the Node Controller
Module sends data via the RS485 or RS232 connections.
RXD LED
(F)
This LED is normally lit and flashes when data is received via
the RS485 or RS232 connections.
Internal sounder Provides audible warning of alarms and
faults, confirmation of button presses, etc. It can be disabled
using VortexPC.
Config socket (RS232
connector) (G)
This allows the connection of a personal computer for the use
of VortexPC to configure the Vortex system. When a
connector is inserted, the RS485 link is halted. Crowcon
recommends that this port
should not be used for routine monitoring.
Accept/Reset
(H)
This switch has the same function as the
ACCEPT/RESET button on the Display Module (see section
4.6).
System Lamp Test
(I)
This switch has the same function as the LAMP TEST button
on the Display Module (see section 4.6).
(J)
see wiring
diagram Figure 17
Accept Reset – Terminals 7 and 8 can be
connected to cause an accept reset, see accept
reset above.
Lamp Test – Terminals 10 and 11 can be
connected to cause a system lamp test, see system lamp test
above.
Hot Swap facility - Terminals 9 and 12 can be connected to
allow other modules to be changed without generating errors.
See section 7.7.
4.2.3 Configuring the Node Controller Module
There are no user-configurable settings on the Node Controller Module. The Bus Selection
switch is always set to position 1.
The following system properties may be configured using VortexPC. Chose the System
Configuration option on the Vortex menu.
Table 7: System Configuration Properties
Property Configuration
System Name
16-character string used to identify the system
Enable Jump on Alarm On/Off. If this option is set, the first channel that causes an
alarm is automatically held on the display. The Hold LED
flashes. The display remains held, even if other channels go
into alarm, until the RUN button is pressed
Disable Local
Buttons
Y/N. If Y then CAL, ZERO, PEAK HOLD CAL,
CHANNEL TEST buttons have no effect
Disable Internal Sounder Y/N. If Y, the internal sounder is disabled.

Crowcon Vortex Specifications

General

Brand	Crowcon
Model	Vortex
Category	Control Panel
Language	English