Vortex Manual System Overview
Issue 7 December 2009 3
OVERVIEW
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.1 General
This chapter gives an overview of the Vortex system, its modules and their interconnection. Vortex
can be supplied in a number of variations depending on the modules and enclosures required.
If you simply use Vortex for monitoring and responding to alarms, it is not necessary to read this
chapter. See chapter 6, Operation.
In all other cases, we recommend that you read this section.
2.2 System description
2.2.1 System modules and options
The basic parts of the Vortex system are listed in Table 3. Some are optional. The essential
components are marked with an asterisk (*).
Table 3: List of Vortex modules
Module Description
*Node Controller Module Central control module of system.
*Bus Rail Electrical connections and communications
between modules.
*Quad Channel Input
Modules
Control and measurement of input, up to 4
channels per module, maximum 3 modules.
Relay Output Module Control of output, up to 8 channels per
module, maximum 4 modules.
Display Module User display and limited configuration.
*Power Monitoring Module Control and protection of power supply.
Mains power supply unit If the Mains Power Supply Unit is omitted, a
suitable dc power supply must be provided.
Figure 1 shows the general assembly of the modules within the Vortex system. The number and
arrangement of the modules will vary depending on your Vortex system configuration.
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