Vortex Manual System Overview
Issue 7 December 2009 5
OVERVIEW
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.
(NB actually 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 VortexDIN 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.
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