| Vortex |
Vortex Rack/Panel |
| Size |
470 x 306 x 170mm (18.5 x 12 x 6.5 ins) |
Rack display: standard 19” 3U
Panel display: 441 x 128mm (cut-out 366 x 84.5mm)
Modules, PSU and batteries are supplied separately for fitting within a cabinet. |
| Weight |
12Kg (27lbs) |
Dependant on configuration |
| Enclosure material |
Back-box: Aluminium
Front cover: ABS |
Not applicable |
| Ingress protection |
IP65 |
Cabinet dependent |
| 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 |
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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 24 SPCO, contacts rated 6A @ 250Vac (1 to 3 8-way relay modules) |
Up to 32 SPCO with bus extension module |
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Assignment – Common Mains fail, battery low and fail |
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Assignment – Voting Alarms, faults and system events |
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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) |
| 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 |
| Alarm indication |
Audible – internal sounder: Piezo
Visual – Alarm: Level 1 & 2, Red LED; Fault – Per channel, Amber LED; Inhibit – Per zone, Amber LED |
| Power |
AC mains: 110/120V & 220/240Vac (switchable) 50-60hz 3.2A max
DC: 20-30Vdc
Battery back-ip: 2Ah internal |
| Approvals |
Low voltage directive: EN61010-1
EMC: EN50270, FCC, ICES |
| Functional safety |
Validated to IEC61508 (SIL1) |
