Vortex FP and Vortex FP Compact are ATEX certified Exd Flameproof control panels for use in Zone 1 or Zone 2 hazardous areas such as on offshore production platforms or within refineries. Both offer all of the standard Vortex features, as well as a display fitted with magnetic switches which enable the system to be interrogated or inhibited without opening the system enclosure.

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Quick Overview

Simple to Use

All the day-to-day operations can be completed via push buttons on the front panel - removing the requirement for hot-work permits to complete everyday tasks
Fault and alarm LEDs on the front panel - providing instant indication of system status
Alarm and channel settings can be adjusted at the panel

Highly flexibile

Available in two sizes, including a compact format - for use in areas where space is a limiting factor
Uses Vortex PC software - customisation is easy and user-friendly
Uses industry standard Modbus RTU (or optionally Profibus) communications links - simple to integrate with PLC, DCS or SCADA control systems

Robust and Reliable

Water and dust resistant to IP66
All relays are monitored continuously - ensuring full functionality

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Specifications

	Vortex	Vortex Rack/Panel
Size	440 x 640 x 332mm (17.3 x 25 x 13 ins)	450 x 330 x 289mm (17.6 x 13 x 11.4 ins)
Weight	70Kgs (154lbs) approx.	37.5kgs (83lbs) approx.
Enclosure material	LM25 aluminium with polyester powder coating
Ingress protection	IP66
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
	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 32 SPCO with bus extension module	Relay limitations: 1 or 2 input modules: 2 relay modules max. (16 relays) 3 input modules: 1 relay module only (8 relays)
	Assignment - Common Battery back-up not available
	Assignment - Voting Alarms, faults and system events
	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 Displayed information can be altered and outputs can be inhibited during calibration using a magnetic key
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/DC: 110 or 240Vac 3.2A max 150W PSU 20 - 30Vdc	85 - 264Vac 0.8A max 75W PSU 20 - 30Vdc
	Battery back-up: not available
Approvals	Low voltage directive: EN61010-1 EMC: EN50270, FCC, ICES ATEX Ex 112G, IECEx optional
Functional safety	Validated to IEC61508