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Crowcon Vortex | 12-Channel Gas and Fire Control Panel | Wall-mount, up to 32 relays, Modbus
The Crowcon Vortex in its wall-mounted enclosure (470 x 306 x 170 mm, aluminium back-box with ABS cover, IP66) monitors up to 12 channels, three of which can be fire loops. Each channel has one fault and three alarm levels that can be combined freely to drive up to 32 output relays. An internal 2 Ah battery keeps the system running through a mains failure.
Key features
- Up to 24 SPCO relays (6 A at 250 Vac), 32 with bus extension module
- Relay coils monitored continuously for faults
- Zones can be inhibited individually for maintenance
- Modular plug-in construction
- Non-intrusive calibration and configuration over Modbus
- Specifications
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| Part Number | Vortex |
| Brand | Crowcon |
| Size | 470 x 306 x 170 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Enclosure | Aluminium back-box, ABS front cover |
| Ingress protection | IP66 |
| Channels | Up to 12 (1-3 four-way input modules) |
| Gas inputs | 2- or 3-wire 4-20 mA (sink/source), 0-5 V |
| Fire inputs | Up to 3 loops, 20 devices per loop |
| Communications | RS-485 Modbus or Profibus; RS-232 configuration link |
| Event log | Up to 300 events, non-volatile |
| Relays | Up to 24 SPCO 6 A 250 Vac; up to 32 with bus extension |
| Power | 110/120 or 220/240 Vac switchable; 20-30 Vdc; 2 Ah internal battery |
| Operating temperature | -10 to +40 °C |
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