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Crowcon Vortex Gas Controller

Vortex is Crowcon’s most flexible gas controller package that can be customised to meet your site requirements, however complex, without the need for extensive cabling. Capable of monitoring up to 12 channels, continuous relays provide flexible and customisable control of your entire site.

Crowcon’s Vortex is their most flexible gas controller package, customisable to meet your site requirements however complex, without the need for extensive cabling. It provides streamlined management of up to 12 channels, including 3 for fire, so even large sites with a variety of detection needs stay under full visibility and control.

Each channel has 1 fault level and 3 alarm levels, which can be combined in any pattern to trigger up to 32 output relays. The Vortex is configured to suit your operational needs initially, but channels and alarms can be easily customised by you if those requirements change.

Hinco Instruments supplies, repairs and calibrates Crowcon’s fixed gas detectors and control systems in Western Australia. Contact us for pricing and availability.

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Specifications

Channels Up to 12 gas channels (1 to 3 four-way input modules)
Fire Detection Up to 3 fire loops, up to 20 devices per loop
Detector Inputs 2 or 3 wire 4–20 mA (sink or source), 0–5 V; mV bridge detectors via accessory enclosure; smoke and heat detectors, manual call points
Alarm Levels 3 alarm levels plus 1 fault level per channel
Relay Outputs Up to 24 SPCO standard (32 with bus extension module), rated 6 A at 250 Vac
Relay Modes Energised or de-energised, latched or non-latched, time-delayed, pulsed
Display 2-digit green LED channel number, 4-digit red LED gas reading, per-channel amber fault LED, internal piezo sounder
Communications RS-485 Modbus or Profibus DP; RS-232 local configuration link
Power Supply 110/120 or 220/240 Vac switchable, 50–60 Hz, 3.2 A max; or 20–30 Vdc; 2 Ah internal battery backup
Enclosure Aluminium back-box with ABS front cover; IP66
Operating Conditions −10°C to +40°C, 0–95% RH non-condensing
Dimensions & Weight 470 × 306 × 170 mm; 12 kg
Approvals EN61010-1, EN50270 EMC, FCC Part 15, ICES-003; ATEX Ex II 2G D (Zone 1 and Zone 2), IECEx optional

Applications

The Crowcon Vortex is a multi-channel gas and fire controller for sites that need flexible alarm logic without extensive cabling:

  • Oil, gas and petrochemical plant rooms and control buildings
  • Mine site workshops, ventilation plant and fuel storage areas
  • Water and wastewater treatment plants monitoring H₂S, CH₄ and Cl₂
  • Boiler houses, compressor rooms and gas-fired plant
  • Car parks, tunnels and enclosed loading docks monitoring CO
  • Breweries, wineries and food plants monitoring CO₂ and ammonia
  • Laboratories and gas store rooms with multiple detection points
  • Combined gas and fire monitoring where one panel must cover both

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Hinco Instruments is your authorised Crowcon distributor in Perth, WA. Contact us for pricing, availability, and technical support.

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