Crowcon
Crowcon Vortex FP Compact Fire & Gas Controller
- SKU:
- CROWCON-VORTEX-FP-COMPACT
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 3 business days
Description
The Crowcon Vortex FP Compact is the compact-format version of Crowcon's flameproof FP fire and gas detection control panel — the same front-panel operation, magnetic-switch display and continuous relay monitoring as the full-size Vortex FP, in a smaller enclosure for sites where panel space is restrictive, such as analyser shelters and other confined installations. All day-to-day operations can be completed via push buttons on the front panel, so everyday tasks do not require opening the enclosure, and customisation is via the user-friendly Vortex PC software with industry-standard Modbus RTU communications (Profibus optional).
The panels listed here are factory configurations of 4, 8 or 12 input channels with 8 or 16 relays — pick the channel and relay count your site needs from the Configuration dropdown. Certification is not stated for these configurations in Crowcon's current price book, so tell us your site's certification requirements when you request a quote and we will confirm the correct build.
How to read the configuration: each configuration in the dropdown names its input channel count and its relay count in plain text — for the standard Vortex and Vortex FP the relay count is given in 8-way relay modules (0 to 4 modules); for the FP Compact it is given as the total number of relays fitted (8 or 16). The part number (SKU) for each factory configuration is shown alongside it.
Common Applications:
Oil & Gas • Petrochemical • Chemical Plants • Water & Wastewater • Steel • Power Generation • Marine & Offshore
Need help selecting the right configuration? Call CPS Calibrations at (865) 900-8844 — every configuration on this page is a factory Crowcon build, and we calibrate what we sell.
- Compact FP format for confined spaces where a full-size flameproof panel will not fit
- All day-to-day operations via push buttons on the front panel — no need to open the enclosure for everyday tasks
- Fault and alarm LEDs on the front panel provide instant indication of system status
- Alarm and channel settings can be adjusted from the front panel
- Magnetic-switch display — interrogate or inhibit the system without opening the enclosure
- Vortex PC software makes customisation easy and user-friendly
- Industry-standard Modbus RTU communications (Profibus optional) integrate with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems
- Water and dust resistant to IP66
- All relays are monitored continuously, ensuring full functionality at all times
- Monitors up to 12 gas or fire detectors (up to 3 channels can be used for fire detection loops)
| Configurations (listed) | 4 input channels, 8 relays; 4 input channels, 16 relays; 8 input channels, 8 relays; 8 input channels, 16 relays; 12 input channels, 8 relays |
| Size | 450 x 330 x 289 mm (17.6 x 13 x 11.4 in) |
| Weight | 37.5 kg (83 lbs) approx. |
| Enclosure material | LM25 aluminium with polyester powder coating |
| Ingress protection | IP66 |
| Channels | Up to 12 (1 to 3 4-way input modules) |
| Configurations listed here | 4, 8 or 12 input channels with 8 or 16 relays — see the Configuration dropdown |
| Relays | Relay limits by input modules: 1 or 2 input modules — 2 relay modules max. (16 relays); 3 input modules — 1 relay module only (8 relays) |
| Relay assignment — Common | Battery back-up not available |
| Inputs — Gas | 2 or 3 wire 4-20mA (sink or source), 0-5V |
| Inputs — 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 |
| Relay modes | Energised/de-energised, latched/non-latched, time-delayed, pulsed |
| Relay assignment — Voting | Alarms, faults and system events |
| Power | AC mains 85-264Vac, 0.8A max, 75W PSU; DC 20-30 Vdc; battery back-up not available |
| 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 and system events stored in non-volatile memory |
| Panel indication | Channel number 2-digit green LED; gas reading 4-digit red LED; units % LEL, ppm, % Vol, Fire; power / battery OK / run-hold green LEDs; channel test flashing amber; system fault amber |
| Alarm indication | Audible internal piezo sounder; visual alarm Level 1 & 2 red LED; fault per channel amber LED; inhibit per zone amber LED |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| Humidity | 0-95% RH non-condensing |
| Certification | Not stated for these configurations in Crowcon's current price book — confirm your site's certification requirements on your quote |
Product Documents & Resources
- Vortex FP Datasheet (PDF)
Document files are being added to this page. Need one now? Email info@cpscalibrations.com and we'll send it straight over.