Crowcon Vortex FP Exd Flameproof Control System

Designed for when resilience matters most, the Vortex FP and Vortex FP Compact are ATEX-certified Exd Flameproof gas detector control panels, ideal for use in hazardous areas such as on offshore production platforms or refineries. Alongside the standard Vortex features, Vortex FPs have a display that allows interrogation without opening the system enclosure for enhanced durability.

Simple to Use

All 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 provide an instant indication of system status.
Alarm and channel settings can be adjusted from the front panel.

Highly Flexible

Available in two sizes, including a compact format for use in areas where space is a limiting factor.
Uses Vortex PC software, which allows easy customisation and is user-friendly.
Uses industry-standard Modbus RTU (or optionally Profibus) communications links, which is 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 and compliance.
Fireproof and highly durable.

Compatible with smoke/heat detectors and flame detectors, three input channels can be utilised for fire detection. Vortex FP utilises standard Vortex control modules and thus provides up to 32 programmable output relays (16 relays maximum on the Compact version). Vortex FP features a display fitted with magnetic switches, which enable the system to be interrogated or inhibited without opening the system enclosure.

All day-to-day operations can be completed via push buttons on the front panel, removing the requirement for hit-work permits to complete everyday tasks. Instant indication of system status is provided by the fault and alarm LEDs on the front panel, with all relays monitored continuously.

Customisation is easy and user-friendly using Vortex PC software. For remote non-intrusive calibration and configuration, it uses industry-standard Modbus RTU communication links, with an option to modify this to Profibus, making it compatible with various control systems.

	Title	Size
	Vortex FP Datasheet	175 KB
	Vortex FP Manual	170 KB

Additional information

Weight	0.09 kg

Ordering Information

Vortex FP Exd Flameproof Control System
C011184	VX-FP 4/0 – 4 input channels, no relay modules
C011185	VX-FP 8/0 – 8 input channels, no relay modules
C011186	VX-FP 12/0 – 12 input channels, no relay modules
C011187	VX-FP 4/1 – 4 input channels, 1 relay module
C011188	VX-FP 8/1 – 8 input channels, 1 relay module
C011189	VX-FP 12/1 – 12 input channels, 1 relay module
C011190	VX-FP 4/2 – 4 input channels, 2 relay modules
C011191	VX-FP 8/2 – 8 input channels, 2 relay modules
C011192	VX-FP 12/2 – 12 input channels, 2 relay modules
C011193	VX-FP 4/3 – 4 input channels, 3 relay modules
C011194	VX-FP 8/3 – 8 input channels, 3 relay modules
C011195	VX-FP 12/3 – 12 input channels, 3 relay modules
C011196	VX-FP 4/4 – 4 input channels, 4 relay modules
C011197	VX-FP 8/4 – 8 input channels, 4 relay modules
Vortex FP Compact Exd Flameproof Control System
C011309	VX-FP 4/1 – 4 input channels, 1 relay module
C011334	VX-FP 8/1 – 8 input channels, 1 relay module
C011335	VX-FP 12/1 – 12 input channels, 1 relay module
C011336	VX-FP 4/2 – 4 input channels, 2 relay modules
C011337	VX-FP 8/2 – 8 input channels, 2 relay modules
Accessories
C03317	I.S. Safety Barrier (Zener Barrier). Type Z728 Zener Barrier for connecting I.S. devices. A maximum of four barriers can be fitted into a system. Only use where a dedicated I.S. earth will be available on-site.
C03322	I.S. Safety Barrier (Galvanic Isolator). Galvanic Isolator for connecting I.S. devices. A maximum of four barriers can be fitted into a system.