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Vortex FP Compact Installation & Operation Manual

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Issue 1, January 2013

INTRODUCTION

The Crowcon Vortex FP Compact gas detection control system can be installed in Zone 1 or
Zone 2 hazardous areas, and is designed to monitor toxic and/or flammable gas detectors,
or fire detection devices. The system must be installed and operated in accordance with
these instructions.

WARNING

The equipment described in this instruction manual has mains
voltages applied to it. Ensure correct safety procedures are adopted
before working on the equipment.

The equipment described in this manual is designed for detection of
flammable and/or toxic gases. Ensure local safety procedures are
adopted before carrying out any maintenance or calibration work.

The equipment described in this manual may be connected to remote
alarms and/or shutdown systems.

Ensure that local operating

procedures are adopted before carrying out any maintenance or
calibration work.

© Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd 2013

Summary of Contents for Vortex FP Compact

Page 1: ...Vortex FP Compact Flameproof Gas Detection Control System Installation and Operation Manual Issue 1 January 2013...

Page 2: ...described in this instruction manual has mains voltages applied to it Ensure correct safety procedures are adopted before working on the equipment The equipment described in this manual is designed f...

Page 3: ...TENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 3 1 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 1 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3 2 INSTALLATION 4 3 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 6 3 1 APPLYING POWER 6 3 2 COMMISSIONING 7 3 3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 3 4 VORTEX FP CO...

Page 4: ...ated control system designed for monitoring up to twelve gas detectors Three input channels may alternatively be used for monitoring conventional smoke or heat detectors or flame detectors Vortex FP C...

Page 5: ...the recognised standards of the appropriate authority in the country concerned and meet the electrical requirements of the field devices Field cables must be connected to the system using ATEX certifi...

Page 6: ...s Once the brackets are attached close the door and restrain using one fixing bolt before attempting to mount the cabinet 2 Lift the system in to place and secure via the mounting bracket fixing point...

Page 7: ...cted to the fused terminal A wiring diagram is shown on the next page If the equipment is permanently connected to a mains supply then a dedicated circuit breaker must be included in the installation...

Page 8: ...tallations are fully commissioned as soon as possible after installation Commissioning should include a full check of cabling and equipment functions as well as output functions Gas detectors must be...

Page 9: ...functions Vortex FP Compact must be completely de energised before the lid is opened local procedures must be adhered to when servicing equipment installed in a hazardous area 3 4 VORTEX FP COMPACT D...

Page 10: ...art cycling through the channels after HOLD has been selected or to end Channel Test mode Other display indications and functions are described below Feature Description System Fault LED Yellow LED in...

Page 11: ...ctions are shown below Warning access requires the Vortex FP Compact enclosure to be opened site procedures must be strictly adhered to before attempting to open the enclosure or to operate a powered...

Page 12: ...ftware can be used to inhibit individual channels Note Even in the inhibit condition the alarm LEDs on the display module are triggered if alarms occur 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Size 450mm x 330mm x 2...

Page 13: ...ter packaging of the returned goods Units returned to Crowcon as faulty and are subsequently found to be fault free or requiring service may be subject to a handling and carriage charge Warranty Discl...

Page 14: ...salesusa crowcon com Website www crowcon us European Office Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd Vlambloem 129 3068JG Rotterdam Netherlands Tel 31 10 421 1232 Fax 31 10 421 0542 Email eu crowcon com Web...

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