Crowcon’s Vortex range of multichannel
gas and fire detection
control panels has been extended to
include an ATEX certified Exd
Flameproof version – the Vortex FP,
which can be used in Zone 1 and
Zone 2 hazardous areas.

Capable of monitoring up to 12
detectors, the Vortex FP is compatible
with smoke/heat and flame detectors
and up to three of its input channels
can be used for fire detection.

Each channel has one fault and
three alarm levels which can be
combined to trigger up to 32 output
relays, allowing connection to a
range of external alarms and safety
devices such as fans or valves.

Intrinsically safe (IS) safety barriers
can also be incorporated for use with
IS gas or fire detectors.