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Gas and fire detection panel gets ATEX certification
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Crowcon's Vortex range of modular multi-channel gas and fire detection control panels now includes an ATEX-certified Exd flameproof version.

Gas and fire detection panel gets ATEX certificationVortex FP can be used in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas to monitor up to 12 gas detectors. It is also compatible with smoke/heat and flame detectors, and up to three inputs can be used for fire detection.

Each channel has one fault and three alarm levels that can trigger up to 32 output relays for alarms and safety devices, such as fans or valves. IS (intrinsically safe) barriers can also be incorporated for use with IS gas or fire detectors.
 
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