Crowcon

Gasmaster Control Panel for Gas and Fire Monitoring

Crowcon Detection Instruments is a global leader in gas detection and safety equipment. With over 40 years of experience in research and technology, Crowcon is consistently leading the industry in design innovation. By integrating historical successes with advances in modern technology, Crowcon is able to consistently produce high quality products that meet today s challenging environments.

The Gasmaster is an innovative self-contained control panel that monitors gas and fire hazards. Its exclusive features allow the control panel to be flexible enough to fit most industrial applications. More importantly, its outstanding performance and leading technology make this panel an industry leader.

Exclusive Gasmaster Features

Crowcon sGasmaster contains numerous features that outperform the competition in gas detection and safety standards:

• Easy to use control features
• Easy to read backlit LCD display
• Unparalleled flexibility and compatibility with existing equipment
• Reliable alarm and safety features

Easy to Use

The Gasmaster is incredibly easy to read and operate. The front mounted display simultaneously broadcasts all of the appropriate gas levels while indicating the system status check. The front panel also houses the buttons that control the systems operations. All features of the Gasmaster, including recalibration, can be controlled by these easy to operate keys. With the simple push of a button, any user can easily operate the system s features. The Gasmaster s system s software was also designed with ease of use in mind. The software enables reconfiguration and datalogging instantaneously and requires minimal training.

The backlit LCD display screen provides all of the necessary safety information without overwhelming the user. Utilizing a large clear screen, the alphanumeric display reads the gas levels, displays the system status, and illuminates an alarm bar when necessary.

Flexible and Adaptable

The state of the art Gasmaster is incredibly versatile and flexible. The unit can monitor and control virtually any combination of gas and fire detectors. The unit also offers a variety of outputs

CB-0005 CheckBox IMH Hub with 8 Gas Inlets and Ten Outlets by Crowcon

Portable gas detector maintenance and calibration requires cost and manpower resources, and is subject to operator inconsistency. Checkbox IMH automates daily testing, calibration, configuration control and data gathering, ensuring consistent and correct methodology at all times whilst reducing the cost of ownership.

Simple and intuitive to use Checkbox IMH simplifies the control of gas detector status and enhances operational reliability and efficiency of use.

Simple

• Visual user interface
• Mouse or Touch Screen control
• Clear displays of instrument status
• Uses standard instrument interfaces
• Suitable for both pumped and diffusion instruments

Assurance

• Daily gas testing
• Automatic calibration
• Automatic report generation
• Automation ensures correct methodology
• Automatic selection of optimum gases

Traceability

• Full records of all gas tests and calibrations
• Complete activity record for each instrument
• Original and latest configuration storage
• Data and event log file archiving Ability to input batch or lot numbers for gases

Flexible

• Five or ten instrument versions available
• Single or multigas mixtures
• Up to eight gas inlets
• Any combination of compatible monitors
• User determined functionaity

Vortex 8-Channel Control Panel for Gas and Fire Monitoring

Crowcon Detection Instruments consistently produces the best gas detection and monitoring devices in the industry. Around the globe, companies and workers enjoy higher standards of safety when they purchase and implement a product by Crowcon. With many years of research and development under its belt, Crowcon continuously works to advance its product offerings by utilizing the latest technology in gas detection. The Vortex 12-channel control panel for gas and fire monitoring is one of the most versatile and compatible control panels on the market with its ease of use and ease of customization.

Easy to Use

The Vortex control panel requires very little training. The unit is incredibly easy to use and simple to understand. All of the day to day operations are easily accessible through push buttons on the front panel, and while the display panel continuously shows necessary information, the LEDs only illuminate when a hazard or fault is detected. This allows users to quickly check the conditions with a mere glance. The Vortex is also incredibly easy to service and maintain. Replacement parts simply plug into the unit, and the interior of the panel was designed for easy access for cable termination. The zones within the unit are compartmentalized so that a user may work on one part of the unit without disabling the entire control panel.

Maximum Flexibility

Crowcon understands the economics of efficiency. When designing the Vortex 12-channel control panel, the company worked to create a product that would be optimally compatible with existing equipment and infrastructures. The Vortex can be configured to match any and all site requirements with minimum wiring. The control panel may also be factory set with specific requirements, easing the installation and training process. These settings may be adjusted at any time by a PC using Vortex software. The panel also uses industry standard communication links and can be simply integrated with existing control systems.

Reliable and Safe

The Vortex has been tested for numerous environmental hazards and is rated IP65 for dust and water ingress. To improve safety measures, all of the relays are monitored continuously. In this manner, faults are immediately identified. This helps to protect the integrity of the device and the safety of the users. The unit also continuously monitors its power supply. If power were to fail, the control panel would switch to its internal batteries which are also continuously monitored. For years, Crowcon has developed its reputation for manufacturing safe and reliable gas detection equipment. In turn, the Vortex control panel enjoys some of the highest safety standards in the industry.

Specifications

The Vortex has dimensions of 18.5 x 12 x 6.5 inches. Enclosed in aluminum and plastic, the wall mounted control panel houses up to 12 channels and utilizes IP65 ingress protection. The unit also has datalogging capabilities. The panel displays several indicators:

• Channel number
• Gas reading
• Measurement units
• Power
• Battery status
• Run/hold indication
• Channel test mode
• System fault/integrity
• Color coded visual alarms and audio alarms

6m Drop line to enable pre-entry checks. Includes clip to attache to D-loop on detector.

QT-GP-01-ZZ Power Ready Q-Test, No Regulator by Crowcon

The Q-Test requires no power and is therefore ideally suited to remote users. Crews can now complete their functional check immediately prior to entry ensuring they are compliant. The power enabled option allows users to charge Gas-Pro on the move. Multiple mounting options and cylinder holder will enure that Gas-Pro is ready to protect workers when needed.