Vertex M

High Tech & Gov. Systems

Provides a flexible 8 to 24 points of monitoring using colorimetric Chemcasstte®, the industry’s most reliable gas monitoring technology.
Features & Benefits
Longer monitoring life with extended tapes (90 days)
Touch screen for easy data access
No dynamic calibration required
Quick Specs
Power requirements: 110 or 230 VAC
Operating temperature: 59° to 95°F (15° to 35°C)

Operating humidity: 20-65% RH

Product Overview

Vertex M™ is an economical way to install, augment or upgrade a gas monitoring system for industries using toxic . It provides a flexible 8 to 24 points of monitoring for use with up to 3 Chemcassette analyzers or combination 1 pyrolyzer analyzer/1 universal Chemcassette analyzer; comes in a small, space-saving cabinet; 110V or 220V power options; and uses the industry’s most reliable toxic gas monitoring technology, colorimetric Chemcassette, which shows proof of a gas response through a telltale stain on the Chemcassette tape. The Vertex M integrates easily into a factory automation system or HMI to serve semiconductor, PV, nano, specialty chemical, lab and other High Tech/Industrial environments.

Additional Features and Benefits:
Cost Effective
Extended tapes (90 days) provides longer monitoring life
No calibration or flow balancing required
Additional pump and internal power module increase uptime
Software can be configured with out taking unit offline
Sampling points can be up to 400 feet (121m) from the monitor and routed to more than one analyzer.  
Easy to use
Touch screen for easy access to data
Software updates via CD-ROM or network to all system components
Configuration profile editing and data retrieval are all achievable without taking unit offline
Radio frequency identification tag (RFID) ensures Chemcassettes® are installed into appropriately programmed analyzer, eliminating human error
On-line help system
 Security
Multiple levels of password protection
Reconfigure security setup without taking unit offline
Low cost of ownership
Small footprint and greater density of points reduce your cost per point
Eight points per analyzer lowers Chemcassette® costs
Maximized 24 point systems provide low cost per point as compared to other continuous monitors
One system monitors up to three gas families and more than 40 gases
You can split your sample to more than one analyzer
 Easy to maintain
Uses cost-effective XP Chemcassettes®, providing up to three months of continuous monitoring
Simplified replacement of Chemcassettes® and automated optics verification
No dynamic calibration required
No flow balancing
Easy access to analyzers, pumps, power supplies and touch screen from front panel
Onscreen interactive electronic manual

 Advanced communications
Built-in configurable PLCs with optional 64 relay contacts
Standard OPC interface for easy integration into your existing factory automation system or HMI
Optional Ethernet/CIP, LONWORKS®, DeviceNetTM, DF1Interface, PROFIBUS, Modbus Plus, Modbus/TCP or ControlNet outputs available

Vertex M SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Point Toxic Gas Monitoring System
General Specifications
Uses 8 to 24 point toxic gas monitor configurable for use with up to 3 universal Chemcassette analyzers
or combination 1 pyrolyzer analyzer/1 universal Chemcassette analyzer
Power requirements 110 or 230 VAC
Physical dimensions
Height 56 in. (144.8 cm)
Width 24 in. (61 cm)
Depth 36 in. (91 cm)
Weight 551 lbs. (250 kg) with 3 analyzers
Universal Analyzer: 31 lbs. (14 kg)
Pyrolyzer Analyzer: 48 lbs. (22 kg)
Empty Vertex M Rack: 458 lbs. (208 kg)
Tubing dimensions
Sample lines ¼ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. x 0.190 in. (4.83 mm) I.D. FEP Teflon or ¼ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. x 0.156 in. (3.9 mm) I.D. FEP
Teflon Sampling Distance: Up to 400 ft. maximum
Exhaust line ½ in. (12.7 mm) O.D. x 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) I.D. polypropylene tubing, Exhaust line: 50 ft. (15 m) maximum
Operating characteristics
Operating Voltage 110 or 230 VAC ± 10% (underload) @ 50/60 Hz; 15 Amps maximum, single phase
Operating Temperature 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
Operating Humidity 20-65% RH
Operating Altitude –1000 ft. (–305 m) to 6000 ft. (1829 m) above sea level
Communications/Interface
Network Interface OLE for Process Control (OPC) Interface
Output Options DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus - DP, LonWorks, DF1, Modbus/TCP, ModBus Plus, Ethernet/CIP
Analog Option 4-20 mA (24 channels)
Relay Options Isolated (08X) or Non-Isolated (016X); Via PLC: 32 relays for 8 channel isolated relay option; 64 relays total for 16
channel non-isolated relay option
Alarm/Fault Capable of A1 and A2 alarms per point, per point maintenance/instrument faults, as well as general analyzer A1,
general analyzer A2, and general analyzer instrument/maintenance faults
HMI/LCD Screen 1024 x 768 resolution, touch screen operation with at-a-glance system status.
Other Optional Accessories
Sample line integrity test
Duct adaptors
ChemCam video monitoring camera
Remote viewing/control software 

Accessories
The Vertex M offers a variety of accessories to meet your site requirements.
Analyzer Options
• Chemcam: a camera located in the analyzer which enables viewing
 of the stain on the display.
• Line Integrity Kit: automatic integrity check for line pressure
Communications Options
• Configurable for LonWorks, DeviceNet, Profibus, ControlNet, Modbus Plus, DF1 interface,
isolated 4-20mA outputs, 8-Channel isolated relay, 16-channel non-isolated relay,
Ethernet, OPC. and others
Installation/Operational Options
• Floor Mounting
• Duct Sampling
• Tubing