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Keep Enclosures cool in ATEX Zones and other hazardous locations

ProtEX Vortex A/C Coolers are designed specifically for purged * Electrical Enclosures in IECEx, ATEX Zones 1 and 21, UL Class I, Div. 1 (Groups A,B,C and D), Class II, Div. 1 (Groups F and G), Class III and Temperature Class T3 areas. The ProtEX Vortex A/C incorporates the most up-to-date features into Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost-effective enclosure coolers.
  • IECEx Certified for Explosive Atmospheres
  • Sleek, modern design
  • Noise reduction of 78%, when compared to other vortex enclosure coolers
  • Energy use reduction through its integral mechanical thermostat
  • Filter contains pressure drop indicator notifying you of needed filter changes
  • Quick and easy installation in about 5 minutes
  • Flexible installation: top, side or front (door) mount
  • Incorporates check valve to prevent loss of enclosure pressure when cooling is not required
  • ATEX Certification Ex II 2 GD 
  • UL Classified Class I Div. 1, Class II Div. 1, Class III
  • Ex h llC T200C Gb
  • Ex h lllC T200°C Db
  • Ta+10 to +80C
  • T3 Temperature Class rating
The ProtEX Vortex A/C is available in 4 different cooling capacities; 900,1500,2500 and 5,000 BTU/hr. All of Vortec’s Enclosure Coolers keep Electrical and Electronic Enclosures cool, clean and protected and are a low cost alternative to expensive, high maintenance air conditioners; and avoid contamination with dirty, humid air caused by fans. Today’s small, compact multi-function electronic controls, variable speed drives, servos and programmable logic controllers are extremely sensitive to heat and contamination. Smaller cabinet sizes make temperature control difficult and prone to premature failures. Excessive heat will cause digital displays to misread, controls to drift, and breakers to trip below rated loads. The result is productivity lost due to machine or line shutdowns.

ProtEX Vortex A/Cs maintain a slight pressurization on the cabinet to keep electrical and electronic components clean and dry; and most are thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within a specified temperature range.

The ProtEX models have a 3 year warranty. We recommend that the product be replaced after 3 years because there is an internal part (a one-way valve on the hot exhaust) that has a limited life span. Failure or malfunction of this internal part will not affect the hazardous location rating of the product. However, after 3 years the part can lose its functionality and the cooling efficiency and sound level can deteriorate. 

* Purge system not included with purchase
Prices start at $3,880

Benefits

  • Easy to install, takes about 5 minutes
  • No wiring required to install
  • ATEX Certified for Zones 1 and 21
  • UL Classified for Class I Div. 1 (Groups A,B,C and D), Class II, Div. 1 (Groups F and G) and Class III 
  • Thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within ideal range
  • Filter contains pressure dop indicator notifying you of needed filter changes
  • Highly reliable, with full 3 year warranty
  • No ambient, dirty or humid air enters the cabinet
  • Can be used on all cabinets, even in tight spaces
  • Operates in environments up to 175 deg F
  • Significantly lower cost, compared to explosion proof Freon air conditioners
  • Reduce operating cost with mechanical thermostat turning the unit on only when necessary
  • Very quiet, 62 dBA operation, 78% quieter than typical vortex coolers
  • Multiple cooling capacities available, to optimize performance and operating cost
  • Little maintenance required, as compared to Freon A/C and fans
  • Use no refrigerants
  • Sleek, modern design

Features

  • IECEx Certified for Explosive Atmospheres
  • ATEX Certified Ex II 2 GD T3
  • UL Classified Class I Div. 1, Class II Div. 1 and Class III
  • Ex h llC T3 Gb
  • Ex h lllC T200C Db
  • Ta +10 to 80C
  • Tamb 10°C to 80°C (50°F to 175°F)
  • 3 year warranty
  • Small footprint to fit on all enclosures and in confined areas
  • Top, side or front (door) mount models available
  • Maintain temperature between 75 - 100 deg F
  • Supplied with air filter and ducting kit
  • Maintains slight pressurization in the enclosure

PROTEX Vortex A/C Specifications

Use the buttons to select either U.S. or Metric Dimension and either NPT or BSP Products
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (BTU/hr)Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
811590015ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125150025ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135250035ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170500070ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (BTU/hr)Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115-BSP90015ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125-BSP150025ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135-BSP250035ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170-BSP500070ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (Watts)Air Consumption @ 6.9 bar (slpm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115264425ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125440708ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135733992ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
817014651983ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (Watts)Air Consumption @ 6.9 bar (slpm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115-BSP264425ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125-BSP440708ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135-BSP733992ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170-BSP14651983ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical

* ATEX Certified Zones 1 & 21
* UL Classified for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G, Class III
* Temperature Class T3 Areas



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Products > Enclosure Coolers > PROTEX Vortex A/C

Keep Enclosures cool in ATEX Zones and other hazardous locations

ProtEX Vortex A/C Coolers are designed specifically for purged * Electrical Enclosures in IECEx, ATEX Zones 1 and 21, UL Class I, Div. 1 (Groups A,B,C and D), Class II, Div. 1 (Groups F and G), Class III and Temperature Class T3 areas. The ProtEX Vortex A/C incorporates the most up-to-date features into Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost-effective enclosure coolers.
  • IECEx Certified for Explosive Atmospheres
  • Sleek, modern design
  • Noise reduction of 78%, when compared to other vortex enclosure coolers
  • Energy use reduction through its integral mechanical thermostat
  • Filter contains pressure drop indicator notifying you of needed filter changes
  • Quick and easy installation in about 5 minutes
  • Flexible installation: top, side or front (door) mount
  • Incorporates check valve to prevent loss of enclosure pressure when cooling is not required
  • ATEX Certification Ex II 2 GD 
  • UL Classified Class I Div. 1, Class II Div. 1, Class III
  • Ex h llC T200C Gb
  • Ex h lllC T200°C Db
  • Ta+10 to +80C
  • T3 Temperature Class rating
The ProtEX Vortex A/C is available in 4 different cooling capacities; 900,1500,2500 and 5,000 BTU/hr. All of Vortec’s Enclosure Coolers keep Electrical and Electronic Enclosures cool, clean and protected and are a low cost alternative to expensive, high maintenance air conditioners; and avoid contamination with dirty, humid air caused by fans. Today’s small, compact multi-function electronic controls, variable speed drives, servos and programmable logic controllers are extremely sensitive to heat and contamination. Smaller cabinet sizes make temperature control difficult and prone to premature failures. Excessive heat will cause digital displays to misread, controls to drift, and breakers to trip below rated loads. The result is productivity lost due to machine or line shutdowns.

ProtEX Vortex A/Cs maintain a slight pressurization on the cabinet to keep electrical and electronic components clean and dry; and most are thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within a specified temperature range.

The ProtEX models have a 3 year warranty. We recommend that the product be replaced after 3 years because there is an internal part (a one-way valve on the hot exhaust) that has a limited life span. Failure or malfunction of this internal part will not affect the hazardous location rating of the product. However, after 3 years the part can lose its functionality and the cooling efficiency and sound level can deteriorate. 

* Purge system not included with purchase
Prices start at $3,880

Benefits

  • Easy to install, takes about 5 minutes
  • No wiring required to install
  • ATEX Certified for Zones 1 and 21
  • UL Classified for Class I Div. 1 (Groups A,B,C and D), Class II, Div. 1 (Groups F and G) and Class III 
  • Thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within ideal range
  • Filter contains pressure dop indicator notifying you of needed filter changes
  • Highly reliable, with full 3 year warranty
  • No ambient, dirty or humid air enters the cabinet
  • Can be used on all cabinets, even in tight spaces
  • Operates in environments up to 175 deg F
  • Significantly lower cost, compared to explosion proof Freon air conditioners
  • Reduce operating cost with mechanical thermostat turning the unit on only when necessary
  • Very quiet, 62 dBA operation, 78% quieter than typical vortex coolers
  • Multiple cooling capacities available, to optimize performance and operating cost
  • Little maintenance required, as compared to Freon A/C and fans
  • Use no refrigerants
  • Sleek, modern design

Features

  • IECEx Certified for Explosive Atmospheres
  • ATEX Certified Ex II 2 GD T3
  • UL Classified Class I Div. 1, Class II Div. 1 and Class III
  • Ex h llC T3 Gb
  • Ex h lllC T200C Db
  • Ta +10 to 80C
  • Tamb 10°C to 80°C (50°F to 175°F)
  • 3 year warranty
  • Small footprint to fit on all enclosures and in confined areas
  • Top, side or front (door) mount models available
  • Maintain temperature between 75 - 100 deg F
  • Supplied with air filter and ducting kit
  • Maintains slight pressurization in the enclosure

PROTEX Vortex A/C Specifications

Use the buttons to select either U.S. or Metric Dimension and either NPT or BSP Products
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (BTU/hr)Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
811590015ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125150025ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135250035ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170500070ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (BTU/hr)Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115-BSP90015ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125-BSP150025ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135-BSP250035ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170-BSP500070ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (Watts)Air Consumption @ 6.9 bar (slpm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115264425ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125440708ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135733992ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
817014651983ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical
PRODUCT NUMBERCooling Capacity (Watts)Air Consumption @ 6.9 bar (slpm)RatingSystem or Cooler Only?Sound LevelThermostat
8115-BSP264425ProtEX*System60 dBAMechanical
8125-BSP440708ProtEX*System66 dBAMechanical
8135-BSP733992ProtEX*System72 dBAMechanical
8170-BSP14651983ProtEX*System75 dBAMechanical

* ATEX Certified Zones 1 & 21
* UL Classified for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G, Class III
* Temperature Class T3 Areas



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