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Potter CA-6500 Installation

Class a

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7165-0328: 0198
General description
The CA-6500 Class A expander allows notification circuits, PLINK circuits and the SLC circuit to be wired for Class A operation when
used with the PFC-6500 series addressable fire control panels. Class A operation for notification, PLINK and SLC circuit can be selected
independently in the PFC-6000 series configuration tool.
Installation
The CA-6500 is installed directly in the PFC-6800 series enclosure using the supplied cable assembly and hardware.
1.
Power the system down
2.
Slide the CA-6500 Class A expander into the opening on the bottom of the PFC-6800 chassis. The tabs on the back of the CA-6500 Class A
expander must slide into the slots located in the PFC-6800 chassis.
3.
Secure the CA-6500 CLass A expander using two #6-32x3/8" screws.
4.
Plug the 2 x 9 cable assembly (P/N 5210515) into the CA-6500 and PFC-6800.
Figure 1: Examples of Installing and Wiring a Class A Expander Card
#6-32 x 1/4
screws
CA-6500
Class A Expander
P o t t e r E l e c t r i c S i g n a l C o m p a n y, L L C • S t . L o u i s , M O • 8 0 0 - 3 2 5 - 3 9 3 6 • C a n a d a : 8 8 8 - 8 8 2 - 1 8 3 3 • w w w. p o t t e r s i g n a l . c o m
PRINTED IN USA
Features
Standby Current
Alarm Current
Ambient Operating Temperature 32°F-120°F (0°C-49°C) 10%-93%
Maximum CA-6500 Expanders
Size (WxHxD)
Compatible Panel
Product Includes 5 year warranty.
CA-6500 Ribbon Cable
Slides in guides under main board
MFG. #5406268 - REV A-1
ClAss A ExpAndEr InsTAllATIOn
Figure 2: CA-6500 Installation Showing the CA-6500 Ribbon Connection
01/12
CA-6500
60 mA
100 mA
@ 30°C (86°F) non-condensing humidity
1
10-1/4" x 1-1/8" x 5-1/8"
PFC-6800
DETAIL B
SCALE 1 : 1
CA-6500 Ribbon Cable
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Summary of Contents for Potter CA-6500

  • Page 1 Power the system down Slide the CA-6500 Class A expander into the opening on the bottom of the PFC-6800 chassis. The tabs on the back of the CA-6500 Class A expander must slide into the slots located in the PFC-6800 chassis.
  • Page 2 The Class A configuration requires the use of the CA-6500. Once the card is installed, the additional terminals are provided for the return loop of the NAC. The CA-6500 provides the terminals for NACs, SLCs, and P- Link. Refer to the figures below for examples of installing and wiring a Class A expander card.