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PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PFC 2000RC FIRE CONTROL PANEL ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO REVISION 2081 Craig Road • P.O. Box 28480 • St. Louis, MO 63146-4161 MANUAL #5403521 - REV N (800) 325-3936 • (314) 878-4321 • FAX (314) 878-7264 www.pottersignal.com...
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The product warranty period is stated on the exterior of the product package. Upon a determination by POTTER that a product is not as warranted, POTTER shall, at its exclusive option, replace or repair said defective product or parts thereof at its own expense except that Purchaser shall pay all shipping, insurance and similar charges incurred in con- nection with the replacement of the defective product or parts thereof.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 Contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................5 SYSTEM FEATURES ..................................5 ORDERING INFORMATION ................................5 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 6 HOUSING ....................................6 VISUAL INDICATORS ................................6 LCD ......................................6 PANEL VISUAL DISPLAY DRAWING ........................... 6 CONTROL SWITCHES ..................................7 SILENCE SWITCH ..................................
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2-WIRE SMOKE DETECTOR COMPATIBILITY DATA ......................26 AUTOMATIC WATER CONTROL VALVES COMPATIBILITY DATA ................... 27 EXTINGUISHING AGENT CONTROL VALVE COMPATIBILITY DATA ................27 ALARM INDICATING APPLIANCE COMPATIBILITY DATA ....................27 WIRE ROUTING FOR POTTER MODEL PFC 2000RC ....................... 28 firealarmresources.com...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This microprocessor-based fire detection and releasing control panel meets the requirements of Underwriter Laboratories Standard 864 and is in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards for service usage as follows: NFPA 12- Carbon Dioxide Systems, NFPA 12A - Halon 1301 Fire Systems, NFPA 12B - Halon 1211 Systems, NFPA 13 - Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 17 - Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code (Local and Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems).
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 HOUSING: Type: General purpose, indoor, steel enclosure with hinged removable cover and key lock. Size: 18 1/2" X 14 1/4" X 4 3/4" Finish: Baked enamel, off-white with grey trim and red logo. Available in other colors and private labeling as required by users (consult factory).
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 CONDITION STATUS CIRCUIT SECS TO DISCHARGE Alarm 0 - 60 Trouble Silenced Supv. Aborted Manual Ground Supervisory Disabled Abort Discharge Signaling Discharge Battery Aux. Power NOTES: 1) All zones that are in alarm will be displayed simultaneously in the “circuit” area of the display.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 trouble. ALARM INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUITS Two circuits for smoke and/or heat detectors, maximum detector load 2.5mA Circuits are switch selectable for Style D or B (Class A or B) Circuits are latching and power limited...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 RELEASING CIRCUIT One Class B circuit Circuit is power limited Circuit is rated 24VDC at 1 Amp continuous, 3 Amps intermittent Reverses polarity to release extinguishing agent Operates at the end of the pre-discharge timer period (or upon actuation of a manual alarm if this mode is selected for the manual alarm circuit.)
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 Switch selectable periods of 2 minutes or continuous. POWER REQUIREMENTS Input: 117VAC single phase, 60 Hertz, 100V Amps maximum Standby: 24VDC, 85mA Standby Batteries: Gel cell sealed lead-acid batteries Must be sized to provide the required standby period. 24 or 90 hours depending on the service required.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 APPROVALS AND LISTINGS UL and CSFM listed, FM approved, NYMEA accepted. SERVICE USE NFPA 12 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12A - Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 12B - Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 ABORT CIRCUIT RESPONSE: A decrease of current to approximately 1.5mA in the abort circuit will result in the following: 1) The words “ABORT” and “TROUBLE” will be displayed on the alpha-numeric display. If more than one trouble condi- tion exists, the conditions will be alternately scrolled every 2 seconds.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 LOSS OR REDUCTION OF AC POWER: A loss or reduction in AC input voltage will result in the following: 1) The words “TROUBLE”, “LOW”, and “AC” will be displayed on the alpha-numeric display. If more than one trouble condition exists, the conditions will be alternately scrolled every 2 seconds.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 SILENCING AN ALARM OR TROUBLE CONDITION: Operate the momentary type Silence switch. CAUTION: Where audible and/or visual indicators are being used as an evacuation signal, do not silence an alarm condition without investigating and determining that an emergency condition does not exist.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 Style D (Class A) Manual Ckt. SELECTING INDICATING APPLIANCE CIRCUIT MODE: There are 3 modes of operation for the indicating appliance circuit. Select the desired mode by setting switches 7 and 8 as shown...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 SELECTING ABORT CIRCUIT OPERATING MODE: There are two modes of operation for the abort circuit. Select the desired mode by setting switch 12 as shown in the following: Mode Operation Switch No. Position Releasing circuit is delayed as long as the abort circuit is activated.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 viewed at eye level. The viewing angle can be adjusted slightly by the adjustment located just below the display. MOUNTING THE BEZEL: 1) This unit may be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted by using the optional trim bezel. For semi-flush installations mount the housing so that the front edge protrudes 1"...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 7) Momentarily open each of the following circuits: A) Each initiating device zone. There is a brief delay when these circuits are in the Style D (Class A) mode. B) Supervisory circuit. C) Indicating Appliance circuits.
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 TABLE 1 CURRENT REQUIREMENTS Module/Device Standby mA Alarm mA PFC 2000RC 240* *Includes one zone short circuit current. TABLE 2 SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS NFPA Standard Standby Time Alarm Time NFPA-72 National Fire Alarm Code •...
PFC 2000RC (terminals 13 and 14). NOTE 2: For use in sprinkler systems installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA-13, either (a) switch 13 must be pro- grammed “on”...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 TYPICAL 2-WIRE DETECTOR CONNECTION DRAWINGS Base wiring for Hochiki models SIH-24F Ionization Detectors and SLK-24FH Photoelectric Detectors. See page 15 for instruc- tions on selecting the Zone Style and Pre-Discharge Timer Activation Mode. TYPICAL STYLE B (CLASS B) WIRING USING HSB-21, HSB-221 OR HSC-221R BASES...
Retrofit Base Adaptor 70-501000-003, Identifier MAFE1 (for series 70-201000 Bases, Models -001, -002, -003 and -005). Duct Housing with Detector Base DH-51, Identifier DH22FE5 (for CPD-7051 and PSD-7155 detectors only). POTTER (MAX. NO. OF DETECTORS PER ZONE IS 25) DET. MODEL...
PFC 2000RC • 5403521-REV N• 3/03 WIRE ROUTING FOR POTTER MODEL PFC 2000RC Power Inputs Battery Leads Using the cable clamps provided, route all other wiring (power limited) away from power input wiring (battery leads and any other non-power limited conductors).
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