Potter FEP-A Series Quick Start Manual

WALL MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE FOR USE WITH FASPKR, SPKSTR-24WLP,
SPKSTR-24-AL AND CSPKSTR COLORED LENS SERIES
ADDITIONAL CAN/ULC LISTED PRODUCT INFORMATION IS FOUND ON PAGE 4
MODELS
FEP-A . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH SELECTABLE CANDELA STROBE, AMBER LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
FEP-B . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, BLUE LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
FEP-G . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, GREEN LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
FEP-R . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, RED LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
SEP-A . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH SELECTABLE CANDELA STROBE, AMBER LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
SEP-B . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, BLUE LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
SEP-G . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, GREEN LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
SEP-R . . . . . . .WALL MOUNT SURFACE MOUNT EXPANDER PLATE WITH FIXED 15/75 CANDELA STROBE, RED LENS, ALERT TEXT , WHITE FACEPLATE
I. INTRODUCTION
The Potter Electric FEP-A, FEP-B, FEP-G, FEP-R, SEP-A, SEP-B, SEP-G, SEP-R is an expander plate device with a high quality colored lens strobe for use with the Potter
Electric FASPKR, SPKSTR-24WLP, SPKSTR-24-AL and CSPKSTR Wall Mount Colored Lens Series to have the ability to mount multiple strobes on a single electrical box for
use on a voice evacuation system. The high intensity strobe utilizes a Xenon flash tube that generates a high-intensity flash visible from all listed angles.
The FEP-A and SEP-A are provided with a turn dial which provides candela selection at the installation site; see chart below. The FEP-B, FEP-G, FEP-R, SEP-B, SEP-G and
SEP-R are fixed candela units, available in 15/75 candela intensity only. The FEP/SEP strobe is designed to be used on a 24VDC system and features ALERT text on the lens.
The FEP-A, FEP-B, FEP-G, FEP-R, SEP-A, SEP-B, SEP-G and SEP-R strobe is listed in compliance with ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances - Private Mode
Emergency and General Signaling for use with Emergency Communication Systems and Private Mode Systems. Additionally, models FEP-A and SEP-A comply with the light
output dispersion requirements of ANSI/UL 1971 for wall mount applications.
Not to be used as a visual public mode alarm notification appliance.

II. LOCATION

This appliance is intended for use in Fire Alarm Systems and Emergency Communication Systems and is to be installed in accordance with this manual, the recommendation of
the local authorities having jurisdiction, and other NFPA documents that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems. The FEP-A, FEP-B,
FEP-G, FEP-R, SEP-A, SEP-B, SEP-G, SEP-R is intended for indoor installations only; this appliance is NOT listed for outdoor or drip proof applications.
Model
FEP-A and SEP-A
AMBER Lens Strobe Current Ratings
Use with FEP-A and SEP-A
Regulated 24VDC Max.
Candela
Operating Current (mA)
15 78
30 96
60 137
75 180
110 224
NOTICE: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE
RANGE LIMITS: 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO
THE STATED VOLTAGE RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND
110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM OPERATION.
FEP-A, FEP-B, FEP-G, FEP-R SERIES
ANSI/UL & CAN/ULC COMPLIANT
SEP-A, SEP-B, SEP-G, SEP-R SERIES
ANSI/UL & CAN/ULC COMPLIANT
FEP-A AND SEP-A (AMBER COLOR LENS) PRODUCT INFORMATION
Color Lens
AMBER
Regulated 24VFWR Max.
Operating Current (mA)
113
135
186
245
313
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AMBER Lens Strobe Candela Ratings
Use with FEP-A and SEP-A
ANSI/UL 1638
Candela
On-Axis Candela Rating
15 15
30 30
60 60
75 75
110 110
NOTICE: PER NFPA 72, COLORED STROBES ARE TO BE LISTED TO ANSI/UL 1638.
ANSI/UL 1971 IS NOT APPLICABLE TO COLORED LENS DEVICES USED IN
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONS. HOWEVER, THESE READINGS
WERE OBTAINED USING THE LIGHT OUTPUT DISPERSION MEASUREMENT
REQUIREMENTS UNDER ANSI/UL 1971.
ADJUST INTENSITY BY INSERTING SMALL FLAT
BLADE TO TURN DIAL. DISPLAYED NUMBER
WILL INDICATE SELECTED CANDELA.
ANSI/UL 1971
Measured Candela Rating,
Wall Mount
15
30
60
75
110
FOR FEP-A & SEP-A PRODUCT ONLY
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