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PFC-7500/PFC-7501 Programming Manual Fire Alarm Communicator (All specifications subject to revision.) 5757 Phantom Dr. Ste 125 • P.O. Box 42037 • St. Louis, MO 63042 Manual #8910225 - Rev E (866) 240-1870 • (314) 595-6900 • FAX (800) 768-8377 11/09 www.pottersignal.com...
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PANEL PROGRAMMER MODEL PFC-7500/PFC-7501 PROGRAMMING GUIDE When using the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 panel for any listing organization's approved methods, refer to this manual and the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 Installation Guide. These documents outline the installation and programming requirements of all applications for which the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 is approved.
Introduction Introduction ....................1 Before You Begin ..................1 About this Guide ..................1 Reading the Contents................1 Programming Information Sheets ............1 Getting Started ..................1 Initializing the Panel ................1 Program from Any Keypad Address ............1 Accessing the Programmer ..............1 Programming Menu ................
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Output Options..................11 Output Options ..................11 Bell Cutoff Time ................... 11 Bell Action .................... 11 6.3.1 Fire ......................11 6.3.2 Supervisory ................... 11 6.3.3 Auxiliary ....................11 Output Action ..................11 6.4.1 Cutoff Outputs ..................11 6.4.2 Output Cutoff Time ................11 6.4.3 Communication Failure Output.............
3. Enter the code 6653 (PROG) into the keypad. 4. Enter your Lockout Code (if required). 5. The keypad displays: One moment as the PFC-7500 dials the Central Station receiver to indicate local programming and off-line status. 6. The keypad displays: PROGRAMMER.
There is no field option for gaining access to the panel without a valid lockout code. Reset Timeout The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 has a feature that requires you to enter the Programmer within 30 minutes of resetting the panel. After 30 minutes, if you attempt to program by entering the 6653 (PROG) code, the keypad displays: RESET PANEL.
Special Keys Fire Command Center LCD Display POWER Function Keys TROUBLE ALARM SILENCE Select Keys RESET ENABLE TEST DRILL COMMAND COMMAND Key Back Arrow Key COMMAND Key Pressing the COMMAND key allows you to go forward through the programming menu and through each step of a programming sec tion.
Select key. The current option is replaced with a dash. Press the number(s) on the keypad you want to enter as the new number for that prompt. It is not necessary to enter numbers with leading 0s (zero). The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 automatically right justifies the number when you press the COMMAND key.
Initialization INITIALIZATION Initialization The Initialization function allows you to set the panel programmed memory back to the factory defaults in preparation for system programming. After you select YES to clear part of the memory, the panel asks if you are sure you want to clear the memory.
YES enables tone dialing. NO enables rotary dialing. Receiver 1 Programming RECEIVER 1 PROG Allows you to set the options for the first receiver the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 panels attempt to contact when sending reports. The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 support communication to two receivers.
NO YES 3.10 BACKUP Backup Reporting YES enables Receiver 1 to be a backup to Receiver 2 in the event the panel cannot contact Receiver 2. 3.11 First Telephone Number FIRST PhONE NO: This is the first number the panel dials when sending reports to this receiver. A phone number can consist of two lines of 16 characters to equal 32 characters.
Communication 3.19 First Telephone Number FIRST PhONE NO: This is the first number the panel dials when sending reports to this receiver. A phone number can consist of two lines of 16 characters to equal 32 characters. You can program a three second pause in the dial ing se quence by en tering the let ter P.
Remote Options REMOTE OPTIONS Remote Options This section allows the information needed for Remote Command/Remote Programming operation to be entered. A description of the Remote Options follow. Note: A complete functional checkout of the panel is required following any programming or reprogramming.
System Options SYSTEM OPTIONS System Options This section allows you to select system wide parameters used in the operation of the PFC- 7500/PFC-7501 system. CRS ZONE TM: Cross Zone Fault Time Enter the time allowed after a zone trips to indicate a zone fault condition. When a zone programmed for cross zoning trips, the panel begins counting down the Cross Zone Fault Time you enter here.
Form C relays and annunciator outputs. Form C relay outputs are available on the panel 6-position terminal strip. Annunciator outputs (open collector) are available by using the 4-wire output header on the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 board. Refer to the PFC-7500/PFC-7501 Installation Manual (Stk# 8910227) for complete information. A description of each output option follows:...
6.4.4 FIRE ALR OUT: Fire Alarm Output This output is turned on any time a fire type zone is placed in alarm. The output is turned off using the Sensor Reset option when no additional fire type zones are in alarm. Enter 0 (zero) to disable this output.
Zone Information ZONE INFORMATION Zone Information This allows you to define the operation of each protection zone used in the system. A description of each programming option follows: ZONE NO: – Zone Number Enter the zone number to program. Press COMMAND to enter a zone name. Address Programming Zone Number Panel...
Verify or Fire zone is alarmed within 120 seconds, a zone fault report is sent to the receiver. 7.7 Zone Type Specifications The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 panels contain four default zone types for use in configuring the system. These zone types provide the most commonly selected functions for their applications. Zone Information...
OUTPUT NO: Output Number You can specify any of the outputs on the PFC-7500 or PFC-7501 to activate by a zone condition. The output can be activated regardless of the report to transmit or whether or not the zone is programmed as local.
SWGR BYP: NO YES Swinger Bypass YES allows the zone to be bypassed by the panel after three alarm, trouble, or local trips within one hour. Selecting NO disables swinger bypassing for this zone. After the first trip, if the zone does not trip two more times within an hour, the bypass trip counter returns to zero.
Stop STOP Stop At the STOP prompt, press any Select key to exit the PFC-7500 or PFC-7501 panel programmer function. When selected, the panel performs an internal reset and exits the programmer. The Stop function clears the panel Status List.
10.3 2-Button Panic Keys The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 panels support the 2-button Fire (flame icon) feature on the RA-7630 and RA-7692 keypad. Pressing the two Select keys above the flame icon sends a zone 39 Fire alarm to the central station receiver.
10.4 Walk Test The PFC-7500/PFC-7501 panels provide a walk test feature that allows a single technician to test the protection devices connected to zones on the system. To conduct the Walk Test: From the RA-7630 Keypad 1. From the keypad, enter the code 8144. If the system is monitored and the communication type is set to DD, the system sends a System Test Begin report to the central station.
Revisions to this Document This section explains the changes made to this document during this revision. This section lists the date the change was made, the section number and section heading, and a brief explanation of the change. Date Section Number and Heading Quick Explanation of Changes 1.01 1.6 Special Keys...
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