Potter PC-2P Installation Manual

Installation Manual: PC-2P, PC-2PN Conventional Smoke Detector
NOTICE TO THE INSTALLER
This manual provides an overview and the installation instructions for the PC-2P and PC-2PN detectors. These products are designed
for 2-wire conventional fire alarm system, and they shall only be installed with listed control panels. For system compatibility, please
refer to the control panel instruction manual.
1. Description
The PC-2P and PC-2PN are conventional photoelectric smoke detectors. The PC-2P has a magnet test feature while the PC-2PN
doesn't. The built-in drift compensation allows PC-2P and PC-2PN to reduce the impact of dust on sensitivity and therefore reducing
false alarms effectively. Each detector includes one (1) LED to indicate the device statuses including normal standby, alarm and
trouble. The PC-2P and PC-2PN have a maximum spacing limitation of 30ft. Refer to NFPA 72 for more details regarding spacing,
placement and special applications.
The PC-2P and PC-2PN detectors can be sold separately or together with the 6" mounting base PC-6DB. The PC-2P6B is the model
including the PC-2P detector and the PC-6DB base, while the PC-2PN6B is the model including the PC-2PN detector and the PC-6DB
base. Refer to the company website for the latest revision of this manual.
2. Technical Specifications
Operating Voltage
Avg. Standby Current
Max. Standby Current
Alarm Current (Must limited by panel)
Sensitivity Range
Installation Temp Range
Operating Humidity Range
Dimension
Weight
Height
3. LED Modes
Flash 1 time per 5 seconds
Flash 1 time per 3 seconds
Flash 1 time per 7 seconds
LED Latches on
Flash twice per 7 seconds
Flash 3 times per 7 seconds
LED OFF
4. Installation
1. Before connecting a device to the control panel, take the following precautions to prevent potential damage to the device.
• Use with base PC-4DB or PC-6DB.
• Confirm the field wiring on device is correctly installed on the base. Refer to the base manual.
• Enable the locking feature if needed. Refer to section 5 for details of the locking feature.
2. Plug detector into the base and turn clockwise to secure in place.
CAUTION
: THE DETECTOR SHALL BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE CONTROL UNIT INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUIT AS
SPECIFIED IN THE DETECTOR OR CONTROL UNIT LITERATURE OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE.
KEEP DUST COVER ON DETECTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION. REMOVE DUST COVER TO ALLOW THE DETECTOR TO
DETECT SMOKE.
DETECTORS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH DETECTOR GUARDS UNLESS THE COMBINATION HAS BEEN EVALUATED AND
FOUND SUITABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
PC-2P / PC-2PN
12 or 24 VDC
60 μA
132 μA
6 mA - 130 mA
(2.30% ± 1.20%) /ft
32°F - 120°F
0% - 95% (Non-condensing)
Φ 3.93 in
3.20 oz
1.42 in
Conditions
Normal: 1.6±0.5 OBS
Normal: 2.3±0.5 OBS
Normal: 3.0±0.5 OBS
Alarm
Trouble – Dirty
Trouble – Sensitivity out of range
Trouble - Open or Short
• St. Louis, MO
54035236X_A 04/10/2024
• Phone: (800) 325-3936
Action
None
None
None
Check Panel Status
Cleaning or Service is Required
Service is Required
Service is Required
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