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Potter PFC-8500 Installation & Operation Manual (141 pages)

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Brand: Potter | Category: Control Panel | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Introduction
8
Overview
8
Purpose of this Manual
8
System Overview
8
System Features and Options
8
How to Use this Manual
9
Terms Used in this Manual
9
How to Contact Potter
9
Section 2: before You Start Installation
10
Overview
10
System Specifications
10
Cabinet Description
10
Panel Visual Indicators
10
Environmental Specifications
10
System Configurations / Appliances
10
Electrical Specifications
11
Main Board Wiring Specifications
11
Circuit Separation
11
Wiring Types
11
Cabinet Wiring Connections
12
Installation of Enclosure
12
Power Supply (PCA)
13
Battery Circuit Calculations
13
Branch Circuit Calculation Worksheets
13
Battery Calculation Worksheets
14
System Battery Capacity Calculation Worksheet
14
Loop Calculation Worksheets
15
Battery Connections
17
Main Supply Circuit
18
Earth Resistance
18
Transformer / Power Supply Board and Mounting Plate Installation
19
Main Board Installation
19
PFC-8500 Enclosure
20
PFC-8060 Enclosure
20
LCD Annunciator (LCD-AN) Enclosure
21
LED Annunciator (LED-AN) Enclosure
22
Section 3: Installation
23
Overview
23
Signal Line Circuit (SLC) Installation
23
SLC Wiring Requirements
23
Connecting Slcs
23
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Configuration
23
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Configuration
24
Class A, Style 7 Configuration
25
Connecting Analog Detectors
26
Connecting Addressable Modules
27
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class B, Style B
27
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class A, Style D
27
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) Class B, Style B
28
Normally Open Contact Configuration
28
Normally Closed Contact Configuration (Not UL/ULC Listed)
28
Single Contact Module - 4 Inch Mount (SCM-4)
29
Normally Open Contact Configuration (Class B, Style B)
29
Normally Closed Contact Configuration (Class B, Style B) (Not UL Listed)
29
Dual Contact Module - 4 Inch Mount (DCM-4)
30
Normally Open Contact Configuration (Class A, Style D)
30
Normally Closed Contact Configuration (Not UL Listed)
30
Twin Relay Module - 4 Inch Mount (TRM-4)
31
Monitored Output Module - 4 Inch Mount (MOM-4)
31
Maximum Wiring Resistance Formula
31
Connecting Scis
32
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Configuration
32
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Configuration
33
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Configuration
34
Connecting Isolator Bases (AIB)
35
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Configuration
35
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Configuration
36
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Configuration
37
Connecting Analog Sounder Base (ASB)
38
Connecting Analog Relay Base (ARB)
38
Addressing SLC Devices
39
Device Address / System Address
39
Connect Device to S± Terminals
39
Notification Appliance Circuit Installation
41
NAC Wiring Overview
41
Outputs Are Supervised and Regulated
41
NAC Maximum Impedance Formula
41
NAC Wiring Configurations
41
NAC as Releasing Device Circuit
42
NAC (Releasing) Maximum Impedance Formula
42
MOM-4 Releasing Device Configuration
43
Maximum Wiring Resistance Formula
43
NN-100 (Nohmi) Manually Operated Solenoid
43
Relay Output Wiring
44
Trouble Contact Output
44
Tb2
44
Main Board
44
Auxiliary Output
45
DACT Output
45
Main Board
45
ALE-127 Installation
46
Remote Annunciators
47
LCD Annunciator (LCD-AN)
48
LED Annunciator (LED-AN)
49
ULC Installations
51
Printer Connection
52
Section 4: Operation
53
Overview
53
FACP Basic Operation
53
Key Switch
53
LCD Display
54
Navigation / Arrow Keys
55
Numeric Keypad
55
Function Buttons
55
Status LEDS
56
LCD (LCD-AN) Remote Annunciator Basic Operation
57
LED (LED-AN) Remote Annunciator Basic Operation
57
Menu Passwords
58
FACP Menu Options (Level 1 and 2)
59
Menu Levels 1 & 2
60
Viewing the Event Log
60
Device, Annunciator & System Data Lists
61
Viewing Device Data
61
Viewing Device Thresholds
62
Viewing Device Options
63
Viewing Device Type
64
Viewing Annunciator Data
65
Viewing Annunciator Zones
66
Viewing Annunciator Types
66
Viewing System Data
67
Viewing System Mapping
68
Viewing Sensor Settings
69
Viewing the Battery's Status
69
Activating a Device
70
Password Input (Levels 1 & 2)
71
Level 2 Menu Options
72
Setting the Date & Time
72
Bypassing Devices, Modules and Slcs
72
Testing Options
74
Daylight Savings Time
75
Section 5: Programming
76
Programming Introduction
76
Programming Options
76
Programming Overview
77
The Programming Cycle
77
Auto Programming
77
Memory Clear Function
79
PCCP Software Installation
80
Accessing PCCP
80
Selecting the PC Communications Port
81
Changing the PCCP Startup / Download Passwords
82
Changing the Facp's Menu Passwords
84
Uploading Configuration Data
85
PCCP Software Overview
86
PCCP Main Menu
86
PCCP Main Menu Overview
87
Config. Data Edit Windows
88
Navigation Menu
88
PCCP Configuration Toolbar
88
Config. Data Edit Options
89
Creating and Editing Configuration Files
90
Printing Configuration Data
91
Configuring the System
92
Customizing the Standby Message
92
FACP Configuration Settings
93
NAC Code Type
93
Facp System Configuration Procedure
95
Setting Date Format and Unit Defaults
96
Schedule Screen
97
System Programming
98
Mapping Zones Overview
98
Mapping Terminology
99
Zone Configuration Options
100
Facp Zone Configuration Procedure
101
Programming Nacs, Contacts and Slcs
102
NAC and Contact Functions
102
Activates Power Shutdown When Interlocked Input Activates Zone
102
Activates Alarm When Interlocked Input Activates Zone
102
Classification Selected Determines Time Setting / Parameter Options Available
103
These Options May or May Not be Selectable
103
Enter a Descriptive Message here
103
Facp Nac Configuration Procedure
105
SLC Functions
106
Mapping Devices
110
Facp Mapping Procedure
110
Cross Zones / Counting Zone Configurations
113
Facp Cross/Counting Zone Configuration Procedure
114
Suppression (Releasing) Zones Configurations
115
Single Interlock (One Count) Releasing Application
115
Cross Zone / Two Count (Double Interlock) Releasing Application
115
Two Count Releasing Application with Abort Switch
116
Cross Zone Releasing Application with Abort Switch
116
Creating Customized (Blank) Classifications
117
Programming Modules
118
DACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter)
118
Configuring ALE-127S
122
Remote Annunciators (LED-AN / LCD-AN)
123
Auxiliary Power
126
Viewing an Event Log
128
Config. Data Edit Utilities
130
Device / Zone Mapping Lists
130
To Create a Mapping List
130
Maintenance Lists
131
Data Comparison
133
Downloading Configuration Data
133
Downloading Operating Program
134
Appendix A: Basic Operating Instructions
136
Appendix B: System Testing and Maintenance
137
Appendix C: Compatible Devices Table
139
Appendix D: Control Panel Menu Tree Reference
140

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