Potter Electric Series User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
POTTER 2-WIRE HORN STROBE,
HORN AND STROBE WITH PRE-WIRE/PRE-TEST
WALL MOUNT (CLEAR AND AMBER LENS)
1609 Park 370
Hazelwood, MO 63042
1-800-325-3936
www.pottersignal.com
PN P85750-005A Page 1
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL:
The Potter Electric series PE-HN horn, PE-ST strobe, and PE-HS horn/strobe appliances are designed for easy installation with a pre-wire
capable mounting plate. All models are for 24V operation. The PE-HN horn is also for 12V operation. PE-ST and PE-HS are for wall mount
only. PE-HN can be wall or ceiling mounted.
The Potter PE series meets NFPA 2016 20 millisecond light pulse duration code requirements. The maximum number of PE series devices
per NAC is determined by dividing the maximum current rating of the FACP NAC by the total current rating of one PE series device, with a
maximum of 105 PE series strobe devices per NAC. Refer to FACP installation instructions for more detail.
The Potter PE series Multi-Candela Strobes provides a synchronized strobe appliance when used in conjunction with an FACP or power
supply that incorporates the Wheelock Sync protocol.
CAUTION: Do not change factory applied finishes. “DO NOT PAINT”.
ATTENTION: Ne pas modifiez les finitions appliquées en usine. “NE PAS PEINTURER”
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN
AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
AND/OR OTHERS.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Table 1: Specifications
Models
PE-ST (Strobe), PE-HS (Horn-Strobe), PE-HN (Horn), PE-xx-A (Amber).
Agency
Horn: UL464, ULC-S525-16
Strobe: UL1638, UL1971, CAN/ULC-S526-16
Input Voltage
DC or FWR, 24V Regulated. 16 to 33V (All models)
DC or FWR, 12V Regulated. 8 to 17.5V (ELHN only)
Horn Settings
Non-Sync: Continuous, Code 3 (field selectable)
Wheelock Sync: Code 3 Sync, or T3/T4 Sync (selectable w/Wheelock Sync)
Coded Operation: Use Continuous Setting on PE-HN Horn Only Model
Horn Sound Output
High (H), Low (L). (field selectable)
Strobe Candela
15, 30, 75, 110, 135, 185cd (field selectable)
NAC Characteristics
Max. line resistance: 35Ω
Environmental
Indoor Use Only. 0° C - 50° C (32° F - 122° F) 93% R.H.
*UL1638 is an on axis rating where the following applies: effective candela rating per UL1971.
Table 2A: Horn Sound Pressure Level Ratings
Horn Setting
Reverberant dBA at 10Ft per UL464
Anechoic dBA at 10 Ft per ULC-S525
PE-HN
at 12V
PE-HN/PE-HS
at 24V
PE-HN
at 12V
PE-HN/PE-HS
at 24V
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (H)
80
80
85
91
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (L)
78
78
79
86
Table 2B: Directional Characteristics
-3dB
+/- 80 Degrees Horizontal, +/- 80 Degrees Vertical
-6dB
+/- 90 Degrees Horizontal, +/- 90 Degrees Vertical
Table 3: PE-ST and PE-ST-A Strobe Current Ratings (AMPS)
Regulated 24DC (16-33VDC)
Regulated 24FWR (16-33VRMS)
Candela Setting
15cd
30cd
75cd
110cd
135cd
185cd
DC
0.022
0.030
0.060
0.086
0.125
0.185
FWR
0.036
0.050
0.092
0.142
0.196
0.274
NOTE: The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1-1/2 off and repeat)
is specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation signaling. (Available with Sync or Non-Sync operation)
NOTE: The Code 4 temporal pattern (100 ms on, followed by 100 ms off, for 4 cycles, followed by 5 seconds of silence and repeat), is
specified by ANSI and NFPA 720 for carbon monoxide emergency signaling. (Available with Sync operation only). Code 4 (T4) may not
synchronize on multi-NAC (multi-zone) installations. To improve synchronization, NAC’s must be energized simultaneously.
Table 4: PE-HS and PE-HS-A Horn-Strobe, Current Ratings (AMPS at 24V)
Input
Horn Setting
Strobe Candela Setting
15cd
30cd
75cd
110cd
135cd
185cd
DC
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (H)
0.037
0.046
0.077
0.109
0.146
0.208
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (L)
0.030
0.039
0.070
0.102
0.139
0.201
FWR
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (H)
0.064
0.078
0.130
0.180
0.230
0.310
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (L)
0.057
0.071
0.123
0.173
0.223
0.303
Table 5: PE-HN Horn, Current Ratings (AMPS)
Input
Horn Setting
Regulated 12V (8-17.5V)
Regulated 24V (16-33V)
DC
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (H)
0.025
0.028
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (L)
0.020
0.021
FWR
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (H)
0.045
0.048
CONT, T3, T3/T4 (L)
0.035
0.038
When calculating the total current, use Table 3, 4, and 5 to determine the highest value of “RMS Current” for an individual appliance, then
multiply these values by the total number of appliances; be sure to add the currents for any other appliances powered by the same source
and include any required safety factors.
Make sure that the total RMS current required required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s PRIMARY and SECONDARY
power sources, NAC circuits, Sync Modules or Potter Power Supplies does not exceed the power sources’ rated capacity or the current
ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired.
Check the minimum and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery, and subtract the voltage drop from the circuit wiring
resistance to determine the applied voltage to the appliance.
WIRING DIAGRAMS:
Figure 1: PE-ST, PE-HS, or PE-HN
FROM PRECEDING APPLIANCE
FACP, POWER SUPPLY
OR SYNC MODULE
TO NEXT
OR E.O.L.R.
APPLIANCE
+
-
+
-
*Refer to Potter power supply or sync module instructions for additional information.
Figure 2:
1. This model has in-out wiring terminals that accept #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires
at each screw terminal. Strip leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals.
2. Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to assure integrity of circuit supervision as shown in
Figure 2. The polarity shown in the wiring diagrams is for operation of the appliances. The polarity is
reversed by the FACP during supervision.
NOTES:
1. Horn and Strobe settings will determine the current draw of the product.
2. The strobe will produce 1 flash per second over the "Regulated Voltage" range.
3. Strobe is not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
4. The maximum number of PE series strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 105.
5. Amber strobes are not to be used as a Visual Public Mode alarm notification appliance.
6. These appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are UL Listed
as “Regulated.” Refer to the FACP instructions for special application and strobe synchronization compatibility.
7. These appliances were tested to the regulated voltage limits of 16.0-33.0 Volts. Do not apply voltage outside of this range. Check
the minimum and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery and subtract the voltage drop from the circuit wiring
resistance to determine the applied voltage to the strobes. The max wire impedance between strobes shall not exceed 35 ohms.
8. Make sure that the total RMS current required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s primary and secondary power
sources, notification appliance circuits, sync modules, or Potter power supplies does not exceed the power sources rated capacity or
the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired.
9. The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1-1/2 off and repeat) is
specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation signaling. Code 3 shall be used only for fire evacuation signaling
and not for any other purpose.
10. The effect of shipping and storage temperatures shall not adversely affect the performance of the appliance when it is stored in the
original cartons and not subjected to misuse or abuse.

Potter Electric Series Specifications

General

Model	Series
Humidity	93% non-condensing
Construction	Durable plastic
Mounting	Surface
Listings	UL, CSFM
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)