Potter PFC-6006 - Introduction; Purpose of This Manual; System Overview; System Features

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PFC-6006 • 5403559 • REV D • 11/17
Section 1: Introduction
The PFC-6006 Sprinkler Monitoring Panel is a compact, simple panel designed to monitor all facets of a wet or dry re sprinkler
system and communicate the status to a monitoring station. The PFC-6006 panel is a listed and approved microprocessor based
sprinkler monitoring panel and complies with UL-864, ULC-S527, ULC-S524, ULC-S537, NFPA-70, and NFPA-72, and NYC
Fire Department Certicate of Approval #6159 & 6184. The panel is provided with six (6) inputs and one 24VDC, 0.5 Amp
Notication Appliance Circuit (NAC) with strobe synchronization. The 2.0 Amp power supply provides ample power to meet
any jurisdictions requirements and will house and charge up to two (2) 18 amp/hour batteries. In addition, the panel has the Potter
P-Link for connection to remote annunciators. The panel has a total 0.5 Amp auxiliary power output for controlling ancillary re
alarm functions.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is intended to assist in the installation and programming the PFC-6006 Sprinkler Monitoring Panel. Refer to this
manual to properly install and program the PFC-6006. It is recommended that the user follows the procedures as outlined in this
manual to assist in proper installation and prevent damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
System Overview
The PFC-6006 system is designed for use as a sprinkler re control panel for life safety applications.
System Features
 The PFC-6006 has six (6) programmable input circuits.
 2.0 Amp (24vdc) Power Supply
 One (1) Notication Appliance Circuit (NAC) rated at 0.5A maximum.
 Power Limited
 Built in Sync
 Cadence and Temporal Patterns
 Programmable as Supervisory
 One (1) programmable auxiliary output rated at 0.5 A.
 Support for all major synchronization patterns.
 Potter/AMSECO®
 Gentex®
 CooperWheelock®
 System Sensor®
 Auto Silence and Silence Inhibit.
 Built-in Ethernet port for programming and network connectivity.
 P-Link RS-485 bus supports system accessories.
 Dead-front Cabinet Design
P-Link Accessories
 RA-6075 or RA-6006 Remote Annunciator – Maximum of 4 per system
How to Use this Manual
Refer to this manual before contacting Technical Support. The information in this manual is the key to a successful installation
and will assist you in understanding proper wire routing, system requirements, and other guidelines specic to the PFC-6006
system.
Common Terminology
The following table provides you with a list of terms and denitions used with the PFC-6006 system:
Table 1: Terminology
Term Denition
PFC-6006 Cabinet Enclosure
EOLR End of Line Resistor Assembly
Remote Annunicator LCD type Remote Annunicator
NAC Notication Appliance Circuit
P-Link Proprietary RS-485 communication bus
PFC-6006 PCB Board Assembly for complete unit