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PFC-6200 Fire Alarm

Control Panel

Installation, Operation, & Programming Manual

Manual #5403601 Rev A

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Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC

St. Louis, MO

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Table of Contents3
Section 1: Introduction7
Purpose of this Manual7
System Overview7
System Features7
P-Link Accessories8
SLC Loop Accessories8
Addressable Sensors8
Addressable Modules8
How to Use this Manual8
Common Terminology8
Section 2: before You Start Installation9
System Specifications9
Environmental Specifications9
System Configurations / Appliances9
Electrical Specifications10
System Size Specifications10
Main Board Wiring Specifications11
Circuit Separation11
Wiring Types11
Cabinet Dimensions12
Cabinet Wiring Connections13
Battery Circuit Calculations14
Battery Calculation Worksheets15
SLC Current Draw Worksheet16
Slc17
Isolator Device Load Calculation18
Scenario 1: Class a Loop - Isolated Devices Configuration18
Scenario 2: Class B Loop - Isolated Branch Configuration19
Battery Connections20
Main Supply Circuit20
Section 3: Installation21
Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Installation21
SLC Wiring Requirements21
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Configuration21
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Configuration22
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Configuration23
Connecting Analog Detectors23
Connecting Addressable Modules24
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class a24
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class B24
Miniature Contact Module (MCM)25
Single Contact Module - 4 Inch Mount (SCM-4)25
Dual Contact Module - 4 Inch Mount (DCM-4)25
Twin Relay Module - 4 Inch Mount (TRM-4)26
Monitored Output Module - 4 Inch Mount (MOM-4)26
Connecting Analog Sounder Base (ASB)27
Connecting Analog Relay Base (ARB)27
Addressing SLC Devices28
Notification Appliance Circuits Installation30
NAC Wiring30
NAC Maximum Wiring Impedance Formula30
NAC Wiring Configurations30
I/O Circuit Configuration32
I/O Circuits as Inputs32
I/O Circuits as Outputs32
I/O Maximum Impedance Formula32
Reverse Polarity Communication Line Circuit33
Municipal Box Connection34
Relay Output Wiring34
Ca-6075 Class a Expander Installation35
P-Link Devices36
Configuration Characteristics36
Maximum Wire Resistance Formula36
P-Link Addresses37
Installing Remote Annunciators (Ra-6500 and Ra-6075)38
Setting Addresses38
Installing the Dact39
Dip Switch Location40
Installing the Slce-12741
SLCE-127 Wiring41
P-Link Circuit42
SLC Circuit42
SLCE Wiring Configurations43
Section 4: Operation45
Control Panel Basic Operation45
LCD Display45
Menu Navigation Keys46
Numeric Keypad46
Function Pushbuttons47
Status Leds47
Control Panel Menu Tree48
Section 5: Programming49
Programming Options49
Programming Overview52
The Programming Cycle52
Software Installation52
LEARN Programming53
Connecting the Computer and Panel53
Transferring Data55
Uploading from Panel to Computer56
Downloading Configuration File to Panel57
Enable Remote Access57
File New58
File Save / Save as58
Audit Errors58
Uploading History Events & Detector (Sensitivity) Status Reports60
History Reports60
Detector Sensitivity Status Reports61
Printing Reports62
Panel Software Overview63
Window Regions / Areas63
Program Icons64
Programming Functions Overview65
Remote Access Code66
User Name / Password66
General System Functions67
Job Details67
General Options67
Day/Night Sensitivity Mode and Holiday Scheduling68
Users69
System E-Mail Functions70
P-Link E-Mail Notification Requirements71
Connecting the Panel to a Network71
E-Mail Sent from Panel72
E-Mail Report Requested from PC73
Receiving E-Mail Status Reports75
System Programming77
Mapping Zones Overview77
Single Zones77
Multiple Zones77
Mapping Terminology78
Zone Types / Styles78
Zone Attributes79
Creating Zones81
Configuring Zones82
Configuring Points82
NAC Functions83
SLC Functions84
Adding Points to Zones87
Group by Area89
Cross Zone Configurations90
Programming Modules91
Dact (Ud-1000)91
CA-6075 Class a Converter Module93
Remote Annunciators (RA-6500 and RA-6075)94
SLC Expansion Boards (SLCE-127)94
Section 6: PSN-1000 / PSN-1000(E) - Installing, Operating & Programming95
Board Specifications95
Cabinet Descriptions95
Visual Indicators95
Environmental Specifications95
Electrical Specifications95
Wiring Specifications95
Circuit Separation95
Wiring Types96
Cabinet Dimensions96
Cabinet Installation97
Cabinet Wiring Connections98
Rechargeable Battery Circuit99
Battery Circuit Calculation99
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Battery Calculation Worksheet100
Slc101
Notification Appliance Circuits (Nacs)102
NAC Wiring102
NAC Wiring Configurations102
Input Circuits104
Configuration Characteristics104
Wiring to Control Panel105
Repeater Output106
Configuration Characteristics106
Maximum Wire Resistance Formula106
Municipal Box Connection107
Configuration Characteristics107
Relay Outputs107
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Operations108
Status Leds108
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Programming109
Adding a Power Supply109
Deleting a Power Supply110
Section 7: IP Communication111
Programming the IP Communicator112
IP Reporting Accounts112
Appendix A: Basic Operating Instructions114
Appendix B: Modem Connectivity Setup116
Appendix C: System Maintenance and Testing117
Appendix D: PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Maintenance and Testing119
Appendix E: Compatible Devices Table120
Appendix F: Troubleshooting Tips121
Appendix G: Control Panel Menu122

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Brand	Potter
Model	PFC-6200
Category	Control Panel
Language	English

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