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Potter PFC-6800 User Manual

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PFC-6800 Fire Alarm
Control Panel
Installation, Operation, & Programming Manual
Manual #5403602 Rev A
2/13
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Potter PFC-6800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Voltage120/240 VAC
Frequency50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
AnnunciatorsYes
CertificationsUL

Summary

Introduction to PFC-6800 System

System Features

Details the key features and capabilities of the PFC-6800 fire alarm control panel.

PFC-6800 Installation Preparation

System Specifications

Details physical and visual specifications of the PFC-6800 control panel, including LCD display.

Electrical Specifications

Provides the electrical ratings and specifications for the PFC-6800 system panel.

Main Board Wiring Specifications

Covers essential wiring requirements, including circuit separation and wiring types for the main board.

Battery Circuit Calculations

Explains the importance of calculating battery size for standby and alarm times.

Battery Connections

Details the procedure for connecting batteries to the PFC-6800 panel.

Main Supply Circuit

Describes the AC terminals and their function for powering the PFC-6800 panel.

PFC-6800 System Installation Guide

Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Installation

Procedures for installing the Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) and its wiring requirements.

Class B, Style 4 Wiring Configuration

Example wiring diagram for a Class B, Style 4 configuration of the SLC loop.

Class A, Style 6 Wiring Configuration

Example wiring diagram for a Class A, Style 6 configuration requiring a CA-6500.

Class A, Style 7 Wiring Configuration

Example wiring diagram for a Class A, Style 7 configuration requiring a CA-6500.

Connecting Analog Detectors

Instructions and examples for wiring analog detectors to the SLC loop.

Connecting Addressable Modules

Provides wiring examples for various addressable modules like CIZM, MCM, SCM, DCM, etc.

Addressing SLC Devices

Instructions on how to assign unique addresses to SLC devices before programming.

Notification Appliance Circuits Installation

Details on installing Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) and their wiring configurations.

I/O Circuit Configuration

Explains the configuration of I/O circuits as inputs or outputs and their wiring.

CA-6500 Class A Expander Installation

Procedure for installing and wiring the CA-6500 Class A Expander card.

P-Link Devices

Overview of P-Link devices and their connection requirements to the control panel.

P-Link Addresses

Details on setting P-Link device addresses using dip switches.

Remote Annunciators Installation (RA-6500 and RA-6075)

Instructions for installing and configuring RA-6500 and RA-6075 remote annunciators.

LED Annunciators Installation (LED-16)

Instructions for installing and configuring the LED-16 annunciator modules.

LED Drivers Installation (DRV-50)

Instructions for installing and configuring DRV-50 LED driver modules.

Relay Board Installation (RLY-5)

Instructions for installing and configuring RLY-5 relay boards.

Fire Communications Bridge Installation (FCB-1000)

Instructions for installing and configuring the FCB-1000 Fire Communications Bridge.

Fiber Interface Bridge Installation (FIB-1000)

Instructions for installing and configuring FIB-1000 Fiber Interface Bridges.

Serial Parallel Gateway Installation (SPG-1000)

Instructions for installing and configuring SPG-1000 Serial Parallel Gateway modules.

SLCE-127 Installation

Instructions for installing and wiring SLCE-127 SLC Expansion Boards.

DACT Installation (UD-1000)

Instructions for installing the UD-1000 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT).

PFC-6800 Control Panel Operation

Control Panel Basic Operation

Overview of the control panel's components: LCD display, keys, LEDs, and keypad.

PFC-6800 System Programming

Programming Options

Details programming options and their parameters, including UL864 permitted settings.

Software Installation

Instructions for installing the PFC-6800 configuration software on a computer.

Connecting the Computer and Panel

Guides on establishing network or direct PC connectivity for system programming.

Transferring Data

Step-by-step instructions for uploading and downloading configuration and event data.

Uploading from Panel to Computer

Procedure for transferring configuration files from the panel to a computer.

Downloading Configuration File to Panel

Process for copying programming changes from a computer to the PFC-6800 panel.

Downloading a Configuration File

Steps to download a configuration file from a computer to the panel.

Panel Software Overview

Provides an overview of the Panel Configuration Software interface and features.

Programming Functions Overview

Provides a summary of the menu options available in the programming software.

System Programming

Defines device functions, relationships, and mapping into zones using configuration software.

PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Power Expander Installation and Operation

Cabinet Wiring Connections

Diagrams and descriptions of the internal wiring connections within the PSN-1000 cabinet.

Battery Circuit Calculation

Explains the importance of calculating battery size for standby and alarm times for PSN-1000/E.

PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Operations

Overview of the PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) as an integrated power expander.

PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Programming

Instructions for programming the PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Power Expanders.

PFC-6800 IP Communication Setup

Programming the IP Communicator

Details on programming IP reporting accounts, priorities, and settings.

PFC-6800 Basic Operating Instructions

PFC-6800 System Maintenance and Testing

PFC-6800 Troubleshooting Guide

PFC-6800 Fire Panel Operating Instructions

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