PFC-5000 Series Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual 4 or 8 Zone Fire Alarm Control Panel (All specifications subject to revision.) PFC-5004E POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL COMPANY, LLC St. Louis, MO (866) 956-1211 • (314) 595-6900 • FAX (314) 595-6999 www.pottersignal.
List of Figures and Tables Figures Figure 1: PFC-5002 and PFC-5004 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ....................................5 Figure 2: PFC-5004E Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ..........................................................6 Figure 3: PFC-5002 and PFC-5004 Module Mounting Locations ....................................................7 Figure 4: PFC-5004E Module Mounting Locations ..........................................................................
Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1 About this Manual..............................................................................................................................1 About the PFC-5000 ..........................................................................................................................1 Technical Support ...........................
Appendix B: Remote Annunciators............................................................................................................36 Appendix C: Module Specifications And Features ...................................................................................37 Appendix D: Power Supply & Battery Calculations ................................................................................39 WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................................................................
Introduction About this Manual This installation and operation manual provides information on installing and operating the PFC-5000 Microprocessor-Based Fire Alarm Control Panel. About the PFC-5000 Potter’s PFC-5000 Fire Alarm Control Panels provide 2, 4, or 8 supervised Class B (ULI Style B) Initiating Circuits, or 1,2 or 4 supervised Class A (ULI Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2 or 4 supervised Class A or B (ULI Style Z or Y) NAC Circuits.
Document Conventions Circuits and Zones The term circuits refers to an actual electrical interface, initiating (detection), NAC (signal), or relay. The term zone is a logical concept for a fire alarm protected area, and will consist of at least one circuit. Often the terms zone and circuit are used interchangeably, but in this manual the term circuit is used. Wiring Styles Initiating circuits are configured by default as Class B (Style B).
Model PFC-5002 Description Small enclosure fire alarm control panel with 2 Class B (Style B) or 1 Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) NAC Circuits (1.70 amperes each, 2.0 amperes total) with individual trouble indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for Remote Trouble Indicator. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector Power Supply. May have two of UDACT-9100 or PR-5100, ARM-4, or ARM-8 installed.
Circuit Adder Modules Model ZA-42 ARM-8 ARM-4 Description Zone Adder Module for the PFC-5004E. Brings the total capacity to 8 Class B (Style B) or four Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 4 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) NAC Circuits (up to 1.7 amperes each, 5 amperes total). Relay Adder Module for the PFC-5002, PFC-5004, PFC-5008 or PFC-5004E. Adds eight configurable Form-C Relays rated 1A, 28 VDC. Relay Adder Module for the PFC-5002, PFC-5004, PFC-5008 or PFC-5004E.
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions Figure 1: PFC-5002 and PFC-5004 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions -5 " 16 3 3 -8 " DOOR BACKBOX DOOR MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK COLD ROLLED STEEL FINISH: PAINTED BACKBOX WALL WALL SURFACE (SIDE VIEW) FLUSH (SIDE VIEW) BACKBOX 5 1-8 " 3 13 -4 " DOOR 1 10 -2 " 1" 5 1-8 " 3 1-4 " 1 14 -8 " 1 7 1-8 " & -8 " -7 " 32 DIA.
Figure 2: PFC-5004E/PFC-5008 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions 1 5 -4 " -5 " 16 DOOR BACKBOX DOOR MATERIAL: BACKBOX 18GA (0.048") THICK DOOR 16GA (0.
Modules Mounting Locations The PFC-5000 Series come pre-assembled with all components and boards, except for adder modules. Module installation locations are shown below. Be sure to connect a solid Earth Ground (from building system ground or cold water pipe) to the Chassis Earth Ground Mounting Lug, and to connect the Earth Ground Wire Lugs from the Main Chassis to the ground screw on the backbox. Figure 3: PFC-5002 and PFC-5004 Module Mounting Locations UDACT-9100) PR-5100) Note: 1.
Fig. 4: PFC-5004E/PFC-5008 Module Mounting Locations MAIN FIRE ALARM MODULE ZONE ADDER MODULE (ZA-42) P8 P7 P6 P1 DISPLAY PLATE (MODEL UDACT-9100) POLARITY REVERSAL AND CITY TIE MODULE (MODEL PR-5100) Note 1. Relay module may be Model ARM-4 or ARM-8.
Module Settings Main Fire Alarm Module Class A / B Selection On the PFC-5002, PFC-5004, PFC-5008 and PFC-5004E, to select Class B (Style B) move JW1 & JW2 to position “B.” To select Class A (Style D) move JW1 & JW2 to position “A”. Note: The Class A/B selection affects all initiating circuits, and must be used with the correct Configuration DIP switch 9 #6. See Table 3 on page 29. Zone Adder Module: On an PFC-5004E only, remove the jumper on JW4 if a ZA-42 Zone Adder Module is installed.
Zone Adder Module (Model ZA-42) Figure 6: ZA-42 Zone Adder Module Class A / B Selection: JW2 & JW3 are connected from 1 to 2 for initiating circuit Class B (Style B) operation, and from 2 to 3 for Class A (Style D) operation. Note: The Class A/B selection affects all initiating circuits, and must be used with the correct Configuration DIP switch 9 #6. P1 & P2: Connections to P7 & P6 respectively on the main fire alarm board. SW5,6: Config DIP switches.
UDACT / DACT (Model UDACT-9100) P1: Cable to P8 on the main fire alarm board. Jumper JW6 on the main fire alarm module must be removed if a UDACT-9100 is installed. Note that this module cannot be installed if a polarity reversal and city tie module is used. Figure 8: UDACT-9100 DACT Module Note: The UDACT is Tip & Ring sensitive. If any of the two LEDs are illuminated amber, reverse the wiring, then wait 30 seconds for the LED to clear. Please see the UDACT-9100 Manual (LT-888POT) for more information.
Field Wiring General Field Wiring Considerations Because most of the Field Wiring on the PFC-5000’s is to the Main Boards on the swinging dead front, it is very important to properly dress the wires so as not to place stress on either their connection to the boards, or runs to conduit. The Figure below shows the required wiring techniques.
Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections Wire devices to terminals as shown in Figure 11 below. See Wiring Tables on page 20 for wiring instructions, Appendix A on page 33 for compatible devices, and Appendix C on page 37 for specifications. Do not exceed power supply ratings: PFC-5002, PFC-5004, total current for NAC circuits is 2A max. PFC-5004E/PFC-5008, total current for NAC circuits is 5A max. Figure 11A: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections COM- NO SUPV. RELAY NC AUX.
Figure 11B: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections (cont’d) INI4SUPERVISED INITIATING CIRCUIT #4 (SHOWN AS SUPV ZON E,POWER LIMITED) CLASS B / STYLE B WIRING SUPERVISED INITIATING CIRCUIT #3 (SHOWN AS ALARM ZON E,POWER LIMITED) CLASS B / STYLE B WIRING INI4+ STYLE D INI2 INI3- INI3+ EXAMPLES OF BOTH CLASS A AND B WIRING ARE SHOWN, BUT ONLY ONE CLASS OF WIRING MAY BE USED IN ANY INSTALLATION.
Figure 12: Zone Adder Module (ZA-42) Terminal Connections Wire devices to terminals as shown below in Figure 12. See Wiring Tables on page 20 for wiring instructions, Appendix A on page 33 for compatible devices, and Appendix C on page 37 for Module specifications. CLASS A / STYLE D NOTE: INITIATING CIRCUITS MUST BE ALL EITHER STYLE B OR D. IF STYLE D IS SELECTED, THE NUMBER OF CIRCUITS IS CUT IN HALF.
Figure 13: Relay Module (ARM-4 or ARM-8) Terminal Connections Note that only relays #1 to #4 are present on the ARM-4.
UDACT / DACT (UDACT-9100) Terminal Connections The following diagram shows the wiring connection for the UDACT-9100, refer to LT-888POT for more details. Wire the two telephone lines to RJ31X Connector terminals as shown in Figure 14 below. The UDACT-9100 terminals are located on the top left hand corner of the board. If using a cellular or wireless service, use the Line interface connection only. Note: Most AHJs do not allow the connection of premise telephones.
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model:PR-5100) Terminal Connections See Appendix C on page 37 for module specifications. Wire as shown in Figure 15 below using proper wire gauges. Refer to LT-877POT for more details. Note that for use in the USA, the installer must add an Atlantic Scientific (Tel. 407-725-8000) Model #24544 Protective Device, or similar ULI-Listed QVRG Secondary Protector, as shown.
Power Supply Connections The power supply is part of the main fire alarm module and the chassis. The ratings are: Model PFC-5002, PFC-5004 PFC-5004E, PFC-5008 Branch Circuit Ratings 120 V 60Hz 1A / 240V 50 Hz 0.5A 120 V 60Hz 2.0A / 240V 50 Hz 1.0A • Do not exceed power supply ratings: • To prevent sparking, connect batteries after the systems main A.C. power is turned on.
Wiring Tables Table 1: Wiring Table for Initiating Circuits Wire Gauge (AWG) 22 20 18 16 14 12 Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device (ELR) ft. m 2990 910 4760 1450 7560 2300 12000 3600 19000 5800 30400 9200 Note: Maximum loop resistance should not exceed 100 Ohms. Wire size less than 18AWG is not recommended for initiating or notification circuits. Table 2: Wiring Table for NAC Circuits Main board and ZA-42 NAC circuits are rated for 1.7 amps each. Total Signal Load Amperes 0.06 0.12 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20 1.
System Checkout Before Turning The Power On... 1. To prevent sparking, do not connect the batteries. Connect the batteries after powering the system from the main AC supply. 2. Check that all modules are installed in the proper location with the proper connections. 3. Check all field (external) wiring for opens, shorts, and ground. 4. Check that all interconnection cables are secure, and that all connectors are plugged-in properly. 5. Check all jumpers and switches for proper setting. 6.
Indicators, Controls, & Operation Refer to Figure 17 below for LED Indicators and control switch locations. Figure 17: Indicators and Control Location A.C. ON SIGNAL SILENCE FIRE DRILL AUXILIARY DISC. COMMON ALARM COMMON SUPERVISORY COMMON TROUBLE BATTERY TROUBLE GROUND FAULT REMOTE TROUBLE ZONE 1 DISC. 1 ZONE 6 ZONE 2 DISC. 2 ZONE 3 DISC. 2 ZONE 7 DISC. 3 DISC. 3 ZONE 8 ZONE 4 TEST SYSTEM RESET ZONE 5 DISC. 1 DISC. 4 DISC. 4 SIG.ZONE 1 TROUBLE SIG.ZONE 3 TROUBLE SIG.
Common Supervisory LED (PFC-5004 or PFC-5004E/PFC-5008 only) The amber Common Supervisory LED illuminates steadily when there is a supervisory alarm in the panel resulting from any latching or non-latching supervisory circuit. The LED turns off if all non-latching supervisory circuits are restored and there are no active latching supervisory circuits. Latching supervisory alarms remain active until the panel is reset.
Controls System Reset Switch The System Reset momentary switch resets the fire alarm control panel and all circuits: •Resets all latching trouble conditions •Resets all initiating circuits •Resets four-wire smoke supply •Turns off all NAC circuits •Turns off Signal Silence •Turns off Fire Drill •Stops and resets all timers •Processes inputs as new events •Aux Disconnect is not affected Signal Silence Switch Activating the Signal Silence momentary switch when the panel is in alarm turns on the signa
Operation All alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include non-verified or verified alarms, and water-flow alarms.
Initiating (Detection) Circuit Types Circuit Type Non-Verified Alarm Verified Alarm Description This is a “normal” type of alarm which may have pull stations, smoke detectors, or heat detectors attached. Any activation of these devices will immediately result in an alarm condition in the fire alarm control panel. An alarm condition causes the associated circuit Status LED and the Common Alarm LED to illuminate red.
NAC (Signal) Circuits Types Circuit Type Silenceable Signal Non-Silenceable Signal Silenceable Visual Non-Silenceable Visual Description For audible devices such as bells and piezo mini-horns that may be silenced either manually or automatically. While sounding, these follow the pattern appropriate for the condition: the configured evacuation code (default is temporal code) during single-stage alarm, or two stage general alarm, or the alert code during a two stage system’s alert (first) stage.
System Configuration Main Fire Alarm Board Configuration of the PFC-5000 Series is accomplished simply by DIP Switch Settings on the Main Fire Alarm Board. For DIP Switches, 0 = switch “off”, 1 = Switch “on’). The DIP switches are located on the bottom left side of the main fire alarm board.
Table 3: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on Main Fire Alarm Board Function NAC Circuit #1 Audible Device (Bell) Only NAC Circuit #2 Audible or Visual Device # Remote Annunciators Manual Signal Silence Fire Dril Aux.
When configuring the PFC-5000 main board, keep in mind the following information: • • • • • Only NAC circuit 2 may be configured for visual devices. If initiating circuit 3 is configured as waterflow, the corresponding verified selection becomes a retard selection. If initiating circuit 4 is configured as alarm, the corresponding latching selection has no effect. If initiating circuit 4 is configured as supervisory, the corresponding verified selection has no effect.
Table 4: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on ZA-42 Module Function NAC Circuit #3 Audible Device (Bell) Only NAC Circuit #4 Audible or Visual Device Not Used Initiating Circuit #5 Alarm Only Initiating Circuit #6 Alarm Only Initiating Circuit #7 Alarm or Waterflow Initiating Circuit #8 Alarm or Supervisory Not Used DIP Switch on ZA-42 Module Switch 6, #1 Switch "Off" Switch "On" Silenceable Non-Silenceable Switch 6, #2 Switch 6, #3 Switch 6, #4 Switch 5, #1 Silenceable Audible Device (Bell) ------
Walk Test Operation A walk test allows an installer to verify the Initiating Circuit wiring in a system. To enter walk test, press and hold both the Buzzer Silence and Lamp Test momentary switches for at least one second. You can identify circuits to be tested using the Circuit Disconnect slide switches. Configuration SW9 #3 Zone Disconnect Enable/Disable must be set to “ON” to allow Walk Test Operation.
Appendix A: Compatible Devices (ULC) Canadian: Two-wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility Note: Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the same circuit, the total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA.
(UL) United States: Two-Wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility Note: • Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the same circuit, total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA. • The below listed smoke detectors are compatible with initiating circuits having Compatibility Identifier “A”. Smoke Detector Compatibility Make Model / Base Identifier Head / Base Potter Rated Standby Current HD-3/HB-72 IS-24 HD-3/HB-72 0.
(UL) United States: 4-Wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility Mircom Sentrol - ESL System Sensor MIR-545U 541C 741U WITH 702U or 702E Base 1424 DH400ACDCI MIR-545TU 449AT, 449C, 449CT, 449CRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CSRT, 449CSRH, 449CSST, 449CSSTE, 449CTE, 449CLTCSLT 6424 DH400ACDCP 6424A DH400ACDCIHT A77-716B (UL) United States: Signalling Device Control Panel Compatibility System Sensor - SpecrAlert P2415 P2415W P2475W P24110 S241575 S241575W S24110W H12/24 Wheelock AS-2415W-24-FR AS-241575W-F
Appendix B: Remote Annunciators The RA8F Eight Zone Remote Annunciator mounts in an electrical box. It provides annunciation for the PFC-5004, PFC-5008, or PFC-5004E’s full complement of 8 Initiating circuits. For more detailed information see Potter Document #8900103 PFC-5004 bulletin, #8900104 PFC-5004E/PFC-5008 bulletin, #8910202 RA8F bulletin.
Appendix C: Module Specifications And Features PFC-5002 Fire Alarm Control Panel PFC-5004E/PFC-5008 Fire Alarm Control Panel General General Two supervised Class B (Style B) or one Class A (Style D) Initiating circuits; configurable (normal or verified, and for Class B there may be one waterflow and one supervisory). [Compatibility ID “A”] Four supervised Style B (Class B) or 2 Style D (Class A) initiating circuits; configurable. [Compatibility ID “A”] Power limited:26VDC, 3 mA standby, 1.
ZA-42 Zone Adder Module May be added to PFC-5004E. 4 supervised Class B (Style B) or 2 Class A (Style D) initiating circuits; configurable. [Compatibility ID “A”] Power limited: 22VDC, 3 mA standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. (alarm) 2 Class B or A (Style Y or Z) NAC circuits; configurable as strobes or audibles. Power limited: 24 VDC unfiltered, 1.
Appendix D: Power Supply & Battery Calculations Use the form below to determine the required main chassis and secondary power supply (batteries). The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices. Use #12 AWG wire with 600-volt insulation and proper over-current circuit protection that complies with the local codes. Refer to Appendix C on page 38 for specifications.
WARRANTY INFORMATION The essential purpose of any sale or contract for sale of any of the products listed in the POTTER catalog or price list is the furnishing of that product. It is expressly understood that in furnishing said product, POTTER does not agree to insure the Purchaser against any losses the Purchaser may incur, even if resulting from the malfunction of said product.
