Instructions

Peer-to-peer

Networking.

Communication on a dedicated ethernet or ber

network for up to 200 compatible re panels.

Ethernet and Fiber cards are interoperable and both types can be

used within a network. When using ber, both single mode or multi

mode can be utilized, matching a building’s existing infrastructure.

When networked, users can allow point control

between panels, use a single panel for central

station reporting for a network, and employ

network annunciators for total system control

on up to 200 panels.

With the simple installation of an ethernet or

ber-based P-Link card and a panel rmware

update, users can network their existing systems

without the need of purchasing new re panels.

Additionally, programming the network is done

within Potter’s Panel Programming Software

and does not require an additional application.

P-Link Networking Cards

To t ake ad v an tage o f p ee r-t o -pe er ne tw o rk in g , a

P-Link Networking Card is required. Depending

on the application, two options are available:

NCE-1000 Ethernet Networking Card

• Provides transient/earth fault detection on

standard ethernet wiring

• Ports 1-4 are transient protected

• Dip switches used to set class of wiring

NCF-1000 Fiber Optic Networking Card

• Provides long range network capability via

ber

•

Utilizes SFP (small form pluggable) modules

for selecting multi mode or single mode

• Dip switches used to set class of wiring

Potter’s peer-to-peer networking solution

allows all new and existing IPA Series, AFC

Series, and PFC-4064 re alarm panels to

communicate on a dedicated ethernet or

ber network.

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Peer-to-peer Networking. Communication on a dedicated ethernet or fiber network for up to 200 compatible fire panels. Potter’s peer-to-peer networking solution allows all new and existing IPA Series, AFC Series, and PFC-4064 fire alarm panels to communicate on a dedicated ethernet or fiber network. When networked, users can allow point control between panels, use a single panel for central station reporting for a network, and employ network annunciators for total system control on up to 200 panels.
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Networking Features Reference Points Reference points allow a network to be programmed so that one panel’s event can cause an action in one or multiple other panels. Using Potter’s Panel Programming Software, users can drag and drop these input/output functions to build complex actions with little effort. Host Communicator Networking enables a single panel to act as the host communicator, eliminating costly monitoring on multiple panels.