Instruction Manual

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PFC-9000 • 5403535 • REV G • 9/08
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to help with the specication, design and installation of the Potter PFC-9000 series re alarm control
panel. It is imperative that the manual be completely read and understood before beginning the installation of the re alarm
panel. The manual is broken down to give an overview of components and ordering information, installation guidelines and
programming directions. Only qualied individuals should install the re alarm panel and check the integrity of the installation
and programming.
General Description
The PFC-9000 series re alarm control panels are listed, microprocessor based, analog/addressable systems that allow for very
exible applications for use in mid sized addressable applications. The panel and the sensors communicate giving the user the
address, location and level of alarm status utilizing a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC). The system offers a wide variety of modules
and features that allow for even the most difcult applications. The panel has a powerful 12 amps power supply, 10 amps which
are available for notication circuits.
The PFC-9000 base panel consists of one intelligent analog SLC loop capable of supporting 127 analog/addressable sensors and
addressable modules which can be wired in Class A (Style 6 or 7) or Class B (Style 4). The system may be expanded to three
loops using the loop expansion cards, bringing the system to a total of 381 addressable points.
The Main Display has a large 4 line 20 character alphanumeric LCD display and the common indicators with LED’s. The PFC-
9000 utilizes a simple menu system with a keypad to operate commands in the system.
In addition the base panel supports 3 adder circuit cards that provide a wide variety of features. Each of the Conventional
Hardwire Circuit adder modules allow for eight Class B (Style 4) circuits or four Class A (Style 6 or 7) circuits. The Notication
Hardwire Circuit adder module provides four additional notication circuits, each rated at 1.7 amps each in addition to the
base panel four notication circuits. The Relay Hardwire Circuit provides eight fully congurable form C contacts that may be
correlated to any input of the system.
The PFC-9000 series re alarm control panel offers three methods for communicating a re alarm to the proper authorities; the
Polarity Reversal/City Tie Connection, the form C alarm relay and a digital communicator.
System Features
• 127 Addressable Points per Loop which can be wired Class A or Class B
• Up to Three Loops per Panel – 381 Points
• Any Combination of Sensors and Modules
• Four Notication Circuits rated at 1.7 Amps each
• Up to 10 amps available to Notication Circuits
• Multiple Audible tones available; Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, March Time
• Silent or Audible Walk Test Feature
• 1000 Alarm History Buffer
• 2000 All Event History Buffer
• Resettable output for Four Wire Smoke Detector Power
• Three Levels of Password Protection
• RS-485 Interface for Remote Annunciators
• RS-232 Port for CRT or Printer
• Surface or Flush Mount Cabinet with Removable Door
• Removable Terminal Blocks
• Smoke Sensor Sensitivity Selection Drift Compensation
• Form C Contacts for Common Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory Conditions
• Front Panel Auto Congure/ Computer Based User Conguration
• Loop, Circuit, Zone or Device Bypass
• Large LCD Display
• Automatic or Manual Signal Silence
• Selectable Two-Stage Operation
Failure to read and understand these directions may result in system malfunction or operation as not intended. Further, installers
should be trained on the PFC-9000 system as well as meet the minimum requirements of NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.