POTTER RA-6500F Flush Mount LCD Annunciator Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
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POTTER RA-6500F Flush Mount LCD Annunciator Instruction
Installation Manual: RA-6500F LCD Annunciator Flush Mount
NOTICE TO THE INSTALLER
This manual provides an overview and the installation instructions for the RA-
6500F module.
All terminals are power limited and should be wired in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Failure
to follow the wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the system to
not operate as intended. For further information, refer to the control panel
installation instructions. The module shall only be installed with listed
control panels. Refer to the control panel installation manual for proper
system operation.
Description
The RA-6500F is a flush mount LCD remote annunciator. The RA-6500F communicates with the control panel via the 4-wire RS-485 connection to the main panel providing common indication of Alarms, Supervisory, Trouble and other system status and control functions. The RA-6500F features a 4×40 LCD display with LED’s for Power, Alarm Supervisory, Trouble, Silenced, Pre- Release and Release conditions. It can be flush mounted or surface mounted. The annunciator is enclosed in a sheet metal enclosure and has a lock securing the keypad.
Setting the Address
The RA-6500F address is set by dip switch S1, which is located on the back of the RA-6500F. The address must be set in the range of one to thirty-one (1–31) to be recognized by the panel.
Each P-Link device has a five (5) position dip switch which is used to program the device address ranging from one (1) to thirty-one (31). The table below may be used to set dip switches when addressing any P-Link module: Note: Each “gray” box indicates that the dip switch is “On,” and each “white” box indicates “Off.”
The examples shown below illustrate a P-Link’s dip switch settings: the 1st example shows a P-Link module not addressed where all dip switch settings are in the default “Off” position, the 2nd illustrates an addressed P-Link module via the dip switch settings.
Before connecting a device to the RS-485 connection, take the following precautions to prevent potential damage to the RS-485 connection or device.
- Power to the RS-485 connection is removed.
- Field wiring on module is correctly installed.
- Field wiring has no open or short circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Standby Current | 20mA |
|---|---|
| Alarm Current | 25mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32̊ to 120̊ F (0̊ to 49̊ C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10%-93% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Wire Length | 6500 ft |
| Maximum Annunciators | 31 |
| Flush Mount Size (WxHxD) | 11 3/8″ x 9 1/4″ x 7/8″ |
| Surface Mount Size (WxHxD) | 11 3/8″ x 9 1/4″ x 3 1/8″ |
| Wire Gauge | 12 AWG–22 AWG |
Installation
The RA-6500F is connected to the fire control panels using a 4-wire RS-485
connection. The connection is power limited and supervised. Up to thirty-one
(31) RA-6500F LCD annunciator can be connected using Class B or Class A
wiring. Class A wiring requires an optional Class A Expander.
The wiring diagrams shown below illustrate how to wire a RA-6500F annunciator
as Class B and Class A.
Notes:
- RS-485 wiring style supports Class A and Class B.
- RS-485 is power limited.
- Wiring for terminals (A, B) and (+, -) are supervised.
- All wiring is between #12 (max.) and #22 (min.).
- Wire Preparation – Strip all wires 1/4 inch from their edges as shown here:
- Stripping too much insulation may cause a ground fault.
- Stripping too little may cause a poor connection and subsequently an open circuit.
These instructions do not purport to cover all the details or variations in
the equipment described, nor provide for every possible contingency to be met
in connection with installation, operation and maintenance. Specifications
subject to change without prior notification. For Technical Assistance contact
Potter Electric Signal Company at
866-956-1211. Actual performance is
based on proper application of the product by a qualified professional. Should
further information be desired or should particular problems arise, which are
not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be
referred to a distributor in your region.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO
Phone: 800-325-3936
www.pottersignal.com
firealarmresources.com
References
- Fire Alarm Resources | Download fire alarm documents
- Potter Electric: Fire Alarms & Fire Sprinkler Systems