POTTER SCA/DCA Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers Owner’s Manual

SCA/DCA

Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers

Features

• 25W, 50W and 100W amplifier
• 25VRMS and 70VRMS audio power
• 8 Class A or 8 Class B speaker outputs
• P-Link device
• Single channel and dual channel amplifiers
• 120VAC or 240VAC with battery charger circuit
• Maximum of 31 amplifiers

Description

The SCA and DCA amplifiers are a new addition to the Potter proprietary P-Link device catalog. Potter offers seven variations of amplifiers with wattages up to 100W to support small, medium, and hi-rise applications. The amplifiers have the capability to distribute up to two audio channels simultaneously across multiple speaker zones. Each amplifier is supplied with a stacker terminal block to provide accommodations for 8 Class B or 8 Class A speaker outputs. The SCA and DCA amplifiers offer output power at 25VRMS and 70VRMS.

Up to 31 amplifiers can be linked to the IPA-4000V panel and offer up to 248 Class B or Class A speaker outputs.

The DCA-10025 (Dual Channel, 100W, 25VRMS Amplifier) may be programmed to provide an extraordinary 200W for single channel applications via Potter Fire Panel Programmer.

The 70V-1000 converter module will extend output power to 70VRMS on the DCA dual channel amplifiers. The BUA-1000 backup amplifier provides a failsafe solutions for potential lapse in service and compatible with the DCA dual channel amplifiers.

Technical Specifications

Standby Current| SCA-2525 – 58 mA
SCA-2570 – 58 mA
SCA-5025 – 58 mA
SCA-5070 – 58 mA
SCA-10070 – 60 mA
DCA-5025 – 48 mA
DCA-10025 – 48 mA
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Alarm Current| SCA-2525 – 608 mA
SCA-2570 – 608 mA
SCA-5025 – 608 mA
SCA-5070 – 608 mA
SCA-10070 – 766 mA
DCA-5025 – 520 mA
DCA-10025 – 520 mA
Operating Temperature| 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F)
Operating Humidity Range| 10%-93% @ 30°C (86°F) noncondensing humidity
Maximum P-Link Length| 6500 ft.
Maximum V-Link Length| 6500 ft.
Maximum Amplifiers| 31
Size (WxHxD)| SCA Enclosures (WxHxD) – 16” x 17” x 3 7/8”
DCA Enclosures (WxHxD) – 19” x 27 3/8” x 4 5/8”

Installation

The SCA and DCA amplifiers communicate in conjunction with the IPA4000V using a RS-485 connection via P-Link. The SCA amplifiers are equipped with one V-Link and the DCA amplifiers provide two V-Link to receive audio from the IPA-4000V.

Accessory List

BUA-1000
DCA-10025| DUAL CHANNEL 100W, 25V AMPLIFIER| 70V-1000
BUA-1000

Wiring Options

SCA-2525, SCA-2550, SCA-5025 and SCA-5070 Connections

1. 120VAC 50Hz-60Hz 240VAC 50Hz-60Hz Connect to separate unswitched AC circuit
2. Battery connection (non-power limited).
3. Use two (2) 12V batteries connected in series
4. In from previous P-Link Device
5. Out to P-Link Device
6. Out to V-Link 1 (SCA or LOC-1000)
7. In from previous V-Link 1 (IPA-4000V, SCA or LOC-1000)
8. 15K EOL Class B Circuit
9. Class A Circuit

SCA-10070 Connections

1. 120VAC 50Hz-60Hz 240VAC 50Hz-60Hz Connect to separate unswitched AC circuit
2. 120/240 VAC Jumper Position
3. Battery connection (non-power limited). Use two (2) 12V batteries connected in series
4. In from previous P-Link Device
5. Out to P-Link Device
6. Out to V-Link 1 (SCA or LOC-1000)
7. In from previous V-Link 1 (IPA-4000V, SCA or LOC-1000)
8. 15K EOL Class B Circuit
9. Class A Circuit

Class A P-Link Wiring

1. CA-6500 Connection
2. Panel Connection

Class B P-Link Wiring

1. Panel Connection
2. To the next device

Class A V-Link 1 Wiring

1. VM-1000 Connection

Class B V-Link 1 Wiring

1. VM-1000 Connection
2. To the next device VLINK 1
3. (15K EOLR on last device)

Class A V-Link 1 and V-Link 2 Wiring

1. VM-1000 Connection

Class B V-Link 1 and V-Link 2 Wiring

1. VM-1000 Connection
2. To the next device VLINK 1
3. To the next device VLINK 2
4. (15K EOLR on last device)

Ordering Information

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC · St. Louis, MO · Phone: 800-325-3936 · www.pottersignal.com

8830185 – REV A

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Documents / Resources

| POTTER SCA/DCA Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers [pdf] Owner's Manual
SCA DCA Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, SCA DCA, Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, Dual Channel Amplifiers, Channel Amplifiers
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| POTTER SCA/DCA Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers [pdf] Owner's Manual
SCA DCA Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, SCA DCA, Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, Dual Channel Amplifiers, Channel Amplifiers
| POTTER SCA/DCA Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers [pdf] Owner's Manual
SCA DCA Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, SCA DCA, Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, Channel Amplifiers
| POTTER SCA/DCA Single/Dual Channel Amplifiers [pdf] Owner's Manual
SCA DCA Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, SCA DCA, Single Dual Channel Amplifiers, Dual Channel Amplifiers, Channel Amplifiers

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