POTTER CA-6500 Class A Expander Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
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POTTER CA-6500 Class A Expander

Features

  • Provides Class A connection for NACs, P-Link and SLC
  • Mounts to framework inside panel enclosure
  • Allows for independent circuit selection of Class A operation
  • Product includes a 5 year warranty
  • UUKL Listed for Smoke Control

Description

The CA-6500 Class A expander allows six notification circuits, two PLINK circuits and the built-in SLC circuit to be wired for class A operation. The Class A operation can be independently selected for the PLINK and SLC circuits using the Potter Fire Panel Programmer Software.

Installation

The CA-6500 is installed directly in the addressable control panel enclosure using the supplied cable assembly and hardware.

  1. Power the system down.
  2. Slide the Class A expander into the opening on the bottom of the control chassis. The tabs on the back of the CA-6500 Class A expander must slide into the slots located in the control panel chassis.
  3. Secure the CA-6500 Class A expander using two #6-32×3/8” screws.
  4. Plug the 2 x 9 cable assembly (P/N 5210515) into the CA-6500 and control panel. See page 2 for wiring instructions

Technical Specifications

Standby Current 60 mA
Alarm Current 100 mA
Ambient Operating Temperature 32°F – 120°F (0°C – 49°C) 10%-93% @ 30°C (86°F)

non-condensing humidity
Maximum CA-6500 expanders| 1
Size (WxHxD)| 10-1/4” x 1-1/8” x 5-1/8”
Compatible Panels| Ipa-4000 aFC-1000 PFC-6800 P400(R)

Examples of Installing and Wiring a Class A Expander Card

![Examples of Installing and Wiring a Class A

Expander Card](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POTTER- CA-6500-Class-A-Expander-Owners-Manual-3.png)

CA-6500 Installation Showing the CA-6500 Ribbon Connection

![CA-6500 Installation Showing the CA-6500

Ribbon Connection](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POTTER- CA-6500-Class-A-Expander-Owners-Manual-4.png)

Example of Wiring a Class A Expander Card

Example of Wiring a Class A Expander Card

Example of P-Link Class A Wiring Requiring a CA-6500

![Example of P-Link Class A Wiring Requiring a

CA-6500](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POTTER- CA-6500-Class-A-Expander-Owners-Manual-6.png)

CA-6500 Class A Expander Installation

The Class A configuration requires the use of the CA-6500. Once the card is installed, the additional terminals are provided for the return loop of the NAC. The CA-6500 provides the terminals for NACs, SLCs, and P-Link. Refer to the figures below for examples of installing and wiring a Class A expander card.

Notes :

  1. One (1) CA-6500 Class A expander may be installed per panel.
  2. The CA-6500 provides the terminals for NACs, P-Link, and SLCs.

Ordering Information

Model

| Description| Stock No.
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Ca-6500| Class A Expander|

3992663

Customer Support

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

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