POTTER PFC-6030 Fire Alarm Control Panel Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- POTTER
Table of Contents
PFC-6030
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
Product includes a 5 year warranty
Features
- 30 Analog/Addressable Points in Any Combination
- 3.5 Amp Power Supply
- 2 NACS, Regulated, Rated at 3 Amps each
- Strobe Synchronization and System Wide Sync for Potter/ AMSECO®, Gentex®, Cooper Wheelock® and System Sensor® strobes
- System Wide Class A or B
- 99 Software Zones
- Large LCD and Keypad for Ease of Operation
- Cabinet will house 8 or 18 Ah batteries. Dead Front Cabinet for Clean Look
- Smoke Detector Drift Compensation and Maintenance Alerts
- NFPA 72 Compliant Smoke Sensitivity Test Built-In
- 1,000 Event History Buffer
- Optional two line DACT with UD-1000 that can report General, Zone, or Point
- P-Link Communication Line for Annunciators and Accessories
- E-Mail System Status, Reports and Event Information
- Integrated, listed IP Communicator
- Ethernet Port for Programming and Network Connectivity
Electrical Specs: AC Mains
• 3.0 Amps @ 120 VAC 50/60 H2
• 2.0 Amps @ 240 VAC 50/60 H2
Size(W x H x D): 16″ x 17″ x 3 7/8″
Battery:
• 130 mA Standby
• 220mA Alarm
Description
The PFC-6030 is a versatile thirty point analog/addressable fire alarm control
panel that utilizes the Potter/Nohmi device protocol that has a complete line
of initiating and control devices. The SLC is capable of 50 ohms of resistance
and does not require the use of twisted or shielded wire. The thirty (30)
points may be any combination of smoke sensors, heat detectors or modules.
The PFC-6030 has a metal cabinet with a key lock and a dead front standard.
The cabinet will house 8 Ah or 18 Ah batteries. The large viewing window
allows easy viewing of the LCD and the standard LEDs. The keypad allows easy
operation and navigation of the system menu.
All of the outputs are power limited, are power regulated and may be
programmed for Potter/AMSECO, Gentex®, CooperWheelock® and System Sensor®
strobe synchronization. The outputs may be configured for any combination of
strobe brands and all will sync. The outputs also may be configured for door
holder power, auxiliary power and constant power.
The panel has auto-programming learn mode that will not affect the existing
system when adding or deleting a device. The system is capable of 99 software
zones, cross zoning and counting zones. The panel is fully programmed from a
PC based software program that will work with Microsoft XP, Vista or Windows
7.0 operating systems.
The PFC-6030 has an Ethernet connection for programming network connectivity
and IP reporting communicator. The system uses a simple patch cable for
connecting a PC to the panel. In addition, the system may be connected to a
building network and programmed while on the network. The system has a built
in e-mail function and will send system E-mail reminders. The IP communicator
is listed with the Sur-Gard III IP receiver.
The panel will support P-Link devices which include: the RA-6075, RA-6500 and
LED-16 Annunciators, RLY 5 Relay Module, SPG-1000 Serial Parallel Gateway
(printer card), an FCB-1000 Remote Ethernet/IP connection, DRV-50 LED driver
for 50 LEDs, PSN-1000 Remote Power Supplies (10 Amp) and FIB-1000 P-Link Fiber
Interface Module. In addition, the panel allows for the installation of the
UD-1000 dual line telephone line digital alarm communicator transmitter
(DACT). The UD-1000 is programmable for a single line or dual line and is
compatible with Ademco’s Contact ID or SIA DCS protocols.
The complete system may be converted to Class A with a CA-6075 module. The
CA-6075 provides the hardware necessary to convert the remote annunciators
through the Potter P-Link connection protocol, the NACs and the SLC to Class A
operation.
SLC Loop Accessories
The control panel may be connected with up to thirty (30) addressable devices or modules in any combination. The SLC is not restricted by any special wire requirements and may be wired with any wire that complies with the NEC.
SLC Loop Devices
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| PSA | Analog Photoelectric Smoke Detector with a listed obscuration of 1.02 to |
3.83 percent per foot.
PSHA| Combination Analog Photo Electric Smoke/Heat Detector — a smoke detector
with a listed obscuration of 1.02 to 3.83 percent obscuration and a fixed
temperature 135° Fahrenheit heat detector
FHA| Analog Fixed Temperature Heat Detector that is selectable from 135° F to
185°F
RHA| Analog Rate or Rise Heat Detector that has a fixed temperature selection
from 135°F and 174°F and also will alarm if the temperature increase 12-15°F
in one minute
DDA| Addressable Duct Smoke Detector
AB-6| 6″ round base that is mounted to an electrical box and wired for
connection of one of the above sensors
AB-4| 4″ round base that is mounted to an electrical box and wired for
connection of one of the above sensors
AIB| Isolator base that interrupts a short in a SLC and prevents the short
from affecting protected devices on the loop
ARB| Addressable Relay Base that contains two relays controlled by the SLC.
One relay is rated at 8 amps at 240 VAC/30VDC and the other is rated at 2 amps
240 VAC/30 VDC
ASB| Addressable Sounder Base that contains an addressable sounder module that
may be configured for local, group and all call. The sounder follows the
pattern sent to the device.
Modules
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| MCM | Miniature Contact Module provides a small foot print contact module for |
mounting inside an enclosure.
APS-SA| Single Action Addressable Pull Station
APS-DA| Dual Action Addressable Pull Station
SCM-4| Single Contact Module is a standard contact module with an LED that
mounts into a 4″ square electrical box.
DCM-4| Dual Contact Module is a device that can monitor two distinct inputs
with a single device or in a Class A mode.
TRM-4| Twin Relay Module provides two form C relays that simultaneously active
when the module is triggered by the control panel. Each relay is rated for 2
amps at 24VDC or 0.5 amps at 125VAC.
MOM-4| Monitored Output Module switches monitored power and is activated by
the control panel.
CIZM-4| Conventional Input Zone Module is used to connect conventional smoke
detectors.
SCI| Short Circuit Isolator interrupts a short on the SLC and prevents the
short from affecting protected devices on the loop.
P-Link Devices
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| RA-6075 | LCD/keypad remote annunciator with a metal enclosure and key lock. |
| RA-6500 | 160 Character LCD. Keypad remote annunciator with metal enclosure and |
key lock.
LED-16| LED remote annucniator capable of displaying alarms, supervisory, and
trouble status for 16 zones.
PSN-1000| 10 Amp Intelligent power supply.
RLY-5| 5 Form C Relay Card.
SPG-1000| Serial/Parallel Printer Card, Optional Rack Mount.
FCB-1000| Fire Communications Bridge, 1 may be added for remote IP
Communicator.
FIB-1000| Fiber Interface Module, used in pairs to convert P-Link over
multimode fiber, optional rack mount.
SLC Circuit Diagram
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC • St. Louis, MO • Cust Service:
866-956-1211 • Tech Support:
866-240-1870 • Canada:
888-882-1833
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