POTTER PFC-5008 Fire Alarm Control Panel Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: POTTER

Table of Contents

Optional Modules
Electrical Specs
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Information
References
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PFC-5008
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

Stock No. 3992175

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Optional Modules

ARM-4 Quad Relay Module
8 Class B (Style B) 4 Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits 4 Class A (Style D) circuits.
Predefined Initiating Circuits can be configured as Waterflow or Latching/Non- Latching Supervisory
Selectable Alarm Verification on Initiating Circuits
Zone Disconnect Switches
5 Amp Power Supply
4 Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits (1.7 Amps max. per circuit.)
Audibles may be configured as Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time
Auto Signal Silence
Auxiliary relay contacts for Common Alarm, Common Trouble, and Common Supervisory.
Built-in RS-485 Interface for RA8F Multiplexed Remote Annunciators (Up to 3 Annunciators)
Built-in Walk Test operation
Output for 4-wire resettable regulated smoke power.
Easy configuration via DIP switches

Electrical Specs

AC Main:
2.0 Amps @ 120 VAC 60 HZ
1.0 Amp @ 240 VAC 50 HZ

Battery:
155 mA Standby (PFC-5008)
340 mA Alarm (PFC-5008)
200 mA Standby (PFC-5008 with AFCT)
460 mA Alarm (PFC-5008 with AFCT)

Potter’s PFC-5008 Fire Alarm Control Panel is a microprocessor based unit designed for small to medium commercial, residential, multifamily, institutional and industrial occupancies. Fully configurable using DIP switches, it enables the user to configure the system to meet their specific requirements. The PFC-5008 is a PFC-5004E with the ZA42 expansion card factory installed. In addition, the preassembled kit contains a UDACT-9100 for digital communication.
The PFC-5008 comes standard with 8 Class B (Style B) Initiating Circuits which may be configured as 4 Class A (Style D) circuits. In addition, it comes equipped with 4 Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating circuits which are each rated at 1.7 amps. The panel also includes a 5 Amp Power Supply
which powers the system and supplies a 4-wire resettable regulated smoke power supply of 24 VDC 100mA maximum.
The PFC-5008 utilizes a simple DIP switch configuration for programming initiating and indicating circuits as well as the enabling and disabling of system functions such as Signal Silence, Fire Drill and Auxiliary Disconnect. Some predefined initiating circuits can optionally be configured Waterflow or Latching/Non-Latching Supervisory. In addition, the PFC-5008 allows for Alarm Verification on the initiating circuits. The indicating circuits may be configured as Silenceable or Non-Silenceable with the audibles configured for Steady, March-Time, Temporal Code, or California Code. Sync module required for strobe synchronization.
The PFC-5008 is equipped with auxiliary relay contacts for Common Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory. If no Supervisory circuits are enabled, the Supervisory relay becomes a second Alarm relay. The cabinet is available in a beige color for the Canadian market and a red exterior for the U.S. and International markets.

Specifications

Charging Capability: 4 – 24 AH Batteries
Space is provided for up to 12 AH batteries.
24 AH Batteries require a separate battery cabinet.

Dimensions

14 7/8″H x 14 1/2″W x 5″D

Ordering Information

Stock No.	Model No.	Description
3992175	PFC-5008	8 Zone Microprocessor Based Fire Alarm Control Panel c/w 8

Class B (Style B) or 4
Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, 4 Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits and
a 5 Amp Power Supply. Standard with one UDACT-9100 Communicator.
3992505
3002120| Adder Modules
CFG-LCD
ARM-4| Programmer for UDACT
Auxiliary Relay Module c/w 4 configurable relays
3002135| Remote Annunciator
A8F| Remote Multiplex Annunciator c/w Common Control Features, Indicators and 8 BiColored
LEDs
Controls: Signal Silence, Buzzer Silence, Lamp Test & System Reset
Indicators: A.C. On, Common Trouble & Signal Silence
5130092
5130084
5130090| Batteries
BT-40
BT-80
BT-120| 12 Volt, 4 Amp/Hr. Battery – 2 pcs required per panel
12 Volt, 8 Amp/Hr. Battery – 2 pcs required per panel
12 Volt, 12 Amp/Hr. Battery – 2 pcs required per panel