POTTER NCF-1000 Fiber Optic Networking Card Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- POTTER
Table of Contents
POTTER NCF-1000 Fiber Optic Networking Card
Features
- Allows for Peer-to-Peer networking via multi-mode or single mode fiber
- Utilizes SFP (small form pluggable) modules for fiber selection
- Up to 200 panels can be networked together
- Any RA-6500 remote annunciator can be set as a global annunciator
- NCE-1000 and NCF-1000 are interoperable and both types can be used within a network
- Allows for a single panel to act as the host communicator
- Five year warranty included
Description
The NCF-1000 Network Card Fiber is used to network the fire alarm panels using fiber optic cable. The NCF-1000 allows the user to install SFP (small form- factor pluggable) modules to utilize either single mode or multi-mode fiber. It is fully supervised and is capable of both Class B and Class A operation. The NCF-1000 may be mounted in either the control panel cabinet, the PSN-1000/E, the AE-2, AE-8 or AE-14. The connection between the FACP and the module shall be limited to 20 feet and enclosed in conduit or equivalently protected against mechanical injury. Each card is mounted to the exclusive Stacker Bracket for secure and accessible mounting. A maximum of 31 NCF-1000s can be installed per panel with a maximum of 200 panels per network. SFP (small form-factor pluggable) modules are installed for either multi-mode or single mode fiber installations. Potter part number 3992790 can be used for multi-mode installations. 3992790 utilizes 62.5/125-micron multi-mode fiber optic cable. It tolerates up to 10 db of signal loss. Potter part number 3992791 can be used to for single mode installations. 3992791 utilizes 9/125-micron single mode fiber optic cable. It tolerates up to 12 db of signal loss.
Technical Specifications
| Standby Current | 95 mA |
|---|---|
| Alarm Current | 95 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 120°F (0° to 49° C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10%-93% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 24 VDC |
Signal Loss
Tolerance
| 10 db – multimode 12 db – single mode
Fiber Connector
Type
| LC Duplex Fiber Connectors
Max no. of NCF- 1000| 31
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
| 4″ x 6″ x 1 5/8″
Wire Gauge P-Link| 12 AWG – 18 AWG
Compatible Panels| IPA/AFC Series Addressable
PFC-4064 Conventional
Installation
The NCF-1000 is connected to the fire control panels using a 4-wire RS-485 connection and Ethernet cable that connects to panel’s P-Comm port. The connection is power limited and supervised. SFP (small form-factor pluggable) modules are installed for either multi-mode or single mode fiber installations. Potter part number 3992790 can be used for multi-mode installations. 3992790 utilizes 62.5/125-micron multi-mode fiber optic cable. It tolerates up to 10 db of signal loss. Potter part number 3992791 can be used to for single mode installations. 3992791 utilizes 9/125-micron single mode fiber optic cable. It tolerates up to 12 db of signal loss.
Class B Wiring
Class A Wiring with Return
Ordering Information
| Model | Description | Stock No. |
|---|---|---|
| NCF-1000 | Network Card-Fiber | 3992789 |
| SFP Module Multi-Mode Fiber | 3992790 | |
| SFP Module Single-Mode Fiber | 3992791 |
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