POTTER PVC-MP-DP Network Audio System Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- POTTER
Table of Contents
- POTTER PVC-MP-DP Network Audio System
- Features
- Description
- Technical Specifications
- PVC-MP Master Panel Configurations
- Panel Options
- PVC-DP Distributed Panel Configurations
- Panel Options
- Ordering Information PVC-MP
- Ordering Information PVC Panel Options
- Ordering Information PVC-DP
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POTTER PVC-MP-DP Network Audio System
Features
- Master Mic Control
- 16 Switch Control Points
- Dual Channel DMR and Audio Interface
- High Speed Communication Loop
- 25/50/100 Dual or Single Watt Amplifier (200W Single Channel optional), Dual/Single Amplification
- Configuration for 4 or 8 Output Zones
- 120 VAC Power Supply and Battery Charger
- Live Microphone Override of Message and Tone
- Compatible High Reliability, No Maintenance, Fully Supervised
- Easy Installation and Operation
- Studio Quality Voice Recordings Built in Alarm and Alert Signals
Description
The PVC MP and DP panels operate with any Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and
provide 25, 50 or 100 Watts of speaker power. The panel has its own power
supply and battery charger. The panel must be wired with 120 or 240 VAC and
standby batteries connected. The PVC panel is housed in a surface or semi-
flush mounted backbox with a hinged and key locked door.
The PVC-MP Master Panel (PVC-MP) utilizes a Master Mic control with 16 switch
control points along with a
dual channel DMR and a high speed communication loop. Maximum system
configuration allows up to 1,000 switch/input points, and an integrated fire
phone is available as an option.
The PVC-DP Distributed Panel has 4 output zones available and can be
configured for 8. The panel has dual channel audio interface and dual
(25/50/100W available) or
single (25/50/100/200W available) channel amplification options. An integrated
Fire Phone is optional, as well as 4 circuits expandable to 8, 12 or 16.with a
maximum system configuration of up to 256 PVC-DP panels.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | 14.5” x 27” x 4” (W x H x D) |
|---|---|
| Primary Power | 120 VAC |
| Battery Power | 24 VDC |
| Electrical Ratings | All circuits @ 24VDC |
| Voltage | 5V peak to peak max |
| Frequency | 1.024MHz |
| Current | 50mA max. |
| Impedance | 120 Ohms (max between panels) |
Battery Charging
| EVX-25/50: 800mA, maximum battery
size 17Ah
EVX-100: 1A, maximum battery size 24Ah
Communications Bus| RS-485 standard, 1M Baud data rate, low capacitance cable
Color| Red
PVC-MP Master Panel Configurations
- PVC-MP16 Master Panel, 16 Switch Control
- PVC-MP32 Master Panel, 32 Switch Control
- PVC-MP48 Master Panel, 48 Switch Control
- PVC-MP64 Master Panel, 64 Switch Control
- PVC-MP80 Master Panel, 80 Switch Control
- PVC-MP96 Master Panel, 96 Switch Control
- PVC-MP16/P Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone
- PVC-MP32/P Master Panel, 32 Switch Control Master Fire Phone
- PVC-MP64/P Master Panel, 64 Switch Control Master Fire Phone
- PVC-MP80/P Master Panel, 80 Switch Control Master Fire Phone
- PVC-MP96/P Master Panel, 96 Switch Control Master Fire Phone
Panel Options
Cards may be added as job requirements demand.
- PVC-MFP Master Fire Phone Enables system to incorporate 2 way communication. Included with /P panels.
- PVC-SSC Switch Scan Card Included in basic panels, up to 7 additional cards may be added.
- PVC-SLC Switch LED Card 16 Switch LED Bank, up to 8 per PVC-SSC.
- PVC-II Audio Module Interface Card One included with basic panel, additional cards give 16 control inputs each. Maximum of 8.
PVC-MP Master Panel Current for Components
Component| Standby| Alarm
DCC| 83 mA| 83 mA
ASC| 23 mA| 33 mA
MFP| 9 mA| 9 mA
SSC| 28 mA| 28 mA
SLC| 0.2 mA| 16 mA
MMC| 46 mA| 46 mA
IOI| 18 mA| 19 mA
PVC-DP Distributed Panel Configurations
- PVC-DPS25 Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 25W
- PVC-DPS50 Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 50W
- PVC-DPS100 Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 100W
- PVC-DPS25/P Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 25W, Fire Phone
- PVC-DPS50/P Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 50W, Fire Phone
- PVC-DPS100/P Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 100W, Fire Phone
- PVC-DP25 Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 25W
- PVC-DP50 Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 50W
- PVC-DP100 Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 100W, Single Channel 200W
- PVC-DP25/P Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 25W, Fire Phone
- PVC-DP50/P Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 50W, Fire Phone
- PVC-DP100/P Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 100W, Fire Phone, Single Channel 200W
Panel Options
Cards may be added as job requirements demand.
- PVC-MBK Motherboard Relay card Expands MBR output to 8 Class B or 4 Class A circuits.
- PVC-FPI Fire Phone Interface Card Included in /P panels, up to 3 additional cards may be added.
- PVC-FPO Fire Phone Output Card Used with additional PVC-FPIs for termination.
- PVC-II Audio Module Interface Card Included with basic panel, additional cards give the ability to control multiple modules
PVC-DP Distributed Panel Current for Components
Component| Standby| Alarm
DCC| 82 mA| 84 mA
MBR| 31 mA| 31 mA
AMI| 22 mA| 22 mA
FPI| 41 mA| 41 mA
MBK| 3 mA| 31 mA
Ordering Information PVC-MP
| Description | Stock No. |
|---|---|
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control | PVC-MP16 |
| Master Panel, 32 Switch Control | PVC-MP32 |
| Master Panel, 48 Switch Control | PVC-MP48 |
| Master Panel, 64 Switch Control | PVC-MP64 |
| Master Panel, 80 Switch Control | PVC-MP80 |
| Master Panel, 96 Switch Control | PVC-MP96 |
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone | PVC-MP16/P |
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone | PVC-MP32/P |
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone | PVC-MP64/P |
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone | PVC-MP80/P |
| Master Panel, 16 Switch Control, Master Fire Phone | PVC-MP96/P |
Ordering Information PVC Panel Options
| Description | Stock No. |
|---|---|
| Master Fire Phone | PVC-MFP |
| Switch Scan Card | PVC-SSC |
| Switch LED Card | PVC-SLC |
| Audio Module Interface Card | PVC-II |
| Motherboard Relay Card | PVC-MBK |
| Fire Phone Interface Card | PVC-FPI |
| Fire Phone Output Card | PVC-FPO |
| Audio Module Interface Card | PVC-AMI |
Ordering Information PVC-DP
| Description | Stock No. |
|---|---|
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 25W | PVC-DPS25 |
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 50W | PVC-DPS50 |
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 100W | PVC-DPS100 |
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 25W, Fire Phone | PVC-DPS25/P |
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 50W, Fire Phone | PVC-DPS50/P |
| Distributed Panel, Single Channel, 100W, Fire Phone | PVC- |
DPS100/P
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 25W| PVC-DP25
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 50W| PVC-DP50
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 100W, Single Channel 200W| PVC-DP100
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 25W, Fire Phone| PVC-DP25/P
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 50W, Fire Phone| PVC-DP50/P
Distributed Panel, Dual Channel, 100W, Fire Phone, Single Channel 200W| PVC-
DP100/P
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC • St. Louis, MO • Phone: 800-325-3936 • www.pottersignal.com
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