POTTER PBA Series AC Powered Bell Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- POTTER
Table of Contents
POTTER PBA Series AC Powered Bell
BELLS PBA-AC & PDC-DC
Features
- Listed for indoor and outdoor use
- Outdoor use requires BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof back box
- Indoor use mounts directly to standard 4” box
- Low current draw
- High dB output
- AC and DC models
- DC models are motor driven, polarized, and have built in transient protection for supervised alarm circuits
- Available in 6”, 8” and 10” sizes
Description
These vibrating type bells are designed for use as fire or general signaling
devices. They have low power consumption and high decibel ratings. The unit
mounts on a standard 4” (101mm) square electrical box for indoor use or on a
model BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof backbox for outdoor applications.
Weatherproof backbox model BBK-1 or HC-BB, Stock No. 1500001.
Notes
- Minimum dB ratings are calculated from integrated sound pressure measurements made at Underwriters Laboratories as specified in UL Standard 464. UL temperature range is -30° to 150°F (-34° to 66°C)
- Typical dB ratings are calculated from measurements made with a conventional sound level meter and are indicative of output levels in an actual installation.
- ULC only applies to PDC-DC bells.
Size inches (mm)| Voltage| Model Number| Stock Number| Current (Max.)| Typical
dB at 10 ft. (3m) (2)| Minimum dB at 10 ft. (3m) (1)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
6 (150)| 12VDC| PDC-6-12| 1750500| 200mA| 96| 76
8 (200)| 12VDC| PDC-8-12| 1750502| .200mA| 96| 77
10 (250)| 12VDC| PDC-10-12| 1750504| .200mA| 96| 78
6 (150)| 24VDC| PDC-6-24| 1750501| .20mA| 95| 77
8 (200)| 24VDC| PDC-8-24| 1750503| 20mA| 83| 79
10 (250)| 24VDC| PDC-10-24| 1750505| 20mA| 85| 80
6 (150)| 24VAC| PBA246| 1806024| .17A| 91| 78
8 (200)| 24VAC| PBA248| 1808024| .17A| 94| 77
10 (250)| 24VAC| PBA2410| 1810024| .17A| 94| 78
6 (150)| 120VAC| PBA1206| 1806120| .05A| 92| 83
8 (200)| 120VAC| PBA1208| 1808120| .05A| 99| 84
10 (250)| 120VAC| PBA12010| 1810120| .05A| 99| 86
Technical Specifications
Dimensions | 6” (150mm), 8” (200mm) and 10” (250mm) |
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Enclosure
| Cover: Steel Finish: Red Powder Coat Base: non-corrosive composite material
All parts have corrosion resistant finishes
Model BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof backbox (optional)
Voltages Available
| 24VAC
120VAC
12VDC (10.2 to 15.6) Polarized
24VDC (20.4 to 31.2) Polarized
Environmental Limitations
| Indoor or outdoor use (See Note 1)
-40° to 150°F (-40° to 66°C)
(Outdoor use requires weatherproof backbox.)
Termination| AC Bells – 4 No. 18 AWG stranded wires DC Bells – 18 AWG stranded
wire
Service Use| NFPA 13, 72, local AHJ
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
WARNING
- Installation must be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all national and local codes and ordinances.
- Shock hazard. Disconnect power source before servicing. Serious injury or death could result.
- Risk of explosion. Not for use in hazardous locations. Serious injury or death could result.
WARNING
In outdoor or wet installations, bell must be mounted with weatherproof
backbox, BBK-1 or HC-BB. Standard electrical boxes will not provide a
weatherproof enclosure. If the bell and/or assembly is exposed to moisture, it
may fail or create an electrical hazard.
Installation
The bell shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 72, or local AHJ. The top of the device shall be no less than 90” AFF and not less than 6” below the ceiling
- Remove the gong.
- Connect wiring (see Fig. 3).
- Mount bell mechanism to backbox (bell mechanism must be mounted with the striker pointing down).
- Reinstall the gong (be sure that the gong positioning pin, in the mechanism housing, is in the hole in the gong).
- Test all bells for proper operation and observe that they can be heard where required (bells must be heard in all areas as designated by the authority having jurisdiction).
WARNING
Failure to install striker down will prevent bell from ringing.
Bell Dimension
Inches (mm)
Weatherproof Backbox Dimensions Inches (mm) MODEL BBK-1 OR HC-BB
Wiring Rear View
NOTES:
- OBSERVE POLARITY TO RING D.C. BELLS.
- RED WIRES POSITIVE (+).
- BLACK WIRES NEGATIVE ().
- EOL RESISTOR IS SUPPLIED BY FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL.
NOTES:
- WHEN USING A.C. BELLS, TERMINATE EACH EXTRA WIRE SEPERATELYY AFTER LAST BELL.
- END-OF-LINE RESISTOR IS NOT REQUIRED ON AC BELLS
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO
Phone: 800-325-3936
www.pottersignal.com
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