Potter PFC-4410RC Instruction Manual

Manual #5403550 - Rev R
1/14
St. Louis, MO
[phone]
www.pottersignal.com
PFC-4410RC
Releasing Panel for
Water and Agent
Extinguishing
Systems
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
(All specications subject to revision.)

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Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO • [phone]
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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malfunction of said product.
POTTER warrants that the equipment herein shall conform to said descriptions as to all afrmation of fact
and shall be free from defects of manufacture, labeling and packaging for a period of one (1), one and one
half (1.5), three (3), or ve (5) year'(s), depending on the product, from the invoice date to the original
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In No Event Exceed The Purchase Price Of The Product In Respect To Which The Claim Is Made, Or At The
Election Of Potter, The Restoration Or Replacement Or Repair Of Such Product.

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Contents
Installation Precautions................................................................................................................................................................5
General Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
System Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Options.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Specications ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
PFC-4410RC Visual Indicators....................................................................................................................................................9
LCD..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
PFC-4410RC Visual Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................9
Control Buttons............................................................................................................................................................................10
Circuit Parameters (All voltages regulated DC) - Initiating Device Circuits .............................................................................. 10
Dedicated Supervisory Zone........................................................................................................................................................10
Notication/Release Circuits .......................................................................................................................................................10
Low/Missing Battery ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Input Power..................................................................................................................................................................................11
Backup Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................12
Service Use ..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Listings and Approvals ................................................................................................................................................................12
Terminals......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Relay Outputs...............................................................................................................................................................................12
Annunciator Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................12
Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................................13
Low Air Alarm ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Supervisory ..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Trouble Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Notication Appliance/Releasing Circuits...................................................................................................................................14
Loss or Reduction of AC Power ..................................................................................................................................................14
Low Battery Voltage ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Loss Of Auxiliary Power Output .................................................................................................................................................15
To Silence the Buzzer (or outputs that have been described as trouble or supervisory bell).......................................................15
To Silence a Signaling Appliance ................................................................................................................................................15
To Reset an Alarm or Supervisory Condition .............................................................................................................................. 15
To Reset A Trouble Condition......................................................................................................................................................15
Lamp Test..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Remote Annunciator Model RA-4410RC Operation...................................................................................................................16
Test Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Programming Mode Instructions .................................................................................................................................................17
Panel Visual Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
PFC-4410RC Standard Program Information..............................................................................................................................21
PFC-4410RC Custom Program Information for Water Based Extinguishing Systems............................................................... 73
Installation Instructions................................................................................................................................................................83
Wire checkout ..............................................................................................................................................................................83
Mounting Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................84
PFC-4410RC False Front Removal/Assembly Drawing ............................................................................................................. 84
Inactive Circuits...........................................................................................................................................................................85
Operating Instructions Form........................................................................................................................................................85
Battery Size Calculations.............................................................................................................................................................85
Battery Size Requirements And Maintenance .............................................................................................................................85
Current Requirements: Table 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 86
Secondary Power Supply Requirements: Table 2 ........................................................................................................................86
Calculation Table ......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Typical 2-Wire Detector Connection Drawing ............................................................................................................................87
Typical 4-Wire Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................87

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PFC-4410RC Connection Drawing .............................................................................................................................................88
2-Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility Data................................................................................................................................89
Releasing Device Capability......................................................................................................................See Document 5403615
Wire Routing for PFC-4410RC ...................................................................................................................................................90
NEC Section 760-54 ....................................................................................................................................................................91
Connection Procedure for Battery Charging Current and Voltage...............................................................................................92
Installation Of Bezel For Semi-ush Installations.......................................................................................................................92
Connection Drawing for Central Station and Remote Station Operation....................................................................................93
Annex A: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors/Devices ...............................................................................................................................94
Annex B: Product Datasheets of Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................96

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The abort circuit will not abort the release or stop the predischarge timer activated by zones programmed as MANUAL
RELEASE. If it is desired to have the abort circuit stop the release activated from a Manual Release zone, program that zone as a
DETECTION zone instead.
High voltage electrocution hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on the device while AC power is active.
This manual is designed to help with the specication, installation, and programming of the PFC-4410RC Release Panel. It is
imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the panel. Save this
manual for future reference.
Zones programmed as MANUAL RELEASE will override any cross zoning features. If it is desired to not have a manual station
override the cross zoning, program the zone as DETECTION and map accordingly.
Per ULC requirements; if this equipment is running on battery power only, it will shut off and cease to operate when the battery
voltage reaches approximatly 19-20 volts.
Fill in the name, address and telephone number of the servicing agency on the instruction sheet provided and
frame and place adjacent to control panel at eye level.
The following documentation shall be delivered to the owner or their representative upon nal acceptance of the system:
An owners manual and installation instructions covering all system equipment.
Wiring diagrams
A detailed description of the programming and operating sequence of the system
The detection and suppression system employing this release panel must be designed by people trained and competent in
the design and layout of re alarm and/or suppression systems for special hazard locations. The system shall be designed
and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Only trained, qualied and competent individuals should install, program and/or service the PFC-4410RC.
Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.
Locate the panel and all system components in the following nominal environment:
* Temperature 32-120°F, Humidity 93% non-condensing.
* Verify that the wire sizes are adequate for all initiating, notication, and release circuits.
* Make certain the panel is properly grounded.
* Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, ling, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible make all
cable entries from the sides, bottom, or rear of the cabinet. Verify that they will not interfere with the batteries or other components.
* The panel and system must be tested and maintained in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances.
This is the safety alert system. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Operating Instructions Form
Installation Precautions

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Design Guidelines
People trained in the design of special hazard systems shall determine the selection and placement of the initiating devices and
notication appliances connected to the PFC-4410RC. This responsible party shall also be familiar with the premises being protected.
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the applicable version of NFPA 72 and all
local codes and ordinances. For systems employing cross zoning of two smoke detectors for the activation of the release circuit,
this can include but is not limited to the installation of photoelectric and ionization types of detectors on separate zones. One
of each type of detector on separate zones shall be installed in the coverage area selected for a single detector (not to exceed 0.7
times the linear spacing). The detectors would be installed in close proximity to each other.
The responsible party shall also determine the theory of operation regarding the programming sequence.
General Description
The Model PFC-4410RC is a listed and approved, microprocessor based re control/releasing panel. It is primarily designed for
use as a releasing panel for pre-action and deluge, water based extinguishing systems or for agent extinguishing systems. The
PFC-4410RC may also be used as a stand alone re control panel. This unit complies with NFPA-12, NFPA-12A, NFPA-13,
NFPA-15, NFPA -16, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001.
The PFC-4410RC complies with UL Standard 864, ULC S527-11, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 C22.1., ULC S524, FM,
CSFM, NYMEA, and is RoHS Compliant.
System Features
• Four Class B (Style B) Initiating zones. Each initiating zone can be set up for any of the following:
· Alarm Zones
· Detection alarm zone
· Waterow
· Linear Heat Detection (700 ohms per zone.)
· Manual Release
Fire Alarm System Limitations
Smoke detectors may not detect smoke when the smoke does not reach the detector. Such as smoke within walls, on the other
side of walls, on other oors, behind closed doors, explosions, etc. Smoke detectors will not operate if they are not properly
connected to the re/release panel. The detectors and bases must be UL listed as being compatible with the panel. The
detectors have a visible ashing light that indicates power is supplied to the detectors.
Notication appliances may not alert people if the people are not able to hear or see the appliances such as if they are in
separate areas of the building or room.
A re alarm/release panel will not operate without electrical power. The panel must have sufcient backup battery capability
to power the panel for a specied amount of time in the event of an AC power failure. The batteries and release panel shall be
tested and maintained in accordance with the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 72.
In order for emergency forces, (Fire departments, etc.), to respond to events associated with this panel, the panel must transmit
trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to a monitoring facility either directly or through a main building re panel.
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS, INSTALLERS, AHJ'S, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates eld programmable software. In order to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control
Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specic
values or not used at all, as indicated below.
Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864 Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
NY Abort (Mode 3) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4 Modes 1 and 2
30-Second Abort (Mode 4) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4
Abort on Pre-action or Deluge
Systems No Supervisory, Tamper, Low air, High Air, Abort
Supervisory, Tamper, Low
Air, High Air

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· Supervisory Zones
· Supervisory
· Tamper
· Low Air Supervisory
· High Air
· Low Air Alarm
NOTE: Only zones programmed as Detection, Waterow, Linear Heat, Manual Release, and Low Air
Alarm can be mapped to outputs programed as release.
· Remote Annunciator Output for connection to RA-4410RC:
· RS-485 communication, (2-wire shielded cable required)
· Regulated 24VDC annunciator power
· Two Supervisory Zones, Class B (Style B). This zone can be set up for any of the following:
· Supervisory
· Tamper
· Low Air Supervisory
· High Air
· * Abort (Supervisory zone 1 only)
NOTE: * Abort on a water-based extinguishing system is not a UL Listed function.
· Four Class B (Style Y) Output circuits. Each output can be set up for any of the following:
· Notication Appliance circuit, (First or Second alarm notication in chemical extinguishing mode)
· Releasing circuit
· Pulse Releasing circuit (called eAEROSOL, 1/16th sec on 15/16th sec off. Chemical mode only, will cycle 200
times before turning off)
· Supervisory Bell circuit
· Trouble Bell circuit
· One Abort Circuit (Available in Chemical Mode only) Programmable for four different operating modes
· ULI – Stops the pre-discharge timer at 10 seconds
· IRI – Abort must be activated before the second alarm is received
· NYC (not UL listed) A one time operation that adds 90 seconds to the remaining predischarge time
· * 30 Second Abort (stops or reverts the pre-discharge timer at 30 seconds)
NOTE: * Not a UL Listed function
· Fifteen Standard Programs for water based systems or custom program capability
· Nine Standard Programs for Chemical based systems or custom program capability
· User selectable between Water Based or Chemical Extinguishing
· Releasing Zones can be set up for either normal or cross zoning operation
· Discharge time is user selectable for either 7, 8, 9, 10, 20 minutes or continuous in the custom program
· All circuits inherently power limited per NEC 760 and UL 864 Section 14.4
· Initiating Circuit Disable feature
· Output Disable feature
· One-Man Walktest feature with automatic 30 minute restoration and releasing circuit disable
· Class B (Style B) Abort circuit available in Chemical mode. Four Abort modes available
· Pre-Discharge timer from 0-60 seconds available in Chemical mode only
· Manual Release 0-30 seconds predischarge timer in Chemical Mode only
· Notication Appliance Circuits can be programmed to operate upon 1st or 2nd alarm in Chemical Mode for pre-discharge
signal
· Diagnostic Indicators
Abort does not function and has no effect on panel operation
from zones programmed as MANUAL RELEASE.
An eAEROSOL output shall only be used with Aerosol
Generators (listed on page 90). Using a standard releasing
circuit for an Aerosol Generator can prevent the Aerosol
agent from being released.

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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
· Signal Silence button
· Buzzer Silence button
· Manual event scroll buttons
· Automatic resound of silenced trouble signals after 24 hours
· Built-in Trouble buzzer
· Common Contacts for Alarm/Trouble/Supervisory/Waterow
· 32 Character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
· 34 LED display
· User Generated Banner Message
· User Generated Zone Labeling
· 24 or 90 hour Battery Standby available (Where required by FM and Others)
· 24 Hour Clock
· Password Protection
· Remote annunciator output
· 4-Wire resettable smoke detector power
Options See Appendix B of the manual for product data sheets.
1. CAM - Module to convert one Class B Indicating Appliance Circuit to one Class A circuit.
2. CA2Z - Module to convert two Class B Initiating Device Circuits to two Class A circuits.
3. ARM-1 - Module to provide non-supervised 4PDT Relay designed to be activated by 24VDC Indicating and/or Releasing,
polarity reversing circuits.
4. ARM-2 - Module to provide two Form C contacts activated by Indicating or Releasing, polarity reversing circuits.
5. ARM-44 - Module to provide 8 Form C contacts activated by corresponding initiating zones and outputs. Contact
manufacture for data sheet 5401202.
6. RA-4410RC – Remote annunciator provides 34 LED’s for each zone in alarm supervisory or trouble, each output activated
or in trouble, AC power, Power trouble, System trouble, Ground fault, Supervisory, Supervisory trouble, Alarm, Alarm
silence and Pre-discharge/Discharging. The annunciator also has a lamp test switch. Contact manufacture for data sheet
5401175.
7. Abort switch. Contact manufacture for data sheet 5401136.
8. RCDS-1 - Releasing Circuit Disable Switch Contact manufacture for data sheet 5401214.
Ordering Information
Model No. Description Stock No.
RA-4410RC Remote annunciator 3006400
BB-RA-44R Surface mount back box for RA-4410RC 3006401
EOLP-R End of Line Plate f/Resistor 3002182
EOLP-D End of Line Plate f/Diode Assy 3002181
P32-1T Manual release station 1000447
Abort Switch-Red 3001000
Abort Switch-Blue 3001004
PFC-TW Bezel for semi-ush mounting (white) 5090157
PFC-TR Bezel for semi-ush mounting (red) 5090155
BT80 Battery, for 24 hour standby, 12V, 8.0AH (2 req’d) 5130084
BT120 Battery, for 60-90 hour standby, 12V, 12.0AH (2 req’d) 5130090
CA2Z 2-Zone Class A initiating module 3006013
CAM Class A indicating circuit module 3005300
ARM-1 Auxiliary Relay Module 4 Pole 3004726
ARM-2 Auxiliary Relay Module 3004725
ARM-44 8 Relay Module 3006221
RCDS-1 Releasing Circuit Disable Switch 3001002
Spare or Replacement Parts
EOL Resistor 5080593
EOL Resistor and Diode Assembly for releasing circuit 3005012
EOL Resistor with 6" wire leads 3005013
eMatch Protection Assembly for eAEROSOL circuit 3005014
Main Circuit Board Module 3006230

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Specications
PFC-4410RC
Type - 18 gauge sheet steel with hinged, removable, locked door
Size - 18 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Finish - Off-white or red cabinet with red on black logo.
Knockouts - 1/2" and 3/4", one of each on left side, two 3/4" and one 1/2" on right side, four 1/2", two 3/4" on top, and two 1/2"
and one 3/4" on the back
Option - Bezel for semi-ush mounting
PFC-4410RC Visual Indicators
LED Indicators (red = alarm)
32 Character Alpha-Numeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
LCD
A 2 line 32 character alpha-numeric liquid crystal display shows the condition, status and circuit for all
Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble conditions.
CONDITION STATUS CIRCUIT
Alarm Silenced <user Dened Message> (Up To 10 Characters)
Trouble Disabled Output #1
Supervisory Acknowledged Output #2
Tamper Output #3
Low Air Output #4
High Air Battery
Aborted A.C.
Pre-discharging Supervisory
Releasing Zone #1
Released Zone #2
Zone #3
Zone #4
Ground
PFC-4410RC Visual Indicators
In accordance with ULC S527-11 option B:
LED Annunciator Module
Red LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits Active (4),
Notication/Release Circuits Active (4)
Common Alarm (1)
Green LED: Power on
Yellow LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits Troubles (4),
Output Circuits Troubles (4)
Supervisory Initiating Zone (4)
Supervisory Bell Output Active (4)
(1) each: Supervisory 1, Supervisory 2, Power Trouble, Supervisory Trouble, System Trouble, Earth Fault,
Pre-Discharge/Discharging, Signal Silenced
CONDITION STATUS LED State
Trouble Non-Silenced Flashing
Trouble Silenced Steady ON
Alarm Non-Silenced Flashing
Alarm Silenced Steady ON
Supervisory Non-Silenced Flashing
Supervisory Silenced Steady ON
Pre-discharge Flashing
Discharging Steady ON

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Control Buttons
• Signal Silence - Momentary, silences signaling circuits, (except those activated by zones programmed as WATERFLOW)
• System Reset - Momentary, resets all alarm circuits if condition has been corrected, removes power from initiating device
circuits.
• Scroll Up - Scrolls LCD display to most recent events
• Scroll Down - Scrolls LCD display to previous events
NOTE: Trouble silence is accomplished by scrolling through all events.
Circuit Parameters (All voltages regulated DC) - Initiating Device Circuits
Initiating Device Zones: For connection of dry contact initiating devices and compatible 2 wire smoke detectors. (All values nominal)
• 4 Class B, Style B (Class A Style D module available)
• Power limited, current limited to protect 2 wire smoke detectors
• Maximum 2 wire 24VDC smoke detector load per zone - 2.5 mA (Use only detectors that are listed in compatibility list.)
• Maximum Line resistance - 100 ohms (Except linear heat detection cable, 700 ohms per zone)
• End-of-Line Resistance - 5.1K ohm
• Normal standby current - approximately 4.0 mA
• Standby voltage - 25VDC maximum, 13.4 minimum
• Maximum short circuit current - approximately 36mA
• Maximum Impedance for Alarm - 1400 ohms
• Normal supervisory current - approximately 4mA
• Low current trouble activation - approximately 3.3mA
• Alarm activation current - approximately 10mA
• Ripple voltage - .4VDC
• Maximum operating voltage range: 22.5 - 25.9VDC
• Frequency - continuous
Dedicated Supervisory Zone
• For dry contact supervisory devices such as tamper, low air, or high air switches
• 2 Class B Style B circuit, latching
• Power limited, current limited
• End-of-Line resistance - 5.1K ohms
• Ripple Voltage - .1VDC
• Frequency - continuous
• Maximum voltage - 25VDC
• Maximum short circuit current - approximately 36mA
• Maximum line resistance - 100 ohms
• Normal supervisory current - approximately 4mA
• Low current trouble activation - approximately 3.3mA
• Supervisory current condition - approximately 10mA
Notication/Release Circuits
The indicating circuits of the PFC-4410RC are Non-coded. This allows the use of visual and audible appliances on the same
circuit. If temporal notication appliances are required for evacuation, selectable tone appliances such as the Potter EH24 horn or
HS24 Series strobe/horns or a temporal module such as Potter AVSM or equivalents shall be used.
The notication outputs do not provide synchronization. The notication appliances shall be compatible with the sync module
selected. The sync' module shall be installed as per manufacturers instructions. Synchronization is limited to only one circuit
and not between circuits. Systems intended for the release of Halon 1301 as described in NFPA 12A, or clean agents as described
in NFPA 2001, shall have provision for a pre-discharge notication circuit. If the signal is required to be separate and/or distinct
from the evacuation signal, two notication circuits are required. One shall be programmed as FIRST ALARM. It will provide
a steady output upon activation of any initiating zone programmed as an alarm zone. This is the evacuation signal. If a temporal
signal is required, notication appliances such as Potter model EH24 or others that can produce a temporal tone shall be used.
This allows the use of strobes and horns on the same circuit. The other notication circuit shall be programmed as SECOND
ALARM. It will provide a steady output upon activation of a second initiating zone programmed as an alarm zone. This is when
the pre-discharge timer would start and would be the pre-discharge signal. If a temporal or other type of signal is required, noti-
cation appliances such as Potter model EH24 or equivalent shall be used. This allows the use of strobes and horns on the same
circuit. If a separate signal for discharge were required, a third notication circuit would be used that would be programmed to