Potter PFC-8000 Series User manual

Manual #5403556–Rev. A2
2/14
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO
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PFC-8000 Series
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Installation, Operation, & Programming Manual
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Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO 63042 • 314-595-6900 • 866-956-1211
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The essential purpose of any sale or contract for sale of any of the products listed in the POTTER catalog or
price list is the furnishing of that product. It is expressly understood that in furnishing said product, POTTER
does not agree to insure the Purchaser against any losses the Purchaser may incur, even if resulting from the
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 ve (5) years,
depending on the product, from the invoice date to the original purchaser, provided that representative
samples are returned to POTTER for inspection. The product warranty period is stated on the exterior of the
product package. Upon a determination by POTTER that a product is not as warranted, POTTER shall, at
its exclusive option, replace or repair said defective product or parts thereof at its own expense except that
Purchaser shall pay all shipping, insurance and similar charges incurred in connection with the replacement
of the defective product or parts thereof. This Warranty is void in the case of abuse, misuse, abnormal
usage, faulty installation or repair by unauthorized persons, or if for any other reason POTTER determines
that said product is not operating properly as a result of causes other than defective manufacture, labeling or
packaging.
The Aforesaid Warranty Is Expressly Made In Lieu Of Any Other Warranties, Expressed Or Implied, It
Being Understood That All Such Other Warranties, Expressed Or Implied, Including The Warranties Of
Merchantability And Fitness For Particular Purpose Are Hereby Expressly Excluded. In No Event Shall
Potter Be Liable To Purchaser For Any Direct, Collateral, Incidental Or Consequential Damages In
Connection With Purchaser’s Use Of Any Of The Products Listed Herein, Or For Any Other Cause Whatsoever
Relating To The Said Products. Neither Potter Nor Its Representatives Shall Be Liable To The Purchaser
Or Anyone Else For Any Liability, Claim, Loss, Damage Or Expense Of Any Kind, Or Direct Collateral,
Incidental Or Consequential Damages Relative To Or Arising From Or Caused Directly Or Indirectly By Said
Products Or The Use Thereof Or Any Deciency, Defect Or Inadequacy Of The Said Products. It Is Expressly
Agreed That Purchaser’s Exclusive Remedy For Any Cause Of Action Relating To The Purchase And/or Use
Of Any Of The Products Listed Herein From Potter Shall Be For Damages, And Potter's Liability For Any And
All Losses Or Damages Resulting From Any Cause Whatsoever, Including Negligence, Or Other Fault, Shall
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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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................................8
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Purpose of This Manual............................................................................................................................................................... 8
System Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
System Features and Options....................................................................................................................................................... 8
How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Terms Used in This Manual......................................................................................................................................................... 9
How to Contact Potter.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 2: Before You Start Installation.................................................................................................10
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
System Specications ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Cabinet Description .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Panel Visual Indicators............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Environmental Specications .................................................................................................................................................... 10
System Congurations / Appliances .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Specications............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Main Board Wiring Specications............................................................................................................................................. 11
Circuit Separation................................................................................................................................................................11
Wiring Types ........................................................................................................................................................................11
Cabinet Wiring Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation of Enclosure ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Power Supply (PCA).................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Battery Circuit Calculations....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Branch Circuit Calculation Worksheets..................................................................................................................................... 13
Battery Calculation Worksheets................................................................................................................................................. 14
System Battery Capacity Calculation Worksheet................................................................................................................ 14
Loop Calculation Worksheets ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Battery Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Main Supply Circuit .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Earth Resistance......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Transformer / Power Supply Board and Mounting Plate Installation........................................................................................ 19
Main Board Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
PFC-8500 Enclosure .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
PFC-8060 Enclosure .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
LCD Annunciator (LCD-AN) Enclosure ................................................................................................................................... 21
LED Annunciator (LED-AN) Enclosure ................................................................................................................................... 22
Section 3: Installation ..............................................................................................................................23
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Signal Line Circuit (SLC) Installation....................................................................................................................................... 23
SLC Wiring Requirements......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Connecting SLCs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 23
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 24
Class A, Style 7 Conguration............................................................................................................................................ 25
Connecting Analog Detectors .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Connecting Addressable Modules.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class B, Style B ....................................................................................................... 27
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class A, Style D ....................................................................................................... 27
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) Class B, Style B ................................................................................................................ 28
Normally Open Contact Conguration...................................................................................................................................... 28
Normally Closed Contact Conguration (Not UL/ULC listed)................................................................................................. 28
Single Contact Module — 4 inch Mount (SCM-4) ................................................................................................................... 29
Normally Open Contact Conguration (Class B, Style B)........................................................................................................ 29
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Normally Closed Contact Conguration (Class B, Style B) (Not UL listed) ............................................................................ 29
Dual Contact Module — 4 inch Mount (DCM-4) ..................................................................................................................... 30
Normally Open Contact Conguration (Class A, Style D)........................................................................................................ 30
Normally Closed Contact Conguration (Not UL listed).......................................................................................................... 30
Twin Relay Module — 4 inch mount (TRM-4)......................................................................................................................... 31
Monitored Output Module — 4 inch Mount (MOM-4)............................................................................................................. 31
Maximum Wiring Resistance Formula ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting SCIs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 32
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 33
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 34
Connecting Isolator Bases (AIB)............................................................................................................................................... 35
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 35
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 36
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Conguration................................................................................................................................ 37
Connecting Analog Sounder Base (ASB) .................................................................................................................................. 38
Connecting Analog Relay Base (ARB)...................................................................................................................................... 38
Addressing SLC Devices ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Device Address / System Address.............................................................................................................................................. 39
Connect device to S± terminals ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Notication Appliance Circuit Installation ................................................................................................................................ 41
NAC Wiring Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Outputs are supervised and regulated. ....................................................................................................................................... 41
NAC Maximum Impedance Formula ........................................................................................................................................ 41
NAC Wiring Congurations ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
NAC as Releasing Device Circuit.............................................................................................................................................. 42
NAC (Releasing) Maximum Impedance Formula..................................................................................................................... 42
MOM-4 Releasing Device Conguration.................................................................................................................................. 43
Maximum Wiring Resistance Formula ...................................................................................................................................... 43
NN-100 (Nohmi) Manually Operated Solenoid.................................................................................................................. 43
Relay Output Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Trouble Contact Output ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
TB2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Main board................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Auxiliary Output ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
DACT Output............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Main board................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
ALE-127 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Remote Annunciators................................................................................................................................................................. 47
LCD Annunciator (LCD-AN).................................................................................................................................................... 48
LED Annunciator (LED-AN) .................................................................................................................................................... 49
ULC Installations....................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Printer Connection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Section 4: Operation ................................................................................................................................53
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
FACP Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 53
Key Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
LCD Display .......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Navigation / Arrow Keys........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Numeric Keypad .................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Function Buttons.................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Status LEDS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56
LCD (LCD-AN) Remote Annunciator Basic Operation............................................................................................................ 57
LED (LED-AN) Remote Annunciator Basic Operation ........................................................................................................... 57
Menu Passwords ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
FACP Menu Options (Level 1 and 2) ........................................................................................................................................ 59
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Menu Levels 1 & 2 .................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Viewing the Event Log .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
Device, Annunciator & System Data Lists ................................................................................................................................ 61
Viewing Device Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Viewing Device Thresholds................................................................................................................................................. 62
Viewing Device Options...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Viewing Device Type ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
Viewing Annunciator Data.................................................................................................................................................. 65
Viewing Annunciator Zones ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Viewing Annunciator Types................................................................................................................................................. 66
Viewing System Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
Viewing System Mapping.................................................................................................................................................... 68
Viewing Sensor Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 69
Viewing the Battery's Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 69
Activating a Device.................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Password Input (Levels 1 & 2) .................................................................................................................................................. 71
Level 2 Menu Options ............................................................................................................................................................... 72
Setting the Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 72
Bypassing Devices, Modules and SLCs .................................................................................................................................... 72
Testing Options .......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Daylight Savings Time............................................................................................................................................................... 75
Section 5: Programming..........................................................................................................................76
Programming Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Programming Options................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Programming Overview............................................................................................................................................................. 77
The Programming Cycle............................................................................................................................................................ 77
Auto Programming..................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Memory Clear Function ..................................................................................................................................................... 79
PCCP Software Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Accessing PCCP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Selecting the PC Communications Port..................................................................................................................................... 81
Changing the PCCP Startup / Download Passwords ................................................................................................................. 82
Changing the FACP's Menu Passwords..................................................................................................................................... 84
Uploading Conguration Data................................................................................................................................................... 85
PCCP Software Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 86
PCCP Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 86
PCCP Main Menu Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Cong. Data Edit Windows ....................................................................................................................................................... 88
Navigation Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 88
PCCP Conguration Toolbar .................................................................................................................................................... 88
Cong. Data Edit Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Creating and Editing Conguration Files .................................................................................................................................. 90
Printing Conguration Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 91
Conguring the System.............................................................................................................................................................. 92
Customizing the Standby Message ............................................................................................................................................ 92
FACP Conguration Settings..................................................................................................................................................... 93
NAC Code Type......................................................................................................................................................................... 93
FACP SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................... 95
Setting Date Format and Unit Defaults...................................................................................................................................... 96
Schedule Screen......................................................................................................................................................................... 97
System Programming................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Mapping Zones Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 98
Mapping Terminology............................................................................................................................................................ 99
Zone Conguration Options ................................................................................................................................................ 100
FACP ZONE CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE............................................................................................................. 101
Programming NACs, Contacts and SLCs................................................................................................................................ 102
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NAC and Contact Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 102
Activates power shutdown when interlocked input activates zone. ........................................................................................ 102
Activates alarm when interlocked input activates zone........................................................................................................... 102
Classication selected determines time setting / parameter options available. ....................................................................... 103
These options may or may not be selectable. .......................................................................................................................... 103
Enter a descriptive message here ............................................................................................................................................. 103
FACP NAC CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................... 105
SLC Functions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Mapping Devices ................................................................................................................................................................. 110
FACP MAPPING PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................................110
Cross Zones / Counting Zone Congurations ..................................................................................................................... 113
FACP CROSS/COUNTING ZONE CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE ...........................................................................114
Suppression (Releasing) Zones Congurations................................................................................................................... 115
Single Interlock (One Count) Releasing Application ........................................................................................................115
Cross Zone / Two Count (Double Interlock) Releasing Application .................................................................................115
Two Count Releasing Application with Abort Switch........................................................................................................116
Cross Zone Releasing Application with Abort Switch .......................................................................................................116
Creating Customized (Blank) Classications...................................................................................................................... 117
Programming Modules ............................................................................................................................................................ 118
DACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter) .............................................................................................................118
Conguring ALE-127s ......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Remote Annunciators (LED-AN / LCD-AN)........................................................................................................................ 123
Auxiliary Power ................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Viewing an Event Log ............................................................................................................................................................. 128
Cong. Data Edit Utilities........................................................................................................................................................ 130
Device / Zone Mapping Lists................................................................................................................................................... 130
To create a mapping list: .......................................................................................................................................................... 130
Maintenance Lists .................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Data Comparison ..................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Downloading Conguration Data............................................................................................................................................ 133
Downloading Operating Program............................................................................................................................................ 134
Appendix A: Basic Operating Instructions..........................................................................................136
Appendix B: System Testing and Maintenance...................................................................................137
Appendix C: Compatible Devices Table ..............................................................................................139
Appendix D: Control Panel Menu Tree Reference .............................................................................140
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Section 1: Introduction
Overview
The PFC-8500/8060 Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) are listed and approved microprocessor based addressable re
control/releasing panels that comply with UL-864, ULC-S529, NFPA-12, NFPA-12A, NFPA-13, NFPA-15, NFPA -16,
NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001, CSFM and NYMEA. Please refer to this manual to properly
install, program and operate the PFC-8000 series systems.
The PFC-8000 series have the capability of storing setpoints, adding and removing devices as well as dening their
operational behavior. All changes are stored in a conguration data le, which enables the user to easily congure the system
from either the FACP or at a remote computer. This exibility allows ongoing system upgrades and modications to support
building expansion and increased safety objectives.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is intended to help you to efciently install, operate, and program the PFC-8000 series FACPs. Please adhere
to these procedures to experience a problem-free installation and to circumvent damaging the control panel and associated
equipment. It’s intended to be used by qualied personnel, including those responsible for security, maintenance, and training
functions.
System Overview
The FACP is an expandable and intelligent system that monitors re protection input devices congured in Signaling Line
Circuits (SLCs) and provides appropriate outputs to peripheral devices. The FACP can be programmed and congured to
provide optimum protection for specic applications ranging from a small facility to a large complex of buildings.
The FACP can be programmed to communicate with addressable modules and supports a total of 127 devices on a single
SLC. The PFC-8500 may be expanded to support up to 508 devices when three (3) ALE-127 modules are congured.
NOTE: The PFC-8060 supports 60 devices on a single SLC.
System Features and Options
• The PFC-8500 series features a built in signaling line circuit (SLC) and is expandable to 508 Potter/Nohmi
protocol devices.
• Power Supply provides 6.0 Amps for NAC circuits
• Built-in (DACT) Dual Line Fire Communicator
• Four (4) NAC circuits provides 1.5 Amps 24 V Regulated (Class A or B, Style X or Y); the PFC-8060 supports
two (2) NAC circuits.
• Three (3) common dry contact outputs
• Auxiliary power contacts provide 0.5 Amps 24 VDC. (The PFC-8060 supports 0.3 Amps 24 VDC.)
• Auto Program detects connected sensors and modules for efcient system programming. RS-485 connections support
the LCD Remote Annunciator (LCD-AN) and the LED Annunciator (LED-AN).
• Both annunciator models allow system monitoring at distances of up to 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) from the FACP.
• Optional ALE-127 modules may be installed (PFC-8500 only) to support up to three (3) optional SLCs.
• The system employs drift compensation as a false alarm preventive measure, and is controlled by the smoke head; it is
not part of the control panel.
RS-485 Accessories:
Maximum of thirty-one (31) remote annunciators per system.
• LED-AN Remote Annunciator
• LCD-AN Remote Annunciator
Addressable Sensors:
• Photoelectric Smoke Detector (PSA)
• Photoelectric/Heat Smoke Detector (PSHA)
• Photoelectric Smoke Detector for Ducts (DSA)
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How to Use This Manual
Refer to this manual prior to contacting Technical Support. Following the information presented in this manual is key to a
successful installation and will assist you in understanding proper wire routing, system requirements and other guidelines
specic to the PFC-8000 series systems.
Terms Used in This Manual
The following table provides you with a list of terms and denitions used in reference to the PFC-8000 series systems:
• Fixed Temperature Heat Detector (FHA)
• Rate of Rise/Fixed Temperature Heat Detector (RHA)
• Addressable Isolator Base (AIB)
• Addressable Relay Base (ARB)
• Addressable Sounder Base (ASB)
Addressable Modules:
• Miniature Contact Module (MCM)
• Single Contact Module (SCM-4)
• Dual Contact Module (DCM-4)
• Twin Relay Module (TRM-4)
• Monitored Output Module (MOM-4)
• Conventional Input Zone Module (CIZM-4)
• Short Circuit Isolator (SCI)
Table 1: PFC-8000 Series Terminology
Term Denition
PFC-8500 Cabinet Enclosure
EOLD or Diode Assembly End of Line Diode Assembly
ELOR End of Line Resistor Assembly
Remote Annunciator LCD-AN or LED-AN type remote annunciators
NAC Notication Appliance Circuit
SLC Signal Line Circuit or Loop
DACT Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
ALE-127 Addressable Loop Expanders
How to Contact Potter
To contact Customer Service call: 1-800-240-1870.
To contact Technical Support call: 1-866-956-1211.
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Section 2: Before You Start Installation
Overview
This section addresses information that will help you in completing a successful installation, including how to calculate the
battery circuit and SLC current draw as required, wiring specications, cabinet enclosure installation steps, and other system
requirements and guidelines.
System Specications
Cabinet Description
• Eighteen (18) gauge sheet steel with hinged, removable, locked door
• Enclosure dimensions – 24.25" x 14.84" x 5.19"
NOTE: The PFC-8060's dimensions are: 18.27" x 14.84" x 5.24"
Panel Visual Indicators
Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble conditions display applicable condition, status and circuit for each correlating condition.
• LCD (20 x 4 lines, alphanumeric characters)
• LED indicators (Red, Green, Amber)
Environmental Specications
• Mount indoors only.
• Temperature 32° to 120°F, humidity 93% non-condensing.
• Verify panel is properly grounded.
• Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, ling, rearming, 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.
System Congurations / Appliances
Table 2: PFC-8500 508 Point System
Model Description Local Releasing
Service Auxiliary Remote Station
Central
Station Proprietary
PFC-8500 Main Board/Panel Assembly Y Y Y Y Y Y
--- DACT N N N Y Y Y
ALE-127 Addressable Loop Expanders,
three (3) units may be added to
the 8500 panel
O Y
LCD-AN LCD Remote Annunciator O O O O O O
LED-AN LED Annunciator O O O O O O
3005013 End of line resistor assembly Y Y Y Y Y Y
3005012 End of line resistor and diode N Y Y N N N
Note: The PFC-8060 supports 60 points on one (1) SLC.
Y=Yes, required for applicable section
N=No, not required for applicable section
O=Optional, may or may not be used, has no affect on the applicable section.
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Main Board Wiring Specications
There are several wiring requirements to consider prior to connecting circuits to the main board: (1) the circuit separation,
and (2) wiring types.
Circuit Separation
Proper separation between the different types of circuits must be maintained between Power Limited, Non-Power Limited,
and High Voltage wiring to reduce electrical interferences, transient voltage or voltage ratings.
• Separations between the different wiring types must be maintained by at least ¼ inch and the wire insulation must be
for the higher voltage.
• The control panel cabinet has sufcient knockouts located around the periphery allowing the installer to maintain
power limited and non-power limited connections.
NOTE: The National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70) or the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1, Part 1, Section 32
when installed in Canada should be followed for the proper installation and separation of power limited and non-
power limited circuits.
Wiring Types
Wiring specications must be followed to circumvent alarms from incorrectly activating, which may cause damage and/or
other consequences. Please refer to table below for a breakout of the different wiring requirements listed by circuit type:
Table 4: Main Board Circuit Wiring Types
Circuit Type Wiring Type
Voltage Power
AC Connections High Non-Power Limited
Battery Connections Low Non-Power Limited
Trouble Relay Low Power Limited
Supervisory Relay Low Power Limited
Alarm Relay Low Power Limited
I/O Circuits Low Power Limited
Notication Device Circuits (NACs) Low Power Limited
RS-485 Connections Low Power Limited
Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) Low Power Limited
Phone Line - DACT High Non-Power Limited
Primary Transformer Connection High Non-Power Limited
Secondary Transformer Connection Low Non-Power Limited
Electrical Specications
Table 3: System Panel Electrical Specications
Panel # NACs Rating per
NAC SLC Power Notes Style and Class
PFC-8500 4 circuits 1.5 Amp Maximum
Load of
55.86mA
Maximum
of 508
addressable
points
SLC -- Class A or B
NAC -- Class A or B
SLC and NACs are
Power Limited
PFC-8060 2 circuits 1.5 Amp Maximum
Load of
55.86mA
Maximum
of 60
addressable
points
SLC -- Class A or B
NAC -- Class A or B
SLC and NACs are
Power Limited
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Installation of Enclosure
The enclosure back-box is surface mounted and suspended by mounting bolts. The cabinet should be installed at a location
that allows the FACP door to be fully opened and knockouts accessible for cabling. Additionally, the LCD should be at eye
level.
To install the cabinet:
1. Mark and drill the holes for the top keyhole mounting bolts.
2. Install the upper fasteners leaving them slightly protruding; use the correct sized bolts that support the FACP's weight.
3. Suspend the back box from the eyehole bolts.
4. Mark the lower mounting holes and remove the back box.
5. Drill the lower holes.
6. Suspend the back box from the upper eyeholes.
7. Install and tighten lower bolts.
8. Tighten upper bolts.
Cabinet Wiring Connections
The main AC power connection should be made on the right side or rear of the cabinet. If ALE’s are installed, DACT
connections should be made on the left side of the cabinet. If ALE’s are NOT installed, DACT wiring should either be made
on the left side of the cabinet or along the top left side of the cabinet.
Figure 1. Cabinet Wiring Connections
ALE-127
(NO.4)
ALE-127
(NO.3)
ALE-127
(NO.2)
Install Power Limited
Wiring on top or right side
AC Connection
Non-Power Limited
DACT Connection
Non-Power Limited
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Power Supply (PCA)
The power supply provides 24 VDC operating power or 0.3 Amps or 0.5 Amps as auxiliary power. The PFC-8000 PCA
series communicates with analog / addressable detectors and modules on the SLC, determines alarm conditions, and provides
outputs to peripheral devices and remote annunciators. The power supply allocates up to 6 Amps for the four (4) on-board
NACs [The PFC-8060 has two (2) on-board NACs.]
Branch Circuit Calculation Worksheets
Please refer to the applicable worksheet to calculate the total branch circuit based on 120 VAC / 230 VAC required for the
PFC-8060 and PFC-8500 panels.
Table 5: AC Branch Circuit 120 VAC Worksheet
Panel Type Number of Panels Current Draw (Amps) Total Current per Panel
PFC-8060 ( ) X 1.7 A =
PFC-8500 ( ) X 2.9 A =
Sum column for AC Branch Current required = Amps = Amps
Table 6: AC Branch Circuit 230 VAC Worksheet
Panel Type Number of Panels Current Draw (Amps) Total Current per Panel
PFC-8060 ( ) X 0.9 A =
PFC-8500 ( ) X 1.5 A =
Sum column for AC Branch Current required = Amps = Amps
Battery Circuit Calculations
Before selecting the battery, it is important to determine the minimum size batteries for standby and alarm times required for
each application and the SLC current draw. If the wrong batteries are installed, the proper standby or minimum alarm time
may not be sufcient.
The battery circuit is rated for 8 to 40 AH batteries and will operate the panel alarm for at least 24 hours and 5 minutes.
The cabinet will house up to two (2) 18 AH batteries.
Minimum battery size requirements to operate in standby and alarm mode are as follows:
• PFC-8500 - 18 AH for 24 hours (Hours Standby) and 5 minutes (Minutes Alarm)
• PFC-8060 - 8 AH for 24 hours (Hours Standby) and 5 minutes (Minutes Alarm)
Please use the "Battery Calculation Worksheet" and "SLC Current Draw Worksheets" provided in this section to calculate
the battery size and current draw required. If additional devices are added later, you must calculate the additional current
required and increase their size as needed.
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Battery Calculation Worksheets
System Battery Capacity Calculation Worksheet
Description Quantity Standby
(mA)
Total
Standby
(mA)
Alarm
(mA)
Total Alarm
(mA)
Main board of PFC-8060 172.00 xxx.00 272.00 xxx.00
Main board of PFC-8500 202.00 xxx.00 322.00 xxx.00
ALE-127 80.00 80.00
Loop 1 device signal transmission
(see "Loops Calculation Worksheets")
[ ]
(a)
[ ]
(b)
Loop 2 device signal transmission
(see "Loops Calculation Worksheets")
[ ]
(c)
[ ]
(d)
Loop 3 device signal transmission
(see "Loops Calculation Worksheets")
[ ]
(e)
[ ]
(f)
Loop 4 device signal transmission
(see "Loops Calculation Worksheets")
[ ]
(g)
[ ]
(h)
NAC 1 and NAC 2 outputs
NAC 3 and NAC 4 outputs
LCD-AN 35.00 65.00
LED-AN 35.00 75.00
ASB 5.00 100.00
ARB 5.00 50.00
CIZM-4
*NOTES:
For Class A, you must use the value of 8.50mA.
For Class B, you must use the value of 4.90mA.
4.90
(See *Notes) 50.00
MOM-4 1.60 1.60
Total current consumption of conventional
smoke detector
External devices,
i.e., NAC devices
Total [ ]
(A)
[ ]
(B)
Current consumed by AUX power of main board
(PFC-8060:24VDC/0.3A, PFC-8500:24VDC/0.5A)
Battery Calculation: Monitoring time (hours) [ ] (C)
Alarm time (minutes) [ ] (D)
Battery Capacity (AH) = 1.2 × ((A×C)+(0.0167×B×D))/1000 = [ ]AH
NOTES:
1. FACP enclosure can house up to two (2) 18 AH batteries.
2. NFPA 72 - 2011 requires 24 hours of standby power followed by 5 minutes alarm activation.
3. NFPA 12, 12A requires 24 hours and 5 minutes of alarm activation.
4. Total current must not exceed power supply rating (0.5A on PFC-8500 and 0.3A on PFC-8060).
5. Panel will only support 13 LEDs active at any one time.
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Loop Calculation Worksheets
NOTE: Use 0.77 for the value of each loop total.
Loop 2 Current Calculation
Device Type Quantity Standby
(mA)
Total
Standby
(mA)
Alarm
(mA)
Total
Alarm
(mA)
Analog Photo Smoke Detector (PSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo DUCT Smoke Detector (DSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo Smoke / Fixed Heat Detector (PSHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Fixed Heat Detector (FHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Combo Heat Detector (RHA) 0.25 0.25
Conventional Initiating Zone Module - 4 " mount (CIZM-4) 0.25 0.25
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) 0.25 0.25
Single Contact Module - 4" mount (SCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Dual Contact Module - 4" mount (DCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Monitored Output Module - 4" mount (MOM-4) 0.25 0.25
Twin Relay Module - 4" mount (TRM-4) 0.25 0.25
Short Circuit Isolator (SCI) 0.25 1.80
Analog Sounder Base (ASB) 0.25 0.25
Analog Relay Base (ARB) 0.25 0.25
Isolator Base (AIB) 0.25 1.80
Total
(The values are used in the
"System Battery Capacity Calculation" Worksheet)
[ ]
Max. 127
(See Note#3)
[ ]
(1)
[ ]
(2)
Loop Battery Calculation Worksheets 0.77=[ ] (a) (b) (c) (d)
Loop Battery Calculation Worksheets 0.77=[ ] (a) (b) (c) (d)
Loop 1 Current Calculation
Device Type Quantity Standby
(mA)
Total
Standby
(mA)
Alarm
(mA)
Total
Alarm
(mA)
Analog Photo Smoke Detector (PSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo DUCT Smoke Detector (DSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo Smoke / Fixed Heat Detector (PSHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Fixed Heat Detector (FHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Combo Heat Detector (RHA) 0.25 0.25
Conventional Initiating Zone Module - 4 " mount (CIZM-4) 0.25 0.25
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) 0.25 0.25
Single Contact Module - 4" mount (SCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Dual Contact Module - 4" mount (DCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Monitored Output Module - 4" mount (MOM-4) 0.25 0.25
Twin Relay Module - 4" mount (TRM-4) 0.25 0.25
Short Circuit Isolator (SCI) 0.25 1.80
Analog Sounder Base (ASB) 0.25 0.25
Analog Relay Base (ARB) 0.25 0.25
Isolator Base (AIB) 0.25 1.80
Total
(The values are used in the
"System Battery Capacity Calculation" Worksheet)
[ ]
Max. 127
(See Note#3)
[ ]
(1)
[ ]
(2)
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NOTES:
1. The value of “0.77” is based on Loop efciency.
2. For Class B, Style 4, eight (8) addresses must be deducted for each short circuit isolator; therefore, multiply the quantity of short
circuit isolator by eight (8) to calculate the standby and alarm mA totals.
3. There is a maximum of 127 addressable devices. (The PFC-8060 supports 60 addressable devices.)
4. The total current value of each Loop's calculation must NOT exceed 55.86mA.
5. Panel will only support 13 LEDs active at any one time.
Loop 3 Current Calculation
Device Type Quantity Standby
(mA)
Total
Standby
(mA)
Alarm
(mA)
Total
Alarm
(mA)
Analog Photo Smoke Detector (PSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo DUCT Smoke Detector (DSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo Smoke / Fixed Heat Detector (PSHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Fixed Heat Detector (FHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Combo Heat Detector (RHA) 0.25 0.25
Conventional Initiating Zone Module - 4 " mount (CIZM-4) 0.25 0.25
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) 0.25 0.25
Single Contact Module - 4" mount (SCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Dual Contact Module - 4" mount (DCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Monitored Output Module - 4" mount (MOM-4) 0.25 0.25
Twin Relay Module - 4" mount (TRM-4) 0.25 0.25
Short Circuit Isolator (SCI) 0.25 1.80
Analog Sounder Base (ASB) 0.25 0.25
Analog Relay Base (ARB) 0.25 0.25
Isolator Base (AIB) 0.25 1.80
Total
(The values are used in the
"System Battery Capacity Calculation" Worksheet)
[ ]
Max. 127
(See Note#3)
[ ]
(1)
[ ]
(2)
Loop 4 Current Calculation
Device Type Quantity Standby
(mA)
Total
Standby
(mA)
Alarm
(mA)
Total
Alarm
(mA)
Analog Photo Smoke Detector (PSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo DUCT Smoke Detector (DSA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Photo Smoke / Fixed Heat Detector (PSHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Fixed Heat Detector (FHA) 0.25 0.25
Analog Combo Heat Detector (RHA) 0.25 0.25
Conventional Initiating Zone Module - 4 " mount (CIZM-4) 0.25 0.25
Miniature Contact Module (MCM) 0.25 0.25
Single Contact Module - 4" mount (SCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Dual Contact Module - 4" mount (DCM-4) 0.25 0.25
Monitored Output Module - 4" mount (MOM-4) 0.25 0.25
Twin Relay Module - 4" mount (TRM-4) 0.25 0.25
Short Circuit Isolator (SCI) 0.25 1.80
Analog Sounder Base (ASB) 0.25 0.25
Analog Relay Base (ARB) 0.25 0.25
Isolator Base (AIB) 0.25 1.80
Total
(The values are used in the
"System Battery Capacity Calculation" Worksheet)
[ ]
Max. 127
(See Note#3)
[ ]
(1)
[ ]
(2)
Loop Battery Calculation Worksheets 0.77=[ ] (a) (b) (c) (d)
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Battery Connections
The battery charging circuit is located on the main panel in the lower portion of the board, and is supervised. Two 12V
batteries are supported by a 1.0 Amp DC charging circuit with approximately 27.3 VDC charging voltage.
The battery is to remain in the cabinet with nothing on or around the batteries. Only properly sized sealed lead acid batteries
are to be used with the control panel. Use of another battery or not providing the proper clearance may result in a re or an
explosion. (Refer to "Appendix B: System Testing and Maintenance" for more information on battery care and maintenance
recommendations.)
NOTE: Clearly label the battery on the panel as “sealed lead acid battery” or equivalent.
Connect the battery wire leads to the terminal connections, as shown below.
Figure 2. Battery Connections
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Main Supply Circuit
The AC terminals are located in the lower right hand portion of the main board. The main board supervises the main AC
power and indicates when AC power is absent. The AC power cable is connected to TBAC on the main board; please refer to
the gure below for AC terminal connections.
Figure 3. AC Terminal Connections
Earth Resistance
The system monitors ground faults for the following circuits:
• NACs and SLCs on the main board
• The ALE-127
• The RS-485 port on the main board
• Auxiliary power (AUX)
NOTE: The earth resistance of these circuits is below 10 kΩ at the lowest.
The terminals are rated at 120 VAC / 230 VAC 50/60 Hertz and are marked accordingly on the board. The earth ground
connection is marked as “Field Ground” and is the furthest connection from the line voltage connection.
The AC input power ratings are as follows:
• Maximum of 3.1A (340VA) at the nominal 120 VAC rating.
• Maximum of 1.60A (340VA) at the nominal 230 VAC rating.
NOTES:
1. The PFC-8500/8060 series standard models have 120 VAC by default; each model may alternatively be
congured with 230 VAC if specied when ordered.
2. The PFC-8060 AC maximum of 1.7A (200VA) at the nominal 120 VAC rating and maximum of 0.90A (200VA)
at the nominal 230 VAC rating.
AC power is to be provided by a dedicated branch circuit clearly labeled “Fire Alarm”. The branch circuit must connect to
the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises, and no other equipment may be powered from this circuit.
Additionally, the branch circuit wire must run continuously from the power source to the FACP without any disconnect
devices.
NOTE: The over current protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electric Codes as
well as applicable local codes.
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Transformer / Power Supply Board and Mounting Plate Installation
Please refer to the diagram shown below for installing the transformer, power supply board and PCA mounting plate.
NOTE: This unit is factory assembled; diagram is provided for reference only.
Figure 4. Transformer, Power Supply and PCA Mounting
Main Board Installation
Please refer to the diagram shown below for installing the main board:
1. Connect the Power Supply Board cable to the CNDC connector.
2. Connect the Transformer's primary cable to CNT1 connector.
3. Connect the Transformer's secondary cable to CNT2 connector.
NOTE: This unit is factory assembled, and is provided for reference only.
Figure 5. Main Board Installation
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PFC-8500 Enclosure
Figure 6. PFC-8500 Enclosure Dimensions
Door height = 24.25 inches (615.9 mm)
Base width = 14.50 inches (368.3 mm)
Base height = 23.98 inches (609.0 mm)
Depth = 5.19 inches (131.8 mm)
Door width = 14.84 inches (376.9 mm)
Door height = 18.27 inches (464.0 mm)
Base height = 17.99 inches (456.9 mm)
Base width = 14.50 inches (368.3 mm)
Depth = 5.24 inches (133.0 mm)
Door width = 14.84 inches (376.9 mm)
PFC-8060 Enclosure
Figure 7. PFC-8060 Enclosure Dimensions
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