Potter PSN-106 User manual

PSN-106, PSN-64, PSB-10
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
Manual #5403590–Rev. A
12/09
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Contents
Section 1: PSN-106.......................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:1
General Description..............................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:3
System Features....................................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:3
Mounting Instructions...........................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:3
Operating Instructions...........................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:3
Alarm Condition.....................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:3
Trouble Condition ..................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:4
Standby Operation..................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:4
Testing and Maintenance........................................................................................................................................PSN-106:5
Battery Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:5
Electrical Operating Characteristics .....................................................................................................................................PSN-106:5
Notification Power Supply....................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:6
Wiring Options......................................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:7
Class B Trigger and Class B Notification Circuit Trigger .....................................................................................PSN-106:7
Class A Trigger and Class A Notification Circuit...................................................................................................PSN-106:7
Class B - Multiple Supply Trigger..........................................................................................................................PSN-106:8
Class A - Multiple Supply Trigger..........................................................................................................................PSN-106:8
Pass Thru Mode......................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:9
Wire Routing.......................................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:10
Reference EOL....................................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:10
Dip Switch Programming ...................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:11
Input Trigger Type................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:11
Bulk Supply Options ............................................................................................................................................PSN-106:11
Class A/B Selection..............................................................................................................................................PSN-106:12
Door Holder AC Dropout delay ...........................................................................................................................PSN-106:12
DC Output is Door Holder ...................................................................................................................................PSN-106:12
Trouble Memory Enabled.....................................................................................................................................PSN-106:12
Individual NAC Options.....................................................................................................................................................PSN-106:13
Battery Calculation Worksheet ...........................................................................................................................................PSN-106:15
Section 2: PSN-64............................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:1
General Description................................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:3
System Features......................................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:3
Mounting Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:3
Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:3
Alarm Condition.......................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:3
Standby Operation....................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:4
Trouble Condition ....................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:4
Testing and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................PSN-64:5
Battery Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:5
Electrical Operating Characteristics .......................................................................................................................................PSN-64:5
Notification Power Supply......................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:6
Wiring Options........................................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:7
Class A Trigger and Class A Notification Circuit.....................................................................................................PSN-64:7
Class B - Multiple Supply Trigger............................................................................................................................PSN-64:8
Class A - Multiple Supply Trigger............................................................................................................................PSN-64:8
Pass Thru Mode........................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:9
Wire Routing.........................................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:10
Reference EOL......................................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:10
Dip Switch Programming .....................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:11
Input Trigger Type..................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:11
Bulk Supply Options ..............................................................................................................................................PSN-64:11
Class A/B Selection................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:12
Door Holder AC Dropout delay .............................................................................................................................PSN-64:12
DC Output is Door Holder .....................................................................................................................................PSN-64:12
Trouble Memory Enabled.......................................................................................................................................PSN-64:12
Individual NAC Options.......................................................................................................................................................PSN-64:13
Battery Calculation Worksheet .............................................................................................................................................PSN-64:15

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Section 3: PSB-10............................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:1
General Description................................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Product Features ....................................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Mounting Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Normal Operation.....................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Trouble Condition ....................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:3
Testing and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................PSB-10:4
Battery Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:4
Electrical Operating Characteristics .......................................................................................................................................PSB-10:4
Wire Routing...........................................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:5
Dip Switch Programming .......................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:6
Indicator LED Behavior .........................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:6
Bulk Power Supply.................................................................................................................................................................PSB-10:7
Battery Calculation Worksheet ...............................................................................................................................................PSB-10:8

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PSN-106, PSN-64, PSB-10 • 5403590 • REVA • 12/09
Section 1: PSN-106
Notification Power Supplies
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
(All specifications subject to revision.)

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PSN-106, PSN-64, PSB-10 • 5403590 • REVA • 12/09
The fire alarm system employing this power supply must be designed by people trained and competent in the design and
layout of fire alarm systems. 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, qualified and competent individuals
should install, program and/or service the POTTER FIRE POWER SUPPLY. Competent people would be aware of these
warnings, limitations, and requirements.
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 specification, installation, and programming of the POTTER FIRE POWER
SUPPLY. It is imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the
power supply. Save this manual for future reference.

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General Description
The Potter PSN series of power supplies is designed to provide the power and flexibility needed for the most demanding fire
system installations. The PSN-106 is a 10Amp 24Vdc switch mode power supply design which is up to 50% more efficient than
linear mode supplies the PSN series is your best choice for powering fire system notification appliances and accessories. New
and retrofit construction requirements for ADA compliance are easily accomplished with ample power for additional notification
appliances along with the ability to synchronize the notification appliances using built in sync generation for Potter, System
Sensor ®, Gentex® and Wheelock ® notification appliances. The PSN series goes even further to make retrofits easier with the
advanced QuadraSync feature which allows notification appliances from different manufacturers to sync with each other. You
also have the option to monitor an existing circuit by placing a reference resistor of the same value on the power supply and
continuing to monitor the circuit without changing the field EOL.
System Features
Input voltage: 120/240VAC 50/60Hz• Output voltage 24VDC @ 10A• Six class “B” Style "Y" notification circuits on the PSN-106• Rated at 3 amps max each• Can be configured as up to three class “A” Style "Z" notification circuits•
Supervised Battery Charger: 27.3 @ 1A(supports 7-55 Ahr batteries)• Integrated battery cut-off circuitry to protect batteries from deep discharge• Two Trouble Relays (5A at 30VDC)• General System Trouble (programmable for AC delay via dip-switch)• Low AC Trouble•
Diagnostic LED’s• Status LED’s for Active NAC and NAC trouble conditions• Status LED’s for Earth Fault (Amber), AC (Green), Battery Fault (Amber)• Trouble Memory feature captures troubles which have previously restored.•
Synchronized notification appliance circuits• Potter• Wheelock®• Gentex®• System Sensor®•
Configurable output circuits (D.I.P. switch sets options for each circuit)• ANSI temporal-coded• Constant Power• Door-Holder Power•
Separate DC Power Output (3A)• Two Trigger Inputs (Class A, Style Z or Class B, Style Y)• Reference EOL terminals, allows 2K – 27K EOL value to be used• QuadraSync panel wide synchronization of same or multiple brands.• PassThru mode copies input signals to output (can be used in conjunction with QuadraSync•
Mounting Instructions
The standard mounting is a surface mount cabinet. The unit must be securely attached to a permanent partition using suitable
fasteners. Five mounting holes are provided to accept ¼ inch diameter screws maximum. There are seven knock outs provided.
Operating Instructions
Alarm Condition
Notification Appliance Circuit:
Alarm devices operate in unison with the Trigger inputs from the main Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). When activated by
the corresponding trigger input the associated Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) will reverse polarity from a supervision state
to the alarm state and supply power to the associated notification appliances until the trigger is removed. Each activated NAC
will also power the L.E.D. associated with it, the L.E.D. will follow the steady or pulsing state of the NAC. The alarm-activated
outputs are reset through the operation of the reset function of the Main FACP.

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Trouble Condition
Notification Appliance Circuit:
If a trouble occurs on a NAC the associated L.E.D. will flash at a 50% rate to indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay will
also activate during a trouble condition of this type. When the trouble condition has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble relay
will return to their normal state. (See notice.)
DC Power Circuit:
If a trouble occurs on the DC Power output the DC L.E.D. will flash at a 50% rate to indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay
will also activate during a trouble condition of this type. When the trouble condition has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble
relay will return to their normal state. (See notice.)
AC:
When the Power supply detects the A.C. power input has fallen below an acceptable level the AC Power L.E.D. will flash at a
50% rate to indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay will also activate during a trouble condition of this type and after a pro-
grammed delay the Low AC relay will also activate. When the trouble condition has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble relays
will return to their normal state. (See notice.)
Low Battery:
When the Power supply detects the Battery is no longer functioning properly the Low Battery L.E.D. will flash at a 50% rate to
indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay will also activate during a trouble condition of this type. When the trouble condition
has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble relay will return to their normal state. (See notice.)
Ground Fault:
When the Power supply detects a ground Fault condition which indicates a short between the Power Supply ground and the Earth
Ground circuits the Ground Fault L.E.D. will flash at a 50% rate to indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay will also activate
during a trouble condition of this type. When the trouble condition has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble relay will return to
their normal state. (See notice.)
Communication Trouble:
If the Bulk Power Supply and Control Board lose communication with each other the Comm L.E.D. will flash at a 50% rate to
indicate a trouble condition, the trouble relay will also activate during a trouble condition of this type. When the trouble condition
has been restored the L.E.D. and trouble relay will return to their normal state. (See notice.)
Standby Operation
Notification Appliance Circuit:
When in standby operation the NAC will be in the reversed supervision polarity and the associated L.E.D. will be off. Exception:
When the NAC is programmed to be an DC Power Output the associated L.E.D. will be on during normal standby operation.
DC Power Circuit:
When in standby operation the DC Power will be on and the DC Power L.E.D. will be illuminated.
AC:
When in normal operation the AC Power L.E.D. will be on steady.
Low Battery:
When in normal operation the Low Battery L.E.D. will be off.
Ifthe trouble memory feature has been enabled theL.E.D. will
provide two brief pulses every second to indicate a trouble
condition has occurred but is now restored. This can be useful
when troubleshooting brief trouble conditions that come and
go over a period of time

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Electrical Operating Characteristics
Input Voltage 120 VAC @ 5.1Amps or 240 VAC @ 2.5Amps (Jumper selected) 50/60 Hz
Input Trigger 8 VDC to 33 VDC (15 ma) filtered or full wave rectified. Polarity reversal or continuous
voltage
Output Voltage 24 VDC @ 10 Amps
Notification Outputs 24 VDC 3.0Amps Maximum, Polarity Reversal
DC Power 3.0 Amps
Total System Current PSN-106 = 10 Amps
(total system load from all output circuits must not exceed 10 amps total_
The system uses a "Sealed Lead Acid" or "Gel-Cell" type of battery with a capacity of from 7 to 55 amp-hours. Fuse must be
replaced with same size and rating (8A-250VAC, Time Lag).
Ground Fault:
When in normal operation the Ground Fault L.E.D. will be off
Communication
When in normal operation the Comm L.E.D. will flash occasionally to indicate normal communication traffic is occurring.
Testing and Maintenance
System Testing should be performed periodically to insure proper operation.
Test the indicating circuits by initiating an alarm or test at the Main FACP.
Test for proper operation by actuating the notification appliance circuit the PSN-106 is monitoring.
Standby batteries and AC transfer are tested by interrupting the AC power line while an alarm condition exists.
Battery Maintenance
The PSN-106 should be tested at least once a year for proper operation as follows:
Output Voltage Test: Under normal load conditions, the DC output voltage should be checked for proper voltage level. Refer to
the Power Supply Output Specifications Chart).
Battery Test: Under normal load conditions, check that the battery is fully charged. Check specific voltage both at the battery
terminal and at the board terminals marked [+BAT-] to ensure there is no break in the battery connection wires.
Note: Maximum charging current is 1Amp.
Note: Expected battery life is 5 years; however it is recommended changing batteries in 4 years or less if needed.

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For proper operation the voltage drop to the farthest connected
device must not exceed 3 volts. This can be calculated using the
following formula:(Alarm Current of Notification Appliances)
x (Wire Resistance)
< 3 volts
Notification Power Supply
Install in accordance with installation manual Part Number
5403590 Rev A, NFPA 70, and NFPA 72
N G
H
Comm
Low Battery
AC Power
Gnd Fault
Battery -
Battery connection (non-power limited).
Use two (2) 12V batteries connected in series.
Common relays are
non-power limited.
120VAC 50Hz~60Hz
240VAC 50Hz~60Hz
Connect to separate
unswitched AC circuit
LOW AC
RELAY
NC COM NO
TROUBLE
RELAY
NC COM NO
Battery +
White
Black
Ground
IN2
- + EOL
IN1
- + EOL
REF
EOL
DC PWR
- +
NAC6
- +
NAC4
- +
NAC3
- +
NAC1
- +
NAC2
- +
NAC5
- +
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S8
S7
Trigger
- +
NAC1 NAC4 NAC5 NAC6NAC3NAC2 DC PWR
COMM
DC Power
- +
Status LED's
E.O.L.
ON
E.O.L.
OFF
Bulk Options
120/240 VAC
Jumper Position
GND FAULT
DETECT ENABLE
Optional
Reference
E.O.L.
Factory Installed
Interconnect.
120|240
120|240
Fuse
Primary AC
120VAC 50Hz~60Hz, 5.1AMP
Min Low AC Detect 97VAC
240VAC 50~60Hz 2.5AMP
Min Low AC Detect 190VAC
Common Relays
3A @ 125VAC (Resistive)
3A @ 30VDC (Resistive)
Battery Charging
27.3VDC @ 1A
Low Battery Detect @20.4VDC
Earth Fault to Any Terminal
0 Ohms
Notification Appliance Circuits 1-6
24VDC @3A Power Limited
Regulated
Synchronization supported on NAC 1-6
DC Power Circuit
20.4VDC - 27.3VDC @3A Power Limited
Special Application RSG-DH1224
Listed Door Holder
Fuse Specification
8A-250VAC Time-Lag
Note: Total current draw from NAC 1-6 and DC Power
must not exceed 10 amps.
F.C.C.
This device has been verified to comply with FCC Rules Part 15,
Class A Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause radio interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received including
any that may cause undesired operation.
Requirements
System must be fully tested after installation.
Intended for indoor use in dry locations only.
Separation of power limited wiring from non-power limited
wiring must be at least 1/4".