Potter PAD300-IB User manual

PAD300-IB
SLC Voltage 24 VDC
SLC Standby / Alarm Current (*) 150 A
Active Current (LED ON) 4.5 mA
Installation Temp Range 32F to 150F
Operating Humidity Range 0% - 93% (Non-condensing)
Dimension Φ 6.4 in
Weight 6.88 oz
Height 1.57 in
*Standby current is the current the device consumes when the device
is in a non-activated condition and where no communication current
is transmitted to the re alarm control panel.
PAD300-IB
Contents
A. Introduction D. Wiring
B. Specications E. Locking Feature
C. Mounting F. Warranty
e PAD300-IB is an isolator base. It will open the
Signaling Line Circuit downstream when short circuit is
detected. is will provide devices between the control
panel and the isolator to continue to operate.
e PAD300-IB is a mounting base designed to work
specially with the PAD300 series detectors. Compatible
detectors include PAD300-PD, PAD300-HD,PAD300-
PHD.
Each base includes one (1) LED which is o in normal
condition. e short is indicated by a steady red LED
and once the short is removed the unit will return to
normal operation.
For further information, please refer to the control panel
installation instructions.
Refer to the company website for the latest revision of
this manual.
B. Specications
A. Introduction
C. Mounting
Mounting Options:
PAD300-IB can be mounted on a single gang, 3-1/2” octagon, 3-1/2”
square, double gang, 4” octagon, 4” square, 50mm c/c, 60mm c/c and
70mm c/c boxes.
Terminal Layout:
Mounting Instructions:
1. Loosen screws on junction box or leave screws in place.
2. Align keyholes on the mounting plate with screw heads.
3. Slide screws to the slot on the mounting plate.
4. Tighten screws to secure mounting plate.
5. Plug base and turn clockwise to secure in place.Tighten screws
to secure base on mounting plate.
Mounting plate
Screw
Isolation Contacts:
SLC2+/SLC2-
SLC+/SLC-
1609 Park 370 Pl, Hazelwood, MO 63042
www.pottersignal.com
Specications / Ratings for detector base only:
DETECTORS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITH
DETECTOR GUARDS UNLESS THE COMBINATION HAS BEEN
EVALUATED AND FOUND SUITABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE.

e device includes a tamperproof feature that locks the detector and
does not allow removal without the use of a tool.
POTTER warrants that the equipment herein shall conform to
said descriptions as to all armation of fact and shall be free from
defects of manufacture, labeling, and packaging for a period of ve
(5) years from the invoice date to the original purchaser, provided
that representative samples are returned to POTTER for inspection.
e 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.
e product is not intended to be serviced in the eld. Return to
factory for servicing. is 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.
F. Warranty
All terminals are power limited and should be wired in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC) and
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Failure to follow the
wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the system
to not operate as intended.
1. Before connecting a device to the SLC loop, take the
following precautions to prevent potential damage to the
SLC or device.
• Power to the SLC is removed.
• Field wiring on device is correctly installed on the base
(supplied separately). Beware of the polarity marked next
to the terminals. S+ is positive and S- is negative.
• Use wires between size 22 AWG to 12 AWG.
• Strip all wires 1/4 inch from their edges shown here:
• Field wiring has no open or short circuit.
2. Set the desired address using the DIP switch located on back
of the sensor. Refer to addressing instruction in the manual of
detector.
3. Plug sensor on base and turn clockwise to secure in place. Refer
to section E for detail of the locking feature.
e product may be installed as a Class B, Class A or Class X.
Class A Wiring:
D. Wiring Class B Wiring:
Class X Wiring:
E. Locking Feature
1/4 inch
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINAL.
SEPARATE WIRES TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION
SUPERVISION.
CAUTION
Break o tab (gray area in
image). e locking feature is
enabled
Insert a small
screwdriver into slot
to remove detector.
UL COMPATIBLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
SLC-
SLC-
SLC+
SLC+
Multiple Addressable Detector
SLC-
SLC+
UL COMPATIBLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
Detector
Detector
Single Addressable Detector
UL COMPATIBLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
SLC-
SLC-
SLC+
SLC+
NOTE: CLASS X REQUIRES A CLOSE NIPPLE OR CONDUIT
CONNECTION TO EVERY DEVICE.
Manual Number:
54035218X_A
Manual Issue Date:
07/01/2022