Potter PAD300-SB User manual

Mounting Options:
PAD300-SB and PAD300-LFSB can be mounted on a single gang,
3-1/2” octagon, 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
PAD300-SB PAD300-LFSB
Contents
A. Introduction E. Locking Feature
B. Specications F. Testing
C. Mounting G. Warranty
D. Wiring
e PAD300-SB is an addressable sounder base. e PAD300-
LFSB is an addressable low frequency (520Hz) sounder base.
e PAD300-SB and PAD300-LFSB do not consume extra
addresses on the loop but are assigned a sub-address from the
attached detector. ey are independent devices that may be
programmed as a single station, zone or all call sounders.
e PAD300-SB and PAD300-LFSB can be programmed to
produce a variety of sound patterns required by dierent
commercial and residential applications. e available patterns
include Constant, ANSI Temp 3, March Code, Double Time,
and ANSI Temp 4. Once activated, the sounder will follow the
input from the power source to reproduce the programmed
pattern and deactivate accordingly.
Each base includes one (1) LED which ashes momentarily in
normal and detector alarm conditions. e LED can be turned
o using the programming soware.
Synchronization requires power connection from a compatible
panel.For further information, refer to the control panel
installation instructions.
Refer to the company website for the latest revision of this
manual.
A. Introduction
1609 Park 370 Pl, Hazelwood, MO 63042
www.pottersignal.com
PAD300-SB
SLC Voltage 24 VDC
SLC Standby Current (*) 200 A
PWR Voltage 16 – 33 VDC
Standby Current for PWR 5.5 mA
PWR Active Current 42 mA
Sound Pressure Level >85 dB/10 
Installation Temp Range 32ºF to 150F
Operating Humidity Range 0% - 93% (Non-condensing)
Dimension Φ 6.4in
Weight 7.40 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.
B. Specications
PAD300-LFSB
SLC Voltage 24 VDC
SLC Standby Current (*) 200 A
PWR Voltage 16 – 33 VDC
Standby Current for PWR 6.0 mA
PWR Active Current 155 mA
Sound Pressure Level >85 dB/10 
Installation Temp Range 32F to 150F
Operating Humidity Range 0% - 93% (Non-condensing)
Dimension Φ 6.4 in
Weight 8.47 oz
Height 1.57 in
C. Mounting
24VDC+/24VDC-
SLC+/SLC-
DO NOT PAINT NOR CHANGE FACTORY
APPLIED FINISHES ON ANY PART OF THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTION
Screw

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. Connect PWR to 24VDC+/-. Synchronization requires
connection to the NAC or I/O output of a compatible panel.
3. Set the desired address using the DIP switch located on back
of the sensor. Refer to addressing instruction in the manual of
detector.
4. 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 B:
D. Wiring
1/4 inch
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINAL.
SEPARATE WIRES TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION
SUPERVISION.
CAUTION
e device includes a tamperproof feature that locks the detector and
does not allow removal without the use of a tool.
Class A and X Wiring:
NOTE: THE BUILT-IN ISOLATION IN EACH PAD300 SERIES
DETECTOR CONFIGURED IN CLASS A WITH THE SOUNDER
BASE ALSO MAKES THE INSTALLATION A CLASS X.
NOTE: CLASS X REQUIRES A CLOSE NIPPLE OR CONDUIT
CONNECTION TO EVERY DEVICE.
E. Locking Feature
Break o tab (gray area in
image). e locking featurelocking feature is
enabled
Insert a small
screwdriver into slot
to remove detector.
It is important to test the sounder aer installation and periodically.
Please follow the instructions below.
1. From keypad menu, access Point Control menu function
(Option 5 – System Tools and then Option 2 – Point Control).
2. Select Built In SLC (Assuming Sounder Base is connected to
Panel’s built in SLC Circuit and not SLC expansion card).
3. Enter the Device Address of the Detector with Sounder Base.
4. Press Enter Button and it should display the device address.
5. Press UP Arrow Button to scroll to the Sounder Base. Panel
display changes to show the Sounder Base associated with the
detector.
6. Press Enter Button. Panel Display should read “Enter Key Will
Activate Output.”
7. Press Enter Button again to activate sounder base.
Test synchronization by commanding a group of sounder bases.
Units failing the test should be immediately serviced.
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. is Warranty is void in the case of abuse, misuse,
abnormal usage, faulty installation, or repair by unauthorized per-
sons, or if for any other reason POTTER determines that said prod-
uct is not operating properly as a result of causes other than defective
manufacture, labeling, or packaging.
G. Warranty
F. Testing
NOTIFY APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY BEFORE
TESTING THE SENSOR. PLACE FIRE PANEL IN WALK TEST
MODE BEFORE CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING TEST. REFER
TO THE PANEL INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR DETAIL.
CAUTION
Manual Number:
54035220X_A
Manual Issue Date:
07/01/2022