Potter PFC-4410G3 User manual

PFC-4410G3
Conventional Releasing Panel
Installation, Operations & Programming Manual
Manual #5403751–REV A
6/22
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
St. Louis, MO
Customer Service: [phone] • Technical Support: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.pottersignal.com

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Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
5757 Phantom Drive Ste 125 • St. Louis, MO 63042 • 314-595-6900 • 800-325-3936
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 armation of
fact and shall be free from defects of manufacture, labeling and packaging for a period of one (1) or
ve (5) year(s), 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............................................................................................................................. 1-1
How to Use this Manual .........................................................................................................................1-4
Common Terminology ............................................................................................................................1-4
Section 2: Before You Start Installation.................................................................................................. 2-5
System Specications .............................................................................................................................2-5
Environmental Specications .................................................................................................................2-5
Model / Available Cabinet Colors...........................................................................................................2-5
System Congurations / Appliances .......................................................................................................2-5
Electrical Specications..........................................................................................................................2-6
System Size Specications .....................................................................................................................2-6
Main Board Wiring Specications..........................................................................................................2-6
Circuit Separation.............................................................................................................................2-6
Wiring Types......................................................................................................................................2-6
Cabinet Dimensions................................................................................................................................2-8
Cabinet Mounting Instructions ...............................................................................................................2-9
Cabinet Wiring Connections .................................................................................................................2-10
Wiring Connection Terminal Points ..................................................................................................... 2-11
Battery Circuit Calculations.................................................................................................................. 2-11
Battery Connections..............................................................................................................................2-13
Section 3: Installation ............................................................................................................................. 3-14
Initiating Device Circuit Installation ....................................................................................................3-14
Output Circuits Installation...................................................................................................................3-15
Output Wiring Characteristics........................................................................................................3-15
Output Maximum Wiring Impedance Formula...............................................................................3-15
Output Wiring Conguration ..........................................................................................................3-15
Auxiliary Power....................................................................................................................................3-16
Relay Output Wiring .............................................................................................................................3-16
Relay Characteristics ............................................................................................................................3-16
Class A Expander Installation (CA-4064).............................................................................................3-17
CA-4064 Class A Expander ..................................................................................................................3-17
PFC-4410G3 Cabinet............................................................................................................................3-17
PFC-4410G3 Main PCA.......................................................................................................................3-19
CA-4064 Class A Expander ..................................................................................................................3-19
Conguration Characteristics ........................................................................................................3-20
Maximum Wire Resistance Formula ...............................................................................................3-20
Addressing P-Link Modules .................................................................................................................3-22
P-Link Addresses.............................................................................................................................3-22
Module Installation ...............................................................................................................................3-23
Initiating Device Circuit Module - IDC-6.......................................................................................3-23
IDC-6 Mounting Location ....................................................................................................................3-23
IDC-6 Mounting Location ....................................................................................................................3-23
PFC-4410G3 Cabinet............................................................................................................................3-23
Setting Address................................................................................................................................3-24
IDC-6 Wiring Conguration...........................................................................................................3-24
Remote Annunciators Installation ........................................................................................................3-27
Dip Switch ............................................................................................................................................3-27

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P-Link Connections ..............................................................................................................................3-27
LED Annunciator Installation (LED-4410G3) .....................................................................................3-28
Relay Board Installation (RLY-5) .........................................................................................................3-30
Section 4: Operation ............................................................................................................................... 4-31
Control Panel Basic Operation..............................................................................................................4-31
Section 5: Programming......................................................................................................................... 5-35
Section 6: Programming Options .......................................................................................................... 6-97
Section 7: Communication Options.................................................................................................... 7-101
Section 8: Appendices ......................................................................................................................... A-102
Appendix A: System Maintenance and Testing................................................................................. A-102
Appendix B: Compatibility Table........................................................................................................B-103
Appendix C: Compatible Conventional Smoke Detectors & Bases Table...................................... C-104
Appendix D: Installation Notes........................................................................................................... D-107
Appendix E: Operating Instructions for PFC-4410G3 Releasing Panel .........................................E-108

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Section 1: Introduction
This manual contains safety information that is important to know and understand. This
information is provided for the safety of installers, operators, and users of the Potter
releasing panel as well as equipment. To help recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
Safety Guidelines
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury
Notice indicates important information, that if not followed may cause damage to equipment or property.
CAUTION
DD

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This manual is designed to help with the specication, installation, and programming of the PFC-4410G3 Release Panel. It is
imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the panel. Save this
manual for future reference.
Zones programmed as MANUAL RELEASE will override any cross zoning features. If it is desired to not have a manual station
override the cross zoning, program the zone as DETECTION and map accordingly. That detection zone shall have a maximum 30
second pre-discharge time delay
Per ULC requirements; if this equipment is running on battery power only, it will shut o and cease to operate when the battery
voltage reaches approximately 19-20 volts.
The detection and suppression system employing this release panel must be designed by people trained and competent in
the design and layout of re alarm and/or suppression systems for special hazard locations. The system shall be designed
and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Only trained, qualied and competent individuals should install, program and/or service the PFC-4410G3.
Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.
An unqualied person is someone who has not received the specic training to perform the tasks set in this manual, is unable
to recognize that a hazard exists and how to avoid that hazard, or who has not shown the demonstrated ability needed to install
this device. An employee qualied to perform a specic task may be unqualied to perform other tasks. The characteristics of
being qualied and unqualied are task-dependent.
WARNING
The default programming does not allow the abort circuit to abort the release or stop the pre-discharge timer activated by zones
programmed as MANUAL RELEASE. This can be changed in the programming to allow MANUAL RELEASE zones to be
aborted.
High voltage electrocution hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on the device while AC power is active.
WARNING
Locate the panel and all system components in the following nominal environment:
* Temperature 32-120°F, Humidity 93% non-condensing.
* Verify that the wire sizes are adequate for all initiating, notication, and release circuits.
* Make certain the panel is properly grounded.
* Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, ling, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible make all
cable entries from the sides, bottom, or rear of the cabinet. Verify that they will not interfere with the batteries or other components.
* The panel and system must be tested and maintained in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances.
CAUTION
Operating Instructions Form
Fill in the name, address and telephone number of the servicing agency on the instruction sheet provided and frame and place
adjacent to control panel at eye level.
The following documentation shall be delivered to the owner or their representative upon nal acceptance of the system:
yAn owners manual and installation instructions covering all system equipment.
yWiring diagrams
yA detailed description of the programming and operating sequence of the system Cadence and Temporal Patterns
yProgrammable to activate on a Supervisory condition

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F.C.C.
This device has been veried to comply with FCC 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
CAN ICES-001 (A) / NMB-001 (A)
Design Guidelines
People trained in the design of special hazard systems shall determine the selection and placement of the initiating devices and
notication appliances connected to the PFC-4410G3. This responsible party shall also be familiar with the premises being
protected.
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the applicable version of NFPA 72 and all local
codes and ordinances. For systems employing cross zoning of two smoke detectors for the activation of the release circuit, this can
include but is not limited to the installation of photoelectric and ionization types of detectors on separate zones. One of each type
of detector on separate zones shall be installed in the coverage area selected for a single detector (not to exceed 0.7 times the linear
spacing). The detectors would be installed in close proximity to each other.
The responsible party shall also determine the theory of operation regarding the programming sequence.
General Description
The Model PFC-4410G3 is a listed and approved, microprocessor based re control/releasing panel. It is primarily designed for
use as a releasing panel for pre-action and deluge, water based extinguishing systems or for agent extinguishing systems. The PFC-
4410G3 may also be used as a stand alone re control panel. This unit shall be installed in accordance with NFPA-12, NFPA-12A,
NFPA-13, NFPA-15, NFPA -16, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001, NFPA 2010 and Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 C22.1, ULC-S524.
The PFC-4410G3 complies with UL Standard 864, ULC S527, FM, CSFM, FDNY, and is RoHS Compliant.
System Features
The PFC-4410G3 has seven (7) conventional programmable initiating zones and is expandable to thirty-one (31) using four (4)
IDC-6 cards, each providing six (6) additional programmable input circuits.
• 3.0 Amp (24VDC) power supply
• Four (4) output circuits rated at 3.0A maximum each, 3 Amps total
• Power Limited
• Built in Sync
• Cadence and Temporal Patterns
• Programmable to activate on a Supervisory or Trouble condition
• Two (2) auxiliary 24VDC Special Application output, rated 19.7-27.2 volts 1A each Power limited, current limited, non-
supervised. One programmable, (Resettable for 4-wire smoke detectors), one continuous
NOTE: Continuous AUX output also serves as P-Link power.
Fire Alarm System Limitations
Smoke detectors may not detect smoke when the smoke does not reach the detector. Such as smoke within walls, on the other side
of walls, on other oors, behind closed doors, explosions, etc. Smoke detectors will not operate if they are not properly connected
to the re/release panel. The detectors and bases must be UL listed as being compatible with the panel. The detectors have a
visible ashing light that indicates power is supplied to the detectors.
Notication appliances may not alert people if the people are not able to hear or see the appliances such as if they are in separate
areas of the building or room.
A re alarm/release panel will not operate without electrical power. The panel must have sucient backup battery capability to
power the panel for a specied amount of time in the event of an AC power failure. The batteries and release panel shall be tested
and maintained in accordance with the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 72.
In order for emergency forces, (Fire departments, etc.), to respond to events associated with this panel, the panel must transmit
trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to a monitoring facility either directly or through a main building re panel.
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition.
WARNING

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• Support for all major synchronization patterns.
• Gentex®
• AMSECO®
• Wheelock®
• System Sensor®
• Built in standard program templates in panel memory plus custom programing available
• Releasing Zones can be set up for either normal or cross zoning operation
• Auto Silence and Silence Inhibit.
• Built-in Ethernet port for programming and non-listed communication.
• Built-in Email support to communicate system status and event information.
• Customizable Reminder Emails.
• P-Link RS-485 bus supports system accessories.
• 4,000 event non-volatile history buer
• 99 Software Zones
• 4 X 20 character LCD display
• Four (4) Form C System Relays (Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Waterow/Releasing) rated 3A at 30 VDC resistive
• Dead-front Cabinet Design
P-Link Accessories
y IDC-6 – Up to four (4) per system that provides six (6) additional conventional Class B inputs or three (3) Class A inputs.
y CA-4064 Class A converter module – Limit of one (1) per system allows for Class A wiring of the P-Link communication bus
and the four (4) built-in Output circuits.
y RA-4410G3 Remote Annunciator – Up to 31 per system
y LED-4410G3 Annunciator module – Up to 10 total per system. Each allows for up to 16 zones alarm, supervisory and trouble
conditions to display, and ve (5) non-programmable system LEDs that display system's overall condition.
y RLY-5 Relay Board module – Up to 31 total per system provides ve (5) programmable Form-C relay outputs.
y PSN-1000 Power Supply Expander - The panel can be programmed to support up to one (1) PSN-1000 Power Expanders
(installed in a single zone).
Optional Accessories
y CA2Z – Converts Zone 5-6 from Class B initiating device circuits to two Class A circuits. Not to be used for 4-wire smoke
detectors unless approved by local AHJ.
y RCDS-PM1 – Provides physical means of disconnecting 1 release circuit in compliance with NFPA 72
y RCDS-PM2 – Provides physical means of disconnecting 2 release circuits in compliance with NFPA 72
y ARM-1 – Activated by 24VDC Indicating and/or Releasing, polarity reversing circuits. The module provides a non-
supervised DPDT Relay that can be used for fan shutdown, door release, elevator recall, etc.
y eMatch Protection Assembly 3005020
How to Use this Manual
Refer to this manual before contacting Technical Support. The information in this manual is the key to a successful installation
and will assist you in understanding proper wire routing, system requirements, and other guidelines specic to the PFC-4410G3
system.
Common Terminology
The following table provides you with a list of terms and denitions used with the PFC-4410G3 system:
Table 1: Terminology
Term Denition
PFC-4410G3 Cabinet Enclosure
EOLR End of Line Resistor Assembly
EOLD End of Line Diode Assembly
Remote Annunciator LCD type Remote Annunciator
Output Output, Notication Appliance Circuit, Releasing Circuit
P-Link Proprietary RS-485 communication bus
PFC-4410G3 PCB Board Assembly for complete unit
RCDS-PM Release Circuit Disconnect Switch, Panel Mount

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Section 2: Before You Start Installation
This section addresses information that will help you in completing a successful installation, such as the PFC-4410G3 cabinet
layout, specications, and environmental considerations.
System Specications
Cabinet Description
yEighteen (18) gauge sheet steel with hinged, lockable, removable door and removable full dead-front that can be hung o the
bottom of the cabinet when servicing
yEnclosure dimensions – 18-1/2" x 14-1/4" x 4-3/4"
Visual Indicators
y4 x 20 alphanumeric character display showing applicable condition, status, and circuit for all alarm, supervisory, and trouble
conditions
y37 LED indicators (Red, Green, Amber)
LCD Description
yAlarm, Supervisory and Trouble conditions display applicable condition, status and circuit for each correlating condition
yProvides menu driven programming information
Environmental Specications
yMount indoors only.
yTemperature 32° to 120°F, humidity 93% non-condensing.
yVerify panel is properly grounded.
yRemove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, ling, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides, bottom, or rear of the cabinet. Verify that they will not interfere with the batteries or other
components.
yThe panel and system must be tested and maintained in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances.
yPanel shall be installed so the display is easily readable and the door shall have adequate clearance to access the controls.
Model / Available Cabinet Colors
y3006735 – RED PFC-4410G3 Conventional Releasing Panel
System Congurations / Appliances
Table 2: System Congurations / Appliances
Model Description Local Remote
Station
Central
Station
Releasing
Service
PFC-4410G3 Main Board/Panel Assembly YYYY
CA-4064 Class A Expander OOOO
RA-4410G3 Remote annunciator. O O O O
PSN-1000 Intelligent Power Supply Expander O O O O
CA2Z Class A Expander OOOO
IDC-6 Initiating Device Circuit O O O O
LED-4410G3 LED Annunciator OOOO
RLY-5 Relay Expander O Y Y O
3005013 End of line resistor assembly Y Y Y Y
3005012 End of line resister and diode N N N Y
EOLP-D End of Line Plate f/Diode Assy O O O O
EOLP-R End of Line Plate f/Resistor O O O O
Y = Yes, required for applicable section
N = No, not required for applicable section
O = Optional, may or may not be used, has no aect on the applicable section.

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Electrical Specications
Please refer to the table below for electrical specications:
Table 3: System Panel Electrical Specications
Panel # Outputs Rating per
Output Class
PFC-4410G3 4 Outputs 3.0 Amps
Inputs – Class A* or B
Outputs – Class A* or B
P-Link – Class A* or B
All are Low Voltage and
Power Limited
*With optional equipment
System Size Specications
Please refer to the table below for system size specications:
Table 4: System Size Specications
Accessories/Subassemblies Maximum System Size
PFC-4410G3
• Seven (7) input circuits on the main board
• Four (4) output circuits on the main board*
• One (1) auxiliary power output*
• One (1) P-Link connection*
• One (1) P-Comm (ethernet)
*Note: The Outputs, P-Link and AUX Out combined are not to exceed 3.0A. The P-Link 24VDC and AUX Out each
are not to exceed 1.0A.
Main Board Wiring Specications
There are several wiring requirements to consider before connecting circuits to the main board: (1) the circuit separation,
and (2) wiring types. All wiring should be sized and installed to comply with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and local codes and ordinances.
Circuit Separation
Proper separation between the dierent 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.
ySeparations between the dierent wiring types must be maintained by at least ¼ inch and the wire insulation must be for the
higher voltage.
yThe control panel cabinet has sucient knockouts located around the periphery allowing the installer to maintain separation
between power limited and non-power limited connections.
yRefer to table 5 for wiring types and Figure 1 wire routing diagram
Wiring Types
Wiring specications must be followed to prevent damage or other consequences.