Potter Installation Manual PAD100-SLCE Addressable Loop Expander

Installation Manual PAD100 SLCE Addressable Loop Expander TO THE INSTALLER manual provides an overview and the installation instructions for the PAD100 SLCE module This module is only compatible addressable fire systems that utilize the PAD Addressable Protocol terminals are power limited and should be wired in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 NEC and NFPA 72 National Alarm Code Failure to follow the wiring diagrams in the following pages will cause the system to not operate as intended For information refer to the control panel installation instructions module shall only be installed with listed control panels Refer to the control panel installation manual for proper system Description Signaling Line Circuit Expander allows up to thirty one additional loops Each loop adds 127 addressable sensors or modules any combination The PAD100 SLCE may be configured for Class A or Class B wiring without the need for additional modules PAD100 SLCE communicates with the control panel via the 4 wire RS 485 communication bus The loop adder is mounted in the control panel cabinet the intelligent power supply AE 2 AE 8 or the AE 14 expander cabinet Each card is mounted to exclusive Stacker Bracket for secure and accessible mounting Setting the Address P Link device has a five 5 position dip switch which is used to program the device address ranging from one 1 to thirty 31 The table below may be used to set dip switches when addressing any P Link module 1 Dip Switch Settings Table Addresses 1 16 16 16 16 Each gray box indicates that the dip switch is On and each white box indicates Off examples shown below illustrate a P Link dip switch settings the 1st example shows a P Link module not addressed where dip switch settings are in the default Off position the 2nd illustrates an addressed P Link module via the dip switch settings 2 Examples of P Link Module Showing Default Dip Switch Setting Unaddressed Addressed 4 4 dip switches are in the Off shows this P Link module 10 Dip switches 2 8 in the On position Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal com 5406314 A 02 16 PAGE 1 OF 2 connecting a device to the RS 485 connection take the following precautions to prevent potential damage to the RS 485 or device Technical Specifications to the RS 485 is removed wiring on module is correctly installed wiring has no open or short circuits Current Current Voltage SLC Resistance Voltage Temperature Range Humidity Range no of PAD100 SLCE VDC Ohms VDC to 120 F 0 to 49 C to 93 non condensing L x 6 W x 1 5 8 D Installation PAD100 SLCE is connected to the listed control panels using a four wire RS 485 connection This connection is power limited supervised The PAD100 SLCE can be installed in the AE 2 AE 8 AE 14 expansion enclosure or inside the large listed fire control panel enclosure using the supplied bracket The wiring diagrams shown below illustrate how to wire a PAD100 SLCE Class B and Class A 3 Examples of Wiring a PAD100 SLCE P Link Class B Class A Wiring the next device A B A A B A B RS 485 wiring style supports the Class A and Class B RS 485 wiring is power limited and supervised wiring is between 12 max and 22 min Wire Preparation Strip all wires 1 4 inch from their edges as shown here Stripping too much insulation may cause a ground fault Stripping too little may cause a poor connection and subsequently an open circuit inch instructions do not purport to cover all the details or variations in the equipment described nor provide for every contingency to be met in connection with installation operation and maintenance subject to change without prior notification Technical Assistance contact Potter Electric Signal Company at 866 956 1211 performance is based on proper application of the product by a qualified professional further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purpose the matter should be referred to a distributor in your region Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal com 5406314 A 02 16 PAGE 2 OF 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL PAD100 SLCE ADDRESSABLE LOOP EXPANDERfirealarmresources com