MCU

MAIN CONTROL UNIT

• 1 signal line circuit for max. 255 addressable devices, NFPA Styles 4­7
• 4 typical Form A wet contact outputs, Style Y and Z applicable
• 4 typical Form C dry contact outputs
• 1 port of RS­485 for remote annunciator bus, Style 4 applicable
• 2 ports of RS­232C for status information transmission
• City tie output
• Trouble input
• 120 character (30 letters, 4 lines) LCD
• 7 system status LED’s
• Numeric key pad
• 4 system control switches
Stock Number
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The MCU assembly is the central processing unit for the fire alarm The MCU controls a loop controller which allows it to communicate
system. The MCU is microprocessor-based and contains the system with up to 255 analog/addressable devices. These devices include
firmware and software to operate the system. This device contains all an analog photoelectric smoke detector, analog thermal detectors,
of the necessary I/O ports that allow it to communicate with all other and addressable modules for various functions. The loop controller
system components directly, including the front display. provides NFPA wiring Styles 4-7 (with use of SLC devices). The
The operator interface consists of an LCD display, 7 system status addressable loop connection uses a proprietary protocol operating
LED’s, a local status buzzer, 4 system control switches, and a over 24VDC.
numeric keypad. The 120-character LCD display and the 7 system Four 24VDC wet outputs provide the MCU with the ability to
status LED’s communicate the latest system status information to the supervise and activate notification appliances. The wet outputs
operator. The system status LED’s are labeled as AC Power, Standby are also capable of supervising and operating solenoid devices for
Power, Alarm, Pre-Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, and Silenced. The releasing purposes. The wet outputs operate in the reverse polarity
local buzzer audibly attracts the operator’s attention during status mode to activate notification appliances and solenoid devices. Each
change occurences. output is individually programmable for varous puposes.
Four typical Form C dry contact outputs provide the MCU with
the ability of controlling various functions in protected areas
Specifications
through the use of dry contacts. Three of the dry contact outputs
Item Specification may be programmed to operate on any alarm, pre-alarm, or process
Maximum 24 VDC standby current 125 mA
related status condition. The dry contact outputs are individually
programmable. One contact output is intended for exclusive use with
Maximum 24 VDC alarm current 290 mA + output load trouble condition.
Ambient operating temperature range 120 °F (49°C) An optional City tie output provides the MCU with the ability of
2A at 30VDC (resistive), 0.5 at 125VAC signaling a municipal monitoring facility. The City Tie Module
Dry contact output ratings (CTM) activates the master box through the use of local energy signal
(for audio)
24VDC output wiring style NFPA Style Y or Z
and central station receiver through a reverse polarity signal.
The Serial 1 and Serial 2 outputs provide the MCU with the ability
24 VDC maximum output current 1.5 A per output of sharing status information with a building management system for
Signal line circuit (loop) wiring style NFPA Style 4, 6 or 7 operator information, optional priner device, etc. The Serial 1 and
Maximum no. of address per loop 255 addresses
Serial 2 connections are RS-232C ports.
The remote annunciator output provides the MCU with the ability
Maximum loop circuit resistance 25Ω to interface with the SCU (Sub Control Unit, loop addition) module.
Maximum loop circuit capacitance 0.4 mF Adding an optional PC assembly Sub Control Unit allows the system
to have another loop. The SCU connection is a proprietary protocol
Remote annunciator bus wiring style NFPA Style 4
operating over an RS-485 style communication bus.
Maximum remote annunciator per MCU 30 The NIU/PCCP input/output provides the MCU with the ability to
Maximum circuit resistance of RA bus 1.2km, 40W, 0.4mF interface with the optional Network Interface Unit (NIU) module and
also the PC­based Configuration Program (PCCP). The NIU module
Remote annunciator connection RS-485
provides the MCU with the ability to communicate over the network.
Serial 1 connection RS-232C The NIU/PCCP connection is a proprietary protocol operating over an
Serial 2 connection RS-232C RS-232C style communication bus.
NIU/PCCP connection RS-232C The Power Supply Module (PSM) input/output provides the MCU
with interfacing capability to the PSM. The interface transfers
SCU connection RS-485
information and commands to/from the MCU and the PSM. Items
7.4” (188mm) (H) x 8.82” (224mm) (W) x such as charging voltage and current, AC power status, and battery
Dimensions
1.81” (46mm) (D) supervision are handled through this interface.

Potter Electric Signal Company • 2081 Craig Road, St. Louis, MO, 63146-4161 • Phone: 800-325-3936/Canada 888-882-1833 • www.pottersignal.com
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MAIN CONTROL UNIT

Installation and Wiring Information

Notes
• These instructions are not intended to cover all the details or variations in the equipment described, nor provide for every possible installation,
operation, or maintenance.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Potter Technical Support for further guidance.
• Actual performance is based on proper installation of the product by a qualified installer.
• If further information is needed which is not covered sufficiently in the literature, please contact Potter or a distributor in your area.

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