Potter MC-1000 Multi-Connect Expander
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Description
The Multi-Connect Expander (MC-1000) allows up to sixty-three (63) IPA and AFC/ARC series fire alarm control panels to share a single reporting technology. Each MC-1000 supports communication between the host reporting panel and two client panels. The MC-1000 communicates with the host and client control panels via the Potter P-Link communication bus. The MC-1000 can be mounted in either the control panel cabinet, the intelligent power supply/P-Link repeater, the PSN-1000E, AE-2, AE-8 or the AE-14 expander cabinet. Each card is mounted to the exclusive Stacker Bracket for secure and accessible mounting.
[Image of the MC-1000 Multi-Connect Expander circuit board, showing components and terminal blocks.] [FM Approved Logo] [UL Approved Logo] [Assembled in USA]
Features
- Allows up to 63 IPA and AFC/ARC Series panels to share a single reporting technology.
- No special wiring for P-Link connection.
- Class A or B capable.
- Mounts with included stacker bracket.
- May mount in panel, accessory cabinet, or PSN-1000/E Power Supply.
- Product includes a 5 year warranty.
- UUKL Listed for Smoke Control.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Current | 10mA |
| Alarm Current | 10mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C–49°C (32°F–120°F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10%–93% (non-condensing) |
| Max no. of MC-1000 Expanders | 31 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4" x 6" x 1-1/8" |
Installation
The MC-1000 is connected to the IPA and AFC/ARC series panels using a four-wire RS-485 connection. This connection is power limited and supervised. The MC-1000 can be installed in the AE-2 Accessory Enclosure, AE-8 Accessory Enclosure, AE-14 Accessory Enclosure or inside the large IPA series enclosure using the supplied bracket.
Wiring Examples
Fig 1: Host Panel Class B P-LINK Wiring Example
This diagram illustrates a Class B P-Link wiring configuration for a host panel. It shows a "Panel Connection" with terminals labeled P-LINK A and B, connected to an "Expansion Device" which also has P-LINK A and B terminals. Arrows indicate the path of the four-wire RS-485 connection. A note "To the next device" is present.
[Diagram showing P-LINK A/B connections between Panel and Expansion Device for Class B wiring.]
Fig 2: Host Panel Class A P-LINK Wiring Example
This diagram illustrates a Class A P-Link wiring configuration. Similar to Class B, it depicts a "Panel Connection" (P-LINK A/B) and an "Expansion Device" (P-LINK A/B). The Class A configuration involves additional connections for loop supervision, indicated by '+' and '-' symbols on the wiring paths.
[Diagram showing P-LINK A/B connections between Panel and Expansion Device for Class A wiring, including loop supervision connections.]
Fig 3: Host Panel and Client Panel Wiring Example
This diagram shows the MC-1000 Multi-Connect board itself. It has a "HOST P-LINK" terminal block with A and B connections, labeled "To Host Panel P-LINK (Reporting Panel)". It also has two "CLIENT P-LINK" terminal blocks, each with A and B connections, labeled "To Client Panel P-LINK". The board also shows other components and terminal blocks like S1.
[Diagram of the MC-1000 Multi-Connect board showing HOST P-LINK and two CLIENT P-LINK terminal blocks.]
Ordering Information
| Model | Description | Stock No. |
|---|---|---|
| MC-1000 | Multi-Connect Expander | 3992723 |
