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Features
· Allows for Peer-to-Peer networking via Ethernet (CAT5) · Up to 200 panels can be networked together · Any RA-6500 remote annunciator can be set as a global
annunciator · NCE-1000 and NCF-1000 are interoperable and both types can
be used within a network · Allows for a single panel to act as the host communicator · Five year warranty included

NCE-1000
Ethernet Networking Card

S2930

Description
The NCE-1000 is used to network the fire alarm panels using CAT5 Ethernet cable. It is fully supervised and is capable of Class B and Class A operation. The NCE-1000 may be mounted in either the control panel cabinet, the PSN-1000/E, the AE-2, AE-8 or AE-14. When wiring Class A or B, the connection between the FACP and the module shall be limited to 20 feet and enclosed in conduit or equivalently protected against mechanical injury.
Each card is mounted to the exclusive Stacker Bracket for secure and accessible mounting. A maximum of 31 NCE-1000s can be installed per panel, with a maximum of 200 panels per network.

Technical Specifications

Standby Current

50 mA

Alarm Current

50 mA

Operating

32° to 120°F (0° to 49° C)

Temperature Range

Operating Humidity 10%-93% (non-condensing) Range

Operating Voltage 24 VDC Range

Max no. of NCE- 31 1000

Dimensions (WxHxD)

4" x 6" x 1 5/8"

Max Wire Length 300 ft for Ethernet Cable

Wire Gauge P-Link 12 AWG - 18 AWG

Compatible Panels IPA/AFC Series Addressable

PFC-4064 Conventional

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Installation
The NCE-1000 is connected to the fire control panels using a 4-wire RS-485 connection and Ethernet cable that connects to panel's P-Comm port.. The connection is power limited and supervised. The NCE-1000 can be mounted in either the control panel cabinet, intelligent power supply, the AE-2, AE-8 or AE-14. Each card is mounted to the exclusive Stacker Bracket for secure and accessible mounting. The connection between the FACP and the module shall be limited to 20 feet.

Fig 1

NCE-1000
Ethernet Networking Card

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Class B Wiring
FACP PANEL 1 P-COMM P-Link
- +A B
FACP PANEL 2 P-COMM P-Link
- +A B
FACP PANEL 3 P-COMM P-Link
- +A B

NCE-1000
Ethernet Networking Card

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = OFF S2 = OFF S3 = OFF S4 = OFF
S3
-

DIP SW S2 S1 = ON S2 = OFF
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

Ground fault detection for cable segment ENABLED on Port 3 of Panel 1. Ground fault detection DISABLED on Port 3 of Panel 2.

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = ON S2 = ON S3 = OFF S4 = OFF
- S3

DIP SW S2 S1 = OFF S2 = ON
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = OFF S2 = OFF S3 = OFF S4 = OFF
- S3

DIP SW S2 S1 = OFF S2 = OFF
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

Ground fault detection for cable segment ENABLED on Port 4 of Panel 2. Ground fault detection DISABLED on Port 3 of Panel 3.

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Ethernet Networking Card

Class A Wiring with Return
FACP PANEL 1
P-COMM
P-Link
- +A B

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = OFF S2 = OFF S3 = ON S4 = OFF
S3
-

DIP SW S2 S1 = ON S2 = OFF
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

FACP PANEL 2
P-COMM
P-Link
- +A B

Ground fault detection for cable segment ENABLED on Port 3 of Panel 1. Ground fault detection DISABLED on Port 3 of Panel 2.

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = ON S2 = ON S3 = OFF S4 = OFF
- S3

DIP SW S2 S1 = OFF S2 = ON
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

Ground fault detection for cable segment ENABLED on Port 4 of Panel 3. Ground fault detection DISABLED on Port 4 of Panel 1.

FACP PANEL 3 P-COMM
P-Link
- +A B

Ground fault detection for cable segment ENABLED on Port 4 of Panel 2. Ground fault detection DISABLED on Port 3 of Panel 3.

NCE-1000
DIP SW S3 S1 = OFF S2 = OFF S3 = ON S4 = OFF
- S3

DIP SW S2 S1 = OFF S2 = ON
S2

+

Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
A
P-Link
B

Ordering Information

Model

Description

NCE-1000 Network Card-Ethernet

Stock No. 3992788

Note: For additional wiring diagrams and schematics, please reference the Potter 8830161 Peer to Peer Networking Guide.

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