Description

The Potter PAD200-PD is an addressable smoke detector designed to provide reliable fire detection in commercial fire alarm systems. Utilizing advanced sensing technology, it detects smoke while providing continuous communication with compatible fire alarm control panels for fast and accurate alarm reporting.

Part of the Potter PAD200 Series, the detector features selectable sensitivity, automatic drift compensation, onboard processing, and a low profile design. Its plug in construction allows for quick installation and maintenance, making it suitable for a wide variety of commercial fire detection applications.

Product Functions

• Detects smoke using sensing technology
• Reports alarm conditions to the fire alarm control panel
• Continuously monitors detector sensitivity
• Performs automatic drift compensation
• Provides dirty detector warning
• Supports electronic addressing
• Provides visual alarm indication
• Performs continuous self supervision
• Supports walk test operation

Electrical & System Information

The PAD200-PD communicates using the Potter Addressable Device protocol and operates on an addressable signaling line circuit. The detector continuously exchanges information with the fire alarm control panel, allowing analog sensitivity monitoring and rapid alarm reporting.

Device addressing is accomplished using rear mounted DIP switches without the need for a programming tool. The detector features a selectable sensitivity range from 1.0 to 3.7 percent per foot obscuration and is polled by the control panel in less than five seconds.

Features

• Smoke detector
• Sensing technology
• Addressable operation
• Potter Addressable Device protocol
• Selectable sensitivity
• Automatic drift compensation
• Dirty detector warning
• DIP switch addressing
• LED alarm indicator
• Plug in installation
• Low profile design
• Commercial fire alarm application

Mounting & Design

The PAD200-PD installs onto compatible PAD Series detector bases using a twist lock mounting arrangement that simplifies installation, inspection, testing, and replacement without disturbing field wiring.

Its low profile eggshell white housing blends with commercial interiors while an optional locking tab helps prevent unauthorized detector removal after installation.

Protection & Applications

Suitable for:

• Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
• Office Buildings
• Hospitals
• Healthcare Facilities
• Schools and Universities
• Hotels
• Government Buildings
• Industrial Facilities
• Warehouses
• Retail Buildings
• Institutional Facilities
• Indoor Fire Detection

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Potter

Model: PAD200-PD

Series: PAD200 Series

Product Type: Smoke Detector

Detection Method: Sensing Technology

Communication: Potter Addressable Device Protocol

Operating Voltage: 24 VDC

Standby Current: 300 Microamps

Sensitivity Range: 1.0 to 3.7 Percent Per Foot Obscuration

Status Indicator: Red LED

Addressing: DIP Switches

Maximum Addresses Per Loop: 127

Maximum Alarm LEDs Per Loop: 30

Operating Temperature: 32 Degrees Fahrenheit to 120 Degrees Fahrenheit

Relative Humidity: 0 Percent to 93 Percent Non Condensing

Color: Eggshell White

Dimensions: 3.93 Inch Diameter by 1.35 Inch Height Without Base

Weight: 3.56 Ounces Without Base

Application: Indoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Listings: UL 268 Seventh Edition Listed, UUKL Listed for Smoke Control, and covered by a five year manufacturer warranty. Verify product labeling, installation instructions, local codes, and project requirements before installation.

Applications

The Potter PAD200-PD is designed for commercial fire alarm systems requiring reliable addressable smoke detection. Typical applications include office buildings, hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, universities, hotels, warehouses, industrial facilities, retail buildings, government facilities, and other commercial occupancies requiring dependable indoor smoke detection.

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