Description

The Potter PDC-624 is a 24 VDC motor driven alarm bell designed to provide dependable audible fire alarm notification in commercial and industrial fire alarm systems. Its 6 inch vibrating steel gong delivers a high output audible signal for emergency notification while operating with low current consumption.

The bell features a polarized DC design with built in transient protection for supervised notification appliance circuits. Its rugged construction allows installation indoors or outdoors when used with an approved weatherproof back box, making it suitable for a wide variety of life safety applications.

Product Functions

• Provides audible fire alarm notification
• Produces a high output mechanical bell signal
• Operates from 24 VDC notification appliance circuits
• Supports supervised notification appliance circuits
• Provides polarized operation
• Supports indoor installation
• Supports outdoor installation with approved weatherproof back box
• Provides dependable emergency signaling

Electrical & System Information

The PDC-624 operates from regulated 24 VDC notification appliance circuits and utilizes a motor driven vibrating bell mechanism. The bell is polarized and incorporates built in transient protection for use on supervised fire alarm notification circuits.

The unit mounts directly to a standard four inch square electrical box for indoor applications or to a BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof back box for outdoor installations.

Features

• Alarm bell
• Motor driven operation
• 24 VDC operation
• Six inch steel gong
• Polarized design
• Built in transient protection
• High sound output
• Low current draw
• Indoor installation
• Outdoor installation with weatherproof back box
• Red powder coated finish
• Commercial fire alarm application

Mounting & Design

The PDC-624 mounts directly to a standard four inch square electrical box for indoor installations. For outdoor or wet location applications, it is installed on a Potter BBK-1 or HC-BB weatherproof back box to maintain environmental protection.

Its semi flush design and corrosion resistant construction provide dependable long term performance in commercial and industrial environments.

Protection & Applications

Suitable for:

• Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
• Industrial Facilities
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing Plants
• Office Buildings
• Schools and Universities
• Hospitals
• Government Buildings
• Utility Facilities
• Mechanical Rooms
• Indoor Notification Systems
• Outdoor Notification Systems

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Potter

Model: PDC-624

Product Type: Alarm Bell

Operating Voltage: 24 VDC

Operation: Motor Driven

Bell Size: 6 Inches

Current Draw: 20 Milliamps Maximum

Typical Sound Output: 95 dBA at 10 Feet

Minimum Sound Output: 77 dBA at 10 Feet

Housing Finish: Red Powder Coat

Mounting: Standard Four Inch Square Electrical Box

Outdoor Installation: BBK-1 or HC-BB Weatherproof Back Box Required

Operating Temperature: Minus 40 Degrees Fahrenheit to 150 Degrees Fahrenheit

Application: Indoor and Outdoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Listings: UL Listed, ULC Listed, and CSFM Listed. Verify product labeling, installation instructions, local codes, and project requirements before installation.

Applications

The Potter PDC-624 is designed for commercial fire alarm systems requiring dependable audible notification. Typical applications include office buildings, hospitals, schools, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, government buildings, utility facilities, and other commercial occupancies requiring indoor or outdoor mechanical fire alarm signaling.

PDC-624 Datasheet