Potter PFC-9000 Series - Manual (Page 51)

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CHAPTER 8: COMPUTER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The power in the PFC-9000 lies in the simplistic programming software. The programming software allows the user to program
any input with any output through the ease of Windows® based software. In addition, devices are correlated or mapped by device.
There is no need for creating zones or groups of devices.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code, does not allow remote dialing into a
panel for programming. Therefore, the Potter PFC-9000 series fire alarm control panel is not capable of remote programming.
Computer Requirements
The PFC Configuration Software is designed for a Windows 95B operating platform or higher. The software will not fully operate
with some of the newer platforms. The PFC Configuration Software will operate with Windows XP and ME, however, the Reports
will not work. In order to get the reports section to function using Windows XP, change the properties of the configuration
software to windows 98.
Right click on the PFC Config. Icon
Select “properties”
Select “Compatibility”
Check the box that allows different versions of windows
The configuration software will operate on most computers. The processor needs to be at least 100 mHz. In addition, the hard
drive needs at least 50 megabytes of space and 16 megabytes of RAM memory. Also, the computer must have a CD-ROM drive.
Hardware Requirements
The PFC-9000 fire alarm system has components that are unique from all other systems. Therefore, besides the installation
software the user will need to have some devices that support the system. These include the hand held device programmer and
the UIMA. The hand held programmer is used to program all of the analog/addressable devices. In addition, the UIMA is an
interface box that allows the user to plug a cable into the serial port of a computer and then plug a ribbon cable into the panel for
sending and receiving programs from the panel. If a PFC-9100 is installed or a panel with a UDACT-9100, the CFG-LCD dialer
configuration tool will be needed to program the UDACT-9100.
Installation of Software
Close all programs that are running so the PFC Configuration Software can load. Insert the PFC Fire System CD into the CD-
ROM and click on the Start Menu and then click on Run.