Potter Electric Expands Line of Fire Panels

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, announces the expansion of its fire panel line with two new higher capacity addressable fire alarm control panels. In addition to the increased capacity, these new panels contain all of the same features as the rest of the PFC Series line including advanced technology such as system-wide synchronization, Ethernet connection, and e-mail communication capability.

With the addition of Potter’s newest line of fire panels, the possibilities are astounding. Whether you reside in a one-story building or a multi-floor high-rise, Potter has the exact product to meet the size and scope of your particular needs. The Potter PFC-6200 and PFC-6800 fire panels expand upon the core foundation of its predecessors placing them at the forefront of the fire and sprinkler market. LAN & WAN connectivity allow for large scale network applications. E-mail capability provides you with an immediate and detailed history and detector status report sent directly to your computer or cell phone keeping you up-to-date and providing peace of mind.

The Potter PFC-6200 is a powerful 127 point panel expandable up 254 points whereas the Potter PFC-6800 has increased capabilities as a powerful 127 point panel expandable up to 1,016 points.  Both fire alarm control panels utilize the Potter/Nohmi device protocol that has a complete line of initiating and control devices. All of the outputs are power limited and may be programmed for Potter/AMSECO, Gentex, Cooper/Wheelock, and System Sensor utilizing Potter’s innovative Quadrasync multi-strobe synchronization technology. Potter proudly stands behind their new product line with their industry leading five year warranty.

Jeff Hendrickson, V.P. of Product Management — Fire/Security Division for Potter Electric Signal Company, said, “With the latest additions to Potter’s line of Addressable Fire Alarm Systems, we have the most powerful, flexible and easy to use family of products in the wholesale distribution fire market…we are changing the way people think about Fire Protection.”

Potter has been a privately held company and a leader in fire protection since 1898. As the only independent manufacturer with a full line of fire alarm systems, Potter’s reputation for quality and service has been the catalyst towards its focus for the design, development, and manufacture of the highest quality and most reliable life safety products available today. 

If you’d like more information about Potter Electric Signal Company’s new line of Fire Alarm Control Panels, please call 866-240-1870 or visit www.pottersignal.com/pfcseries.

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