Potter Electric AFC-1000 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel

Product Description

The POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL CO. US AFC-1000 is a 1270-point addressable fire alarm control panel (FACP) designed for large-scale fire detection and notification systems. This panel serves as the central intelligence of an addressable fire alarm system, monitoring and controlling addressable devices such as detectors, modules, and notification appliances across multiple loops. It is installed by licensed fire alarm technicians in commercial, institutional, and industrial applications where high device-count addressable systems are required.

The AFC-1000 is suited for commercial and institutional occupancies that require a high-capacity addressable fire alarm system. Typical installations include multi-story office buildings, schools, hospitals, warehouses, and other large facilities where a centralized panel must supervise a substantial number of addressable field devices across distributed zones or floors.

Key Features

• Supports up to 1270 addressable points for large, complex fire alarm system layouts
• Addressable architecture allows individual device identification for precise alarm and fault location
• Designed for commercial and industrial fire alarm system applications
• Sold as a single unit (each) for straightforward procurement and installation planning

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style addressable fire alarm control panel for use in commercial and industrial fire alarm systems requiring high-capacity addressable device supervision.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and all applicable local fire codes. Disconnect and lock out all power sources, including AC mains and battery backup, before servicing internal components. Conduit routing, wiring, and grounding must comply with NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements for fire alarm circuits. Always complete a full system functional test following installation or any panel modification.