Potter Electric PC-2P6B Photoelectric Smoke Detector 6 Base

Product Description

The POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL CO. US PC-2P6B is a conventional photoelectric smoke detector supplied with a 6-inch mounting base. Photoelectric detectors use a light-scattering chamber to sense the presence of smoke particles, making them well-suited for detecting slow-smoldering fires. This unit falls within the aspiration smoke detection category, indicating it is designed for use in commercial or industrial life-safety systems where reliable early-warning smoke sensing is required. Installation is typically performed by licensed fire alarm technicians or low-voltage electricians working within an NFPA 72-compliant fire alarm system.

The PC-2P6B is intended for conventional fire alarm panel applications. It ships as a single unit including the detector head and its 6-inch base, simplifying procurement for service and new-installation work. Typical deployment environments include commercial buildings, light industrial facilities, and institutional occupancies where conventional zone-based smoke detection is specified. The included base eliminates the need to source the detector and base separately, reducing parts management on the job site.

Key Features

• Photoelectric light-scattering detection chamber for early smoldering-fire response
• Includes 6-inch mounting base — detector and base supplied together as one unit
• Conventional detector type — compatible with standard conventional fire alarm control panels
• Sold as a single unit (EA), suitable for replacement or new-installation quantities
• Aspiration smoke detection category listing supports commercial life-safety applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation detector for conventional fire alarm systems. No specific panel or system model compatibility data was provided in the available product information.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician or low-voltage electrician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. De-energize the fire alarm control panel zone before removing or installing the detector head on the base. Verify base wiring connections and end-of-line resistor values per the panel manufacturer requirements before restoring power. Do not install in environments with excessive dust, humidity, or airflow that could cause nuisance alarms without appropriate detector selection review.