Potter Electric Signal afc-50 Fire Alarm Control Panel

Product Description

The POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL afc-50 is an analog addressable fire alarm control panel designed for buildings requiring centralized life-safety monitoring and detection. With a total system capacity of 50 addresses, it supports a broad range of addressable devices on a single loop. The panel uses a signaling line circuit (SLC) architecture, and system capacity can be expanded through the addition of multi-point SLC modules. Licensed fire alarm technicians typically specify and install this panel in accordance with NFPA 72 and local authority-having-jurisdiction requirements.

The afc-50 is suited for light commercial, institutional, and mid-size residential applications where an analog addressable system is required over conventional zone-based detection. The addressable architecture allows individual device identification at the panel, enabling faster fault isolation and simplified system diagnostics. Typical installations include office buildings, schools, multi-tenant facilities, and similar occupancies where code requires full addressable fire alarm coverage. System expansion using multi-point SLC modules makes the afc-50 a scalable solution for phased construction or growing facilities.

Key Features

• Analog addressable architecture supports up to 50 addresses total
• Expandable capacity via multi-point SLC modules
• Individual device identification allows precise fault and alarm location reporting
• Designed for NFPA 72-compliant fire alarm system installations
• Supports a range of addressable detection and notification devices on the SLC loop

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard installation panel for analog addressable fire alarm systems requiring a 50-address capacity control unit. No specific compatible device model numbers were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician in compliance with NFPA 72, local fire codes, and the authority having jurisdiction. Disconnect all power sources, including primary AC and battery backup, before servicing or wiring the panel. All field wiring should be completed and verified for correct polarity and continuity prior to system commissioning. Do not energize the panel until all SLC devices are properly terminated and the system has been inspected per applicable code requirements.

Technical Specifications

• System Type: Analog Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Total Address Capacity: 50 addresses
• Expansion Method: Multi-point SLC modules

Standard Information

• Brand: POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL
• Manufacturer Part Number: afc-50