Potter Electric Signal Co. 1430109 Beam Smoke Detector

Product Description

The Potter Electric Signal Co. 1430109 is a projected beam smoke detector designed for wide-area fire detection in commercial and industrial environments. The Fireray One uses an infrared beam projected between a transmitter and reflector to detect smoke across large open spaces without the need for point detectors spaced across a ceiling grid. It is installed by licensed fire alarm technicians and integrates into conventional or addressable fire alarm control panels. The unit is sold individually and falls within the aspiration and beam detection category, making it appropriate for spaces where traditional spot-type detectors are impractical.

Beam smoke detectors like the 1430109 are commonly installed in warehouses, atria, aircraft hangars, churches, sports facilities, and other large-volume structures where ceiling heights or space dimensions make point-type smoke detection inefficient or code-prohibitive. The Fireray One design simplifies alignment compared to traditional opposed-beam systems by using a single-ended reflective configuration, reducing installation time and ongoing maintenance burden in high-bay applications.

Key Features

• Reflective beam design eliminates the need for a separate receiver unit at the far end of the detection zone
• Suited for large open-area fire detection where point detectors are not practical
• Designed for integration with compatible fire alarm control panels
• Single-unit-per-zone installation reduces wiring and commissioning complexity
• Sold as an individual unit for straightforward replacement or new installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation beam smoke detector for commercial fire alarm systems requiring projected beam detection coverage in large open spaces. No specific panel or system model compatibility was provided in the available product data.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local fire codes. Power down and isolate the fire alarm control panel circuit before making any wiring connections. Proper beam alignment and sensitivity calibration must be completed at commissioning per manufacturer guidelines. Do not substitute reflectors or mounting hardware not specified for this detector model.