Potter Electric Signal pad300-sb Addressable Sounder Base

Product Description

The POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL pad300-sb is an addressable sounder base designed for fire alarm and life safety signaling applications. The unit functions as an independent sounder module that attaches to compatible detectors, producing audible alarm output based on the signal pattern delivered by the connected power supply. The base measures 6 inches and includes a field-removable locking feature that secures the detector in place. Once the detector is removed, the sounder module is accessible from the bottom of the unit. Licensed fire alarm technicians and low-voltage contractors typically install this device as part of an addressable detection system.

The pad300-sb is suited for residential and commercial fire alarm systems requiring flexible sounder placement. It can be programmed to operate as a single station sounder, a zone sounder, or an all-call sounder, depending on system configuration. The base passes through whatever sound pattern the power supply provides, allowing it to reproduce any pattern without restriction. Because it does not consume an address on the signaling line circuit (SLC), it can be added to a loop alongside any combination of detectors or modules without reducing available address capacity.

Key Features

• Addressable sounder base compatible with ARC and AFC series detectors
• Does not consume an SLC address, preserving loop address capacity
• Programmable as single station, zone, or all-call sounder
• Passes through sound patterns directly from the power supply
• Field-removable detector locking feature for flexible installation
• Sounder module accessible from the bottom once detector is removed
• Activates and de-activates in response to input from the power source

Compatibility

Designed for use with the ARC and AFC series addressable detectors. The panel supports any combination of detectors or modules on the SLC alongside the pad300-sb. The unit is fully programmable to operate with any input on a compatible addressable fire alarm system.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician or low-voltage contractor in accordance with NFPA 72 and all applicable local codes. Power down and de-energize the SLC loop before connecting or disconnecting the sounder base. Verify detector seating and confirm the locking feature is engaged or removed as required by the installation plan. Do not apply power until all wiring connections have been inspected and the system panel has been configured for the sounder base programming mode.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 6 inches
• Address Consumption: None (does not consume an SLC address)
• Sounder Modes: Single station, zone, all call
• Sound Pattern Output: Pass-through from power supply

Standard Information

• Brand: POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL
• Manufacturer Part Number: pad300-sb