Potter PFC-6800 is a single loop expandable to eight loop analog/addressable fire alarm control panel. The panel utilizes the Potter/Nohmi device protocol that has a complete line of initiating and control devices. The SLC is capable of 50 ohms of resistance and does not require the use of twisted or shielded wire. The onboard Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) supports 127 of any combination of smoke sensors, heat detectors or modules. Up to six additional SLC cards may be added in the control panel. Some or all of the SLC cards may be remotely installed to provide an additional 127 points bringing the total system capacity to 1,016 points.

The PFC-6800 has a metal cabinet with a key lock and a dead front standard. The cabinet will house 8 Ah or 18 Ah batteries and the panel has the power to charge up to 55 Ah batteries. The large LCD and window allow easy viewing of the system status and the standard LEDs. The keypad allows easy operation and navigation of the system menu. The panel has auto-programming learn mode that will not affect the existing system when adding or deleting a device. The system is capable of 1,500 software zones, cross zoning, and counting zones. The panel is fully programmed from a PC based software program that will work with Microsoft XP, Vista or Windows 7.0 operating systems.