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MAD Security Network Penetration Testing

MAD Security conducted penetration testing for both the Nitrogen Generator and Fire Panel systems using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-115, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), and Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) methodologies.  This technical testing effort was focused on assessing the security of these devices and their associated hardware by actively attacking and …

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Recall Information

Recall Information - Pull Stations Single/Dual Action. As part of Potter’s ongoing commitment to quality control we thoroughly test all of our devices prior to releasing them for purchase. As we recently advised, during testing by Potter of the PAD100-PSSA Single Action Pull Station and the PAD100-PSDA Dual Action Pull Station, it was noted that there was an issue with the proper operation of a small percentage of the devices. Today, as a result of that issue and in conjunction …

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Potter Receives Platinum Awards For Networking Cards

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC is proud to announce Platinum-level wins at the 2021 Government Security and 2021 Campus Security awards for its Peer to Peer Networking Cards. This is the third award for Potter at the Government Security Govies since 2018, and its second at the Campus Security Secure Campus Awards, in the category of Fire & Life Safety. The NCE-1000 and NCF-1000 Peer-to-Peer Networking Cards allow for networking between fire alarm panels using ethernet cable and …

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Potter Announces IntelliCheck™ Advanced Leak Rate Monitor

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA, announces the release of the IntelliCheck™ Advanced Leak Rate Monitor, which will grant users improved monitoring of dry and pre-action sprinkler systems using a supervisory gas supply. The IntelliCheck has been designed to provide similar data to the IntelliGen® controller on existing or new sprinkler systems not utilizing Potter nitrogen generators The IntelliCheck monitors system pressure, compressor runtimes, …

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Potter Electric Acquires SureCall's In-Building Public Safety Communication Business

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC announced today the acquisition of SureCall’s emergency responder communication enhancement systems (“ERCES”) business which provides in-building public safety radio communications for first responders. SureCall is the performance leading supplier of cell phone signal boosters. Potter is expanding its portfolio of life safety and fire protection systems by adding to its 2020 acquisition of TowerIQ, the premier manufacturer of …

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Potter Announces Coil Supervisory Switch

Potter announces the release of the CoilKeeper™ Supervisory Switch, which will grant users improved coil monitoring on preaction/deluge system solenoids on their fire suppression systems.  Recent changes to NFPA 13 2019 – 8.3.1.2.1 now require the coil on a releasing solenoid of pre-action systems to be monitored. The CoilKeeper is designed to observe and report on the position of a solenoid coil commonly found in most preaction/deluge sprinkler systems. When a coil is …

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New Senior VP of Operations & Supply Chain

Tim Baechle joins Potter bringing years of experience to the position. Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, announces the hiring of Tim Baechle to the position of Senior Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain. Baechle is joining Potter after previously serving as Vice President of Fulfillment, Inventory, and Logistics at Clarios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to his time at Clarios, Tim had a successful career with General Electric in the operations, …

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