Middle Atlantic 6AT2PAVBK Prewired AV Poke-Thru Device with Flush Cover
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 6AT2PAVBK is a prewired AV poke-thru floor device with a flush-mount cover in a black finish, designed for conference rooms, boardrooms, and collaboration spaces where clean cable management at the floor level is a hard requirement. The flush cover profile keeps the floor surface hazard-free when the device is not in active use — relevant in any space where foot traffic is a safety consideration. TAA compliance makes it a viable specification for federal, state, and education projects subject to trade agreement requirements.
Overall installed footprint is 11.5" × 11.5" × 19.5" (292.1 × 292.1 × 495.3 mm), with a device body measuring 7.25" × 7.25" × 16.25" deep. That 16.25" depth means you need adequate floor plenum clearance before specifying this unit — verify your slab-to-raised-floor or underfloor cavity depth before ordering.
Key Features
- Flush Cover Design: The flush cover sits level with the finished floor surface, eliminating the raised-lid trip hazard common to pop-up style floor boxes. In high-traffic conference environments, this is the cover style facilities managers specifically request.
- Black Finish: The black colorway integrates with dark-finish raised flooring and carpet tile systems standard in corporate AV installations, avoiding the visual interruption of a chrome or brushed-aluminum cover in a presentation space.
- TAA Compliant: The 6AT2PAVBK meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, qualifying it for government procurement, GSA schedule projects, and education contracts where TAA compliance is a mandatory line item on the spec sheet.
- Prewired AV Configuration: Ships prewired for AV connectivity, reducing field labor at rough-in. Rather than pulling individual modules and wiring on-site, the prewired configuration shortens installation time on multi-room rollouts where labor cost compounds quickly.
- Compact Device Body (7.25" × 7.25"): The 7.25" square device footprint fits within standard floor core cutouts used across commercial construction, minimizing custom cutting on retrofit projects where existing slab penetrations may already be in place.
- Overall Installed Dimensions 11.5" × 11.5" × 19.5": The full assembly envelope — including the cover plate — is 11.5" square. Account for this when spacing multiple units across a conference table centerline; 11.5" side-to-side clearance is needed between adjacent installations.
Integration & Compatibility
The 6AT2PAVBK is part of Middle Atlantic's AV infrastructure line, which covers a broad range of AV connectivity and cable management solutions for commercial installations. For conference room builds, pair with a compatible AV rack or credenza system to complete the signal path from the floor box to the display. Integrators specifying this device for government or education facilities should confirm TAA compliance documentation is on file for the project closeout package. Consult your AV installation planning guide for floor core spacing and plenum clearance best practices before finalizing the floor plan layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 6AT2PAVBK TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The 6AT2PAVBK is TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and education procurement projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.
Q: What are the overall installed dimensions of the 6AT2PAVBK?
A: The full installed assembly measures 11.5" × 11.5" × 19.5" (292.1 × 292.1 × 495.3 mm). The device body itself is 7.25" × 7.25" × 16.25" deep.
Q: How much floor plenum depth does the 6AT2PAVBK require?
A: The device body depth is 16.25 inches (41.3 cm). You need at least that much clearance in your underfloor cavity or raised-floor plenum before specifying this unit. Verify slab-to-floor depth before ordering.
Q: What cover style does the 6AT2PAVBK use?
A: It uses a flush cover style, which sits level with the finished floor surface. This eliminates the raised-lid trip hazard associated with pop-up style floor boxes — an important consideration in high-traffic spaces.
Q: What color finish does the 6AT2PAVBK come in?
A: The 6AT2PAVBK is available in black, which integrates cleanly with dark-finish raised flooring and commercial carpet tile systems common in corporate AV environments.
The spec that drives most purchasing decisions on the 6AT2PAVBK is the 16.25-inch device depth — that number alone disqualifies this unit from a surprising number of retrofits where the underfloor plenum is shallower than expected. Measure twice before the submittal goes in.
Technical Highlights:
- Flush Cover (7.25" × 7.25" body): Level with finished floor — no raised lid, no ADA trip concern, no facilities complaint after handoff. This is the cover style corporate real estate managers specify by name when they've dealt with pop-up lids before.
- TAA Compliance: Documented TAA status means this unit clears the procurement gate on federal and GSA schedule projects without a waiver request. Keep the compliance documentation in your closeout package.
- Overall Envelope 11.5" × 11.5" × 19.5": The cover plate extends 2.125" beyond the device body on each side. Space multiple units at least 11.5" center-to-edge when laying out a conference table centerline — tighter spacing forces custom cutout work.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm underfloor plenum depth exceeds 16.25" before submitting this SKU on a bid — shallow-plenum raised floors (common in older buildings) will require a low-profile alternative.
- The prewired AV configuration ships ready for field termination, but verify the included connector types match your AV backbone before rough-in; field-swapping modules after the floor is closed is a costly change order.
The 6AT2PAVBK is the right specification for new-construction corporate conference rooms and government meeting facilities with adequate plenum depth, where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and a clean flush floor finish is part of the architectural intent.
