Middle Atlantic 6ATC2PAVBK 6-In Prewired AV Poke-Thru Surface Cover
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 6ATC2PAVBK is a 6-inch prewired AV poke-thru device with a surface-style cover in black, designed for structured AV infrastructure installations in commercial conference rooms, classrooms, and collaboration spaces. Part of the Middle Atlantic AV infrastructure line, this unit provides a clean, floor-mounted connectivity point for AV and data cabling — eliminating exposed cord runs across finished floors without requiring a recessed floor box retrofit.
The surface cover style means installation is straightforward in slab or raised-floor environments where cutting a fully recessed pocket isn't feasible. The black finish integrates cleanly with standard commercial flooring and furniture aesthetics. At 7.25 in × 7.25 in × 16.25 in deep (18.4 × 18.4 × 41.3 cm), the 6ATC2PAVBK occupies a compact footprint relative to its cable management capacity, and the 11.5 in × 11.5 in × 19.5 in overall envelope accounts for the surface cover plate.
TAA compliance confirms the unit is manufactured in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act — a requirement for federal, state, and municipal AV contracts, education deployments under E-Rate, and any government facility installation where country-of-origin documentation is required during procurement.
Key Features
- Surface Cover Style: Installs where fully recessed floor boxes aren't an option — no deep core-drill required, reducing labor on slab-on-grade and retrofit jobs.
- TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making the 6ATC2PAVBK eligible for GSA schedule purchases and government facility AV buildouts without triggering compliance exceptions.
- Black Finish: Matches standard commercial furniture and flooring — avoids the visual mismatch of bare metal covers in finished conference or classroom environments.
- Compact Body (7.25 in × 7.25 in): Fits under or between standard conference table legs without obstructing seating — a practical consideration on round or modular table configurations.
- Prewired AV Configuration: Ships prewired for AV and data connections, reducing field termination time versus field-configurable units — useful when installation crews are working on compressed commissioning schedules.
Integration & Compatibility
The 6ATC2PAVBK is designed for integration into commercial AV infrastructure alongside AV cable and connector assemblies and conference room AV systems. Its poke-thru format is compatible with standard core-drill floor penetrations used in commercial construction. Verify local fire code requirements for floor penetration firestopping before installation — poke-thru devices in rated floor assemblies typically require intumescent firestop collars per the AHJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 6ATC2PAVBK TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The 6ATC2PAVBK is TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and municipal procurement under GSA schedules and E-Rate eligible education projects.
Q: What is the cover style on the 6ATC2PAVBK?
A: The 6ATC2PAVBK uses a surface cover style, which sits above the floor plane rather than recessing flush — suitable for installations where a deep recessed pocket is not feasible.
Q: What are the overall dimensions of the 6ATC2PAVBK?
A: The overall installed envelope is 11.5 in × 11.5 in × 19.5 in (292.1 × 292.1 × 495.3 mm). The body itself measures 7.25 in × 7.25 in × 16.25 in deep.
Q: What color is the 6ATC2PAVBK?
A: Black. The black finish is standard on this SKU and integrates with typical commercial flooring and conference room furniture.
Q: Does the 6ATC2PAVBK require firestopping at the floor penetration?
A: Firestopping requirements depend on the floor assembly rating and local AHJ. Poke-thru devices in rated floor assemblies commonly require intumescent firestop collars — confirm with your AHJ before installation.
The 6ATC2PAVBK surface cover style is the detail that matters most on retrofit jobs — when you're installing into an existing slab without budget for a deep core and recessed box, this unit's above-floor surface profile keeps the project moving without structural compromise. At 7.25 in × 7.25 in body footprint, it fits within most conference table base clearances.
Technical Highlights:
- Surface Cover Profile: Above-floor installation avoids the depth requirement of fully recessed units — no need for a large-diameter core drill or deep floor pocket, which is the primary labor and cost driver on retrofit AV installations.
- TAA Compliance: Confirmed on this SKU — supports GSA schedule and E-Rate procurement without additional country-of-origin documentation burden on the integrator.
- Overall Envelope 11.5 in × 11.5 in × 19.5 in: The installed footprint is predictable and documented — useful for furniture clearance checks and ADA path-of-travel reviews before rough-in.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify floor assembly fire rating with your AHJ before rough-in — surface poke-thru installations in rated assemblies typically require intumescent firestop collars that are not included with the device.
- The prewired configuration reduces field termination time, but confirm the prewired module set matches the AV and data port requirements of your specific room design before ordering — module substitutions after delivery add lead time.
The 6ATC2PAVBK is best suited for commercial conference room and classroom buildouts where TAA compliance is a contract requirement and surface-mount installation is the only viable floor penetration approach — specifically on renovation projects where recessed floor box installation would require unacceptable structural disruption.
