Altronix AL1024ULACMCBJ Installation Manual

ACMCBJ Series

Access Power Controllers
with Power Supplies

Installation Guide

Models Include:

• AL400ULACMCBJ • AL600ULACMCBJ

- 12VDC @ 4 amp - 12VDC or 24VDC @ 6 amp.
or 24VDC @ 3 amp - Class 2 Rated PTC Protected

- Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs
Power-Limited Outputs

• AL1012ULACMCBJ • AL1024ULACMCBJ

- 12VDC @ 10 amp. - 24VDC @ 10 amp.

- Class 2 Rated PTC Protected - Class 2 Rated PTC Protected
Power-Limited Outputs Power-Limited Outputs

Rev. 102512

Overview:

LISTED

These units distribute and switch power to access control systems and accessories. They convert a 115VAC 60Hz input
into eight (8) independently controlled 12VDC or 24VDC PTC protected outputs. Outputs are activated by an open col­lector sink or normally open (NO) dry trigger input from an Access Control System, Card Reader, Keypad, Push Button,
PIR, etc. Units will route power to a variety of access control hardware devices including: Mag Locks, Electric Strikes,
Magnetic Door Holders, etc. Outputs will operate in both Fail-Safe and/or Fail-Secure modes. The FACP Interface enables
Emergency Egress, Alarm Monitoring, or may be used to trigger other auxiliary devices. The fire alarm disconnect feature
is individually selectable for any or all of the eight (8) outputs.

ACMCBJ Series Configuration Reference Chart:

Altronix
Model Number

AL400ULACMCBJ

AL600ULACMCBJ

AL1012ULACMCBJ

AL1024ULACMCBJ

12VDC Total

Output Current

24VDC Total

Output Current

Outputs

Individual Output

Rating

Class 2 Rated

Power Limited

115VAC 60Hz

Input

(current draw)

Power Supply

Board Input Fuse

Rating

Power Supply

BoardOutput Fuse

4A 3A 8 2A Yes 3.5A 5A/250V 15A/32V

6A 6A 8 2A Yes 3.5A 5A/250V ---------

10A --------- 8 2A Yes 2.6A 5A/250V 15A/32V

--------- 10A 8 2A Yes 4.2A 5A/250V 15A/32V

Rating

Agency Listings

Altronix Corp.

140 58th St. Brooklyn, NY

California
State Fire

Marshal

UL Listings and
File Numbers

NYC

Dept. of

Buildings

UL Listed for Access
Control System Units.

“Signal Equipment”

Evaluated to CSA

UL 294

(File # BP6714)

Standard C22.2
No.205-M1983

Specifications:

• Power supply input options:
a) One (1) common power input for ACM8CB and lock power (factory installed).
b) Two (2) isolated power inputs (external power supply is required).
(current is determined by the power supply connected, not to exceed a maximum of 10 amp total).

• Eight (8) Access Control System trigger inputs.
Input options:
a) Eight (8) normally open (NO) inputs.
b) Eight (8) open collector inputs.
c) Any combination of the above.

• Eight (8) independently controlled Fail-Safe and/or Fail-Secure power outputs.

• Eight (8) auxiliary power outputs (unswitched) (PTC protected outputs are rated 2.5 amp).

• ACM8CB board main fuse is rated at 10 amp.

• Red LEDs indicate outputs are triggered (relays energized).

• Fire Alarm disconnect (latching or non-latching) is individually selectable for any or all of the eight (8) outputs.
Fire Alarm disconnect input options:
a) Normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) dry contact input.
b) Polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit.

• Alarm output relay indicates that FACP input is triggered
(form “C” contact rated @ 1 amp 28VDC not evaluated by UL).

• Green LED indicates when FACP disconnect is triggered.

• Filtered and electronically regulated outputs (built-in power supply).

• Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries.

• AL400ULXB2, AL600ULXB and AL1012ULXB (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current 0.7 amp.
AL1024ULXB2 (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current 3.6 amp.

• Automatic switch over to stand-by battery when AC fails.

• Zero voltage drop when unit switches over to battery backup (AC failure condition).

• Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset.

• AC input and DC output LED indicators.

• AC fail supervision (form “C” contact).

• Battery fail and battery presence supervision (form “C” contact).

• Enclosure accommodates up to two (2) 18AH batteries.
Enclosure dimensions (H x W x D): 18” x 14.5” x 4.625” (457.2mm x 368.3mm x 117.48mm).

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Installation Instructions:

Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI, and with all local
codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor use only.

1. Mount unit in desired location. Mark and predrill holes in the wall to line up with the top two keyholes in the
enclosure. Install two upper fasteners and screws in the wall with the screw heads protruding. Place the enclosure’s
upper keyholes over the two upper screws, level and secure. Mark the position of the lower two holes. Remove the
enclosure. Drill the lower holes and install the three fasteners. Place the enclosure’s upper keyholes over the two
upper screws. Install the two lower screws and make sure to tighten all screws (Enclosure Dimensions, pg. 10).
Secure enclosure to earth ground. It is recommended to first review the following tables to facilitate installation:

Output Voltage and Stand-by Specifications Charts (pg. 3)
Typical Application Diagram (pg. 5)
LED Diagnostics (pg. 5)
Terminal Identification Tables (pg. 7)
Hook-up Diagrams (pg. 8)

2. Set output voltage:
AL400ULACMCBJ and AL600ULACMCBJ set desired DC output voltage by setting switch SW1 to the appropriate
position on the power supply board. AL1012ULACMCBJ is 12VDC and AL1024ULACMCBJ is 24VDC

(Output Voltage and Stand-by Specification Charts below).

Output Voltage and Stand-by Specification Charts:

AL400ULACMCBJ

Voltage Switch Position Stand-by Battery 4 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm 24 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm

12VDC SW1 - ON 40AH 3.5 amp / 3.5 amp 1 amp / 4 amp
24VDC SW1 - OFF 40AH 2.75 amp / 2.75 amp 1 amp / 3 amp

AL600ULACMCBJ

Voltage Switch Position Stand-by Battery 4 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm 24 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm

12VDC SW1 - ON 40AH 5.5 amp / 5.5 amp 0.5 amp / 5.5 amp
24VDC SW1 - OFF 40AH 5.75 amp / 5.75 amp 0.75 amp / 5.75 amp

AL1012ULACMCBJ

Voltage Switch Position Stand-by Battery 4 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm 24 hr. Stand-by / 5 mins. Alarm

12VDC N/A 40AH 9.5 amp / 9.5 amp 0.5 amp / 9.5 amp

AL1024ULACMCBJ (refer to AL1024ULACMCB Battery Size Calculation Worksheet, pg. 9).

Voltage

24VDC 12AH 7.7 amp / 9.7 amp 1.2 amp / 9.7 amp ------------ -----------­24VDC 65AH ------------ 7.7 amp / 9.7 amp 1.2 amp / 9.7 amp 200mA / 9.7 amp

3. Measure voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoiding potential damage.

4. Connect AC (Fig. 2, pg. 6):
Connect unswitched AC power (115VAC 60Hz) to terminals marked [L, G, N]. Use 14 AWG or larger for all power
connections. Secure green wire lead to earth ground.
Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited wiring (115VAC 60Hz Input, Battery Wires).

Minimum 0.25” spacing must be provided.
CAUTION: Do not touch exposed metal parts. Shut branch circuit power before installing or servicing equipment.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer installation and servicing to qualified service personnel.

5. Output options (Fig. 1, pg. 5):
The unit will provide eight (8) switched power outputs or eight (8) unswitched auxiliary power outputs.

(a) Switched Power outputs:

Connect the negative (-) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [COM]. For Fail-Safe operation
connect the positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [NC]. For Fail-Secure operation
connect the positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [NO].

(b) Auxiliary Power outputs (unswitched):

Connect positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [C] and the negative (-) of the device
being powered to the terminal marked [COM]. Output can be used to provide power for card readers, keypads etc.

Stand-by

Battery

15 mins. Stand-by /

5 mins. Alarm

4 hr. Stand-by /

5 mins. Alarm

24 hr. Stand-by /

5 mins. Alarm

60 hr. Stand-by /

5 mins. Alarm

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6. Input trigger options (Fig. 1, pg. 5):
(a) Normally Open [NO] input trigger:

Inputs 1-8 are activated by normally open or open collector sink inputs.
Connect devices (card readers, keypads, request to exit buttons etc.) to terminals marked [IN] and [GND].

(b) Open Collector Sink inputs:

Connect the access control panel open collector sink positive (+) to the terminal marked [IN] and the negative (-)
to the terminal marked [GND].

7. Fire Alarm Interface options (Figs. 4 through 8, pg. 8):
A normally closed [NC], normally open [NO] input or polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit will
trigger selected outputs. To enable FACP Disconnect for an output turn the corresponding switch [SW1-SW8] ON.
To disable FACP disconnect for an output turn the corresponding switch [SW1-SW8] OFF.

(a) Normally Open [NO] input:

For non-latching hook-up (Fig. 5, pg. 8). For latching hook-up (Fig. 6, pg. 8).

(b) Normally Closed [NC] input:

For non-latching hook-up (Fig. 7, pg. 8). For latching hook-up (Fig. 8, pg. 8).

(c) FACP Signaling Circuit input trigger:

Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) from the FACP signaling circuit output to the terminals marked [+ INP -].
Connect the FACP EOL to the terminals marked [+ RET -] (polarity is referenced in an alarm condition).
Jumper J3 must be cut (Fig. 4, pg. 8).

8. FACP Dry form “C” output (Fig. 1a, pg. 5):
Connect desired device to be triggered by the unit’s dry contact output to the terminals marked [NO] and [C]
FACP for normally open output or the terminals marked [NC] and [C] FACP for normally closed output.

9. Battery Connections (Fig. 2, pg. 6):
For Access Control applications batteries are optional. If batteries are not used a loss of AC will result in the loss of
output voltage. Batteries must be lead acid or gel type. Connect one (1) 12VDC battery to the terminals marked
[- BAT +] for 12VDC operation. Use two (2) 12VDC batteries wired in series for 24VDC operation.

10. Battery and AC Supervision output (Fig. 2, pg. 6):
It is required to connect supervisory trouble reporting devices to outputs marked [AC Fail, BAT FAIL] supervisory
relay outputs marked [NC, C, NO] to appropriate notification devices. Use 22 AWG to 18 AWG for AC Fail &
Low/No Battery reporting. Cut “AC delay” jumper to delay report 6 hour.
Note: A tamper switch must be installed and connected to the appropriate notification device to report a
trouble condition when the enclosure door is open.

11. Multiple power supply inputs (Fig. 1, pg. 5):
When using two (2) power supplies jumpers J1 and J2 (located to the left of the power/control terminals) must
be cut (Fig. 1b, pg. 5 & Fig. 3 pg. 8). Connect power for the ACM8CB to the terminals marked [- Control +] and
connect power for the locking devices to the terminals marked [- Power +]. When using DC power supplies polarity
must be observed. When using AC power supplies polarity need not be observed.
Note: For UL compliance the additional power supply must be power-limited, UL Listed for Access Control
Systems and accessories.

Maintenance:

Unit should be tested at least once a year for the proper operation as follows:
Output Voltage Test: Under normal load conditions, the DC output voltage should be checked for proper voltage level

(Output Voltage and Stand-by Specification Charts, pg. 3).

Battery Test: Under normal load conditions check that the battery is fully charged, check specified voltage at the battery
terminals and at the board terminals marked [- BAT +] to ensure that there is no break in the battery connection wires.
Note: AL400ULXB2, AL600ULXB, AL1012ULXB (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 0.7 amp.
AL1024ULXB2 (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 3.6 amp.
Expected battery life is 5 years; however, it is recommended to change batteries within 4 years or less if necessary.

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Fig. 1

Typical Application Diagram:

ACCESS CONTROL

PANEL

OUTPUT

RELAY

LED1

MAG.
LOCK

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 1

ELECTRIC

STRIKE

ELECTROMAGNETIC

DOOR HOLDERS

NO

NC

C

F1

LED2

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 2

NORMALLY OPEN

N.O. DOOR

RELEASING DEVICE

IN GND1IN GND2IN GND3IN GND4IN GND5IN GND6IN GND

F2

F3

LED3

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 3

F4

LED4

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 4

LED5

POWER SUPPLY

F5

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 5

UL Listed

KEYPAD

IN GND

7

8

F6 F7 F8

LED6

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 6

LED7

MAG.

LOCK

LED8

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 7

ON

1 2 3 4

NC C NO COM
OUTPUT 8

FACP

(Fire Alarm

Control Panel)

J3

TRG

ON

1 2 3 4

10A 250V

J2

J1

J2

J1

MAIN

FACP INTERFACE

NO C NC + INP --- T + RET -

Control

--- +

Power

--- +

Fig. 1a

FACP Interface Disabled

FACP Interface Enabled

AC or DC

POWER
SUPPLY

(req'd.)

Fig. 1b

FACP Dry
Form "C"

Output

NO C NC

SW1-SW8

ON

ON

(Not evaluated

FACP

1

1

POWER

SUPPLY

by UL)

LED Diagnostics:

Power Supply Board

LED

Red (DC) Green (AC)

ON ON Normal operating condition.
ON OFF Loss of AC. Stand-by battery supplying power.
OFF ON No DC output. Short circuit or thermal overload condition.
OFF OFF No DC output.

Red (Bat) Battery Status

ON Normal operating condition.
OFF Battery fail/low battery.

Power Supply Status

ACM8CB Access Power Controller

LED ON OFF

LED 1 - LED 8 (Red) Output relay(s) energized. Output relay(s) de-energized.
Trg (Green) FACP input triggered (alarm condition). FACP normal (non-alarm condition).

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Fig. 2

CAUTION: De-energize unit prior to servicing. For continued protection against fire hazard replace
fuse with the same type and rating.

Divider

Door

Wire Strap
(from
Enclosure
to Door)

Green
Flying

Lead

5A 250V

LGN

unswitched 115VAC

power mains

(non power-limited)

Power Supply

Board

BAT FAIL

Battery and AC

Supervision

Circuit

(power-limited).

AC FAIL

+ BAT – + DC –

Fire Alarm

Interface

FACP INTERFACE

NO C NC + INP --- T + RET -

MAIN

TRG

J3

Inputs (power-limited)

SW1

ON

OFF - 24V
ON - 12V

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

IN GND

ON

ON

8

F6 F7 F8

7

F5

6

5

F4

4

3

F3

2

1

F2

F1

10A 250V

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Control

Power

--- +

--- +

J1

J2

NC C NO COM

LED8

LED7

LED6

LED5

LED4

LED3

OUTPUT 8

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 7

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 6

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 5

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 4

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 3

DC Output to devices (non power-limited)

LED2

LED1

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 2

NC C NO COM

OUTPUT 1

Optional Rechargeable

Stand-by Battery

Optional Rechargeable

Stand-by Battery

Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited. Use minimum 0.25" spacing.

CAUTION: Optional rechargeable stand-by batteries must match
the power supply output voltage setting.

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Terminal Identification:

Power Supply Board

Terminal
Legend

L, N Connect 115VAC 60Hz to these terminals: L to hot, N to neutral.

+ DC –

AC FAIL
NC, C, NO

BAT FAIL
NC, C, NO

+ BAT –

Function/Description

AL400ULACMCBJ - 12VDC @ 4 amp or 24VDC @ 3 amp to ACM8CB board (power-limited).
AL600ULACMCBJ - 12VDC/24VDC @ 6 amp to ACM8CB board (power-limited).
AL1012ULACMCBJ - 12VDC @ 10 amp to ACM8CB board (power-limited).
AL1024ULACMCBJ - 24VDC @ 10 amp to ACM8CB board (power-limited).

Used to notify loss of AC power, e.g. connect to audible device or alarm panel. Relay
normally energized when AC power is present. Contact rating 1 amp @ 28VDC. AC or brownout fail is
reported within 1 minute of event. To delay reporting of up to 6 hrs.,
cut “AC delay” jumper and reset power to unit.

Used to indicate low battery condition, e.g. connect to alarm panel. Relay normally energized when
DC power is present. Contact rating 1 amp @ 28VDC. A removed battery is reported within 5 minutes.
Battery reconnection is reported within 1 minute.
Low battery threshold:
12VDC output threshold set @ approximately 10.5VDC (N/A for AL1024ULACMCBJ),
24VDC output threshold set @ approximately 21VDC (N/A for AL1012ULACMCBJ).

Stand-by battery connections. AL400ULXB2, AL600ULXB and AL1012ULXB
(Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 0.7 amp. AL1024ULXB2
(Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 3.6 amp.

ACM8CB Access Power Controller

Terminal Legend Function/Description

– Power + 12VDC or 24VDC input from power supply board.

– Control +

TRIGGER
INPUT 1- INPUT 8
IN, GND

OUTPUT 1 ­OUTPUT 8
NC, C, NO, COM

FACP INTERFACE
T, + INPUT –

FACP INTERFACE
NC, C, NO

These terminals can be connected to a separate power limited, UL listed power supply to
provide isolated operating power for the ACM8CB (jumpers J1 and J2 Must be removed).

From normally open and/or open collector sink trigger inputs
(request to exit buttons, exit pir’s, etc.).

12 to 24 volts AC/DC trigger controlled outputs:
Fail-Safe [NC positive (+) & COM Negative (-)],
Fail-Secure [NO positive (+) & COM Negative (-)],
Auxiliary output [C positive (+) & COM Negative (-)]
(When using AC power supplies polarity need not be observed),
NC, C, NO become form “C” 5 amp 24VAC/VDC rated dry outputs when fuses are removed.
Contacts shown in a non-triggered state.

Fire Alarm Interface trigger input from FACP. Trigger inputs can be normally open,
normally closed from an FACP output circuit (Fig. 4 through 8, pg. 8).

Form “C” relay contact rated @ 1 amp 28VDC for alarm reporting.
(This output has not been evaluated by UL).

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Hook-Up Diagrams:

CUT JUMPERS

CUT

Fig. 3 Optional hook-up using two (2) isolated
power supply inputs:

J1 AND J2

J2

J1

ISOLATED POWER INPUT

12 OR 24 VAC OR VDC

(ACM8CB POWER)

ISOLATED POWER INPUT

12 OR 24 VAC OR VDC

(LOCK POWER)

Fig. 5 Normally Open - Non-Latching FACP
trigger input:

J3

TRG

N.O. TRIGGER

INPUT

FACP INTERFACE

NO C NC

Fig. 4 Polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit
output (polarity is referenced in alarm condition):

JUMPER J3

J3

TRG

NO C NC

FACP INTERFACE

FACP

OUTPUT EOL

FROM FACP

--

OUTPUT

+

CIRCUIT

Fig. 6 Normally Open FACP Latching trigger input
with reset:
(This output has not been evaluated by UL)

J3

TRG

N.O.

TRIGGER

INPUT

JUMPER

NO C NC

N.C. RESET

SWITCH

Fig. 7 Normally Closed - Non-Latching FACP
trigger input:

J3

TRG

JUMPER

FACP INTERFACE

NO C NC

N.C. DRY

TRIGGER

INPUT

Fig. 8 Normally Closed - Latching FACP trigger input
with reset:
(This output has not been evaluated by UL)

J3

TRG

JUMPER

N.C. RESET

SWITCH

N.C. TRIGGER

INPUT

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AL1024ULACMCBJ Battery Size Calculation Worksheet.

A. AL1024ULACMCBJ internal current consumption (stand-by) ___________________ 0.35 A

B. Load current consumption (stand-by) ___________________ A

C. Stand-by time required (Hours) ___________________ H

D. Battery capacity required for stand-by (A+B)*C ___________________ AH

E. AL1024ULACMCBJ internal power consumption (Alarm) ___________________ 0.35 A

F. Load current consumption (Alarm) ___________________ A

G. Alarm duration (Hours, example: 15 Min. = 0.25 Hour) (Alarm) ___________________ H

H. Battery capacity required for Alarm (E+F)*G ___________________ AH

I. Total calculated battery capacity D+H ___________________ AH

J. Battery capacity required I*1.8 (safety factor) ___________________ AH

Note: AL1024ULACMCBJ power supply is designed to work with batteries up to 65AH. Please note, line [I]
must not exceed 36AH. You have to reduce either stand-by current consumption or stand-by time in
order to comply with requirement.

To determine actual battery size please round line [J] to the nearest larger standard battery size.

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Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approximate):

(

)

18” x 14.5” x 4.625” (457.2mm x 368.3mm x 117.48mm)

14.5”

(368.3mm)

2.5”

(63.5mm)

2.5”

(63.5mm)

4.5”

(114.3mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

18.0”

(457.2mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

8.5”

(215.9mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

18.0”

(457.2mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

2.5”

(63.5mm)

6.0”

(152.4mm)

18.0”

(457.2mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

2.75”

(69.85mm)

4.5”

(114.3mm)

14.5”

(368.3mm)

14.5”

368.3mm

4.5”

(114.3mm)

(38.1mm)

2.75”

(69.85mm)

1.0”

(25.4mm)

1.5”

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Notes:

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Notes:

Altronix is not responsible for any typographical errors.

140 58th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220 USA, 718-567-8181, fax: [phone]
web site: www.altronix.com, e-mail: [e-mail], Lifetime Warranty, Made in U.S.A.

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