Altronix AL400ULXPD16R Installation Guide

AL400ULX Series

Power Supply/Charger

Installation Guide

Models Include:

AL400ULX

- Single Output.

AL400ULPD4

- Four (4) Fuse Protected Outputs.

AL400ULPD8

- Eight (8) Fuse Protected Outputs.

AL400ULXPD16

- Sixteen (16) Fuse Protected Outputs.

For a red enclosure add an “R” suffix to the part #, e.g. AL400ULPD8R

Rev. 102512

AL400ULPD4CB

- Four (4) PTC Protected Outputs.

AL400ULPD8CB

- Eight (8) PTC Protected Outputs.

AL400ULXPD16CB

- Sixteen (16) PTC Protected Outputs.

More than just power.

TM

Altronix AL400ULX is a power supply that converts a 115VAC, 60Hz input to a 12VDC or 24VDC regulating

Altronix Corp.

output (see specifications below).
The AL400ULX is a base power supply unit for the UL Listed multi-output power supply/charger series:
AL400ULPD4, AL400ULPD4CB, AL400ULPD8, AL400ULPD8CB, AL400ULXPD16, AL400ULXPD16CB
(Refer to AL400ULX Series Power Supply Configuration Reference Chart below).

AL400ULX Series Power Supply Configuration Reference Chart:

Overview:

Altronix
Model Number

AL400ULX
AL400ULXX
AL400ULXR

AL400ULPD4

AL400ULPD4CB

AL400ULPD8

AL400ULPD8CB

AL400ULXPD16

AL400ULXPD16CB

Accessory Power

Distribution

Module(s)

Number of Outputs

Fused Outputs

PTC Outputs (auto-resettable)

12VDC Total

Output Current (A)

– 1 – – 4 3 2.5

PD4UL

–

P

4

PD4ULCB –

PD8UL

PD8ULCB –

Two (2)
PD8UL

P

8

P

P

– 3.5

4 3

P

– 3.5

16

Two (2)

PD8ULCB

–

P

24VDC Total

Output Current (A)

Output Rating (A) per Output

Power Supply

Input Fuse Rating

Power Supply

5A/

15A/

250V

32V

3.5
5A/

15A/

250V

32V

2.5

5A/

15A/

250V

32V

2.5

5A/

15A/

250V

32V

2.5

Agency

Output Fuse Rating

Listings

140 58th St. Brooklyn, NY

NYC

California

Dept. of

State Fire

Buildings

Marshal

UL Listings and

File Numbers

UL File # S4707

UL 294

UL Listed for Access

Control

System Units.

-------------­UL 603

UL Listed for Power

Supplies for Use

with Burglar-Alarms

Systems.

--------------

UL 1069

UL Listed Hospital

Signaling and Nurse

Call Equipment.

--------------

UL 1481

UL Listed for Power

Supplies for Fire

Protective Signaling

Systems

--------------

“Signal Equipment”

Evaluated to

CSA Standard C22.2

No.205-M1983

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Specifications:

ON - 12V

Input:

• Input 115VAC, 60Hz, 3.5A.

• AC input and DC output LED indicators.

Output:

• Class 2 Rated power-limited output(s).

• 12VDC or 24VDC selectable output(s).
Burglar Alarm Aplications (UL 603):
12VDC = 10VDC-13.2VDC.
24VDC = 20VDC-26.4VDC.

• 4A total supply current at 12VDC or
3A total supply current at 24VDC.

• Filtered and electronically regulated output(s).

• Short circuit and thermal overload protection.

Power Supply Output Specifications:

Output Switch Position

12VDC SW1 - ON

24VDC SW1 - OFF

Stand-by Specifications (total current shown):

Output

12VDC / 40AH Battery

24VDC / 12AH Battery --------

24VDC / 40AH Battery

4 hr. of Stand-by and

5 Minutes of Alarm

Stand-by = 4.0A

Alarm = 4.0A

Stand-by = 3.0A

Alarm = 3.0A

Battery Backup:

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

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

• Maximum charge current 0.7A.

• Zero voltage drop when switched over to
battery backup.

Supervision:

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

• Low battery and battery presence supervision
(form “C” contacts).

Additional Features:

• Power supply, enclosure, cam lock and battery leads.

• All models are available in red enclosure
(add an “R” suffix to the part #, e.g. AL400ULPD8R).

ON

OFF - 24V

24 hr. of Stand-by and

5 Minutes of Alarm

Stand-by = 1.0A

Alarm = 4.0A

Stand-by = 200mA

Alarm = 3.0A

Stand-by = 1.0A

Alarm = 3.0A

60 hr. of Stand-by and

5 Minutes of Alarm

Stand-by = 300mA

Alarm = 4.0A

--------

Stand-by = 300mA

Alarm = 3.0A

AL400ULX Series - 3 -

Fig. 1

Power

Distribution

Module(s)

+ DC ---

NC C NO NC C NO

+ BAT ---

AC DC Bat

Risk of Fire,

Replace Fuses

As Marked

AC Fail

Bat Fail

J1

SW1

5A 250V

15A 250V

AC Delay

15

L G N

Door

CAUTION: De-energize unit prior to servicing. For continued protection against risk
of electric shock and fire hazard replace fuse with the same type and rating.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Green

Lead

Battery connection (non power limited)

Switch Position:
24VDC = SW1 OFF
12VDC = SW1 ON

Wire
Strap
(from
Enclosure
to Door)

115VAC

power mains

non-power

limited

Battery & AC

Supervision

Circuit

(power limited)

Class 1

-

Divider

power limited

For 12VDC Operation

use hook-up in the

inset on the right

CAUTION: When power supply board is set for 12VDC use only one (1) 12VDC
stand-by battery.

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

12VDC Rechargeable Battery

(optional)

12VDC Rechargeable Battery

(optional)

SW1

Battery & AC Supervision

Circuit

(power-limited)

NC C NO NC C NO AC Fail

Bat Fail

J1

AC Delay

OFF - 24V
ON - 12V

ON

1

OFF - 24V

ON - 12V

ON

1

Fig. 1a

Fig. 1b

Fig. 1c

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Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI, and with

Installation Instructions:

all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor use only.

1. Mount unit in the 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 two 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, pgs. 11, 12). Secure enclosure to earth ground.

2. Set the unit to the desired DC output voltage by setting SW1 (Fig. 1c, pg. 4) to the appropriate position
(Power Supply Output Specification Chart, pg. 3).

3. Secure cabinet to earth ground. Connect AC power (115VAC / 60 Hz to the terminals marked [L, N]
(Fig. 1, pg. 4). Use 14 AWG or larger for all power connections (Battery, DC output, AC input).
Use 22 AWG to 18 AWG for power-limited circuits (AC fail/Low Battery reporting).
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.

For Fire Alarm applications the outputs are “Special Applications” only see list (refer to Appendix A, pg. 8).
For other devices contact Underwriters Laboratories to ensure compatibility.

4. Measure output voltage before connecting device. This helps avoiding potential damage.
When servicing the unit, AC mains should be removed.

5. Connect devices to be powered:
a. For AL400ULX Power Supply: connect devices to the terminals marked [+ DC –] (Fig. 1, pg. 4).
b. For other Power Distribution Models: connect devices to be powered to the terminal pairs 1 to 4 marked
[1P & 1N] through [4P & 4N] (Fig. 2a & 2b, pg. 7) or 1 to 8 marked [1P & 1N] through [8P & 8N]
(Fig. 3a & 3b, pg. 7), carefully observing correct polarity.

6. For Access Control applications batteries are optional. When batteries are not used, a loss of AC will result
in the loss of output voltage. When the use of stand-by batteries is desired, they 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.

7. Connect appropriate signaling notification devices to AC FAIL & BAT FAIL (Fig. 1a, pg. 4) supervisory
relay outputs.
Note: When used in fire alarm, burglar alarm or access control applications, “AC Fail” relay should be
utilized to visually indicate that AC power is on. To delay report for 6 hours cut “AC Delay” jumper
(Fig. 1b, pg. 4).

8. Please ensure that the cover is secured with the provided key lock.

Use 14 AWG or larger for all power connections.
Note: Take care to keep power-limited circuits separate from non power-limited wiring (115VAC, Battery).

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 the proper
voltage level (Power Supply Voltage Output Specifications Chart, pg. 3).
Battery Test: Under normal load conditions check that the battery is fully charged, check specified voltage
both at the battery terminal and at the board terminals marked [+ BAT –] to ensure that there is no break in the
battery connection wires.

Note: Maximum charging current under discharges is 0.7A.
Note: Expected battery life is 5 years; however, it is recommended changing batteries in 4 years or less if needed.

AL400ULX Series - 5 -

Wiring:

LED Diagnostics:

Power Supply Board

Red (DC) Green (AC) Power Supply Status

ON ON Normal operating condition.
ON OFF Loss of AC. Stand-by battery supplying power.
OFF ON No DC output.
OFF OFF Loss of AC. Discharged or no stand-by battery. No DC output.

Red (Bat) Battery Status

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

Power Distribution Module

Green Power Distribution Module Status

ON Normal operating condition.

OFF No Power Output.

Terminal Identification:

Power Supply Board

Terminal Legend Function/Description

L, G, N

+ DC – 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A continuous power-limited output.

AC Fail
NC, C, NO

Bat Fail
NC, C, NO

+ BAT – Stand-by battery connections. Maximum charge current 0.7A.

Connect 115VAC 60Hz. to these terminals: L to Hot, N to Neutral.
Do not use the [G] terminal.

Indicates loss of AC power, e.g. connect to annunciator/alarm panel. Relay normally ener­gized when AC power is present. Contact rating 1A @ 28VDC. AC Fail condition will
report approximately within one (1) minute after loss of AC. To delay report for 6 hours
cut jumper J1 on the Power Supply Board (AC trouble output delay option). If this mode is
selected, the Power Supply Board must be reset by removing all power to it for 30 seconds.

Indicates low battery condition, e.g. connect to alarm panel. Relay normally energized
when DC power is present. Contact rating 1A @ 28VDC. Low battery conditions will
report approximately 21VDC (24VDC output setting) or approximately 10.5VDC (12VDC
output setting). Battery presence detection will report approximately 1 minute after battery
remains undetected (missing or removed).

Power Distribution Module

Terminal Legend

PD4UL/PD4ULCB PD8UL/PD8ULCB

1P to 4P 1P to 8P Positive DC power outputs.
1N to 4N 1N to 8N Negative DC power outputs.

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Function/Description

Power Distribution Module(s):

Replace fuses with the same type and rating 3.5A, 250V.

()

Fig. 2a - PD4UL Power Distribution Board Fig. 2b - PD4ULCB - Power Distribution Board
Non Power-Limited Outputs Class 2 Power-Limited Outputs

F1 F2 F3 F4

2N

2P

1N

1P

1P-4P Power Outputs,

()

1N-4N Common Outputs

3P

DC Output to devices

3N

4N

4P

From Power Supply

(Factory Installed)

LED

Board

F1 F2 F3 F4

2N

2P

1N

1P

POWER OUTPUTS

()

1N-4N Common Outputs

3P

DC Output to devices
1P-4P Power Outputs,

3N

4N

4P

From Power Supply

(Factory Installed)

LED

INPUT

Board

Fig. 3a - PD8UL Power Distribution Board Fig. 3b - PD8ULCB - Power Distribution Board
Non Power-Limited Outputs Class 2 Power-Limited Outputs

Replace fuses with the same type and rating 3.5A, 250V.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

P

FUSED POWER OUTPUTS

N

COMMON POWER OUTPUTS

DC Output to devices
1P-8P Power Outputs,

()

1N-8N Common Outputs

From Power Supply

(Factory Installed)

D1

R1

Board

LED

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

P

FUSED POWER OUTPUTS

N

COMMON POWER OUTPUTS

DC Output to devices
1P-8P Power Outputs,

1N-8N Common Outputs

D1

LED

R1

INPUT

From Power Supply

Board

(Factory Installed)

AL400ULX Series - 7 -

Appendix A - UL Listed Compatible Devices

A.1 Four (4) Wire Smoke Detectors

Table A-1 below lists four (4) wire smoke detectors compatible with AL400ULX output.

System Sensor
Smoke Detector/Base

Detector Type

B112LP Base 0.12 36

B114LP Base * *

B404B Base * *

DH100ACDC Photoelectric 0.15 0.70

DH100ACDCLP Photoelectric 0.15 0.70

DH100ACDCLPW Photoelectric 0.15 0.70

DH400ACDCI Ionization Duct 25 95

DH400ACDCP Photoelectric Duct 25 95

1112/24/D Ionization 0.05 50

1424 Ionization 0.10 41

1451 (w/B402B Base) Ionization 0.10 39

2112/24ATR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70

2112/24AITR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70

2112/24/D Photoelectric 0.05 50

2112/24T/D Photoelectric w/135

2112/24TSRB Photoelectric w/135

o

o

Thermal Supervisory Relay 15 45

Thermal 0.05 50

2312/24TB Photoelectric 0.12 50

2412 (12 volt) Photoelectric 0.12 77

2424 Photoelectric 0.10 41

2451 Photoelectric 0.10 39

2451TH (with/B402B Base) Photoelectric 0.10 39

2W-MOD Loop Test/Maintenance Mod. 30 50

4W-B (12/24 volt) Photoelectric I

3

4WT-B (12/24 volt) Photoelectric I3 w/Therm 0.05 23

3

4WTA-B (12/24 volt) I

4WTR-B (12/24 volt) I

4WITAR-B (12/24 volt) I

Photo w/Therm/Sounder 0.05 35

3

3

Photo w/Therm/Relay 0.05 35

Photo w/Isolated Therm/Sounder/Relay 0.05 50

2W-MOD2 I3 Loop Test/Maintenance Mod. 0.05 *

RRS-MOD I

3

Reversing Relay/Sync Module 0.05 *

6424 Projected Beam 10 28.4

Beam 1224(S) Projected Beam 17 38.5

* Contact manufacturer for current draws.

Max Stand-by
Current (mA)

0.05 23

Alarm

Current (mA)

A.2 Relays

Table A-2 below lists relays compatible with AL400ULX output.

Manufacturer Model Current (mA) Manufacturer Model Current (mA)

PR-1
PR-2

System Sensor

PR-3

EOLR-1

R-10T
R-14T

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15
30
30
30

System Sensor

23
23

R-20T
R-24T
R-10E
R-14E
R-20E
R-24E

40
40
23
23
40
40

Notes:

AL400ULX Series - 9 -

Notes:

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Enclosure Dimensions (BC300):

(

)

(

)

(

)

AL400ULX, AL400ULXR, AL400ULPD4, AL400ULPD4CB, AL400ULPD8, AL400ULPD8CB

13.5” x 13” x 3.25” (342.9mm x 330.2mm x 82.6mm)

1.40”

(36mm)

1.20”

(31mm)

0.75”

(19mm)

1.40”

(36mm)

4.85”

(123mm)

12.5”

(318mm)

11.0”

(279mm)

4.85”

(123mm)

1.40”

(36mm)

0.75”

(19mm)

1.20”

(31mm)

0.9375”
(24mm)

3.25”

(83mm)

1.20”

(31mm)

1.40”

(36mm)

5.10”

(130mm)

5.10”

(130mm)

3.25”

(83mm)

(330mm)

1.0”

(25mm)

5.10”

(130mm)

13.0”

6.5625”

(167mm)

0.9375”
(24mm)

3.25”

(83mm)

3.25”

(83mm)

1.0”

(25mm)

1.0”

25mm

10.5”

267mm

1.0”

25mm

AL400ULX Series - 11 -

Enclosure Dimensions (BC400):

AL400ULXX, AL400ULXXR, AL400ULXPD4, AL400ULXPD4CB,
AL400ULXPD8, AL400ULXPD8CB, AL400ULXPD16, AL400ULXPD16CB

15.5” x 12” x 4.5” (393.7mm x 304.8mm x 114.3mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

4.5”

(114.3mm)

0.91”

(23.114mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

1.1”

(27.94mm)

4.615”

(117.22mm)

12.23”

(310.64mm)

4.615”

(117.22mm)

(38.1mm)

1.5”

1.1”

(27.94mm)

1.75”

(44.45mm)

0.91”

(23.114mm)

1.375”

(34.925mm)

1.125”

(28.575mm)

4.5”

(114.3mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

2.0”

(50.8mm)

2.0”

(50.8mm)

5.0”

(127.0mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

4.615”

(117.22mm)

4.615”

(117.22mm)

(27.94mm)

1.5”

(38.1mm)

15.5”

(393.7mm)

5.0”

(127.0mm)

0.79”

1.1”

(20.06mm)

1.75”

(44.45mm)

1.25”

(31.75mm)

Altronix is not responsible for any typographical errors.

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