Altronix LINQ8ACM, LINQ8ACMCB Installation Guide
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Dual Input Network
Access Power Controllers
Installation and Programming Manual
Models include:
LINQ8ACM
- Network Access Power Controller
- Eight (8) Fused Outputs
LINQ8ACMCB
- Network Access Power Controller
- Eight (8) PTC Outputs
DOC#: LINQ8ACM Rev. 100219
More than just power.
TM
Altronix LINQ8ACM(CB) are dual input network access power controllers which can be installed in Altronix wall
and rack mount enclosures to facilitate access control deployment. Access Power Controller’s dual input design
allows power to be steered from one (1) or two (2) independent low voltage 12 or 24 VDC Altronix power supplies
to eight (8) independently controlled fuse (LINQ8ACM) or PTC (LINQ8ACMCB) protected outputs. Outputs are
activated by an open collector sink, normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) dry trigger input, or wet output
from an Access Control System, Card Reader, Keypad, Push Button, PIR, etc. LINQ8ACM(CB) 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. The spade connectors allow you to daisy chain
power to multiple LINQ8ACM(CB) modules. This feature allows you to distribute the power over more outputs
for larger systems. Built-in LINQTM Network Power Management facilitates monitoring, reporting and control
of power/diagnostics.
Specifications:
Input Voltage Options:
Overview:
• Single Input:
Input1: 12 or 24 VDC from eFlow series power supply.
• Dual Input Option 1:
- Input 1: 12 or 24 VDC from eFlow series power supply.
- Input 2:
a - 12 or 24 VDC from eFlow series power supply.
b - 5 or 12 VDC from VR6 voltage regulator.
• Dual Input Option 2: 24 and 12 VDC from Tango1B PoE Driven Power Supply.
• Input Current:
LINQ8ACM: 20A total
LINQ8ACMCB: 16A total.
• Eight (8) trigger inputs:
a) Normally open (NO) inputs (dry contacts).
b) Normally closed (NC) inputs (dry contacts).
c) Open collector sink inputs.
d) Wet Input (5VDC - 24VDC) with 10K resistor.
e) Any combination of the above.
Outputs:
• LINQ8ACM:
Fuse protected outputs rated @ 2.5A per output, non power-limited. Total output 20A max.
LINQ8ACMCB:
PTC protected outputs rated @ 2A per output, Class 2 power-limited. Total output 16A max.
Do not exceed the individual power supply ratings.
See Input/Output Voltage Ratings, pg. 6.
See Maximum Output of Altronix Power Supplies.
• Eight (8) selectable independently controlled outputs (see below for ratings):
a) Fail-Safe and/or Fail-Secure power outputs.
b) Auxiliary power outputs (unswitched).
c) Any combination of the above.
• Individual outputs may be set to OFF position for servicing (output jumper set to middle position).
• Any of the eight (8) fuse/PTC protected power outputs are selectable to follow power Input 1 or Input 2.
Output voltage of each output is the same as the input voltage of the input selected.
See Input/Output Voltage Ratings, pg. 6.
• Surge suppression.
Programmable Features:
• Eight (8) programmable outputs:
- Fail-safe, fail-secure or auxiliary outputs.
- Input controlled or manually controlled through software.
- High (over) and low (under) voltage and current monitoring by output.
- Multiple outputs may be programmed to be triggered by a single input.
- Battery back-up by output.
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• Eight (8) programmable trigger inputs:
OFF
PWR2
PWR1
- Normally open (NO).
- Normally colsed (NC).
- Open collector sink inputs.
- Wet Input (5VDC - 24VDC) with 10k resistor.
- Any combination of the above.
• Programmable port IDs.
• Monitor power supply(ies) input for voltage and currect limits (high/low).
• Input and output current calibration.
• Programmable timer events.
• Programmable user levels.
• Enable or disable alerts by type.
• Programmable alert reporting delay/
Fire Alarm Disconnect:
• Fire Alarm disconnect (Inactive, latching or non-latching) is individually selectable for any or all of
the eight (8) outputs.
Fire Alarm disconnect input options:
a) Supervised Normally Open [NO] or Normally Closed [NC] dry contact input.
b) Polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit.
• FACP input WET is rated 5-30VDC 7mA.
• FACP dry input EOL requires 10K end of line resistor.
• FACP output relay [NC]: Either Dry 1A/28VDC, 0.6 Power Factor or 10K resistance with [EOL JMP] intact.
Fuse Ratings:
• Main input fuses rated 15A/32V each.
• LINQ8ACM: Output fuses are rated 3A/32V.
• LINQ8ACMCB: Output PTCs are rated 2A.
LED Indicators:
• Green AC LED: indicates AC trouble condition.
• Green BAT LED: indicates battery trouble condition.
• Green FACP LED: indicates FACP disconnect is triggered.
• Flashing Blue Heartbeat LED: indicates network connection.
• Individual OUT1 - OUT8 Red LEDs: indicate outputs are triggered.
• Individual Voltage LEDs: indicate 12VDC (Green) or 24VDC (Red).
Environmental:
• Operating temperature: 0ºC to 49ºC ambient.
• Humidity: 20 to 93%, non-condensing.
Mechanical:
• Board Dimensions (W x L x H approximate): 8” x 4.5” x 1.25” (203.2mm x 114.3mm x 31.8mm).
• Product weight (approx.): 0.7 lb. (0.32 kg).
• Shipping weight (approx.): 0.95 lb. (0.43 kg).
Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ ANSI / Canadian
Electrical Code / CAN/ULC-S524/ULC-S527/ULC-S537, and with all local codes and authorities having
jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor dry use only.
Refer to Sub-Assembly Installation Instruction for mounting Rev. MS020119.
Carefully review:
Terminal/Connector Identification (pg. 5) Typical Application Diagram (pg. 9)
LED Diagnostics (pg. 6) Hook-up Diagrams (pg. 15-16)
1. Mount LINQ8ACM(CB) in the desired location/enclosure. When mounting LINQ8ACM(CB) alone,
use female/female spacers (provided). When mounting with optional VR6 voltage regulator or Tango1B PoE
Driven Power Supply, use female/female spacers (provided) between LINQ8ACM(CB) and VR6 or Tango1B
(Fig. 3, pg. 7, Fig. 4, pg. 8).
2. Ensure all output jumpers [OUT1] - [OUT8] are placed in the OFF (center) position.
3. Connect low voltage DC power supplies to terminals marked [+ PWR1 –], [+ PWR2 –].
Note: For VR6 and Tango1B installation please refer to pg. 7, 8.
4. Set each output [OUT1] - [OUT8] to route power from Power Supply 1 or 2 (Fig. 1).
Note: Measure output voltage before connecting devices.
This helps avoiding potential damage.
5. Turn main power off before connecting devices.
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Installation Instructions:
Fig. 1
6. Output Options (program output options via LINQ software):
LINQ8ACM(CB) will provide up to eight (8) switched power outputs plus eight (8) unswitched auxiliary
power outputs.
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].
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.
7. Turn main power on after all devices are connected.
8. Input Trigger Options (program trigger input options via LINQ software):
Note: If Fire Alarm disconnect is not used, connect a 10 kOhm resistor to terminals marked [GND and EOL].
Input:
Connect dry access control (NC/NO) input to terminals marked [+ INP1 –] to [+ INP8 –].
Open Collector Sink Input:
Connect the open collector sink input to the terminal marked [+ INP1 –] to [+ INP8 –].
Wet (Voltage) Input Configuration:
Carefully observing polarity, connect the voltage input trigger wires and the supplied 10K resistor to
terminals marked [+ INP1 –] to [+ INP8 –].
9. Fire Alarm Interface Options (program fire alarm interface options via LINQ software):
A normally closed [NC], normally open [NO] input or polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit
will trigger selected outputs.
Normally Open Input:
Wire your FACP relay and 10K resistor in parallel on terminals marked [GND] and [EOL].
Normally Closed Input:
Wire your FACP relay and 10K resistor in series on terminals marked [GND] and [EOL].
10. FACP Dry NC output:
Connect desired device to be triggered by the unit’s dry contact output to the terminals marked [NC] and [C].
When [EOL JMP] is in the DIS position, the output is of 0 Ohm resistance in a normal condition.
When [EOL JMP] is in the EN position, a 10k resistance will be passed to next device when in a
normal condition.
Fig. 2 - LINQ8ACM
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Tamper
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Out2
Out1
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OUT6
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+ PS1 - + BAT - + PS2 - + BAT -
F+ R+ EOL RST NC FACP
F- R- GND GND C
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Terminal/Legend Description
– PWR1 + First DC power supply input.
– PWR2 + Second DC power supply input.
Output LED Individual output voltage LEDs. 12VDC (Green) or 24VDC (Red).
Output Jumper Individual output voltage selection jumper.
COM – Common Negative [–] plug for spade connectors.
Output 1 through
Output 8
NO, C, NC, COM
– F, + F FACP Signaling Circuit Input terminals. Class 2 power-limited.
H
– R, + R FACP Signaling Circuit Return terminals. Class 2 power-limited.
GND, EOL
GND, RST
C, NC
+ PS1 – Connection to [+ BAT –] terminals of Power Supply 1.
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+ BAT – Connection to stand-by battery(ies) for Power Supply 1.
+ PS2 – Connection to [+ BAT –] terminals of Power Supply 2.
+ BAT – Connection to stand-by battery(ies) for Power Supply 2.
+ INP1 – through
P
+ INP8 –
Tamper Tamper Switch Input.
AC / NC, C Connect appropriate signaling notification devices to the terminals to report AC fail.
BAT / NC, C Connect appropriate signaling notification devices to the terminals to report battery fail.
T
8-Pin Connector For connection to VR6 or Tango1B.
USB Laptop connection enables LINQ8ACM(CB) initial setup and programming.
RJ45
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PWR1+, PWR2+ Positive [+] plugs for spade connectors.
2-Pin Connector Connection to [AC Fail] terminals on power supply.
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EOL Jumper Engages 10 kOhm End-of-Line resistor.
Eight (8) selectable independently controlled outputs [Fail-Safe (NC) or
Fail-Secure (NO)].
EOL Supervised FACP Input terminals for polarity reversal FACP function.
Class 2 power-limited.
FACP interface latching or non-latching. NO dry input. Class 2 power-limited.
To be shorted for non-latching FACP interface or Latch FACP reset.
FACP Dry NC output rated 1A/28VDC @ 0.6 Power Factor. Class 2 power-limited.
With EOL JMP intact, will provide 10k resistance in a normal state.
Eight (8) independently controlled Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC),
Open Collector Sink or Wet Input Triggers.
Reserved for future use.
Ethernet: LAN or laptop connection enables LINQ8ACM(CB) programming and
status monitoring.
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