Overview: PS161-6 converts a 120VAC / 60Hz input, to a 12VDC or 24VDC nominal output. PS161-6 comes with a power-limited power
Altronix Corp.
distribution module with 8 outputs. Class 1 wiring methods and separation of circuits must be considered when connecting DC power supply to the
Delayed Egress hardware.
UL Listings for US Installations:
UL 294 - UL Listed for Access Control System Units.
UL 603 - UL Listed for Power Supplies for Use with Burglar-Alarms Systems.
UL 1481 - UL Listed for Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
UL Listings for Canadian Installations:
ULC-S318-96 - Power Supplies for Burglar Alarm Systems. Also suitable for Access Control.
Voltage: 20.0-26.4V
Total output: 6 amps
Power limit/output: 2 amps/per channel
Outputs: 8 (For Delayed Egress applications: use only 4)
Ripple voltage: 910mV (Filtered and regulated outputs)
Protection: Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset overload protection.
Battery Backup
Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries
Maximum charge current 1.54 amp
Automatic switch over to stand-by is instantaneous with no interruption
Enclosure Dimensions: 12.5” x 13” x 3.25” (3.18mm x 330.2mm x 82.55mm)
Fire Alarm Disconnect:
Supervised Fire Alarm disconnect (latching or non-latching) 10K EOL resistor. Operates on a normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) trigger.
Supervision
AC fail supervision (form “C” contacts).
Visual Indicators
Green AC Power LED indicates 120VAC present.
Additional Features
Short circuit and overload protection.
Unit is complete with power supply, enclosure, battery leads and cam lock.
Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI, The Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and with all
local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. The product must be located indoors within the protected premises.
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 the 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, pg. 8).
2. Secure enclosure to earth ground.
3. Set the DC output voltage to 24DC by setting SW1 to the open position on the power supply board (Figure 2-1a).
4. Connect unswitched AC power (120VAC 60Hz) to terminals marked [L, N] (Figure 1). Use 18 AWG for all power connections and 18 AWG
to 22 AWG for power limited circuits (AC Fail/Low Battery reporting). Secure green wire lead to earth ground. Keep power-limited wiring
separate from non power-limited wiring (120VAC 60Hz Input, Battery Wires). Minimum 0.25” spacing must be provided.
5. Measure output voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoid potential damage.
6. Connect the delayed egress exit device locking hardware positive leads to terminals marked 1 through 4 POS (+) on the PD8ULCB board
and negative leads to the NEG 1 terminals through 4 terminals.
Figure 1 - Wiring Diagram for Connecting DE Exit Devices to a PS161-6 Power Supply
Separation of powerlimited wiring from
non power-limited
wiring must be at
least 1/4 inch.
N.C. Input
from
Fire Panel
10K EOL
N.O. Input
from
Fire Panel
10K EOL
OROR
Green Lead
(Ground)
No Fire
Connections
10K EOL
Power-limited
L
120VAC Power Mains
G
(Non Power-limited)
N
AC1
NC
C
NO
NC
FAIL AC FAIL
C
NO
BAT
AC
DC
AC DELAY
1 min.
2 hr.
O
N
SHUTDOWN
Enable
Disable
SUPERVISED
RESET
GND NO
Power-limited)
– AUX + TRIGGER EOL
5A 250V
Battery & AC
Supervision Circuit
(Power-limited)
Potentiometer
Battery
Connections
(Non
--- BAT +
Power must be
turned off
before changing
the voltage
select switch.
Switch Detail
Open - 24V
Closed - 12V
--- DC +
Open - 24V
Closed - 12V
Divider
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
P
DC Output to Devices
(1P-8P Power Outputs)
(1N-8N Common Outputs)
12VDC Rechargeable
Battery
LED
INPUT
D1
R1
From Power Supply Board
(Factory Installed)
Delayed Egress
Exit Device #4
FUSED POWER OUTPUTS
CO MM ON POWER OU TPUTS
Delayed Egress
Exit Device #3
Delayed Egress
Exit Device #2
N
Delayed Egress
Exit Device #1
+–
+–
12VDC Rechargeable
Battery
Note A 10k EOL (End of Line) Resistor must be installed across terminals marked (Trigger EOL Supervised) on the PS161-6 board or the
unit will remain in fire alarm condition.
7. For Access Control applications batteries are optional. When batteries are not used, a loss of AC will result in the loss of output voltage.
Batteries must be lead acid or gel type if used. Use two 12VDC batteries connected in series for 24VDC operation (Battery leads included).
8. Connect battery to terminals marked [-- BAT + ] (Figure 2 - 1g). Use two (2) 12VDC batteries connected in series for 24VDC operation
(battery leads included). Use batteries - Casil CL1270 (12V/7AH), CL12120 (12V/12AH), CL12400 (12V/40AH), CL12650 (12V/65AH)
batteries or UL recognized BAZR2 batteries of an appropriate rating.
9. To trigger the power supply from a re alarm control panel (FACP), connect signaling circuit of FACP to terminals marked Trigger End of
Line Supervised.
10. To delay AC reporting for 2 hrs. set dip switch [AC Delay] to OFF position (Figure 2 - 1c).
11. To delay AC reporting for 1 min. set dip switch [AC Delay] to ON position (Figure 2 - 1c).
Note Must be set to ON position for Burglar Alarm Applications.
12. To enable Low Output Power Shutdown set dip switch [Shutdown] to ON position (Figure 2 - 1c).
13. To disable Low Output Power Shutdown set dip switch Shutdown] to OFF position (Figure 2 - 1c).
14. Trigger terminals are end of a line resistor supervised (10k ohms). Opening or shorting trigger terminals will cause [DC] output to
shutdown (Figure 2 - 1d).
15. Place a jumper for non-latching FACP. A momentary short on these terminals resets FACP latching [Trigger EOL Shutdown] (Figure 2 - 1e).
16. For Access Control Applications: mount UL Listed tamper switch (Sentrol model 3012 or equivalent) at the top of the enclosure. Slide
tamper switch bracket onto the edge or the enclosure approx. 2” from the right side (Figure 4 or Figure 5). Connect tamper switch wiring
to the Access Control Panel input or the appropriate UL Listed reporting device.
Wiring:
Use 18 AWG or larger for all low voltage power connections.
Note Take care to keep power-limited circuits separate from non power-limited wiring (120VAC, 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 proper voltage level PS161-6: 24VDC nominal
rated @ 6 amp max.
Battery Test: Under normal load conditions check that the battery is fully charged, check specified voltage (24VDC @ 26.4) 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 1.54 amp.
Note Expected battery life is 5 years, however it is recommended changing batteries in 4 years or less if needed.
LED Diagnostics:
Power Supply/Charger
Red (DC)Green (AC/AC1)Power Supply Status
ONONNormal operating condition.
ONOFFLoss of AC, Stand-by battery supplying power.
OFFONNo DC output.
OFFOFFLoss of AC. Discharged or no stand-by battery. No DC output.
Power Distribution Module
Green (AC)Power Distribution Module Status
ONNormal operating condition.
OFFNo Power Output.
Terminal Identification:
Power Supply/Charger
Terminal LegendFunction/Description
L, NConnect 120VAC 60Hz to these terminals: L to hot, N to neutral (non power-limited) (Figure 2 - 1a).
– DC +12VDC or 24VDC nominal @ 6 amp continuous output (non power-limited output) (Figure 2 - 1h).
Trigger EOL
Supervised
NO, GND
RESET
+ AUX – Auxiliary Power-Limited output rated @ 1 amp (unswitched) (power-limited output) (Figure 2 - 1f).
AC Fail
NC, C, NO
Fire Alarm Interface trigger input from a short or FACP. Trigger inputs can be normally open, normally closed from an FACP
output circuit (power-limited input) (Figure 2 - 1d).
FACP interface latching or non-latching (power-limited) (Figure 2 - 1e).
Indicates 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 @ 30VDC (power-limited) (Fig. 1b).
Indicates low battery condition, e.g. connect to alarm panel. Relay normally energized when DC power
is present. Contact rating 1 amp @ 30VDC. A removed battery is reported within 5 minutes.
Battery reconnection is reported within 1 minute (power-limited) (Figure 2 - 1b).
– BAT +Stand-by battery connections. Maximum charge current 1.54 amp (non power-limited) (Figure 2 - 1g).
Terminal Identification:
Power Distribution Module
Terminal LegendFunction/Description
1P to 8PPositive DC power outputs
1N to 8NNegative DC power outputs
Figure 2 - PS161-6 Board configuration
OPEN --- 24V
CLOSED --- 12V
1i
--- DC +
--- BAT +
AC
AC DELAY SHUTDOWN
DC
1 min.
2 hr.
O
N
enable
disable
TRIGGER EOL
SUPERVISED
NO GND
RESET
+ AUX –
5A 250V
LGN
AC1
NC C NO NC C NO
BAT FAILAC FAIL
Trouble/Time Limited Warning of Stand-by Batteries:
For compliance with ULC S318-96, the Time Limited Warning circuit must be connected for local or remote annunciation with an Amber or Red LED
to indicate DC Trouble (low battery, loss of battery or when 95% of the stand-by battery has been depleted). Connect the circuit to the Batt Fail
relay contacts to an appropriate input of a UL Listed Burglar Alarm or Access Control Panel. The following figure shows the circuitry needed for local
annunciation.
For Canadian use, a red indicating lamp must be visible from the exterior of this enclosure. Wire one leg of a UL Listed, power-limited power source to the
indicating lamp. Wire the second leg of the power source to the indicating lamp in series with the battery fail relay contact terminals marked [BAT FAIL - C,
Power-limited and non power-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least
0.25” away from any non power-limited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all power-limited circuit wiring and non power-limited circuit wiring must enter
and exit the cabinet through different conduits. One such example of this is shown below. Your specific application may require different conduit
knockouts to be used. Any conduit knockouts may be used. For power- limited applications, use of conduit is optional. All field wiring connections
must be made employing suitable gauge CM or FPL jacketed wire (or equivalent substitute). Optional UL Listed battery enclosure must be mounted
adjacent to the power supply via Class 1 wiring methods. For Canadian installations use shielded wiring for all connections.
Note Refer to wire handling drawing below for the proper way to install the CM or FPL jacketed wire, (Figure 5).
Table A-2 below lists relays compatible with PS161-6 output.
ManufacturerModelCurrent (mA)Manufacturer
System SensorEOLR-130System Sensor
Warning: This Manufacturer advises that no lock can provide complete security by itself. This lock may be defeated by forcible or technical means,
or evaded by entry elsewhere on the property. No lock can substitute for caution, awareness of your environment, and common sense. Builder’s
hardware is available in multiple performance grades to suit the application. In order to enhance security and reduce risk, you should consult a
qualified locksmith or other security professional.