Altronix AL400UL User Manual

Overview:
Altronix AL400UL power supply converts a 115VAC, 60Hz input to a 12VDC or 24VDC power-limited output
(see specifications). AL400UL is UL Listed for fire alarm, burglar alarm, and access control applications.
Agency Listings:
UL 294 Access Control System Units.
UL 603 Power Supplies for Use with Burglar-Alarm Systems.
UL 1069 Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.
UL 1481 Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
MEA - NYC Department of Buildings Approved.
CSFM - California State Fire Marshal Approved.
NFPA 72 compliant
Features:
AL400UL
UL Listed, Multi-Agency Approved Power Supply/Charger
Altronix Corp.
140 58th St. Brooklyn, NY
Input:
• Input 115VAC, 60Hz, 1.425A.
Output:
• 12VDC or 24VDC selectable output.
• 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A supply current.
• Class 2 Rated power-limited output.
• Filtered and electronically regulated output.
• Short circuit and thermal overload protection.
Supervision:
• AC fail supervision (form “C” contacts).
• Low battery supervision (form “C” contacts).
Battery Backup:
• Battery leads included.
• Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or
gel type batteries.
• Automatic switch over to stand-by battery
when AC fails.
• Maximum charge current 1.2A.
Visual Indicators:
• AC input and DC output LED indicators.
Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approx.):
12.25” x 7.25” x 4.5”
(311.2mm x 184.2mm x 114.3mm)
Power Supply Voltage Output Selections:
Output Switch Position
12VDC SW1, 2 - ON, SW3, 4 - OFF
24VDC SW1, 2 - OFF, SW3, 4 - ON
Stand-by Specifications:
Output
4 hr. of Stand-by and
5 Minutes of Alarm
24 hr. of Stand-by and
5 Minutes of Alarm
60 hr. of Stand-by and
5 Minutes of Alarm
12VDC / 40AH Battery
Stand-by = 4.0A
Alarm = 4.0A
Stand-by = 1.0A
Alarm = 4.0A
Stand-by = 300mA
Alarm = 4.0A
24VDC / 12AH Battery –
Stand-by = 200mA
Alarm = 3.0A
–
24VDC / 40AH Battery
Stand-by = 3.0A
Alarm = 3.0A
Stand-by = 1.0A
Alarm = 3.0A
Stand-by = 300mA
Alarm = 3.0A

Altronix AL400UL Specifications

General

Output Current	4A
Power Output	48W
Battery Backup	Yes
Filtered and Regulated Outputs	Yes
Agency Listings	UL, cUL
Housing	Metal
Mounting	Wall Mount
Input Voltage	120VAC
Output Voltage	12VDC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 49°C
Weight	4.5 lbs
Output Protection	Short circuit and thermal overload protection

Summary

Overview

Features

Battery Backup

Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries, automatic switch over to stand-by.

Visual Indicators

AC input and DC output LED indicators for system status monitoring.

Enclosure Dimensions

Provides physical size specifications for the unit's enclosure.

Power Supply Voltage Output Selections

Stand-by Specifications

Installation Instructions

Wiring

Guidelines for connecting power-limited and non power-limited circuits.

Maintenance

Procedures for testing unit operation, output voltage, and battery status annually.

LED Diagnostics

Explains the meaning of status indicators for AC, battery, and DC power.

Terminal Identification

Describes the function of each terminal on the unit for connection.