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Wiring, Maintenance, Fig. 1 – Altronix AL400UL Installation Instructions User Manual

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AL400UL

Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited wiring (115VAC / 60Hz Input, Battery Wires).

Minimum 0.25” spacing must be provided.
4. Connect devices to be powered to the terminals marked [- DC +] (Fig. 1).
5. Measure output voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoiding potential damage.
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 battery to the terminals marked [ -- BAT + ] (Fig. 1). Use two (2) 12VDC batteries connected in
series for 24VDC operation (battery leads included).
7. Connect appropriate signaling notification devices to AC FAIL & BAT FAIL (Fig. 1) supervisory relay outputs.

Wiring:

Use 18 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 proper voltage level
(see Power Supply Voltage Output Specifications Chart).
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 1.2 amp.
Note: Expected battery life is 5 years; however, it is recommended changing batteries in 4 years or less if needed.

--

DC

+

LOW BA

T NO C NC C NO NC AC F

AIL

-- BAT +

DC

AC

1

2

3

4

ON

AC AC

24V - SW1, 2 OFF

SW3, 4 ON

12V - SW1, 2 ON

SW3, 4 OFF

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DC output
to devices
(power-limited)

Battery and AC
Supervision Circuit
(power-limited)

Battery connection
(non power-limited)

Switch Position:

24VDC = SW1, 2 OFF

SW3, 4 ON

12VDC = SW1 CLOSED

SW3, 4 OFF

Fig. 1