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Altronix ACM8 Access Power Controller, Input 12/24VAC/DC, 8 Fused Outputs

Altronix ACM8 Access Power Controller, Input 12/24VAC/DC, 8 Fused Outputs

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Product Specs

Warranty:
Lifetime
Subcategory:
Access Power Controller With Power Supplies
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Power Supplies
Product Type:
Power Supplies
Product Voltage:
120V
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Altronix ACM8 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Altronix ACM8 access power controller actually do in an access control system?
The ACM8 is an access power distribution module that takes one low voltage supply and splits it into eight individually fused outputs, so each electrified lock, strike, maglock or reader run gets its own protected circuit. A short or a failed device on one door blows only that fuse instead of dropping power to every opening on the board. It is a commercial device, catalogued as an access power controller paired with power supplies, so it is normally installed alongside a supply/charger rather than in place of one.
2) Can one ACM8 board run both 12V and 24V devices at the same time?
No. The ACM8 distributes whatever voltage you feed it, so all eight outputs follow the input. It supports 12VDC or 24VDC operation, but you pick one for the board. If a building mixes 12V strikes with 24V maglocks, run two separate supplies and controllers, or standardize the openings on a single voltage.
3) How many doors can I wire to an Altronix ACM8?
Eight fused outputs means up to eight independently protected loads, which in practice is eight doors if each opening has one lock or strike. Where a door needs both a lock and a separate powered device, count each one against an output. Total current still has to come from the supply feeding the board, so size the supply to the sum of the locks, not to the number of outputs.
4) Do I need a separate power supply with the ACM8, or is it all-in-one?
Plan on a supply. The ACM8 is the distribution and control half of the pairing, listed as an access power controller used with power supplies, so it needs a 12 or 24VDC source ahead of it. Altronix pairs these with their own supply/charger boards; if you want a single-box solution instead, a supply with outputs built in such as the RCI DKPS-2A (eight outputs, 12/24VDC at 2A) or the BEST PS161-6 (120V input, 12/24V output, 6A) covers both jobs in one enclosure.
5) What is the closest alternative to the Altronix ACM8 if I need eight fused outputs from one enclosure?
The RCI DKPS-2A is the nearest multi-output peer: it is a power supply with 8 outputs at 12/24VDC rated 2A. The Altronix ACM8 is an access power controller with 8 fused outputs taking a 12/24VAC/DC input, so the ACM8 is fed from a separate supply while the DKPS-2A includes its own supply section.
6) I only need to power one electric strike - is there something simpler than an ACM8?
For a single device, a single-output supply is the simpler path. The Command Access PS1 is a 24VDC linear power supply with 1 amp output, the Securitron AQD1 is a switching supply at 12/24 VDC 1 amp, and the ROFU 9126T is a plug-in mini power supply at 12VDC 1.5A with time delay. The Altronix ACM8 distributes power to eight fused outputs, which is capacity aimed at multi-door systems.
7) The ACM8 takes a low-voltage input - what do I use if I need to start from 120VAC?
Pick a supply with a line-voltage input. The BEST PS161-6 takes a 120V input and gives 12/24V output at 6A capacity, and the ROFU 9102-12D UL/9102-24D accepts 10/120VAC 60Hz input. The Altronix ACM8 is an access power controller whose input is 12/24VAC/DC, so it is commonly paired downstream of one of those.
8) Which alternative should I look at if the job requires battery backup?
For standby battery, the Adams Rite PS-1 is a regulated power supply at 1 amp, 12/24 volts DC with battery backup; the Command Access PS204/204B is a linear supply with 2A at 24VDC and battery backup; and the Detex 10-800 is a universal logic controller with a 120VAC/24VDC power supply and battery backup. The Altronix ACM8 is the eight-output distribution stage rather than a battery-backed supply.
9) Will the ACM8 run motorized latch retraction exit devices, or do I need a different unit?
Motorized latch retraction calls for a supply built for that inrush: the BEST RPSMLR2 Series is a power supply for motorized latch retraction exit devices, and the Command Access PS210 is a UL 6E/CSA linear supply with 1.5A at 24VDC output and boost circuitry. The Altronix ACM8 is a general access power controller distributing a 12/24VAC/DC input to eight fused outputs.
10) I only have one or two electrified doors. Is an eight-output controller overkill?
For a single opening it is. An eight-output board earns its place when you are feeding a bank of doors from one closet. For one or two locks, a small dedicated supply is simpler: the Command Access PS1 (1A at 24VDC), the Securitron AQD1 (12/24VDC, 1A), or the Von Duprin PS902 (2A, 12/24VDC field selectable) all handle a door or two without a distribution board. Step up to the ACM8 when you want per-door fusing and room to add openings later.
11) Will the ACM8 power motorized latch retraction exit devices or delayed egress hardware?
Those two loads want purpose-built supplies, not a general distribution board. Motor latch retraction draws a heavy inrush and is normally fed from a dedicated unit like the BEST RPSMLR2. Delayed egress needs the timing and release logic of something like the BEST PS161-6 or the Detex 10-800 universal logic controller with battery backup. Use the ACM8 for straightforward fused distribution to strikes, maglocks and similar continuous-draw hardware.
12) Does the ACM8 come with battery backup for power failures?
The ACM8 is a distribution and control board, so standby power comes from the supply/charger feeding it, not from the controller itself. If the doors have to hold or release predictably through an outage, choose a charger with a battery circuit ahead of the board, or a self-contained unit such as the Adams Rite PS-1 (12/24VDC with battery backup) or Command Access PS204/204B (2A at 24VDC with battery backup) for smaller openings.
13) What looks like an ACM8 substitute but is not?
Two items sit nearby without doing the same job. The ROFU 10305-LA/10306-LA is a tamper-resistant power transfer hinge rated 1.5A at 42V, which carries power into the door leaf rather than distributing it. The Command Access CAT Field Tester is a portable 12-24VDC power supply that runs off DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee batteries for bench and field testing. The Altronix ACM8 is a permanently installed access power controller with eight fused outputs.
14) For a UL listed 12V supply on an intercom or entry kit, what is the alternative?
The Aiphone AC-PS1250 is a UL listed 12V DC 5A power supply for AC Series access control kits, and the Von Duprin PS902 is a Grade 1 base power supply at 2A, 12/24 VDC field selectable for access control. The Altronix ACM8 is an eight-fused-output access power controller with a 12/24VAC/DC input, used where one source feeds several doors or devices.
15) Is the ACM8 suitable for anything besides door locks, like CCTV or fire alarm circuits?
Yes. Altronix power distribution is used across general security work including CCTV, fire alarm and POIP loads, not just access control openings, so the same eight fused 12 or 24VDC circuits can feed cameras or other low voltage devices in the same rack. It is a commercial grade product intended for installed systems rather than residential use.
16) Are there options for sites without reliable line power, since the ACM8 needs a fed input?
The Securitron BPSS is a boxed solar power supply, which addresses openings with no line feed. The SDC 620 Series is a 1 amp regulated and filtered low voltage supply with dual voltage selection for small wired loads. The Altronix ACM8 is commercial access control gear that requires a 12/24VAC/DC input and distributes it to eight fused outputs.
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Does the Altronix ACM8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Altronix ACM8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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