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Altronix ACM8CB Access Power Controller, Input 12/24VAC/DC, 8 PTC Outputs

Altronix ACM8CB Access Power Controller, Input 12/24VAC/DC, 8 PTC 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 ACM8CB – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Altronix ACM8CB actually do in an access control system?
The ACM8CB is an access power controller, the distribution and switching stage that sits between your power supply and the locking hardware. Rather than being the transformer itself, it takes low voltage power in and breaks it out to individually protected outputs that can be switched by access control, fire alarm or egress inputs. It is a commercial-grade device for electronic access control, not a residential plug-in supply.
2) Is the Altronix ACM8CB a complete power supply, or do I still need a transformer or supply with it?
Plan on a power source feeding it. The ACM8CB is the access power controller side of the package, and Altronix catalogues this class of product as an access power controller used with power supplies. If you want the supply and the controller in one box, look instead at an all-in-one unit such as the Detex 10-800 Series universal logic controller, which is supplied with a 120VAC/24VDC power supply and battery backup.
3) What is the closest alternative to the Altronix ACM8CB if I need eight door outputs?
The RCI DKPS-2A is the nearest equivalent in the same shape: eight outputs at 12/24VDC, 2 amps, built for access control systems. Compare it on total current, since the amperage budget across eight doors is usually what decides the box rather than the output count.
4) I only have one electrified opening to power. Is there a simpler option than the Altronix ACM8CB?
For a single opening, a single-output supply is the simpler path. The Securitron AQD1 is a switching power supply rated 12/24 VDC at 1 Amp, the Command Access PS1 is a 24VDC linear supply with 1 Amp output, and the SDC 620 Series is a 1 Amp regulated and filtered low voltage supply with dual voltage selection. The ACM8CB's value is fanning power out to eight PTC-protected outputs, which you do not need when there is one lock on the circuit.
5) Which power supply should I use instead of the Altronix ACM8CB for motorized latch retraction exit devices?
Motorized latch retraction has an inrush profile that is normally handled by a supply built for it. The BEST RPSMLR2 Series is a power supply for motorized latch retraction exit devices, and the BEST PS161-6 is a power supply for delayed egress exit devices with 120V input, 12/24V output and 6A capacity. The ACM8CB is an access power controller with eight PTC outputs at 12/24VAC/DC, intended for distributing and switching power rather than being matched to an MLR device family.
6) Does the Altronix ACM8CB include battery backup, or do I need a different unit for standby power?
If standby power is a requirement on the job, look at units that state it: the Adams Rite PS-1 is a regulated 1 Amp 12/24 volt DC supply with battery backup, the Command Access PS204/204B is a linear supply with 2A at 24VDC and battery backup, and the Detex 10-800 Series pairs a 120VAC/24VDC power supply and battery backup with a universal logic controller. The ACM8CB is an access power controller taking 12/24VAC/DC in and breaking it out to eight PTC outputs, so it is the distribution stage rather than the standby source.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the Altronix ACM8CB if I need eight access control outputs from one board?
The RCI DKPS-2A is the nearest match in a multi-output access control power supply: it is described as a power supply with 8 outputs at 12/24VDC at 2A for access control systems, which mirrors the ACM8CB's eight-output, 12/24VAC/DC architecture for distributing power to multiple openings from a single point. The practical difference is that the RCI unit is specified with its own 2A supply capacity, so the distribution amperage per opening is what you size against.
8) Will the ACM8CB fit a building running 120V service?
Yes. The ACM8CB is specified at 120V for a standard North American 60Hz commercial circuit, so it drops into normal building power without a step-down transformer ahead of it. Other 120V-fed options on the same footing include the ROFU 9102 series, which takes a 10/120VAC 60Hz input.
9) Is the ROFU 10305-LA a substitute for the Altronix ACM8CB?
No. The ROFU 10305-LA/10306-LA is a tamper resistant power transfer hinge rated 1.5A at 42V in a plastic white finish, which carries conductors from the frame into the door leaf. The ACM8CB is an access power controller with 12/24VAC/DC input and eight PTC outputs. They are commonly specified together on the same opening, but one does not replace the other.
10) For a standardized institutional spec, what UL listed alternatives are there to the Altronix ACM8CB?
Two peers state listings and grade directly: the Aiphone AC-PS1250 is a UL Listed 12V DC 5A supply for AC Series access control kits, the Command Access PS210 is a UL 6E/CSA linear supply with 1.5A at 24VDC and boost circuitry, and the Von Duprin PS902 base power supply is a Grade 1 unit at 2A, 12/24 VDC field selectable for access control. The ACM8CB is specified as commercial-duty on a 120V service and takes 12/24VAC/DC to eight PTC outputs, so it is the multi-opening distribution choice where those are single or kit-matched supplies.
11) What would I use instead of the Altronix ACM8CB for a plug-in job with no enclosure and a time delay?
The ROFU 9126T is a plug in mini power supply rated 12 VDC at 1.5A with time delay, which suits a single strike or maglock where no wall-mounted enclosure is wanted. The ROFU 9102-12D UL/9102-24D is another option running on 10/120VAC 60Hz input. The ACM8CB is the eight-output 12/24VAC/DC access power controller and is aimed at multi-door distribution rather than a one-off plug-in install.
12) Is the Altronix ACM8CB suitable for a multi-family or institutional building, or is it a light-duty unit?
It is classed as commercial equipment for electronic access control, which is the right class for apartment entries, schools, healthcare corridors and similar multi-door work. The eight-output layout suits standardizing a floor or an entry group on one controller instead of scattering individual plug-in supplies at each door.
13) Is a control module like the BEST ELR150 the same thing as the Altronix ACM8CB?
They are not interchangeable. The BEST ELR150 Series is a power supply control module for electronic access control, and the SDC 631 Series is a 1.5 Amp regulated and filtered DC power controller with dual voltage selection - both control a limited number of circuits. The ACM8CB accepts a 12/24VAC/DC input and breaks it out to eight individually PTC-protected outputs, which is the difference that matters when you are feeding a bank of doors from one cabinet.
14) Is there an alternative to the Altronix ACM8CB for an opening with no line voltage available?
Where there is no 120V feed, the Securitron BPSS is a boxed solar power supply, and for bench work or temporary power the Command Access CAT Field Tester is a 12-24VDC portable supply that runs on DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee batteries. The ACM8CB is specified at 120V and is intended for a permanent powered cabinet.
15) What are my 2 Amp options if the Altronix ACM8CB is more capacity than the job needs?
At the 2 Amp tier, the SDC 632 Series is a regulated and filtered low voltage supply with dual voltage selection, the Command Access PS204/204B gives 2A at 24VDC with battery backup, and the Von Duprin PS902 is a 2A 12/24 VDC field selectable base power supply. Each covers a small door count where the ACM8CB's eight PTC outputs would be more distribution than the opening requires.
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