Altronix SMP5CTX Power Supply/...
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Altronix SMP5CTX Power Supply/Charger, 115VAC 50/60Hz at 0.95A or 230VAC 50/60Hz at 0.5A Input, 12/24VDC at 4A Output, Grey Enclosure

Altronix SMP5CTX Power Supply/Charger, 115VAC 50/60Hz at 0.95A or 230VAC 50/60Hz at 0.5A Input, 12/24VDC at 4A Output, Grey Enclosure

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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 SMP5CTX – Frequently Asked Questions

1) I need to feed several doors from one enclosure. Should I use the Altronix SMP5CTX or a multi-output board?
A single-output supply powers one bus, so branching it to multiple doors means adding distribution and fusing. If you want the outputs built in, the RCI DKPS-2A gives eight outputs at 12/24VDC and 2 amps for access control systems. Pick on total current draw first, then on how many separately fused runs you need.
2) Will a standard access control power supply work for motorized latch retraction exit devices?
No, not reliably. Motor latch retraction devices pull a high inrush current at actuation and need a supply built for it, such as the BEST RPSMLR2 Series. Delayed egress devices are the same story, with the BEST PS161-6 covering that at 120V input and 12/24V output with 6 amp capacity. Use a general access supply for strikes, mag locks, and readers instead.
3) What is the closest equivalent to the Altronix SMP5CTX from another brand at the same 4 amp, 12/24VDC rating?
The Securitron AQL4 is a switching power supply rated 12/24VDC at 4/3 amps, which lines up closely with the SMP5CTX's 12/24VDC at 4A output. The SDC 634 Series is another 4 amp regulated and filtered low voltage power supply with dual voltage selection. Both cover the same output territory, with the SDC unit using a regulated linear design and the Securitron unit switching.
4) I only need to power one maglock or strike - is there a smaller alternative to the SMP5CTX?
Yes. For a single device, the Securitron AQD1 is a switching supply at 12/24 VDC 1 amp, the SDC 620 Series is a 1 amp regulated and filtered supply with dual voltage selection, and the Command Access PS1 Series is a 24VDC linear supply with 1 amp output. The Adams Rite PS-1 gives 1 amp at 12/24 volts DC with battery backup. Any of these covers a single-opening load where the SMP5CTX's 4 amps would be more capacity than the job calls for.
5) Is there an alternative to the SMP5CTX for an opening with no AC power available?
Yes - the Securitron BPSS is a boxed solar power supply, intended for locations where running 115VAC to the door is not practical. The SMP5CTX requires a 115VAC 50/60Hz or 230VAC 50/60Hz line input, so it is not a candidate for an off-grid gate or remote perimeter opening.
6) Is the Altronix SMP5CTX meant for commercial security installs or light residential use?
The SMP5CTX is a commercial-duty power supply/charger for professional security and access control work, and that is how Altronix classes it. It belongs on the electronic access control side of a job, feeding locks, readers, and similar low-voltage devices from a standard 120V branch circuit rather than a plug-in wall wart.
7) Does the Altronix SMP5CTX run off a normal 120V outlet or circuit?
Yes. It is a 120V line-voltage unit, so it wires to a standard building branch circuit at the enclosure and steps that down to low-voltage DC for the devices on the opening. Plan the install around an accessible 120V feed near the door or in the nearby IDF closet.
8) I only need to power one electric strike. Is a supply like the Altronix SMP5CTX overkill?
For a single strike or a single mag lock, yes, it usually is. Smaller supplies handle that load: the Securitron AQD1 at 12/24 VDC 1 amp, the SDC 620 Series 1 amp with dual voltage selection, or the Command Access PS1 Series 24VDC 1 amp linear supply. Step up to a multi-amp unit when you are feeding several doors or adding battery backup.
9) What should I look for if I need battery backup with my access control power supply?
Confirm the unit is a power supply/charger rather than a plain supply, since the charger circuit is what maintains the standby batteries. Comparable backed options include the Adams Rite PS-1, a 1 amp 12/24VDC regulated supply with battery backup, and the Command Access PS204/204B at 2A 24VDC with battery backup. Batteries themselves are ordered separately on units like these.
10) Which products look like substitutes for the SMP5CTX but are not actually power supplies?
A few items in the same family are not drop-in replacements. The ROFU 10305-LA/10306-LA is a power transfer hinge rated 1.5A at 42V - it carries power through the door, it does not generate it. The Command Access CAT Field Tester is a portable 12-24VDC tester that runs off DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee batteries, meant for bench and field testing rather than permanent installation. The Detex 10-800 is a universal logic controller that happens to include a 120VAC/24VDC supply and battery backup, so it brings control logic you may not want. The SMP5CTX is a fixed-install power supply/charger.
11) I need a plug-in supply, not a boxed unit like the SMP5CTX - what are my options?
The ROFU 9126T is a plug-in mini power supply at 12 VDC / 1.5A with a built-in time delay, which suits a single strike where no enclosure is wanted. The ROFU 9102-12D UL / 9102-24D takes 10/120VAC 60Hz input for fixed-voltage applications. The SMP5CTX is supplied in a grey enclosure and accepts 115VAC 50/60Hz or 230VAC 50/60Hz input.
12) What kind of product is an Altronix SMP5CTX and where does it sit in an access control system?
It is a power supply/charger in an enclosure, the box that powers the electrified hardware on a door. Altronix groups it with access power controllers and power supplies, meaning it can serve as the power source behind strikes, mag locks, readers, and controllers rather than being a lock or a controller itself.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Altronix SMP5CTX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Altronix SMP5CTX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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