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Altronix SMP5PMCTX Supervised 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 SMP5PMCTX Supervised 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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Altronix SMP5PMCTX supervised power supply/charger converts a 115VAC/230VAC, 50/60Hz input into a regulated 12VDC or 24VDC output @ 4A. continuous supply current.

Ideal for a multitude of purposes, including CCTV, Fire Alarm and POIP.

 

A leading global provider of power and transmission technologies for professional security system applications, Altronix develops innovative solutions that integrate disparate infrastructure and maximize overall performance and efficiency.

  • Input
    • Input 115VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.95A or 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.5A.
  • Output
    • 12VDC or 24VDC selectable output.
    • 4A supply current.
    • Filtered and electronically regulated outputs.
    • Short circuit and thermal overload protection.
  • Battery Charging
    • Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries.
    • Maximum charge current 0.5A.
    • Zero voltage drop when switching over to battery backup.
    • (Batteries are sold separately).
  • Supervision
    • AC fail supervision (form "C" contacts).
    • Low battery supervision (form "C" contacts).
  • Visual Indicators
    • AC input and DC output LED indicators.
  • Features
    • Power ON/OFF switch.
  • Temperature
    • Operating: 0° C to 49° C (32° F to 120° F).
    • Storage: - 20° C to 70° C ( - 4° F to 158° F).
    • Relative Humidity: 85% +/- 5%.
      • BTU/Hr. (approx.):
        • 12VDC: 25 BTU/Hr.
        • 24VDC: 49 BTU/Hr.
      • System AC input VA requirement:
        • 115VAC: 109.25VA.
        • 230VAC: 115VA.

 

Altronix Power Supplies are ideal for a multitude of purposes, including:

  • General Use
  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • POIP
 

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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
Current:
4A
Features:
Converts a 115VAC/230VAC, 50/60Hz Input into a Regulated 12VDC or 24VDC Output @ 4A Continuous Supply Current
Includes:
Includes Enclosure, Charger, Single Output
Tags:
altronix smp5, altronix power supply
Product Voltage:
120V
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Altronix SMP5PMCTX – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will 4 amps be enough to run my door hardware off one Altronix SMP5PMCTX?
Budget by current draw, not door count. The SMP5PMCTX delivers 4A continuous at whichever voltage you select, and it is a single output, so everything you hang on it shares that 4A. Maglocks and electric strikes are the load to watch, and inrush on motorized latch retraction devices is what usually blows the budget. Also subtract the battery charging draw, which can pull up to 0.5A while the batteries are recovering.
2) Does the Altronix SMP5PMCTX come with batteries for backup?
No. Batteries are sold separately. The unit has a built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries with a maximum charge current of 0.5A, and it switches over to battery with zero voltage drop, but you have to buy the batteries to suit your standby requirement. What does come in the box is the enclosure, the charger, and the single output supply.
3) How do I get a trouble signal to my panel when AC drops or the battery goes low?
Two supervision relays are built in. The SMP5PMCTX provides AC fail supervision and low battery supervision, each on form C (SPDT) contacts, so you can wire either normally open or normally closed back to a fire panel, access control panel, or a BMS input. There are also AC input and DC output LEDs on the board and a power ON/OFF switch for service.
4) What is the closest 4 amp equivalent to the Altronix SMP5PMCTX from another brand?
The SDC 634 Series is the nearest match on output: it is a 4 amp regulated and filtered low voltage power supply with dual voltage selection, the same 4A rating and selectable-voltage arrangement as the SMP5PMCTX, which converts a 115VAC/230VAC 50/60Hz input into a regulated 12VDC or 24VDC output at 4A continuous. The Securitron AQL4 is also in the same output class, a switching power supply rated 12/24VDC at 4/3 amps. The difference in approach is that the SMP5PMCTX ships with a built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel batteries plus AC fail and low battery supervision on form C contacts, so if the job calls for standby battery backup and trouble reporting, that function comes in the box.
5) I only need to power one or two electric strikes. Is there something smaller than the Altronix SMP5PMCTX?
Yes. For a single small load the Command Access PS1 Series is a 24VDC linear power supply with 1 amp output, and the SDC 620 Series is a 1 amp regulated and filtered low voltage supply with dual voltage selection. Stepping up slightly, the SDC 632 Series gives 2 amps with dual voltage selection and the Von Duprin PS902 is a 2A 12/24VDC field selectable base power supply. The SMP5PMCTX is built for larger or expanding systems at 4A with battery charging, so if the door count is likely to grow the headroom is the reason to stay with it.
6) Will the Altronix SMP5PMCTX run motorized latch retraction exit devices?
Motorized latch retraction devices draw a high inrush at the moment of retraction and are normally specified with a supply built for that duty, such as the BEST RPSMLR2 Series, which is a power supply for motorized latch retraction exit devices. Delayed egress exit devices similarly have a dedicated option in the BEST PS161-6, a 120V input, 12/24V output supply with 6A capacity. The SMP5PMCTX is a general purpose 12/24VDC 4A supervised supply and charger suited to CCTV, fire alarm and general security loads.
7) I need more than 4 amps for a larger camera or access control system. What should I use instead of the SMP5PMCTX?
For loads above 4 amps, the BEST PS161-6 is a 120V input, 12/24V output supply with 6A capacity, and the Securitron AQS1210 is a switching power supply rated 12VDC at 10 amps. Note that the AQS1210 is 12VDC only, so it is not a candidate if part of the system runs at 24VDC; the PS161-6 keeps the 12/24V choice. The SMP5PMCTX tops out at 4A continuous with a maximum battery charge current of 0.5A.
8) Does the Altronix SMP5PMCTX distribute power to multiple doors, or do I need something else?
The SMP5PMCTX is supplied as an enclosure, charger and single output. If you need the supply itself to break power out to several openings, the RCI DKPS-2A is a power supply with 8 outputs at 12/24VDC and 2 amps. Many installers instead pair the SMP5PMCTX with a separate distribution or access power controller board so they keep the 4A capacity and the battery charging while gaining the multiple fused outputs.
9) Can I mount an Altronix SMP5PMCTX in an unconditioned electrical room or attic?
Operating range is 0 C to 49 C (32 F to 120 F), with storage from -20 C to 70 C (-4 F to 158 F) and relative humidity of 85 percent plus or minus 5 percent. An unheated attic or a hot mechanical room can run past 120 F in summer, so keep it in conditioned or ventilated space. Heat load in the cabinet is small: roughly 25 BTU/hr at 12VDC and 49 BTU/hr at 24VDC.
10) What do I need to tell the electrician about the branch circuit for this Altronix power supply?
On 115VAC it draws 0.95A and the system AC input requirement is 109.25VA. On 230VAC it draws 0.5A and the requirement is 115VA. Either way it is a small dedicated 50/60Hz circuit, and the dual input rating means the same unit works on a 230V job overseas without a separate part number.
11) Does the Altronix SMP5PMCTX have multiple fused outputs for several doors?
No. It ships as an enclosure, charger and single output, so if you need to break power out to several doors individually you either add a separate output distribution board downstream or pick a multi-output unit. The RCI DKPS-2A, for example, is a 12/24VDC supply with 8 outputs at 2A. Total current still governs: the Altronix gives 4A on its one output.
12) Which power supplies besides the Altronix SMP5PMCTX include battery backup?
Among comparable units, the Adams Rite PS-1 is a regulated 1 amp 12/24VDC 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 is a universal logic controller with a 120VAC/24VDC power supply and battery backup. The SMP5PMCTX carries a built-in charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries at a maximum 0.5A charge current, with zero voltage drop on switchover and form C contacts for both AC fail and low battery supervision. Batteries are ordered separately in all cases.
13) I am working on a 230VAC site. Which of these supplies accepts that input?
The Altronix SMP5PMCTX accepts either 115VAC 50/60Hz at 0.95A or 230VAC 50/60Hz at 0.5A, so it covers both domestic and 230V installations from one part number. Most of the comparable units are specified on 120V line input only, including the BEST PS161-6 at 120V input with 12/24V output at 6A capacity and the Detex 10-800 Series with its 120VAC/24VDC supply. If the panel is 230V, the SMP5PMCTX is the straightforward choice.
14) Is the Altronix SMP5PMCTX suitable for CCTV and fire alarm power, or only for door hardware?
It is used well beyond doors. Altronix lists it for general use, CCTV, fire alarm and POIP applications, with filtered and electronically regulated outputs plus short circuit and thermal overload protection, which is what camera and panel loads need to stay clean. It is a commercial-duty supply, housed in a grey enclosure.
15) Is there a simpler control module option instead of the Altronix SMP5PMCTX?
If what the job actually needs is switching and control logic rather than a full supply and charger, 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. The Command Access PS210 is another compact option, a UL 6E/CSA linear supply with 1.5A at 24VDC and boost circuitry. The SMP5PMCTX is the heavier answer at 4A with battery charging and supervised outputs for larger CCTV, fire alarm and access systems.
16) Is there a 12VDC 5A supply that would work where the Altronix SMP5PMCTX is oversized on voltage options?
If the system is 12VDC only, the Aiphone AC-PS1250 is a 12VDC 5A UL listed power supply intended for AC Series access control kits. The SMP5PMCTX is the choice when the voltage needs to be selectable, since it is field set for either 12VDC or 24VDC output at 4A and also carries the battery charger and AC fail and low battery form C supervision contacts.
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