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Securitron Securitron AQS1216 Switching Power Supply 12 VDC 16Amp SEC-AQS1216

Securitron AQS1216 Switching Power Supply 12 VDC 16Amp

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SECURITRON AQS1216 SINGLE VOLTAGE 10 AMP SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY

The Securitron AQS1216 Series of switching power supplies are single voltage, UL listed, supervised units. With an integrated battery charger, they provide 16A at 12VDC, with up to 16 independently controlled power limited outputs.

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Available with a single relay fire trigger or individually triggered relayed outputs
  • All combinations of AQ power supplies and distribution boards are UL listed
  • Single voltage 12 VDC field selectable continuous output
  • Tolerates brownout or overvoltage input ± 15% of nominal voltage
  • Circuit breaker protects against overcurrent and reverse battery faults
  • Up to 91% efficiency which results in decreased operating costs and lengthens the lifespan of electronics
  • Thermal shutdown protection with auto restart
  • Integrated battery charging circuit prevents overvoltage on locking devices
  • Low battery cutoff at 9V at 12V

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

  • Power Supply Type: Switching
  • Voltage: 12
  • Output Amps: 16
  • Output Voltage: 12.5/25
  • Monitoring Options: Yes

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature: -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)

 

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Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
AQS Series
Subcategory:
Power Supply
Warranty:
Lifetime Replacement
Fire Alarm Relay:
Yes
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Power Supplies
Electronic:
Yes
Power:
16 Amps
Current:
16A
Product Model:
SEC-AQS1216
Product Voltage:
12VDC
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Securitron AQS1216 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How many door locks can a Securitron AQS1216 power supply run?
The AQS1216 delivers 16 amps at 12 VDC and supports up to 16 independently controlled power limited outputs, so it is sized for a bank of openings rather than a single door. Total draw of every connected lock, strike or maglock has to stay inside the 16A budget, and each opening gets its own output so a fault on one door does not drop the rest.
2) Will the Securitron AQS1216 run 24 volt locks?
No. The AQS1216 is a single voltage unit, 12 VDC only, with field selectable continuous output at that voltage. If your hardware is 24V, this is the wrong unit. A dual voltage option from the same catalog would be something like the Von Duprin PS902, which is field selectable 12/24 VDC, or the SDC 634 Series at 4 amps with dual voltage selection.
3) Does the AQS1216 drop the locks on a fire alarm signal?
Yes, it has a fire alarm relay. The AQS Series is offered either with a single relay fire trigger that releases everything at once, or with individually triggered relayed outputs so you can pick which openings release. Decide which you need before ordering, because it changes the board you get.
4) Do I order the Securitron AQS1216 with an enclosure or board only?
Both are available. Take the enclosure version for a new install where the supply needs its own cabinet on the wall. Board only is the choice when you are replacing a failed board in an existing AQS cabinet or mounting into a rack or equipment cabinet you already have.
5) Is the Securitron AQS1216 UL listed?
The AQS1216 is a UL listed, supervised switching power supply, and all combinations of AQ power supplies and AQ distribution boards are UL listed together, which matters when an authority having jurisdiction wants the whole assembly listed rather than just the supply.
6) Can I use the Securitron AQS1216 to power motorized latch retraction exit devices?
Motorized latch retraction devices are usually specified with a supply built for their inrush profile, such as the BEST RPSMLR2 series power supply for motorized latch retraction exit devices. Delayed egress exit devices likewise have a dedicated option in the BEST PS161-6, a 120V input, 12/24V output, 6A supply. The AQS1216 is a general purpose single voltage 12VDC 16A supervised supply with a fire alarm relay, so confirm the exit device manufacturer's power requirement before substituting it.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the Securitron AQS1216 if the opening needs 24VDC instead of 12VDC?
The Securitron AQS1216 is a single-voltage 12VDC switching supply rated 16A. For a 24VDC system of similar scale, the Altronix AL1024ULACMCB is a power supply and access power controller with a 115VAC 60Hz input at 4.2A, eight PTC outputs, and 24VDC at 10A in a grey enclosure. It gives you multiple protected outputs like the AQS1216 does, but at 24VDC output.
8) I only need to power one or two electric strikes at 12V. Is there a smaller option than the Securitron AQS1216?
Yes. The AQS1216 is a 16A supply built to feed up to 16 independently controlled power limited outputs, which is more capacity than a one or two device opening needs. For a small load, the ROFU 9126T is a plug-in mini power supply rated 12VDC at 1.5A with a time delay, and the Aiphone AC-PS1250 is a UL listed 12VDC 5A supply. The Von Duprin PS902 base power supply is field selectable 12/24VDC at 2A.
9) Does the Securitron AQS1216 need a separate battery charger for standby power?
No separate charger. The AQS1216 has an integrated battery charging circuit, and that circuit is built to keep overvoltage off the locking devices while charging. Low battery cutoff is at 9V on the 12V output, so the batteries are dropped before they are damaged by deep discharge.
10) Can the AQS1216 be mounted in an unconditioned electrical room or a parking garage?
Operating range is -4 to 122 degrees F (-20 to 50 degrees C), so an unheated electrical room or a sheltered garage location is within spec. It also tolerates brownout or overvoltage input of plus or minus 15 percent of nominal, and has thermal shutdown protection with auto restart, so it rides out dirty power and recovers on its own.
11) Is the AQS1216 overkill for one or two access controlled doors?
For a single opening it is, yes. At 16 amps with up to 16 outputs the AQS1216 is a head end for a multi door system. For one or two doors look at smaller supplies such as the RCI DKPS-2A, which gives 8 outputs at 12/24VDC and 2A, the Command Access PS204/204B at 2A 24VDC with battery backup, or the Aiphone AC-PS1250 at 12V DC 5A.
12) How does the Securitron AQS1216 differ from a linear power supply like the SDC 634?
The AQS1216 is a switching supply with up to 91 percent efficiency, thermal shutdown with auto restart, and an integrated battery charging circuit, delivering 16A at 12VDC. The SDC 634 is a 4 amp regulated and filtered low voltage supply with dual voltage selection, and the SDC 632 and SDC 631 are the 2 amp and 1.5 amp versions of that regulated linear family. The SDC units offer selectable voltage; the AQS1216 is single voltage 12VDC at a much higher current.
13) What should I use instead of the Securitron AQS1216 if I need logic or relay control rather than just power?
The AQS1216 is a supervised switching supply available with a single relay fire trigger or individually triggered relayed outputs. If the job needs sequencing logic, the Detex 10-800 series is a universal logic controller with a 120VAC/24VDC power supply and battery backup, and the BEST ELR150 series is a power supply control module for electronic access control. The RCI DKPS-2A combines eight outputs at 12/24VDC at 2A for access control systems.
14) I need battery backup with a 12V supply. How does the Securitron AQS1216 compare to the Adams Rite PS-1?
The AQS1216 has an integrated battery charging circuit that prevents overvoltage on locking devices, with low battery cutoff at 9V on the 12V setting, and puts out 16A at 12VDC. The Adams Rite PS-1 is a regulated power supply rated 1 amp at 12/24 volts DC with battery backup, and the Command Access PS204/204B is a linear supply with 2A at 24VDC and battery backup. Choose by the total current your locking devices draw.
15) Does the Securitron AQS1216 come as a board without the cabinet, or do I need a different model?
No different model is needed. The AQS1216 is offered both with an enclosure and as board only, so you can drop the board into an existing cabinet. By contrast the Locknetics LP series is supplied with an enclosure, and the Command Access CAT Field Tester is a portable 12-24VDC unit that runs on DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee batteries for bench and field testing rather than permanent mounting.
16) For a single door retrofit at 24VDC, what are simpler alternatives to the Securitron AQS1216?
The AQS1216 is a single voltage 12VDC unit, so a 24VDC single door retrofit calls for something else. The Command Access PS1 series is a 24VDC linear power supply with 1 amp output, and the PS210 is a UL 6E/CSA linear supply with 1.5A at 24VDC and boost circuitry. The ROFU 9102-12D UL/9102-24D runs on 10/120VAC 60Hz input.
17) What protects the Securitron AQS1216 if an installer reverses the battery leads?
A circuit breaker handles both overcurrent and reverse battery faults, so a miswired battery trips the breaker instead of cooking the board. Being a switching supply it also runs up to 91 percent efficient, which means less waste heat inside the cabinet than a comparable linear unit.
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Does the Securitron AQS1216 come with a warranty?
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