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Altronix AL400ULACMCB — 8 PTC Outputs Access Power Controller / Power Supply (12/24 VDC @ 4A) | Vidimost Chicago

Model / Series: AL400ULACMCB

The Altronix AL400ULACMCB is an 8-output access power controller with built-in power supply / charger — converts 115 VAC into eight independently-controlled 12 / 24 VDC fail-safe / fail-secure outputs (4A @ 12 VDC or 3A @ 24 VDC total). Class 2 PTC-protected auto-resettable outputs (rated 2.5A each), Fire Alarm disconnect (latching / non-latching) per output, supports up to two 18 Ah / 12 VDC backup batteries. The Chicago choice for multi-door access control power with built-in fire-alarm interlock.

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Altronix AL400ULACMCB

Specifications

Brand
Altronix
Series
Altronix ACMCB
Model
AL400ULACMCB
Form Factor
Indoor wall-mount access power controller with built-in power supply / charger
Input
115 VAC, 60 Hz
Output Configuration
8 independently-controlled outputs
Output Voltage
12 VDC or 24 VDC (selectable)
Total Output Current
4 A @ 12 VDC or 3 A @ 24 VDC
Output Mode
Fail-Safe and / or Fail-Secure (per output)
Output Protection
Class 2 PTC, auto-resettable; PTCs rated 2.5 A
Fire Alarm Disconnect
Latching or non-latching, individually selectable for any or all 8 outputs
Battery Backup
Supports up to two 18 Ah / 12 VDC sealed lead-acid batteries
Other Protection
Filtered + electronically regulated outputs; short-circuit and thermal overload protection
Compatible Devices
Magnetic locks, electric strikes, magnetic door holders

Best Fit & Recommended For

Chicago multi-door commercial access control with up to 8 doors per power controller
Healthcare facility multi-door installations with fire-alarm interlock
Education facility classroom-cluster access control
Multi-tenant residential building common-area door clusters
Office building floor-by-floor access deployments
Hospitality back-of-house multi-door power
Retail back-of-house multi-door power
Industrial / warehouse personnel-door multi-output power
Government / municipal multi-door installations with fire-alarm interlock
Property management portfolio standardized multi-door power

Altronix AL400ULACMCB Access Power Controller

The Altronix AL400ULACMCB is a multi-output access power controller with a built-in power supply / charger — converts a single 115 VAC input into eight independently-controlled 12 / 24 VDC fail-safe / fail-secure outputs, perfect for Chicago commercial properties powering 4–8 doors from a single panel. Each output is PTC-protected (auto-resettable, 2.5 A) and has individually-selectable Fire Alarm disconnect (latching or non-latching) — satisfying NFPA 101 / IBC interlock requirements for maglock and electric-strike installations.

What’s Confirmed by the Official Altronix Spec

These specifications come directly from Altronix’s published AL400ULACMCB product page:

  • Input: 115 VAC, 60 Hz
  • Outputs: 8 independently-controlled fail-safe / fail-secure outputs
  • Output voltage: 12 VDC or 24 VDC selectable
  • Total output current: 4 A @ 12 VDC or 3 A @ 24 VDC
  • Output protection: Class 2 PTC, auto-resettable, rated 2.5 A per output
  • Fire alarm disconnect: latching or non-latching, individually selectable per output
  • Battery backup: supports up to two 18 Ah / 12 VDC sealed lead-acid batteries
  • Built-in features: filtered + electronically regulated outputs; short-circuit and thermal overload protection
  • Compatible devices: magnetic locks, electric strikes, magnetic door holders

When AL400ULACMCB Fits — Multi-Door Access Control Power

The AL400ULACMCB earns its place when the project requires:

  • Multiple doors (typically 4–8) powered from a single centralized panel
  • Fire-alarm interlock wired into the power circuit so the doors release on fire alarm (code requirement for maglocks per NFPA 101)
  • Auto-resettable PTC protection so a temporary short on one door doesn’t blow a fuse and doesn’t require a service call to replace
  • Battery backup with extended runtime (two 18 Ah / 12 VDC batteries)

AL400ULACMCB vs. Other Altronix Multi-Output

ModelOutputsTotal CurrentProtection
AL400ULACMCB (this page)8 outputs4 A @ 12 VDC / 3 A @ 24 VDCPTC auto-resettable
AL600ULACM8 outputs6 A @ 12 / 24 VDCFused (3.5 A per output, 10 A main)
AL600ULMX5 outputs6 A @ 12 / 24 VDCIndividually protected per output
AL400ULX1 output4 A @ 12 VDC / 3 A @ 24 VDCSingle Class 2 output

For projects that need higher total current (6 A) and prefer fused-relay outputs, step up to the AL600ULACM. For single-output single-door applications, the AL400ULX is more economical.

Where the AL400ULACMCB Wins in Chicago

  • Multi-door commercial access control with up to 8 doors per power controller
  • Healthcare facility multi-door installations with fire-alarm interlock
  • Education facility classroom-cluster access control
  • Multi-tenant residential building common-area door clusters
  • Office building floor-by-floor access deployments
  • Hospitality back-of-house multi-door power
  • Retail back-of-house multi-door power
  • Industrial / warehouse personnel-door multi-output power
  • Government / municipal multi-door installations with fire-alarm interlock
  • Property management portfolio standardized multi-door power

Local Chicago Coverage

Vidimost installs the Altronix AL400ULACMCB across the full city of Chicago for multi-door access control power with fire-alarm interlock.

  • Altronix AL600ULACM — higher-current 6 A sibling with fused-relay outputs
  • Altronix AL600ULMX — 5-output 6 A multi-output power
  • Altronix AL400ULX — single-output sibling for one-door applications
  • Sealed lead-acid backup batteries — up to two 18 Ah / 12 VDC batteries

Professional Installation by Vidimost

Vidimost LLC installs the Altronix AL400ULACMCB across Chicago for multi-door access control deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, output assignment per door, fire-alarm interlock wiring (per NFPA 101 / IBC), battery sizing for runtime requirement, AC primary wiring, integration with the access control panel and door hardware, and operator training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.

Frequently Installed Together

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Altronix AL600ULACM

The Altronix AL600ULACM is an 8-output access power controller with built-in 6 A power supply / charger — converts 115 VAC into eight independently-controlled 12 / 24 VDC fail-safe / fail-secure outputs (6 A total). Fused-relay outputs (3.5 A per output, 10 A main fuse), Fire Alarm disconnect (latching / non-latching) per output, AC fail supervision, built-in battery charger (0.7 A max). The Chicago choice for higher-current multi-door access control with code-compliant fire-alarm interlock.

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Altronix

Altronix AL600ULMX

The Altronix AL600ULMX is a 5-output Class 2 multi-output power supply / charger — 115 VAC input, 12 / 24 VDC selectable, 6 A total continuous current, individually-protected outputs. Lighter-duty companion to the ACM access power controllers when the project just needs distributed clean power without per-output fail-safe / fail-secure switching. The Chicago choice for CCTV multi-camera deployments and access control sites where the panel handles fail-mode switching and the AL600ULMX just delivers stable distributed power.

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Altronix

Altronix AL400ULX

The Altronix AL400ULX is a single-output power supply / charger for access control, burglar alarm, and fire signaling applications — converts 115 VAC / 60 Hz into a Class 2 power-limited output of either 12 VDC @ 4A or 24 VDC @ 3A. Built-in charger for sealed lead-acid / gel batteries, automatic switchover on AC loss, 13"×13.5"×3.25" wall-mount enclosure. UL294 / UL603 / UL1481 / UL1069 listed.

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