Altronix AL600ULACM — 8 Fused-Relay Outputs Access Power Controller (12/24 VDC @ 6A) | Vidimost Chicago
Model / Series: 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.
Specifications
- Brand
- Altronix
- Series
- Altronix ACM
- Model
- AL600ULACM
- Form Factor
- Indoor wall-mount access power controller with built-in power supply / charger; BC400 enclosure
- Input
- 115 VAC, 60 Hz
- Output Configuration
- 8 independently-controlled fused-relay outputs
- Output Voltage
- 12 VDC or 24 VDC selectable
- Total Output Current
- 6 A continuous
- Output Mode
- Fail-Safe and / or Fail-Secure (per output)
- Output Protection
- Fused — 3.5 A per output; ACM8 board main fuse 10 A
- Output Conversion
- Power outputs can be converted to dry form 'C' contacts
- Output Trigger Inputs
- Open collector sink or normally open (NO) dry trigger inputs (e.g., from access control panel, card reader, keypad, push button, PIR)
- Fire Alarm Disconnect
- Latching or non-latching, individually selectable for any or all 8 outputs
- AC Fail Supervision
- Form 'C' contacts; notification trigger selectable 30 sec (factory set) or 6 hr
- Battery Charger
- Built-in for sealed lead-acid or gel batteries; max charge current 0.7 A; zero voltage drop on switchover to battery backup
- Compatible Devices
- Magnetic locks, electric strikes, magnetic door holders
Best Fit & Recommended For
Altronix AL600ULACM Access Power Controller
The Altronix AL600ULACM is the 6 A version of the AL400ULACMCB — same 8-output multi-door architecture, but with fused-relay outputs rated 3.5 A each (10 A main fuse) and a higher 6 A total output current budget. The Chicago choice for multi-door access control deployments where the door cluster’s combined draw exceeds the 4 A budget of the AL400ULACMCB, or where fused-relay outputs (rather than PTC-protected outputs) are preferred.
What’s Confirmed by the Official Altronix Spec
These specifications come directly from Altronix’s published AL600ULACM product page:
- Input: 115 VAC, 60 Hz
- Outputs: 8 independently-controlled fused-relay outputs
- Output voltage: 12 VDC or 24 VDC selectable
- Total output current: 6 A continuous
- Output protection: fuses rated 3.5 A per output; ACM8 board main fuse 10 A
- Output mode: Fail-Safe and / or Fail-Secure (per output)
- Output conversion: power outputs can be converted to dry form “C” contacts
- Output trigger inputs: open-collector sink or normally-open (NO) dry trigger from access control panel / card reader / keypad / push button / PIR
- Fire alarm disconnect: latching or non-latching, individually selectable per output
- AC fail supervision: form “C” contacts; trigger 30 sec (factory) or 6 hr
- Battery charger: built-in for sealed lead-acid / gel batteries; max 0.7 A; zero voltage drop on switchover to battery backup
- Enclosure: BC400 indoor wall-mount
AL600ULACM vs. AL400ULACMCB — Pick Per Current Budget
| Feature | AL600ULACM (this page) | AL400ULACMCB |
|---|---|---|
| Total current | 6 A @ 12/24 VDC | 4 A @ 12 VDC / 3 A @ 24 VDC |
| Outputs | 8 fused-relay | 8 PTC auto-resettable |
| Per-output rating | 3.5 A fused | 2.5 A PTC |
| AC fail supervision | Yes — form ‘C’ contacts | (per Altronix spec) |
| Best fit | Higher-current 8-door clusters; fused-relay preferred | Standard 8-door clusters; PTC auto-reset preferred |
Where the AL600ULACM Wins in Chicago
- Higher-current multi-door commercial access control with up to 8 doors
- Healthcare facility multi-door deployments with code-compliant fire-alarm interlock
- Education facility classroom-cluster access control
- Multi-tenant residential building common-area multi-door power
- Office building floor-by-floor access deployments
- Hospitality back-of-house multi-door installations
- Industrial / warehouse personnel-door multi-output power
- Government / municipal multi-door installations with fire-alarm interlock
- Property management portfolio standardized multi-door power
- Installations needing AC fail supervision form ‘C’ contacts back to the central panel
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Altronix AL600ULACM across the full Chicago metropolitan area for higher-current multi-door access control deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- Altronix AL400ULACMCB — lower-current 4 A PTC sibling for smaller clusters
- Altronix AL600ULMX — 5-output 6 A alternative
- Altronix AL400ULX — single-output sibling for one-door applications
- Sealed lead-acid backup batteries sized to runtime requirement
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the Altronix AL600ULACM across Chicago for higher-current multi-door access control deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, output assignment per door, fail-safe / fail-secure mode selection per door, fire-alarm interlock wiring (per NFPA 101 / IBC), AC fail supervision wiring back to central panel, battery sizing for runtime requirement, and integration with the access control panel and door hardware. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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Altronix 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 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 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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