Altronix ACM Series Installation Manual page 4

5. Output options (Fig. 1, pg. 6):
The unit will provide either eight (8) switched power outputs, eight (8) dry form "C" outputs, or any
combination of both switched power and form "C" outputs, plus eight (8) unswitched auxiliary power outputs.
(a) Switched Power outputs:
Connect the negative (–) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [COM].
For Fail-Safe operation connect the positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal
marked [NC].
For Fail-Secure operation connect the positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal
marked [NO].
(b) Form "C" outputs:
When form "C" outputs are desired the corresponding output fuse (1-8) must be removed.
Connect negative (–) of the power supply directly to the locking device. Connect the positive (+) of the
power supply to the terminal marked [C]. For Fail-Safe operation connect the positive (+) of the device
being powered to the terminal marked NC]. For Fail-Secure operation connect the positive (+) of the
device being powered to the terminal marked [NO].
(c) Auxiliary Power outputs (unswitched):
Connect positive (+) input of the device being powered to the terminal marked [C] and the negative (–)
of the device being powered to the terminal marked [COM]. Output can be used to provide power for
card readers, keypads, etc.
6. Input trigger options (Fig. 1, pg. 6):
(a) Normally Open [NO] input trigger:
Inputs 1-8 are activated by normally open or open collector sink inputs.
Connect devices (card readers, keypads, request to exit buttons etc.) to terminals marked [IN] and [GND].
(b) Open Collector Sink inputs:
Connect the access control panel open collector sink positive (+) to the terminal marked [IN] and the
negative (–) to the terminal marked [GND].
7. Fire Alarm Interface options (Figs. 4 through 8, pg. 8):
A normally closed [NC], normally open [NO] input or polarity reversal input from FACP signaling circuit
will trigger selected outputs. To enable FACP Disconnect for an output turn the corresponding switch
[SW1-SW8] OFF. To disable FACP disconnect for an output turn the corresponding switch [SW1-SW8] ON.
(a) Normally Open [NO] input:
For non-latching hook-up (Fig. 5, pg. 8). For latching hook-up see Fig. 6, pg. 9.
(b) Normally Closed [NC] input:
For non-latching hook-up (Fig. 7, pg. 9). For latching hook-up see Fig. 8, pg. 9.
(c) FACP Signaling Circuit input trigger:
Connect the positive (+) and negative (–) from the FACP signaling circuit output to the terminals marked
[+ INP –]. Connect the FACP EOL to the terminals marked [+ RET –] (polarity is referenced in an alarm
condition). Jumper located next to TRG LED must be cut (Fig. 1a, pg. 6).
8. FACP Dry form "C" output (Fig. 1a, pg. 6):
Connect desired device to be triggered by the unit's dry contact output to the terminals marked [NO] and [C]
FACP for normally open output or the terminals marked [NC] and [C] FACP for normally closed output.
9. Battery Connections (Fig. 2, pg. 7):
For Access Control applications batteries are optional. If batteries are not used, a loss of AC will result in
the loss of output voltage. Batteries must be lead acid or gel type.
Connect one (1) 12VDC battery to the terminals marked [+ BAT –] for 12VDC operation.
Use two (2) 12VDC batteries wired in series for 24VDC operation.
10. Battery and AC Supervision output (Fig. 2, pg. 7):
It is required to connect supervisory trouble reporting devices to outputs marked [AC Fail, BAT FAIL]
supervisory relay outputs marked [NC, C, NO] to appropriate notification devices. Use 22 AWG to 18 AWG
for AC Fail & Low/No Battery reporting. Cut "AC delay" jumper to delay report for 6 hours.
Note: A tamper switch must be installed and connected to the appropriate notification device to report a
trouble condition when the enclosure door is open.
11. Multiple power supply inputs (Fig. 1, pg. 6):
When using two (2) power supplies jumpers J1 and J2 (located to the left of the power/control terminals)
must be cut (Fig. 1c, pg. 6 & Fig. 3 pg. 8). Connect power for the ACM8 to the terminals marked
[– Control +] and connect power for the locking devices to the terminals marked [– Power +].
When using DC power supplies polarity must be observed.
When using AC power supplies polarity need not be observed (Fig. 1d, pg. 6).
Note: For UL compliance the additional power supply must be power-limited, UL Listed for Access
Control Systems and accessories.
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