Maintenance - Altronix ACM Series Installation Manual

Unit should be tested at least once a year for the proper operation as follows:
Output Voltage Test: Under normal load conditions, the DC output voltage should be checked for proper
Battery Test:
Note: AL400ULXB2, AL600ULXB, AL1012ULXB (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 0.7A.
AL1024ULXB2 (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 3.6A.
Expected battery life is 5 years, however it is recommended to change batteries within 4 years or less if necessary.
Power Supply Board
Terminal Legend
L, G, N
+ DC –
AC FAIL
NC, C, NO
BAT FAIL
NC, C, NO
+ BAT –
ACM8 Access Power Controller
Terminal Legend
– Power +
– Control +
TRIGGER INPUT 1 -
INPUT 8 IN, GND
OUTPUT 1 -
OUTPUT 8
NC, C, NO, COM
FACP INTERFACE
T, + INPUT –
FACP INTERFACE
NC, C, NO
ACM Series
voltage level (Output Voltage and Stand-by Specification Charts, pg. 2).
Under normal load conditions check that the battery is fully charged, check specified
voltage at the battery terminals and at the board terminals marked [+ BAT –] to
ensure that there is no break in the battery connection wires.
Terminal Identification Tables:
Function/Description
Connect 115VAC 60Hz to these terminals: L to hot, N to neutral.
Do not use G terminal on power supply board (see Connect AC, pg. 3).
AL400ULACM - 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A to ACM8 board (power-limited).
AL600ULACM - 12VDC/24VDC @ 6A to ACM8 board (non power-limited).
AL1012ULACM - 12VDC @ 10A to ACM8 board (non power-limited).
AL1024ULACM - 24VDC @ 10A to ACM8 board (non power-limited).
Used to notify loss of AC power, e.g. connect to audible device or alarm panel.
Relay normally energized when AC power is present. Contact rating 1A @ 28VDC.
AC or brownout fail is reported within 1 minute of event.
To delay reporting of up to 6 hrs. cut "AC delay" jumper and reset power to unit.
Used to indicate low battery condition, e.g. connect to alarm panel. Relay normally
energized when DC power is present. Contact rating 1A @ 28VDC. A removed battery
is reported within 5 minutes. Battery reconnection is reported within 1 minute.
Low battery threshold:
12VDC output threshold set @ approximately 10.5VDC (N/A for AL1024ULACM),
24VDC output threshold set @ approximately 21VDC (N/A for AL1012ULACM).
Stand-by battery connections. AL400ULXB2, AL600ULXB and AL1012ULXB
(Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 0.7A.
AL1024ULXB2 (Power Supply Board) maximum charge current is 3.6A.
Function/Description
12VDC or 24VDC input from power supply board.
These terminals can be connected to a separate power-limited UL Listed power supply to
provide isolated operating power for the ACM8 (jumpers J1and J2 Must be removed).
From normally open and/or open collector sink trigger inputs
(request to exit buttons, exit PIRs, etc.).
12 to 24 volts AC/DC trigger controlled outputs:
Fail-Safe [NC positive (+) & COM Negative (-)],
Fail-Secure [NO positive (+) & COM Negative (-)],
Auxiliary output [C positive (+) & COM Negative (-)]
(When using AC power supplies polarity need not be observed),
NC, C, NO become form "C" 5A 24VAC/VDC rated dry outputs when fuses are
removed. Contacts shown in a non-triggered state.
Fire Alarm Interface trigger input from FACP. Trigger inputs can be normally open,
normally closed from an FACP output circuit (Fig. 4 through 8, pgs. 8-9).
Form "C" relay contact rated @ 1A 28VDC for alarm reporting.
(This output has not been evaluated by UL).

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