Altronix WAYPOINT17ADU Outdoor CCTV AC Power Supply

The Altronix WAYPOINT17ADU is a hardened outdoor power supply purpose-built for distributed CCTV camera installations where a single centralized power run isn't practical. It delivers two Class 2 rated, PTC-protected outputs at either 24VAC or 28VAC — enough current to feed a cluster of cameras, pan-tilt heads, or camera heaters from a single field-mounted enclosure. If you're pulling power to pole-mounted or perimeter cameras in harsh environments, this is the unit to reach for from the Altronix surveillance power line.

Key Features

• Dual-Voltage Output (24VAC @ 7.25A / 28VAC @ 6.25A): Two output modes let you match the voltage to whatever cameras or accessories are on that run. At 24VAC you get up to 7.25A total — enough for several mid-draw cameras. Selecting 28VAC drops available current to 6.25A but extends usable wire run distance by reducing voltage drop on longer cable pulls. You can also run both voltages simultaneously, provided combined draw stays under 6.25A.
• Two Class 2 PTC-Protected Outputs @ 2.5A Each: Each output is individually PTC-rated at 2.5A. A shorted or overloaded camera circuit trips that output's PTC without affecting the other — critical for installations where a single wiring fault shouldn't take down an entire camera cluster. Class 2 rating also simplifies NEC code compliance for low-voltage wiring runs.
• NEMA 4/4X, IP66-11 Enclosure: The WP3 enclosure is rated NEMA 4/4X and IP66, meaning it handles windblown rain, hose-directed water, and corrosive atmospheres. This is the rating you need for exposed exterior walls, parking structure columns, or coastal installations where salt air accelerates corrosion on standard enclosures. Explore other outdoor security solutions that pair with this power supply.
• Operating Temperature Down to -40°C: At 24VAC output, the WAYPOINT17ADU operates from -40°C to 60°C; at 28VAC, the upper limit extends to 70°C. Either way, the bottom of the range — -40°C — means this unit survives genuine cold-climate winters without a supplemental heater, which matters when you're mounting it on a pole in Minnesota or Alberta.
• Dual-Input Voltage (115VAC / 230VAC): Auto-selectable input accepts both 115VAC at 2.0A and 230VAC at 1.0A. That covers both North American 120V circuits and international 240V feeds without any manual switching, useful if you're deploying across sites in different regions.
• Individual LED Output Indicators + Illuminated Master Switch: Each output has its own status LED, and the master power switch is illuminated. On a pole-mounted enclosure 15 feet in the air, having visible power confirmation at a glance during commissioning saves time — and rules out the power supply as the source of trouble before you start chasing wiring.
• UL Listed (UL60950-1 / UL60950-22) + CE Compliant: Dual UL listings cover both standard IT equipment and equipment rated for outdoor/uncontrolled environments. CE compliance opens the door to EU deployments. For integrators specifying to enterprise or municipal customers, the UL listing removes a common objection during plan review.
• Wide Operating Altitude (up to 2,000m): Rated for operation from -304.8m to 2,000m above sea level. Installations in mountain facilities, high-elevation industrial sites, or elevated transit infrastructure are covered without derating.

Integration and Compatibility

The WAYPOINT17ADU is designed to power 24VAC and 28VAC CCTV cameras, pan-tilt mechanisms, camera heater/blower assemblies, and other video accessories. If you're building out a distributed CCTV power architecture, this unit functions as a field power node — mount it near the camera cluster and home-run a single AC feed to it rather than pulling individual power runs to each camera head. Altronix offers the PMK1 pole mount kit for pole-top installations, WG1 NEMA-rated wire gland inlets for sealed conduit entries, and LOCK1WP padlock accessories for the enclosure. These are sold separately. For integrators planning PoE-based IP camera deployments alongside analog or hybrid systems, this supply covers the analog or 24VAC PTZ segments of a mixed infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the WAYPOINT17ADU run both 24VAC and 28VAC outputs simultaneously?

A: Yes, but with a constraint: when running both voltage outputs at the same time, total combined current draw must not exceed 6.25A. Plan your camera load accordingly.

Q: What is the enclosure rating on the WAYPOINT17ADU — is it suitable for direct outdoor exposure?

A: The WP3 enclosure carries NEMA 4/4X and IP66-11 ratings, which cover windblown rain, hose-directed water, and corrosive atmosphere exposure. It is rated for direct outdoor installation.

Q: What are the operating temperature limits for the WAYPOINT17ADU?

A: At 24VAC output mode, the unit operates from -40°C to 60°C. At 28VAC output mode, the upper limit extends to 70°C. Storage temperature is rated to -40°C to 75°C.

Q: What UL listings apply to the WAYPOINT17ADU?

A: The unit is UL Listed under UL60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment) and UL60950-22 (IT Equipment for Outdoor Use), plus cUL Listed and CE Compliant.

Q: What accessories are compatible with the WAYPOINT17ADU enclosure?

A: Altronix offers three enclosure accessories: PMK1 (pole mount kit for outdoor enclosures), WG1 (NEMA-rated wire gland inlets), and LOCK1WP (padlock for Altronix outdoor enclosures). All are sold separately.

Q: Does the WAYPOINT17ADU work on 230VAC input?

A: Yes. The unit accepts either 115VAC at 2.0A or 230VAC at 1.0A input, 50/60Hz, making it compatible with both North American and international AC feeds.

James Everett

The WAYPOINT17ADU addresses a real pain point in perimeter camera deployments: getting reliable, code-compliant AC power to a cluster of cameras without pulling individual power runs from a head-end room. At 7.25A on the 24VAC tap, you have meaningful headroom — a typical 24VAC PTZ with a heater/blower assembly might draw 2–3A, so this single unit can realistically serve two to three PTZ cameras with heated housings, or five to six fixed camera heads, depending on load. That's a significant reduction in wire and conduit for any mid-size perimeter job.

Technical Highlights:

• PTC Protection at 2.5A per output: The two Class 2 PTC outputs reset automatically after a fault clears — no manual breaker reset required. In a pole-top enclosure 18 feet off the ground, that matters operationally: a wiring fault on one camera doesn't require a bucket truck call just to reset a breaker.
• NEMA 4/4X + IP66-11 at -40°C: The combination of NEMA 4X corrosion resistance and a true -40°C lower operating limit is what separates this from a basic weatherproof box. Most competing units derate or add caveats below -20°C; the WP3 enclosure holds its ratings all the way down.
• 28VAC mode extends wire run distance: The step up to 28VAC output isn't arbitrary. On long cable pulls — 500 feet or more — resistive voltage drop on 18AWG wire can push a 24VAC feed below the camera's minimum input. Running at 28VAC gives you a buffer that keeps camera voltage in spec at the end of a long run, without upsizing wire gauge.

Deployment Considerations:

• When running both outputs simultaneously, confirm total load stays under 6.25A — the dual-output combined ceiling is lower than the 24VAC single-output max of 7.25A. Mixed-voltage simultaneous operation is the one scenario where load calculation discipline is non-negotiable.
• The enclosure dimensions are 11.31