Altronix WAYPOINT10ADU Dual-Output Outdoor CCTV Power Supply
Overview
The Altronix WAYPOINT10ADU is a hardened outdoor AC power supply built specifically for distributed CCTV camera installations where you need reliable, code-compliant power at the edge — away from the head-end closet. Housed in a NEMA 4/4X, IP66-rated WP3 enclosure, it delivers two Class 2 PTC-protected power-limited outputs at either 24VAC @ 4A or 28VAC @ 3.5A (or both simultaneously, capped at 3.5A combined), making it a natural fit for multi-camera nodes on parking structures, loading docks, perimeter fencing, or any site where running low-voltage power back to a central rack is impractical. The WAYPOINT10ADU carries UL, cUL, CE, TAA, NDAA, and BAA listings — a compliance stack that satisfies federal procurement requirements and project specifications calling for listed power-limited equipment.
Browse the full Altronix power supply and infrastructure catalog to see companion products in the WayPoint family and compatible accessories.
Key Features
- Dual selectable output voltages — 24VAC or 28VAC: The WAYPOINT10ADU supports 24VAC @ 4A for standard analog and IP cameras that accept AC power, or 28VAC @ 3.5A for PTZ cameras, heaters, and accessories with slightly higher voltage demands. Running both outputs simultaneously? The combined draw cannot exceed 3.5A — plan your load budget before wiring multiple devices.
- Class 2 PTC-protected power-limited outputs: Each output is individually PTC-protected at 2.5A, which means a wiring fault or camera short won't cascade to take down the entire feed. In a perimeter installation with multiple cameras on one supply, that fault isolation is the difference between one dark camera and a blind zone.
- NEMA 4/4X, IP66-rated outdoor enclosure: The WP3 enclosure handles rain, sleet, hose-down, and dust without seal degradation — appropriate for carwash bays, rooftop mounts, and coastal environments. The 4X rating adds corrosion resistance for salt-air and chemical-wash environments where a standard NEMA 4 box would corrode inside two seasons.
- Extended operating temperature range: At 24VAC output the unit runs from -40°C to 60°C; at 28VAC output the ceiling rises to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). That -40°C floor makes this a legitimate choice for northern climates and cold-storage perimeters without adding enclosure heaters — reducing complexity and one more failure point.
- Universal AC input — 115VAC or 230VAC: The dual-voltage input (115VAC/1.0A or 230VAC/0.5A, 50/60Hz) means the same SKU ships to international projects without a transformer swap. Total AC input draw is 115VA, which is well within a standard 15A branch circuit even when sharing the circuit with other low-power devices.
- Visual indicators — individual LED outputs plus illuminated master switch: Each output has its own power LED, and the master switch is illuminated. On a rooftop or in a utility corridor, that means a technician can verify output status without pulling a meter — faster troubleshooting on service calls.
- NDAA Section 889, TAA, BAA, and CE compliant: The WAYPOINT10ADU clears the procurement compliance bar for federal, state, and municipal contracts. NDAA and BAA compliance means it can be specified on US government projects alongside NDAA-listed cameras without the power supply becoming the exception that kills the bid.
- Altronix lifetime warranty: Altronix backs the WAYPOINT10ADU with a lifetime manufacturer warranty — relevant on infrastructure components that get buried behind enclosures and are expensive to replace in the field.
Integration & Compatibility
The WAYPOINT10ADU is designed to power CCTV cameras, PTZ drives, enclosure heaters, and other 24VAC or 28VAC video accessories. It integrates directly with the Altronix accessory ecosystem: the PMK1 pole mount kit enables deployment on round or square poles without a wall surface, the WG1 NEMA-rated wire gland inlets maintain the IP66 seal integrity when routing cables into the enclosure, and the LOCK1WP padlock bracket secures the enclosure against tampering in public-access areas. For projects requiring multiple distributed power nodes, the WayPoint family is designed to be daisy-chained or deployed as independent nodes across a low-voltage power distribution architecture. The dual-voltage input also simplifies international deployments on the same drawing set.
If your project specifies PoE-powered IP cameras rather than AC-powered analogs or PTZs, see the PoE switch and injector category — the WAYPOINT10ADU is purpose-built for AC power distribution, not PoE. Pair it with a compatible outdoor camera mount for a complete edge-node installation package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the WAYPOINT10ADU NDAA Section 889 compliant?
A: Yes. The WAYPOINT10ADU carries NDAA compliance per its agency listings, making it eligible for US federal, state, and municipal projects with Section 889 procurement requirements.
Q: Can both the 24VAC and 28VAC outputs run simultaneously?
A: Yes, but the combined output cannot exceed 3.5A maximum. Each individual output is also PTC-protected at 2.5A. Plan your total camera and accessory load accordingly before wiring both outputs under load.
Q: What is the warranty on the WAYPOINT10ADU?
A: Altronix provides a lifetime manufacturer warranty on the WAYPOINT10ADU.
Q: Will the WAYPOINT10ADU operate in extreme cold — for example, a northern outdoor perimeter in winter?
A: Yes. The operating temperature floor is -40°C (-40°F) on both output configurations, so no supplemental enclosure heater is required for cold-climate deployments down to that threshold.
Q: What is the enclosure rating, and is it suitable for coastal or chemical-wash environments?
A: The WP3 enclosure is rated NEMA 4/4X and IP66. The 4X designation specifically adds corrosion resistance, making it appropriate for salt-air coastal sites and environments with periodic chemical wash-down.
Q: Does the WAYPOINT10ADU support 230VAC input for international installations?
A: Yes. The unit accepts either 115VAC/1.0A or 230VAC/0.5A at 50/60Hz, so it ships to international projects without requiring a separate step-down transformer.
The detail I keep coming back to on the WAYPOINT10ADU is the combined-output cap: both outputs active simultaneously cannot exceed 3.5A. That single constraint drives the entire load-planning conversation on multi-device edge nodes — spec your cameras, heater, and any auxiliary load against that ceiling before you close the enclosure, because retrofitting a second supply post-installation in a NEMA 4X box mounted on a pole is nobody's idea of a quick service call.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-voltage output flexibility (24VAC/28VAC): The 28VAC @ 3.5A mode is what makes this unit useful beyond basic fixed cameras — PTZ drives and enclosure heaters commonly require the slightly higher voltage rail, and having both on a single supply reduces the number of enclosures on a perimeter pole run.
- PTC protection at 2.5A per output: Resettable PTC fusing means a wiring fault clears automatically once the short is resolved — no blown fuses to chase on a rooftop in January. That 2.5A per-output ceiling also enforces Class 2 power-limited status, which simplifies NEC compliance for the low-voltage wiring run.
- -40°C operating floor, NEMA 4X enclosure: This combination is what qualifies the WAYPOINT10ADU for cold-storage perimeters, northern outdoor installations, and coastal industrial sites without specifying supplemental heating or corrosion-resistant aftermarket housings.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 115VA AC input requirement is modest, but verify your branch circuit load if co-locating with other equipment in the same junction box or conduit run — the unit draws 1.0A at 115VAC, which adds up across multiple nodes on the same circuit.
- Watch the combined-output cap in heater-plus-camera configurations: a camera drawing 1.5A plus a heater drawing 2.0A already hits the 3.5A ceiling, leaving no headroom for a second camera. Model your worst-case load at minimum operating temperature when both the heater and camera are at peak draw.
For a parking structure or industrial perimeter deployment where you have clusters of two to three analog or AC-input IP cameras at each pole location — and need a code-compliant, weather-hardened power node that survives a Minnesota winter without heater augmentation — the WAYPOINT10ADU is the right size and the right spec.
