Altronix LPS5C24X 24VDC 3.5A Linear Power Supply with Enclosure
Overview
The Altronix LPS5C24X is a 24VDC, 3.5A linear power supply housed in a lockable steel enclosure — a purpose-built solution for access control panels, door controllers, and surveillance infrastructure that demand clean, regulated DC power with onboard battery backup. Running off standard 115VAC/60Hz input, the LPS5C24X converts to a stable 24VDC output suitable for powering Altronix access control equipment, electric locks, and compatible security peripherals. The included enclosure keeps the supply, transformer, and a 7AH/12VDC standby battery in a single footprint — fewer junction boxes, cleaner mechanical closets.
Linear power supplies like the LPS5C24X are the right call when load noise tolerance is tight. Unlike switching supplies, linear designs inherently suppress high-frequency ripple, which matters when powering sensitive lock hardware or analog signal circuits that react to switching artifacts. If your panel spec sheet calls for a low-ripple 24VDC source, this is the product category to be in.
Key Features
- 24VDC / 3.5A Regulated Output: Delivers 84 watts of clean DC power — enough headroom for a multi-door access controller plus electric strikes or maglocks without pushing the supply into thermal rolloff. Size the load below 3.5A to leave margin for in-rush on lock activation.
- 115VAC, 50/60Hz Input at 1.6A Draw: Plugs into a standard 15A branch circuit and draws just 1.6A from the wall — well within a shared electrical panel's capacity. No dedicated 20A circuit required for the power supply alone.
- Integrated 7AH/12VDC Battery Backup: The onboard battery compartment accepts a 7 amp-hour, 12VDC sealed lead-acid battery (field-installed), providing standby runtime during power outages. Battery backup is a code requirement in many access control and fire-integration scenarios — having it built into the enclosure eliminates a separate battery cabinet.
- Lockable Steel Enclosure (13.5
