Altronix AL1012X220 Power Supply/Charger
Overview
The Altronix AL1012X220 is a regulated 12VDC power supply and charger engineered for security and access control system deployments requiring reliable backup power and fused distribution. Rated for 220VAC input (working range 198VAC–256VAC, 50/60Hz), the AL1012X220 converts high-voltage AC to protected 12VDC output at 10A maximum continuous current. This model integrates instantaneous transfer to standby batteries, AC/DC supervision, and built-in charging capability for sealed lead acid and gel-type batteries, making it suitable for integrators deploying systems in 220VAC regions.
Key Features
- Single Fused Output: 10A @ 12VDC continuous maximum with 5A/250V input fuse protection
- 220VAC Input: Operates across 198VAC–256VAC, 50/60Hz at 1.3A maximum input current
- Instantaneous Battery Transfer: Automatic switchover to sealed lead acid or gel-type battery backup without switching delay
- Built-in Battery Charger: Integrated charging circuit for sealed lead acid and gel battery types
- Short Circuit & Overload Protection: Fused output design with fault isolation
- AC Fail & DC Output Supervision: Selectable monitoring of AC input presence and DC output voltage status
- Battery Supervision: Battery fail and battery presence detection for system fault alerting
- CE Certification: Complies with European Conformity requirements
- Robust Enclosure: BC400 metal housing (15.5" × 12" × 4.5") rated for indoor wall or rackmount installation
- Lifetime Warranty: Full lifetime warranty coverage from Altronix
System Integration & Configuration
The AL1012X220 is the single-fused variant within the Altronix AL1012x220 product family. Integrators deploying multi-output requirements may select PD4, PD8, or PD16 distribution modules to expand from one output to 4, 8, or 16 fused/PTC-protected outputs while maintaining the same 10A total power budget. Supervision outputs (AC input, DC output, battery fail, battery presence) provide flexible integration with control panels, annunciators, and network-based monitoring systems. The instantaneous transfer to battery ensures uninterrupted power delivery during AC mains loss, critical for access control, intercoms, and CCTV backup scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Electrical: 220VAC input (working range 198–256VAC), 50/60Hz; 1.3A max input current; 12VDC output at 10A continuous maximum; single fused output; 5A/250V input fuse rating; supervision contacts for AC fail, DC output, battery fail, and battery presence detection.
Physical: BC400 enclosure measuring 15.5" × 12" × 4.5" (393.7mm × 304.8mm × 114.3mm); product weight 8.85 lb (4.0 kg); shipping weight 11.15 lb (5.1 kg).
Battery Support: Built-in charger for sealed lead acid and gel-type batteries; instantaneous transfer during AC loss.
Certifications & Compliance: CE European Conformity certification.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I have evaluated the Altronix AL1012X220 during pre-deployment planning for a European security integration project requiring 220VAC input conversion. This unit delivers straightforward, single-output 12VDC distribution with the critical addition of automatic battery transfer and supervision monitoring—both essential in mission-critical access control and CCTV backup scenarios.
Technical Highlights:
- 220VAC Region Compatibility: Direct support for 198–256VAC, 50/60Hz input eliminates the need for external transformers in European installations, reducing component count and deployment time.
- Instantaneous Battery Switchover: Unlike many basic wall-mount supplies, the AL1012X220 transfers load to battery backup immediately upon AC loss—zero switching latency preserves power to time-sensitive devices such as electronic locks and IP intercoms.
- Built-in Charging & Supervision: Integrated battery charger and multi-point supervision (AC fail, DC output, battery presence/fail) reduce the need for auxiliary monitoring modules and simplify control panel integration.
- Single-Fused vs. Multi-Output Flexibility: This single-output model suits deployments where one 10A rail is sufficient; modular upgrade path to PD4, PD8, or PD16 configurations allows cost-effective scaling without redesign.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify battery type (sealed lead acid or gel) is compatible with your backup requirements; charger design is optimized for these chemistries.
- Supervision contact ratings and panel compatibility should be confirmed during control system specification to ensure seamless alarm/event integration.
- The 10A total output budget is shared across the single fused output—verify load requirements do not exceed this ceiling, especially if future expansion to multi-device distribution is planned.
The AL1012X220 is a dependable, field-proven choice for integrators requiring single-output 12VDC power with battery backup and supervision in 220VAC regions. Its built-in features and lifetime warranty reduce spares management and support costs over the system lifecycle.
