Altronix T2AXK5F8P 12VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup
Overview
The Altronix T2AXK5F8P is a 12VDC auxiliary power supply rated at 10 amps, engineered for security integration applications requiring regulated 12-volt distribution with integrated battery backup capability. This unit supports eight fused outputs, providing reliable power conditioning and emergency power reserve for IP-based security systems, access control, and surveillance infrastructure. The T2AXK5F8P delivers 120 watts of continuous power capacity and includes automatic charging circuitry for seamless battery transition during AC mains interruption.
Key Features
- Output Voltage: 12VDC at 10 amps maximum current rating
- Power Capacity: 120 watts total continuous output power
- Fused Outputs: Eight individually fused distribution channels for branch circuit protection
- Battery Backup: Integrated charger and battery support for emergency hold-up power
- Input Voltage: 115VAC operation (domestic utility power)
- Automatic Transfer: Seamless switchover to battery backup upon AC failure
- Branch Circuit Protection: Fused output architecture prevents single-channel faults from affecting remaining circuits
- Compact Integration: Suitable for enclosure-mounted or wall-mounted deployment in security system cabinets
Integration and Deployment Considerations
The T2AXK5F8P is purpose-built for security integrators requiring auxiliary 12-volt distribution with fail-safe battery backup in Access Control, intercom, and IP camera power delivery scenarios. The eight fused outputs provide independent power branches, enabling integrators to allocate power to multiple subsystems while maintaining individual circuit isolation. This architecture is particularly effective in distributed security installations where multiple door controllers, intercoms, or low-voltage auxiliary loads operate concurrently. The automatic battery charging and backup transition eliminates the need for external UPS systems in low-current auxiliary power applications, reducing cabinet footprint and total system cost.
Integrators should calculate total load amperage across all eight outputs to ensure the 10-amp aggregate limit is not exceeded. The battery backup capability provides emergency power reserve sufficient for access control hold-up time requirements and graceful system shutdown or controlled failover sequencing. Input power should be sourced from a dedicated 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker to ensure stable AC supply and prevent nuisance power loss due to overload conditions on shared utility circuits.
Specifications
The T2AXK5F8P operates on 115VAC input power and outputs a regulated 12VDC supply at up to 10 amps. Eight fused output terminals accommodate industry-standard 18 AWG to 14 AWG wire gauge connections. The unit includes integrated battery charging circuitry to maintain external lead-acid or sealed AGM battery packs suitable for emergency backup applications. Refer to the equipment nameplate and fuse ratings for exact amperage specifications per output channel.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I've specified the Altronix T2AXK5F8P in medium-scale access control deployments where distributed 12-volt auxiliary power and battery backup are required without introducing a full UPS cabinet. This unit simplifies power architecture by combining regulated supply and automatic battery transfer in a single compact form factor, reducing integration labor and enclosure real estate.
Technical Highlights:
- Fused Output Architecture: Eight independent fused outputs allow branch-level fault isolation, preventing a single short-circuit or overcurrent event from cascading across all auxiliary loads.
- Automatic Battery Switchover: Built-in charger and transfer logic eliminate external relay logic, reducing wiring complexity and single-point-of-failure risk.
- 10-Amp Capacity: Sufficient headroom for access control systems, intercom distribution, and multiple low-current IP camera power delivery in small to mid-size deployments.
Deployment Considerations:
- Aggregate load sizing is critical: calculate total current draw across all eight outputs before finalizing system design to avoid nuisance shutdowns or battery over-draw conditions.
- Battery selection and sizing should follow local code requirements for access control hold-up time; coordinate with AHJ authority and system architect regarding minimum backup runtime expectations.
- Position the unit near the main power distribution point to minimize 12VDC conductor run lengths and voltage drop, particularly in larger facilities.
The T2AXK5F8P is a straightforward, cost-effective auxiliary power solution for mid-tier security integrations. It eliminates guesswork around battery backup and simplifies sparing and future expansion planning due to its modular fused output design.
