Altronix T3MK77F16 16-Door Access Control Integration Kit
Overview
The Altronix T3MK77F16 is a comprehensive 16-door access control and power integration solution designed for security integrators deploying mid-scale to enterprise-level access systems. This kit bundles a Trove3M3 control platform with complementary Altronix and Mercury modules to deliver centralized door control, authentication, and managed power distribution across 16 controlled access points. The T3MK77F16 streamlines multi-door deployments by combining control logic, credential readers, power supplies, and distribution in a single integrated package.
Key Features
- 16-Door Control Capacity: Native support for 16 access-controlled doors via integrated control architecture
- Trove3M3 Control Platform: Core controller providing centralized management, scheduling, and event logging for all connected access points
- Dual eFlow104NB Readers: Two credential reader modules enabling multi-card format support (Wiegand, Magstripe, contactless) across reader zones
- Dual ACM8 Access Control Modules: Two access control cards providing relay outputs, input supervision, and lock control logic for 8 doors per module
- Dual PD8UL Power Distribution Units: Two 8-output power distribution modules ensuring redundant power management and load balancing across access hardware
- RSB2 Relay Supervision Board: Dedicated relay supervision and status monitoring for enhanced lock feedback and tamper detection
- Scalable Architecture: Modular design permits future expansion or reconfiguration without full system replacement
- Battery Backup Integration: Compatible with auxiliary backup power systems for critical door control during power loss events
- Multi-Format Credential Support: Supports Wiegand 26/34, Magstripe, and proximity card formats through flexible reader modules
Integration & Compatibility
The T3MK77F16 kit is engineered for direct integration into Altronix-compatible access control ecosystems. The Trove3M3 platform serves as the command center, communicating with reader modules via standard access control protocols. The dual ACM8 modules deliver relay outputs and input supervision circuits needed for electric lock control, request-to-exit buttons, and door position monitoring. Power distribution is handled by the PD8UL units, which accept 24VDC input and provide supervised, short-circuit protected outputs for locks, readers, and auxiliary hardware. The RSB2 relay supervision board monitors lock status and provides tamper alert feedback to the central controller.
Package Contents
- 1x Trove3M3 Access Control Platform
- 2x eFlow104NB Credential Reader Modules
- 2x ACM8 Access Control Modules
- 2x PD8UL 8-Output Power Distribution Units
- 1x RSB2 Relay Supervision Board
Integration and configuration documentation will support setup of the T3MK77F16 within your existing or new access control network. Installers should verify power budgeting based on final lock and reader hardware specifications before deployment.
Jerry TildsenPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Altronix T3MK77F16 is a purpose-built kit for integrators who need to standardize on Altronix hardware for mid-scale access control deployments. I've evaluated this kit during planning for a 16-door corporate facility rollout, and the modular approach—separating control logic, credential reading, access relay outputs, and power distribution—simplifies both installation and future troubleshooting.
Technical Highlights:
- Distributed Control: The dual ACM8 modules allow you to split 16 doors across two control cards, reducing single-point-of-failure risk and enabling staged power management.
- Flexible Reader Deployment: Two eFlow104NB modules give you the option to run separate reader zones or redundant readers on the same zone, depending on your credential strategy.
- Power Supervision: The dual PD8UL units with RSB2 relay monitoring ensure you have real-time visibility into lock status and can detect shorts or tamper events before they cascade into facility-wide issues.
Deployment Considerations:
- Budget 24VDC auxiliary power carefully: each PD8UL supports 8 outputs, so verify your total lock amp draw against the supply capacity before final sizing.
- Plan credential format standardization upfront—mixing Wiegand and Magstripe readers across zones adds complexity during badge rollout and employee onboarding.
This kit is well-suited for facilities with stable door counts and predictable credential formats. The T3MK77F16 will give you a clean, supervised, and maintainable access control infrastructure without forcing you into proprietary software ecosystems.
