Middle Atlantic Duplex & MAB Plate - AL5256-DACT

Middle Atlantic AL5256-DACT Duplex & MAB Plate

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AL5256-DACT is a blanking and utility plate designed to mount duplex AC outlets and MAB (Modular Accessory Bracket) components within Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and wall-mount cabinets. It addresses a common gap in rack builds: cleanly integrating power and low-voltage accessory modules into the rack panel layout without improvised cutouts or loose wiring. If you're building out a structured rack for a network video recorder stack or access control head-end and need a clean, tool-free way to introduce local AC duplex or MAB accessories at the rack face, this plate provides the dedicated mounting point to do it right.

Compatibility

The AL5256-DACT is engineered for use with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and cabinet systems that accept standard panel plate accessories. It is compatible with Middle Atlantic's AL-series and ACLX-series rack rails and panel frames — the same infrastructure used across the BGR, ERK, PD, and comparable Middle Atlantic rack lines. The plate accommodates standard duplex AC receptacle modules and MAB-format accessory inserts; confirm your specific receptacle or MAB module part number against Middle Atlantic's AL-series plate specifications before ordering. It is not a universal fit for third-party rack brands without verification of panel opening dimensions.

Installation Notes

Install into an open panel slot on a compatible Middle Atlantic rack frame. Secure using the fastener pattern standard to the AL-series plate system. Route AC wiring through the rack's internal cable management path before seating the duplex module to avoid backplane interference. Verify that the duplex receptacle module is rated for the load it will serve — the plate itself carries no electrical rating independent of the inserted module.