Altronix EFLOW102NX16DV 16-Output 220VAC Power Supply/Charger
The Altronix EFLOW102NX16DV is a 220VAC-input power supply and battery charger designed for commercial surveillance and access control installations that require centralized, distributed power across sixteen independent circuits. Where a single-output supply forces you to daisy-chain loads — creating a single point of failure — the EFLOW102NX16DV gives every device its own PTC-protected 12VDC leg, so a fault on one camera or reader never pulls down the rest of the row. It ships pre-assembled in a wall-mount BC400 enclosure, ready to surface-mount indoors without sourcing a separate cabinet.
Overview
Built for international deployments running on 220VAC mains (working range 198–256VAC, 50/60Hz), the EFLOW102NX16DV fills a specific gap that 120VAC-only supplies cannot: facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and any North American site with 220V service at the IDF or head-end closet. The unit converts to a regulated 12VDC bus delivering up to 10A total across all sixteen outputs, with an additional unswitched 1A auxiliary output for ancillary loads. Altronix Altronix power products are stocked with NDAA, TAA, BAA, and CE compliance already listed — meaning this unit clears federal procurement, international trade, and Buy American requirements without additional paperwork.
Key Features
- 16 Independent PTC-Protected Outputs: Each of the sixteen outputs is individually protected by an auto-resettable PTC device rated at 2A per output. When a shorted camera or reader trips its circuit, that output resets automatically once the fault clears — no fuses to swap in the field and no service call to restore the other fifteen devices still running normally.
- 10A Total 12VDC Supply Current: Ten amps across sixteen outputs supports mixed loads without a separate power budget calculation per zone — deploy up to sixteen 2A-class devices or mix heavier and lighter loads up to the 10A aggregate ceiling. That's enough headroom for a full camera row plus card readers in a mid-size access-control panel bay.
- 220VAC Input (198–256VAC Working Range): A ±13% input tolerance handles voltage sag on long building runs and generator transfer without dropping out. The 5A/250V input fuse protects upstream wiring. This range is purpose-built for 50/60Hz international mains — not an afterthought adapter.
- Built-In Battery Charger with Automatic Switchover: The integrated charger supports sealed lead-acid or gel-type batteries, charging at up to 1.54A. Transfer to standby battery on AC loss is instantaneous with no output interruption — critical for card readers and cameras that would otherwise reboot and lose buffered footage or lock occupants in during a power event. Batteries are sold separately.
- Fire Alarm Disconnect (FAI): A supervised, latching or non-latching fire alarm disconnect ties into the panel via a normally open or normally closed trigger with a 10K EOL resistor. When the FAI fires, the supply cuts output in compliance with fire code requirements — a mandatory feature for any installation that shares a closet with life-safety systems. This is not an optional add-on; it's wired in from the factory.
- Overvoltage and Low-Power Disconnect: Overvoltage protection guards connected equipment against supply rail excursions. The low-power shutdown cuts the DC output terminals when battery voltage falls below 71–73% of nominal, preventing deep discharge that permanently degrades sealed lead-acid cells. That threshold protection extends battery service life and reduces replacement costs over the system's lifetime.
- LinQ2-Ready Network Monitoring: The board is pre-wired for Altronix's LINQ2 network communication module (sold separately), which reports AC fail, DC output status, and battery conditions over a network connection to a central monitoring platform. For enterprise deployments with a NOC, this turns a passive power supply into a supervised network node — no additional wiring or panel modification required, just plug in the LINQ2 module.
- AC Fail and Battery Supervision (Form C Contacts): Independent form-C relay contacts for AC fail and battery fail/presence supervision feed directly into an access control or alarm panel. The AC fail notification trigger is selectable for 30 seconds (factory default) or 2 hours, accommodating both immediate-alert and nuisance-filtering preferences.
- NDAA, TAA, BAA, and CE Compliant: Verified compliance with Section 889 of the NDAA (no banned-component supply chain), Trade Agreements Act (eligible for federal contract vehicles), Buy American Act, and CE marking for international installations — all four covered by a single SKU rather than requiring a separate government-spec variant.
- BC400 Wall-Mount Enclosure Included: The unit ships complete inside a 12.25″W × 15.5″H × 4.5″D indoor wall-mount enclosure with 1.125″ and 1.375″ combination knockouts. It accommodates one 12VDC/12AH battery internally. At 8.75 lbs installed weight, it mounts on standard drywall anchors without a dedicated rack bay.
Integration & Compatibility
The EFLOW102NX16DV sits in centralized power supply runs for any 12VDC-class device: IP cameras, analog cameras, access control readers, door controllers, and intercoms. It integrates with the LINQ2 module for network-based power monitoring — compatible with the eFlow series — and accepts any sealed lead-acid or gel battery in the 12AH class for standby. The FAI circuit interfaces with standard fire alarm panels via NO/NC dry contact and EOL resistor. For installations pairing this supply with a larger camera deployment, review the PoE and power planning guide to determine where centralized 12VDC distribution makes more sense than per-camera PoE injection. When specifying access control infrastructure, pair with a compatible access control panel that accepts form-C supervision inputs for a fully monitored power architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the EFLOW102NX16DV NDAA Section 889 compliant?
A: Yes. The EFLOW102NX16DV carries verified NDAA compliance, along with TAA, BAA, and CE listings, making it eligible for federal and government-funded installations without additional supply-chain documentation.
Q: What battery type and size does the EFLOW102NX16DV support?
A: The built-in charger supports sealed lead-acid or gel-type batteries. The BC400 enclosure accommodates one 12VDC/12AH battery internally. Batteries are sold separately and are not included.
Q: How does the fire alarm disconnect work on this unit?
A: The EFLOW102NX16DV includes a supervised fire alarm disconnect (FAI) that operates on a normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) trigger with a 10K EOL resistor. It can be configured for latching or non-latching operation, and cuts DC output when the FAI signal is received — a requirement in most jurisdictions when power supplies are installed in fire-rated spaces.
Q: Can individual outputs be overloaded without affecting the other 15 circuits?
A: Yes. Each output uses an auto-resettable PTC device rated at 2A. A fault or short on one circuit trips only that PTC; the remaining fifteen outputs continue operating normally. The PTC resets automatically once the fault is cleared — no fuse replacement required.
Q: What is the warranty on the EFLOW102NX16DV?
A: Altronix provides a lifetime warranty on the EFLOW102NX16DV as listed on the manufacturer's product page.
Q: Does the EFLOW102NX16DV support remote monitoring?
A: The unit is LinQ2-ready, meaning it accepts Altronix's LINQ2 network communication module (sold separately) for remote monitoring of AC status, DC output, and battery conditions over a network connection. No board modification is required — the interface is factory-installed.
The spec that earns the EFLOW102NX16DV a place in international project specs is that 198–256VAC working range combined with 50/60Hz input tolerance — most competing supplies in this output count only cover 120VAC or require a separate transformer for 220V sites. I've specified this unit on Middle East and European deployments where local mains quality is inconsistent, and the ±13% input window absorbs generator sag that would trip a tighter supply. The sixteen-output architecture on a single board also simplifies your panel layout considerably versus stacking multiple 4- or 8-output units.
Technical Highlights:
- Per-Output PTC at 2A: Auto-resettable protection on every circuit means a shorted device self-isolates without taking down the row or requiring a service dispatch to swap a fuse — operationally significant on unmanned remote sites.
- 1.54A Battery Charge Current: Sized for a 12AH battery, which the BC400 enclosure holds internally. Full recharge from deep partial-discharge completes in roughly 8–10 hours — factor that into your UPS runtime calculations so you're not surprised after a long outage.
- FAI with 10K EOL Resistor: The supervised fire alarm disconnect is a hard code requirement in most AHJ jurisdictions when 12VDC supplies share a fire-rated IDF. Having it factory-wired with EOL in place removes a common inspection failure point.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 10A aggregate ceiling across sixteen outputs averages 625mA per port if fully loaded — verify your connected device draw list before assuming you can run sixteen 2A-rated cameras simultaneously at full load. High-IR cameras in cold ambient conditions can spike well above their rated idle current.
- The LINQ2 module is sold separately and is not included in this SKU. If your project spec requires networked power supervision, budget that line item explicitly — the board is ready but the module is a separate purchase and separate configuration step.
The EFLOW102NX16DV is the right call for a 220VAC access-control or camera head-end closet where you need per-circuit fault isolation, integrated battery backup with fire alarm compliance, and a path to networked power monitoring — particularly on international sites or federal installations where NDAA and TAA compliance are non-negotiable procurement gates.
