Lifesafety Power FPO150/250-2C82D8E8V Dual-Voltage Power Supply
Overview
The Lifesafety Power FPO150/250-2C82D8E8V is a 400W regulated power supply delivering simultaneous 12V and 24V output — the standard topology for access control systems, electromagnetic locks, and surveillance devices that coexist on the same power backbone. The 16 supervised lock outputs mean you can monitor power delivery to each circuit independently; if a wire is cut or a load shorts, the system flags it rather than silently losing power to a door or camera. This matters in integrated security deployments where a single power loss cascades into multiple failures.
Compatibility
This unit integrates with access control panels, electromagnetic lock arrays, and surveillance infrastructure that require dual 12V/24V rails — typical in multi-door security frames running a mix of mag locks (usually 12V draw) and card readers or motion sensors (often 24V logic). Verify your panel or lock controller's input voltage and circuit count against the 16 supervised outputs before ordering. The FPO150/250-2C82D8E8V assumes standard 120/240V AC mains input; confirm your facility voltage and circuit protection (typically 20A breaker) align with the supply's AC rating.
Installation Notes
Mount in a secure, climate-controlled enclosure — this is a central supply, not field-mounted. The 400W capacity assumes balanced load distribution across the 12V and 24V rails; if one voltage carries >200W continuously, thermal management becomes critical. Supervised outputs require monitoring through your control panel's power-loss detection logic — typically a dedicated contact closure or network heartbeat. Wire gauges to locks depend on run length and current draw; standard practice is 18 AWG for <50 feet at <1A per circuit. Ensure the enclosure has adequate ventilation (passive cooling typical for 400W in normal duty cycles).
