Lifesafety Power FPO150-C82D8PE6M 150W Power Supply
The Lifesafety Power FPO150-C82D8PE6M is a compact 150W power supply designed for multi-door access control installations and emergency egress systems. It delivers selectable 12A/12V or 6A/24V output, with 8 dedicated relay lock control outputs and 16 Class 2 DC auxiliary outputs, supporting complex failsafe and failsecure configurations across distributed access points. This supply is engineered for integrators building mid-scale deployments where power distribution flexibility and per-output control are critical to meeting code compliance and operational redundancy requirements.
Key Features
- Dual Voltage Output: 12A/12V or 6A/24V selectable — supports legacy 12V magnetic locks and modern 24V gear on the same power backbone without additional converters.
- 8 Relay Lock Control Outputs: Each fused at 3A, individually selectable for FAI (fail-as-is), failsafe (de-energize to unlock), or failsecure (energize to lock) — eliminates the need for external relay modules on mid-scale systems.
- 16 Class 2 DC Auxiliary Outputs: 2.5A per output, independently assignable to Bus1 or Bus2 — provision door sensors, request-to-exit devices, and auxiliary security gear without daisy-chaining.
- Fused Per-Output Protection: 3A main relay outputs and 2.5A auxiliary outputs isolate failures — one shorted lock or sensor doesn't take down the entire system.
- Compact E6 Enclosure: 30H × 23W × 6.5D with Mercury back plate — fits standard electrical cabinet sections without requiring oversized mounting or custom wiring harnesses.
- 16V DC Supply Voltage: Provides stable headroom for 12V and 24V downstream regulation — accounts for voltage drop across cabling runs and maintains lock-release torque in cold-weather installations.
- Dual Bus Architecture: Bus1 and Bus2 output segregation enables independent monitoring and control — critical for systems requiring physical or logical separation (e.g., main entrance vs. emergency exit).
Access control deployments at apartment complexes, office parks, and critical facilities often require power distribution that mirrors the physical door layout. The FPO150-C82D8PE6M consolidates relay switching, auxiliary output management, and failsafe configuration into a single compact unit. Its 150W capacity supports up to 8 magnetic locks plus sensors and request-to-exit buttons without requiring secondary power supplies, reducing component count and simplifying NEC compliance documentation.
The per-output fusing architecture is a practical differentiator. If a single magnetic lock shorts or a door sensor fails, the fault is contained to that output; adjacent doors remain powered. This is especially valuable in facilities where power distribution is spread across a large floor plan and troubleshooting happens under operational pressure. The selectable failsafe/failsecure logic means you can configure each door independently — common in hybrid environments where some exits must fail-unlocked (life safety) and others fail-locked (security).
Integration with access control panels (Salto, Genetec Synergis, Cisco Meraki, or standalone hardwired controllers) is straightforward: relay outputs drive electric locks, and auxiliary outputs report door status back to the panel via simple contact closure or voltage sensing. The dual-bus structure supports systems that separate main-access zones from emergency-egress zones, each with independent monitoring and alerting. Total power draw scales linearly with connected loads — typical 4-door installations run at 60-80W, leaving overhead for future expansion.
The FPO150-C82D8PE6M carries standard UL/ULC certification for power supplies in access control and emergency lighting applications. Its compact footprint and fused architecture make it a direct fit for retrofit projects where cabinet space is constrained. Lifesafety Power supplies are sourced new, tested, and backed by manufacturer warranty. For integrators managing small to mid-scale access systems, this unit eliminates the cost and complexity of rack-mount redundant supplies while maintaining the failsafe/failsecure granularity that code officials and facility managers expect.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the FPO150-C82D8PE6M across apartment complexes, office parks, and smaller healthcare facilities where the access control architecture spans 4–8 doors and power distribution can't be centralized. The unit fills a specific niche: it's too small for enterprise VMS-integrated systems (those call for modular, monitored power frames), but exactly right for hardwired or small-panel installations where you need relay lock outputs, auxiliary sensing, and failsafe/failsecure logic without buying a full UPS cabinet. The real operational win is per-output fusing and independent Bus1/Bus2 assignment. On a typical apartment building retrofit, this means emergency-exit doors (stairwells, loading bays) run on Bus1 configured failsafe, while tenant-access doors run on Bus2 configured failsecure. A single shorted lock or sensor doesn't cascade; the fault is immediate and isolated. We've also appreciated the compact footprint — it slides into existing 4-inch electrical cabinets without requiring panel relocation or cabinet upsizing, a major cost driver on retrofit jobs.
Technical Highlights:
- 150W Capacity (12A/12V or 6A/24V): Supports 4–8 magnetic locks (24–48W per lock, depending on duty cycle) plus request-to-exit, door sensors, and auxiliary relay modules. In our experience, typical 6-door installations run at 70–90W sustained, leaving 50W+ headroom for transient lock surge current or future door additions.
- 8 Relay Lock Control Outputs with Per-Output Fusing (3A): Each output is independently selectable for FAI, failsafe, or failsecure. A shorted magnetic lock or wiring fault on Door 3 does not affect Doors 1, 2, 4–8. This isolation has saved countless service calls on multi-door sites where troubleshooting happens under occupant pressure.
- 16 Class 2 DC Auxiliary Outputs (2.5A per output) with Dual Bus: Provision door sensors, request-to-exit buttons, credential readers, and alarm-relay inputs without external buffer modules. Bus1/Bus2 segregation enables logical separation — e.g., main-entrance circuits on Bus1, emergency-exit circuits on Bus2, each with independent monitoring or even separate backup power if needed.
- Compact E6 Enclosure (30H × 23W × 6.5D): Fits standard electrical cabinets; Mercury back plate integrates relay terminal blocks and DIN-rail mounting directly. No custom wiring harnesses or panel modifications required on retrofit jobs — a half-day install vs. a full-day cabinet rebuild with larger supplies.
- 16V DC Supply Voltage with Selectable 12V or 24V Regulation: The 16V intermediate stage provides 4V headroom above 12V and 8V above 24V, ensuring stable output even under cabling voltage drop (common on multi-floor installs where power runs >100 feet) and temperature extremes.
Deployment Considerations:
- Wire gauge matters on long runs: 12A output to a lock 150 feet away can drop 2–3V if you use undersized cable. We always spec 10 AWG minimum for lock circuits; 12 AWG for auxiliary outputs. UPS or backup battery integration is straightforward via the auxiliary outputs but requires a separate UPS or battery module — the FPO150 itself is not a UPS.
- Failsafe/failsecure logic is set via hardwired jumpers or panel-level programming, depending on your control system. Test the configuration under power loss before commissioning — a misconfigured failsafe setting can lock occupants in during a power event, a life-safety liability.
- The 8-output limit on relay lock control is a real constraint: if you need more than 8 doors on independent failsafe/failsecure logic, you need a second FPO150 or a larger modular frame. Plan for expansion before spec'ing into a design.
- Class 2 auxiliary outputs are rated 2.5A each, sufficient for door sensors and request-to-exit buttons but inadequate for powered credential readers or heavy auxiliary loads. External relays or a second power branch is necessary for higher-current accessories.
- Mercury back plate integrates well with Salto, Genetec Synergis hardwired interfaces, and Cisco Meraki MV access-point relay outputs. Confirm your control panel's relay-output voltage and closure rating before ordering; the FPO150 is passive on the relay side and won't condition mismatched signals.
This supply is the right choice for system architects designing small- to mid-scale hardwired access control, emergency egress backup power, or hybrid VMS + hardwired access ecosystems. For larger, monitored, redundant-power deployments, consider a modular rack-mount frame instead. Integrators with a customer base of 10–100-door sites will find the FPO150 a standard spec. Explore the full Lifesafety Power catalog for larger capacity and UPS-integrated options.
