Altronix WAYPOINT102 12VDC 10A Surveillance Power Supply with NEMA 4/4x Enclosure

Overview

The Altronix WAYPOINT102 is a hardened 12VDC power supply delivering 10A continuous output inside a NEMA 4/4x, IP66-rated steel enclosure — built for outdoor and harsh-environment security power supply installations where a standard indoor chassis simply won't survive. If you're powering cameras, access control hardware, or perimeter detection gear in an exposed mechanical room, rooftop, or exterior cabinet run, this is the unit designed for that duty cycle. Explore the full Altronix power and access product line for compatible accessories and expansion hardware.

Key Features

• 10A Continuous Output at 12VDC: Enough overhead to drive multiple cameras or access control devices from a single supply without hovering near the thermal limit — continuous-rated, not peak-rated, so you're not guessing headroom.
• NEMA 4/4x / IP66 Enclosure: The steel enclosure is rated for direct rain, dust, and washdown exposure. Suitable for outdoor mounting and interior wet zones like loading docks or food-processing corridors. Not rated for submersion — if you need IP67+, that's a different product class.
• Battery Backup Support (7AH/12VDC, 1 or 2 batteries): Accommodates one or two 7AH batteries inside the enclosure for local UPS function. During a power outage, connected devices stay online without a separate battery cabinet — a real advantage on NVR and camera circuits that need bridge time.
• -40°C to 60°C Operating Range: Handles extreme cold and heat that would push most commercial power supplies into fault. Useful for outdoor installations in northern climates or unconditioned mechanical spaces where temperatures routinely swing.
• Form C Relay Contacts for AC Failure and Battery: Dry contact outputs let your access control panel or monitoring system receive a real alarm on AC loss or battery fault — no guessing, no polling, just a supervised closure.
• 1A Auxiliary Output (Unswitched): A dedicated auxiliary rail for secondary loads like door strikes or readers, keeping primary and auxiliary circuits separated on the distribution side.
• Low Power Shutdown at 71–73% Battery Voltage: Protects the battery from deep discharge before the supply shuts down — extends battery service life meaningfully in frequent-outage environments.
• 120VAC / 60Hz Input, 3.5A Max: Standard North American single-phase input with a 5A/250V input fuse. Straightforward to wire into any standard commercial panel circuit.

Integration and Compatibility

The WAYPOINT102 fits naturally into IP surveillance camera runs where cameras are powered locally at the field location rather than from a central IDF. The Form C relay contacts integrate directly with most commercial access control panels for supervised AC and battery monitoring. Battery backup capacity supports short-to-medium outage bridging for small camera clusters or door controller circuits. For larger multi-output runs, review Altronix's distributed power accessories to expand zone coverage from this enclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the WAYPOINT102 support two batteries simultaneously?

A: Yes. The enclosure accommodates one or two 7AH/12VDC batteries for extended backup runtime. Dual-battery configuration doubles your bridge time during an AC outage.

Q: What is the enclosure's environmental rating?

A: NEMA 4/4x and IP66-11 — rated for rain, dust, and washdown. Not rated for submersion. Suitable for exposed outdoor mounting and wet interior zones.

Q: What operating temperature range does the WAYPOINT102 support?

A: -40°C to 60°C operating, -40°C to 70°C storage. This covers extreme outdoor cold and high-heat unconditioned spaces.

Q: What do the Form C relay contacts monitor?

A: There are two independent Form C relay outputs — one for AC failure and one for battery status. Both connect to external monitoring panels or access control systems for supervised fault notification.

Q: What is the auxiliary output rating?

A: 1A unswitched auxiliary output, intended for secondary loads like readers or door hardware separate from the primary 10A output.

Q: What triggers the low power shutdown?

A: The unit shuts down at 71–73% of battery voltage to prevent deep discharge, protecting battery longevity in installations with frequent or extended outages.

Marty Allison

The WAYPOINT102 is the unit I specify when the install location rules out a standard indoor chassis — specifically because of that NEMA 4/4x, IP66-rated enclosure combined with a genuine -40°C to 60°C operating range. Most jobs don't need that, but when you're mounting on an exterior wall in Minnesota or in a washdown food-service corridor, this is the supply that won't fault out on you at 2am in January.

Technical Highlights:

• 10A Continuous Output: Continuous-rated at 10A — not a peak spec. That distinction matters when you're running a multi-camera cluster 24/7 and can't afford thermal derating surprises mid-shift.
• Dual 7AH Battery Support: Two batteries fit inside the enclosure, giving you meaningful bridge time without a separate UPS cabinet. For a 3–4 camera run drawing 4–5A total, you're looking at well over an hour of runtime on dual batteries.
• Form C Relay Contacts: Separate AC failure and battery fault relay outputs integrate directly with panel-based monitoring. This is how you get supervised power status into an access control head-end without adding a third-party monitor module.

Deployment Considerations:

• The enclosure dimensions are 13.31