Altronix TANGO8APCB PoE++-Powered 8-Output Surveillance Power Distribution Module
Overview
The Altronix TANGO8APCB is a self-contained surveillance power distribution assembly that converts a single IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) input into eight individually protected 12VDC or 24VDC outputs — purpose-built for access control panels, cameras, and ancillary devices that need reliable, locally distributed DC power without a dedicated AC circuit at the cabinet. It bundles the TANGO1B PoE-to-DC converter, the ACMS8CB eight-output power distribution module, and the PDS8CB enclosure into a single orderable unit. If you're wiring a door-controller cluster or a compact camera hub where running conduit back to an AC source is cost-prohibitive, the TANGO8APCB turns a single PoE++ drop from your switch into a full local power plant.
Drawing up to 90W from an 802.3bt-capable switch port, the TANGO8APCB delivers a combined 65W of DC output across its eight channels — enough to simultaneously power a multi-door access control panel plus its downstream readers, locks, and sensors without sourcing a separate transformer. The LiFePO4 battery chemistry means the integrated backup holds charge across hundreds of cycles without the capacity fade you'd see in sealed lead-acid, a meaningful difference in installations where battery replacement is a maintenance burden.
Key Features
- IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) Input, 90W: Pulls full 90W from a single Cat cable, eliminating the need for a local AC circuit or junction box at the cabinet. One PoE++ port on your distribution switch does the work of a traditional transformer and outlet.
- Eight Individually Protected DC Outputs: Each output is fused at 2.5A with an additional 2A PTC (resettable) overcurrent device — so a shorted lock or reader trips its own fuse without taking down the rest of the panel. Fault isolation at the output level is the operational difference between a nuisance call and a full-site outage.
- 65W Total Output, 20A Combined Current: Supports up to 20A aggregate across all eight outputs. Running the math: eight 2.5A-fused outputs at 12VDC gives you 30W headroom above the 20A combined ceiling — design your load distribution with that cap in mind to avoid nuisance trips on the upstream fuse.
- 12VDC or 24VDC Output Selection: Dual-voltage capability lets a single unit serve both 12V readers/cameras and 24VDC electric strikes or mag-locks without a voltage converter inline. Specify your required output at order time.
- LiFePO4 Battery Backup: Lithium iron phosphate chemistry tolerates deep discharge cycles and a wide storage temperature range (-20°C to 70°C) without sulfation. In warm IDF closets that routinely hit 45°C+, LiFePO4 retains capacity where VRLA degrades noticeably within two years.
- PDS8CB Enclosure Included: The assembly ships pre-built in its dedicated enclosure — 15.5
