Altronix T2MK77F16PS 16-Door Access Control Power Integration Enclosure
Overview
The Altronix T2MK77F16PS is a purpose-built enclosure and backplane assembly designed to consolidate access control power and hardware for up to 16 doors into a single, organized installation point. It pairs the Trove2 enclosure with the TM2 backplane, delivering 24VDC at 20A — enough headroom to drive a full 16-door deployment without external supplemental power supplies cluttering your rack or electrical room. If you're commissioning a mid-to-large enterprise access system on Mercury, LenelS2, or Genetec Synergis Cloud Link, this is the integration chassis that keeps field wiring manageable and the install auditable.
The T2MK77F16PS is part of Altronix's TROVE product line, which takes the integration approach seriously — the enclosure is designed around the controller hardware it houses, not the other way around. The 16 AWG galvanized steel construction means the cabinet itself is rated for physical security environments, not just electrical duty.
Key Features
- 24VDC @ 20A Output: Twenty amps at 24VDC is genuine headroom for a 16-door system. Most electric strikes draw 500mA–1A each, meaning you're not chasing voltage sag or tripping overcurrent protection during morning rush-hour credential bursts across all doors simultaneously. Budget your lock load against this capacity before spec'ing — electric mag-locks draw more than strikes.
- 16-Door Capacity: Enough to support a single-floor enterprise build or a multi-floor installation managed from one riser location. Keeping 16 doors under one power and control chassis cuts your home-run conduit count significantly versus distributing individual supplies per door — a real labor savings in retrofit situations.
- TM2 Backplane Included: The integrated TM2 backplane is the connective tissue between the enclosure and your access control controllers. It pre-positions terminal blocks and module mounting points so field wiring terminates to a defined layout, not a pile of pigtails. That matters for maintenance — any technician can follow the wire run three years after commissioning.
- Trove2 Enclosure Included: The Trove2 is a factory-matched housing for the TM2 backplane. Buying this kit means the enclosure dimensions, knockouts, and internal mounting geometry align with the backplane without field modification. Both components are included — no separate sourcing required.
- 16 AWG Galvanized Steel Construction: This is commercial-grade steel, not the thin-wall sheet metal found in generic electrical enclosures. Galvanized finish resists oxidation in mechanical rooms and parking structures where humidity cycles are real. The gauge also means the enclosure can be surface-mounted without deforming under conduit tension loads.
- Mercury / LenelS2 / Genetec Synergis Cloud Link Compatibility: Pre-validated for three of the dominant enterprise access control platforms in the North American market. If your project is running Lenel OnGuard, Genetec Security Center, or a Mercury-native platform, you're not guessing at compatibility — the backplane layout is designed around these controllers' module footprints and wiring conventions.
Integration & Compatibility
The T2MK77F16PS is matched to Mercury-based and LenelS2 controller ecosystems, as well as Genetec Synergis Cloud Link deployments. If you're running one of these platforms and need a single enclosure to manage a 16-door zone, this kit eliminates the need to source and fit a separate enclosure, backplane, and power supply independently. That said, verify your specific controller module dimensions and terminal count against the TM2 backplane spec sheet before ordering — not all Mercury-platform variants have identical footprints.
For projects integrating with Genetec's Synergis Cloud Link, the TROVE2 form factor is a recognized integration chassis within Genetec's hardware ecosystem. Coordinate with your Genetec project documentation to confirm the Cloud Link hardware version and expansion module count align with the T2MK77F16PS backplane layout prior to rough-in.
Review Altronix's full Altronix power and integration product line if your project scope includes additional enclosures, power distribution, or supplemental battery backup — TROVE kits are designed to work within a broader Altronix infrastructure architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What access control platforms is the T2MK77F16PS compatible with?
A: The T2MK77F16PS is designed for use with Mercury/LenelS2 controllers and Genetec Synergis Cloud Link. Verify your specific controller module and expansion card dimensions against the TM2 backplane layout before installation.
Q: Does the T2MK77F16PS include both the enclosure and the backplane?
A: Yes. The kit includes the Trove2 enclosure and the TM2 backplane as a matched set. No separate enclosure sourcing is required.
Q: What is the power output of the T2MK77F16PS?
A: The unit provides 24VDC at 20A. This is the rated output capacity for driving access control hardware across up to 16 doors.
Q: What gauge steel is the Trove2 enclosure made from?
A: The enclosure is constructed from 16 AWG galvanized steel, which provides commercial-grade rigidity and corrosion resistance suitable for mechanical rooms and other demanding installation environments.
Q: Can the T2MK77F16PS be used with electric mag-locks?
A: The 24VDC output is compatible with many electric locking devices, but mag-locks typically draw higher current than electric strikes. Calculate your total lock load against the 20A output capacity before specifying. Confirm voltage compatibility with your specific lock hardware, as some mag-locks require 12VDC.
Q: Is the T2MK77F16PS suitable for retrofit installations?
A: Yes. Consolidating 16 doors into one enclosure reduces home-run conduit requirements, which is particularly valuable in retrofit scenarios where conduit routing is constrained. The TM2 backplane's defined terminal layout also simplifies future service calls.
The T2MK77F16PS is the integration chassis I reach for when a project calls for consolidating a full 16-door zone under a single, auditable power and control point. The 24VDC at 20A output isn't marketing headroom — on a 16-door build with electric strikes averaging 650mA each, you're consuming roughly 10.4A under simultaneous actuation, leaving nearly 10A of margin for controller boards, readers, and REX devices on the same bus.
Technical Highlights:
- 20A @ 24VDC Output: Sufficient for 16 electric strikes plus reader and controller current draw without tripping overcurrent protection during peak access events — eliminates the need for supplemental distribution supplies in most standard door deployments.
- TM2 Backplane: Defines the terminal layout so every installer works to the same wiring map. That's not a small thing on a 16-door system — it means a service call three years out doesn't require reverse-engineering someone else's field wiring decisions.
- 16 AWG Galvanized Steel Enclosure: Handles conduit tension loads on surface-mounted runs without deforming, and the galvanized finish holds up in basement and parking structure environments where humidity cycling corrodes bare steel.
Deployment Considerations:
- Validate your total lock current draw against the 20A output before specifying — mag-locks draw significantly more than strikes (often 500mA–700mA each at 24VDC, but some exceed 1A), and a fully loaded 16-mag-lock system will sit much closer to the 20A ceiling than a strike-based build.
- The T2MK77F16PS is matched to Mercury/LenelS2 and Genetec Synergis Cloud Link controller families — confirm your specific controller module dimensions and expansion card count align with the TM2 backplane before rough-in, as not all Mercury-platform variants share identical footprints.
This kit is the right call for a corporate campus or healthcare facility riser room where a single 16-door zone needs to be handed off cleanly — power, control, and wiring all in one labeled, maintainable enclosure rather than a mix of independently sourced components.
