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AL176220 Series Installation Guide

Overview:

Altronix AL176220 and AL176X220 are power supply/chargers that converts a 220VAC (working range 198VAC - 

256VAC), 50/60Hz input into 12VDC or 24VDC output (see specifications). Units must be installed in accordance 

with National and Local Electrical Codes and Regulations.

Specifications:

Power Supply Output Specifications:

Output VDC

Jumper

Max. Stand-by 

Load DC

Max. Alarm 

Load DC

Battery (optional)

12VDC

Jumper Removed

1.75A

1.75A

1.75A

1.75A

12VDC

24VDC

Jumper On

Two (2) 12VDC

Stand-by Specifications:

Output

4 hr. of Stand-by and 5 Minutes of Alarm

12VDC / 7 AH Battery

Stand-by = 1.25A

Alarm = 1.25A

24VDC / 7 AH Battery

Installation Instructions:

Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI and with all 

local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor use only. 

See Terminal Identification Chart on page 3 for a description of each terminal function.

1. Mount unit in the desired location. Mark and predrill holes in the wall to line up with the top two keyholes 

  in the enclosure. Install two upper fasteners and screws in the wall with the screw heads protruding. Place 

  the enclosure’s upper keyholes over the two upper screws; level and secure. Mark the position of the lower 

  two holes. Remove the enclosure. Drill the lower holes and install the three fasteners. Place the enclosure’s 

  upper keyholes over the two upper screws. Install the two lower screws and make sure to tighten all screws 

 

(Enclosure Dimensions, pgs. 7 and 8)

. Secure enclosure to earth ground. 

2. Connect unswitched AC circuit (220VAC, 50/60Hz) as follows: Green branch wire (ground) connects to the 

  terminal marked     , Line connects to the terminal marked [L], and Neutral connects to the terminal marked 

  [N] of the Inlet Appliance Connector. Use 18 AWG or larger for all power connections (Battery, AC input). 

  Use 22 AWG to 18 AWG for power-limited circuits (DC output, AC FAIL, and LOW BAT supervisory relays).

  Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited wiring (220VAC, 50/60Hz Input, 

  Battery Wires). Minimum 0.25” spacing must be provided.

3. Set the unit to the desired DC output voltage by either removing or leaving the jumper. 

 

(Power Supply Output Specification Table).

4. Measure output voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoiding potential damage.

Input:

•   Input  220VAC  (working range 198VAC - 256VAC), 

50/60Hz, 0.3A.

Output:

•  12VDC or 24VDC selectable output.

•  1.75A continuous supply current.

•  Filtered and electronically regulated output.

•  Short circuit and thermal overload protection.

Battery Backup:

•  Built-in charger for sealed lead acid or 

  gel type batteries.

•  Maximum charge current: 400mA.

•  Automatic switch over to stand-by battery 

  when AC fails.

Supervision:

•  AC fail supervision (form “C” contacts). 

•  Low battery supervision (form “C” contacts).

Visual Indicators:

•  AC input and DC output LED indicators.

Added Features:

•  Includes power supply, transformer, and enclosure.

Enclosure Dimensions:

AL176220:

  8.5” x 7.5” x 3.5” (215.9mm x 190.5mm x 88.9mm).

AL176X220:

  13.5” x 13” x 3.25” 

  (342.9mm x 330.2mm x 82.6mm).

Black Lead

White Lead

220VAC Input

50/60Hz, 0.3A

12VDC = JUMPER OUT
24VDC = JUMPER IN

VR1

AC ON

XFMR INPUT

+ BAT ----

+ DC OUT ----

AC FAIL

NO     C     NC

LOW BAT

NO     C     NC

DC ON

Battery and AC

Supervision

Devices

or Load

Stand-by

Battery

(optional)

XFMR

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