Altronix Sav4D User manual

DC CCTV Power Supplies
Installation Guide
Models Include:
Sav4D
- 12VDC @ 5 amp
- Four (4) Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs.
Sav9D
- 12VDC @ 5 amp
- Nine (9) Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs.
Sav18D
- 12VDC @ 5 amp
- Eighteen (18) Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs.
Sav182D
- 12VDC @ 11 amp
- Eighteen (18) Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs.
Sav36D
- 12VDC @ 11 amp
- Thirty-Six (36) Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power-Limited Outputs
Rev. 070709 More than just power.™
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Overview:
Altronix Sav Power Supplies provide 12VDC distributed via four (4), nine (9), eighteen (18), thirty-six (36)
Class 2 Rated PTC protected power-limited outputs for powering Surveillance Cameras and other 12VDC devices.
Sav Reference Chart:
Altronix Model Number Total Output Current (Power) Output Voltage Number of Class 2 Rated PTC Protected Power- Limited Outputs Output Current (max per output) 115VAC 60Hz Input Current 230VAC 50Hz Input Current Agency Listings UL Listings and File Numbers
Sav4D 5 amp 12VDC 4 2.5 amp* 1.5 amp 0.75 amp
UL Listed for Commercial
CCTV Equipment (UL 2044).
CUL Listed - CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1-04, Audio,
Video and Similar
Electronic Equipment.
Sav9D 5 amp 12VDC 9 2.5 amp* 1.5 amp 0.75 amp
Sav18D 5 amp 12VDC 18 2.5 amp* 1.5 amp 0.75 amp
Sav182D 11 amp 12VDC 18 2.5 amp* 3 amp 1.5 amp
Sav36D 11 amp 12VDC 36 2.5 amp* 3 amp 1.5 amp
*Not to exceed total output current.
230VAC/50Hz operation is intended for use outside of the North American Markets only.
Specifications:
Installation Instructions:
This installation should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes and in accordance
with the National Electrical Code. Product is intended for indoor use only.
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 two 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. 11-12).
2. SAV4D, SAV9D and SAV18D:
Connect unswitched AC power 115VAC, 60 Hz / 230VAC, 50 Hz to
the removable terminals marked [L, G, N] (Fig. 1, pg. 2).
SAV182D and SAV36D:
Connect unswitched AC power 115VAC, 60 Hz / 230VAC, 50 Hz to black and white flying
leads, which are factory installed. Connect main incoming ground to the provided
green grounding conductor lead.
To install 3-wire line cord with integral strain relief (supplied) refer to pages 9 and 10.
3. Unit is factory set at 12VDC. To adjust output voltage use the trimpot
(Fig. 2a pg. 4, 3a pg. 5, 4a pg. 6, 5a pg. 7, 6a, pg. 8) on the power supply board(s), connect
digital volt meter to the terminals marked [OUT1 to OUT18] and slowly
Fig. 1
Input:
• 115VAC60Hzor230VAC50Hz.
Output:
• 12VDCoutputs.
(1.2 amp per device, 2.5 amp max.).
• four(4),nine(9),eighteen(18)orthirty-six(36)
Class 2 Rated PTC protected power-limited outputs
• Filteredandelectronicallyregulatedoutputs.
• Shortcircuitandthermaloverloadprotection.
Features:
• Four (4) power LEDs.
• PowerON/OFFswitch.
Features (cont’d):
• Fieldinstallable3-wirelinecord
with integral strain relief.
• Unitmaintainscamerasynchronization.
• Easeofinstallationsavestimeand
eliminates costly labor.
Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approx.):
• Sav4D,Sav9DandSav18D:
8.5” x 7.5” x 3.5” (215.9mm x 190.5mm x 88.9mm).
• Sav182DandSav36D:
13.5” x 13” x 3.25” (342.9mm x 330.2mm x 82.55mm).

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turn trimpot clockwise to increase voltage or counter clockwise to decrease voltage.
Note: Voltage will be the same for all outputs.
4. Connect cameras to be powered to the terminals marked [OUT1 through OUT4 (Sav4D)] (Fig. 2, pg. 4), [OUT1
through OUT9 (Sav9D)] (Fig. 3, pg. 5), [OUT1 through OUT18 (Sav18D)] (Fig. 4, pg. 6), [OUT1 through OUT9 on
each power supply board (Sav182D)] (Fig. 5, pg. 7), [OUT1 through OUT18 on each power supply board (Sav36D)]
(Fig. 6, pg. 8), carefully observing correct polarity.
5. Upon completion of wiring, secure enclosure door with screws (supplied).
Caution:Equipmenttobeinstalled/servicedbyauthorized/trainedpersonnelonlyandshouldconformtoall
 localcodesandinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode.Shutbranchcircuitpowerbefore
 installing/servicingequipment.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposetheunittorainormoisture.
Use75˚CorhigherratedULinsulatedwiringforconnectingtheunittothemains.
Maintenance:
Unit should be tested at least once a year for the proper operation as follows:
OutputVoltageTest: Under normal load conditions, the DC output voltage should be checked for proper voltage level.
Terminal Identification:
Model TerminalLegend Description
All L, G, N 115VAC, 60 Hz / 230VAC, 50 Hz Input
Sav4D OUT1 (--, +) through OUT4 (--, +)
12VDC power output.
Sav9D OUT1 (--, +) through OUT9 (--, +)
Sav18D OUT1 (-- , +) through OUT18 (-- , +)
Sav182D OUT1 (-- , +) through OUT9 (-- , +)
(on both power supply boards)
Sav36D OUT1 (-- , +) through OUT18 (-- , +)
(on both power supply boards)
LED Identification:
Model LED ON OFF
All AC Normal operating condition. Loss of AC, No DC output
Sav4D OUT1 through OUT4
Normal operating condition. No Power Output.
Sav9D OUT1 through OUT9
Sav18D OUT1 through OUT18
Sav182D OUT1 through OUT9
(on both power supply boards)
Sav36D OUT1 through OUT18
(on both power supply boards)

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The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of an insulated DANGEROUS VOLTAGE within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute an electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open enclosure. There are
no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Green
Lead
12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilizeknockoutsonthe
righthandsideofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
115VAC, 60Hz/
230VAC, 50Hz
power mains
non power-
limited
Class 1
Keeppower-limitedwiringseparatefromnonpower-limited.Useminimum0.25"spacing.
Door
Wire Strap
(from
Enclosure
to Door)
Sav4D
Fig. 2
Fig. 2a
Voltage
Adjustment

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Green
Lead
115VAC, 60Hz/
230VAC, 50Hz
power mains
non power-
limited
Class 1
Keeppower-limitedwiringseparatefromnonpower-limited.Useminimum0.25"spacing.
Door
Wire Strap
(from
Enclosure
to Door)
12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilizeknockoutsonthe
righthandsideofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
Sav9D
Fig. 3
Fig. 3a
Voltage
Adjustment

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Green
Lead
115VAC, 60Hz/
230VAC, 50Hz
power mains
non power-
limited
Class 1
Keeppower-limitedwiringseparatefromnonpower-limited.Useminimum0.25"spacing.
Door
Wire Strap
(from
Enclosure
to Door)
12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilizeknockoutsonthe
righthandsideofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
Sav18D
Fig. 4
Fig. 4a
Voltage
Adjustment

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12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilize
knockoutsonthe
lefthandside
ofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilizeknockoutson
therighthandsideofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
115VAC, 60Hz / 230VAC, 50Hz
power mains non power-limited Class 1
Keeppower-limitedwiringseparatefromnonpower-limited.Useminimum0.25"spacing.
Green Lead
White Lead
Black Lead
Sav182D
Fig. 5
Fig. 5a
Voltage
Adjustment

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12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilize
knockoutsonthe
lefthandside
ofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
12VDCpoweroutputs
(Forwiringutilizeknockoutson
therighthandsideofenclosure)
Class2notwet,Class3wet,
wiringtobeused.
Keeppower-limitedwiringseparatefromnonpower-limited.Useminimum0.25"spacing.
115VAC, 60Hz / 230VAC, 50Hz
power mains non power-limited Class 1
White Lead
Black Lead
Green Lead
Sav36D
Fig. 6
Fig. 6a
Voltage
Adjustment

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Installation Instructions for 3-wire Line Cord:
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.
Thelinecordoptionshouldbeusedwhentheequipmentneedstoberemovedformaintenanceorservicing.
Donotattachthe3-wirelinecordtothebuildingsurface.
1. Remove 7/8” knockout by applying pressure from the inside of enclosure (Fig. 7).
Note:Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited. Use minimum 0.25” spacing.
Please refer to the SAV DC Power Supplies Installation Guide’s wiring diagram.
2. Insert AC line cord with integral strain relief through the desired enclosure knockout (Fig. 8).
3. Secure AC line cord by sliding hog ring into strain relief slot inside the enclosure (Figs. 9 and 10).
Hog
Ring
7/8” Knockout
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

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Wiring AC line cord for models SAV4D, SAV9D and SAV18D:
1. Connect black lead to terminal marked [L]. Connect green lead to terminal marked [G].
Connect white lead to terminal marked [N] (Fig. 11).
White Lead
Black Lead
Green Lead
Fig. 11
Wiring AC line cord for models SAV182D and SAV36D:
1. Splice black lead from line cord to black leads from each power supply board utilizing wire nut (Fig. 12).
Splice green lead from line cord to green flying lead in the enclosure utilizing wire nut (Fig. 12).
Splice white lead from line cord to white leads from each power supply board utilizing wire nut (Fig. 12).
Note: To prevent loosening of splices secure each wire nut separately with a few wraps of electrical tape (Fig. 13).
Black
Lead
White
Lead
To AC
Line cord
Green Lead
Fig. 12
Electrical
Tape
Wire
Nut
Fig. 13

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Enclosure Dimensions for Sav4D, Sav9D and Sav18D:
8.5” x 7.5” x 3.5” (215.9mm x 190.5mm x 88.9mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm)
1.125”
(28.575mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
5.25”
(133.35mm)
6.05”
(153.67mm)
6.05”
(153.67mm)
3.5”
(88.9mm)
3.5”
(88.9mm)
7.25”
(184.15mm)
2”
(50.8mm)
2”
(50.8mm)
8.125”
(206.375mm)
0.6”
(15.24mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
1”
(25.4mm)
0.6”
(15.24mm)
0.6”
(15.24mm)
1.125”
(28.575mm)
0.6”
(15.24mm)
3.625”
(184.15mm)

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Altronix is not responsible for any typographical errors. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
140 58th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220 USA, 718-567-8181, fax: [phone]
website: www.altronix.com, e-mail: [email protected], Made in U.S.A.
IISAV4D/SAV9D/SAV18D/SAV182D/SAV36D H14N
Enclosure Dimensions for Sav182D and Sav36D:
13.5” x 13” x 3.25” (342.9mm x 330.2mm x 82.55mm)
1.40”
(36mm)
1.40”
(36mm)
4.85”
(123mm)
4.85”
(123mm)
1.40”
(36mm)
1.40”
(36mm)
5.10”
(130mm)
5.10”
(130mm)
13.0”
(330mm)
5.10”
(130mm)
6.5625”
(167mm)
1.20”
(31mm)
1.20”
(31mm) 1.20”
(31mm)
3.25”
(83mm)
3.25”
(83mm)
3.25”
(83mm)
3.25”
(83mm)
1.0”
(25mm)
1.0”
(
25mm
)
10.5”
(
267mm
)
1.0”
(
25mm
)
1.0”
(25mm)
0.75”
(19mm)
0.75”
(19mm)
0.9375”
(24mm)
0.9375”
(24mm)
11.0”
(279mm)
12.5”
(318mm)
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