Re: mixed voltages in Altronix ALTV244 box

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc F Hult wrote:
> On 3 Dec 2005 10:10:53 -0800, smile4camera@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote in message
> <1133633453.343872.236030@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>
>>Trying to understand why said box doesn't have a partition for
>>high/low voltages.. the research I've done seems to indicate that NEC
>>has changed to allow this under certain conditions, but I can't seem to
>>find what I would call a definitive answer.. ie: something I can take
>>to the people I work with as proof.
>>
>>Starting doing CCTV, fire alarms, access control etc. stuff in
>>August.. really enjoy it. Any help anyone can provide would be
>>appreciated.
>>
>>Jim
>
>
> The provisions you are referring to may be those for general premise wiring
> that pertains (eg) to wall switch for AC wiring controlled by low voltage.
>
> Current limited, low-voltage wiring falls under other Articles of the NEC
> including Articles 720 (<50 volts) including Article 725 Class 1, 2, and 3,
> Article 760 (fire alarm systems) and Article 800 (communication circuits) .
>
> What is most directly pertinent here (in my opinion) is that according to
> http://www.altronix.com/index.php?pid=2&listing=1 the
> Altronix ALTV244 is not UL listed. (As I understand it, UL 2044 pertains.)
>
> Altronix has *many* CCTV power supplies that _are_ UL listed. Is the one you
> are asking about surplus? Old stock? Used?


You're absolutely correct, Marc.  Good call!!  The one he's referring to
isn't available to the NA market (because it's not UL listed).  If he
actually was able to obtain one, he shouldn't be using it.