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Which of the following best describes your organization?
 
Access Control Software Manufacturer
 
Distributor
 
Locksmith
 
Security Consultant
 
Service Technician
 
Systems Integrator
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Approximately how many employees are employed at your location?
 
1 to 4
 
5 to 9
 
10 to 19
 
20 to 99
 
100 to 499
 
500 or more
 
Don’t know
 
Refused
 
 
 
We’d like to understand a little about your role and how it deals with power supplies and power supply components in specific. Which of the following best describes your role?
 
I make the decision on the power supplies my company purchases
 
I make recommendations regarding the power supplies my company purchases
 
I have some influence regarding the power supplies my company purchases
 
I do not participate in the decision regarding the power supplies my company purchases
 
 
 
As part of your job function, do you install or service power supplies or power supply components of any kind?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
We’d like to ask about your experience with specific power supply brands for access control. Have you been involved in the purchase or installation of an Altronix power supply for access control in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Have you purchased or installed the Altronix AL Series (AL1024, AL300, etc.) power supply brand in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Which of the following Altronix AL Series power supply models for access control have you purchased or installed in the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply)
 
AL1012
 
AL1024
 
AL125
 
AL168
 
AL175
 
AL176
 
AL201
 
AL300
 
AL400
 
AL600
 
AL624
 
None of these
 
Don’t Know

 
 
 
Which Altronix AL Series power supply model would you say you have purchased or installed the most in the past 12 months? (Choose one)
 
AL1012
 
AL1024
 
AL125
 
AL168
 
AL175
 
AL176
 
AL201
 
AL300
 
AL400
 
AL600
 
AL624
 
 
 
Within the Altronix AL Series, you indicated that you have purchased or installed the ${piping_text} model the most in the past 12 months.

For the remaining questions on the AL Series, please base your answers on this particular model of power supply.
 
 
 
What are the top reasons for using this AL Series model power supply the most? (Choose the TOP 3 reasons)
 
It is a model that our company has standardized on
 
It has reasonable lead times
 
It is easy to install
 
It is UL listed
 
It is flexible to configure for the job
 
It is cost effective
 
It comes with good warranty terms
 
It is reliable
 
It is readily available / in stock through our distributors
 
Installers are familiar with it
 
It is easy to service
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What do you find most appealing about this AL Series model power supply?
   
 
 
 
On average, how many devices are you typically powering when using this AL Series model of power supply?
 
 
 
In your experience, when this AL Series model of power supply is chosen for an access control job, which devices are most likely to be powered? (Choose up to 3)
 
Card reader
 
Door operator or closer
 
Edge device
 
Electric strike
 
Electrified latch
 
Exit/panic hardware device
 
Maglock
 
Piezo/push buzzer
 
Push button
 
REX/PIR
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you ever power non-access control devices with this AL Series model?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What non-access control devices do you typically power with this AL Series model?
   
 
 
 
Altronix power supplies come with an array of accessories and/or kits. Which of the following do you typically find necessary for your access control jobs when using this AL series model? (Choose all that apply)
 
Backup batteries
 
Fire alarm interfaces
 
Power supply chargers
 
Disconnect modules
 
Cam locks
 
Relays/timers
 
Fuses
 
Fans
 
Plug-in transformers
 
Power supply controllers
 
None of these
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What is the greatest challenge you have when working with this AL Series model power supply?
   
 
 
 
If for some reason this model was not available, what power supply would you most likely turn to as a substitution, Altronix or otherwise? (Please be as specific as possible with the brand and model).
   
 
 
 
Of the Altronix AL Series power supply models for access control that you have mentioned, please rank them in order of most purchased or installed in the past 12 months? (with 1 being the most purchased or installed).
AL1012
AL1024
AL125
AL168
AL175
AL176
AL201
AL300
AL400
AL600
AL624
 
 
 
Have you purchased or installed the Altronix eFlow power supply brand in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Which of the following Altronix eFlow power supply models for access control have you purchased or installed in the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply)
 
eFlow102
 
eFlow104
 
eFlow3N
 
eFlow4N
 
eFlow6N
 
None of these
 
Don’t Know

 
 
 
Which Altronix eFlow power supply model would you say you have purchased or installed the most in the past 12 months? (Choose one)
 
eFlow102
 
eFlow104
 
eFlow3N
 
eFlow4N
 
eFlow6N
 
 
 
Within the Altronix eFlow brand, you indicated that you have purchased or installed the ${piping_text} model the most in the past 12 months.

For the remaining questions on the eFlow brand, please base your answers on this particular model of power supply.
 
 
 
What are the top reasons for using this eFlow model power supply the most? (Choose the TOP 3 reasons)
 
Installers are familiar with it
 
It is easy to service
 
It has reasonable lead times
 
It is easy to install
 
It is cost effective
 
It is a model that our company has standardized on
 
It comes with good warranty terms
 
It is reliable
 
It is flexible to configure for the job
 
It is readily available / in stock through our distributors
 
It is UL listed
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What do you find most appealing about this eFlow model power supply?
   
 
 
 
On average, how many devices are you typically powering when using this eFlow model of power supply?
 
 
 
In your experience, when this eFlow model of power supply is chosen for an access control job, which devices are most likely to be powered? (Choose up to 3)
 
Card reader
 
Door operator or closer
 
Edge device
 
Electric strike
 
Electrified latch
 
Exit/panic hardware device
 
Maglock
 
Piezo/push buzzer
 
Push button
 
REX/PIR
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you ever power non-access control devices with this eFlow model?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What non-access control devices do you typically power with this eFlow model?
   
 
 
 
Altronix power supplies come with an array of accessories and/or kits. Which of the following do you typically find necessary for your access control jobs when using this eFlow model? (Choose all that apply)
 
Fans
 
Disconnect modules
 
Power supply controllers
 
Relays/timers
 
Fuses
 
Fire alarm interfaces
 
Backup batteries
 
Plug-in transformers
 
Cam locks
 
Power supply chargers
 
None of these
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What is the greatest challenge you have when working with this eFlow model power supply?
   
 
 
 
If for some reason this model was not available, what power supply would you most likely turn to as a substitution, Altronix or otherwise? (Please be as specific as possible with the brand and model).
   
 
 
 
Have you purchased or installed the Altronix Linear (LPS) power supply brand in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Which of the following Altronix Linear power supply models for access control have you purchased or installed in the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply)
 
LPS3C
 
LPS5C
 
None of these
 
Don’t Know

 
 
 
Which Altronix Linear power supply model would you say you have purchased or installed the most in the past 12 months? (Choose one)
 
LPS3C
 
LPS5C
 
 
 
Within the Linear brand, you indicated that you have purchased or installed the ${piping_text} model the most in the past 12 months.

For the remaining questions on the Linear brand, please base your answers on this particular model of power supply.
 
 
 
What are the top reasons for using this Linear model power supply the most? (Choose the TOP 3 reasons)
 
It is easy to service
 
It is a model that our company has standardized on
 
It is UL listed
 
It is flexible to configure for the job
 
It comes with good warranty terms
 
It is easy to install
 
Installers are familiar with it
 
It is readily available / in stock through our distributors
 
It is cost effective
 
It is reliable
 
It has reasonable lead times
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What do you find most appealing about this Linear model power supply?
   
 
 
 
On average, how many devices are you typically powering when using this Linear model of power supply?
 
 
 
In your experience, when this Linear model of power supply is chosen for an access control job, which devices are most likely to be powered? (Choose up to 3)
 
Card reader
 
Door operator or closer
 
Edge device
 
Electric strike
 
Electrified latch
 
Exit/panic hardware device
 
Maglock
 
Piezo/push buzzer
 
Push button
 
REX/PIR
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you ever power non-access control devices with this Linear model?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What non-access control devices do you typically power with this Linear model?
   
 
 
 
Altronix power supplies come with an array of accessories and/or kits. Which of the following do you typically find necessary for your access control jobs when using this Linear model? (Choose all that apply)
 
Power supply controllers
 
Relays/timers
 
Fuses
 
Fans
 
Backup batteries
 
Cam locks
 
Power supply chargers
 
Disconnect modules
 
Fire alarm interfaces
 
Plug-in transformers
 
None of these
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What is the greatest challenge you have when working with this Linear model power supply?
   
 
 
 
If for some reason this model was not available, what power supply would you most likely turn to as a substitution, Altronix or otherwise? (Please be as specific as possible with the brand and model).
   
 
 
 
Have you purchased or installed the Altronix Maximal power supply brand in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Which of the following Altronix Maximal power supply models for access control have you purchased or installed in the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply)
 
MAXIMAL11
 
MAXIMAL13
 
MAXIMAL3
 
MAXIMAL33
 
MAXIMAL35
 
MAXIMAL37
 
MAXIMAL5
 
MAXIMAL7
 
None of these
 
Don’t Know

 
 
 
Which Altronix Maximal power supply model would you say you have purchased or installed the most in the past 12 months? (Choose one)
 
MAXIMAL11
 
MAXIMAL13
 
MAXIMAL3
 
MAXIMAL33
 
MAXIMAL35
 
MAXIMAL37
 
MAXIMAL5
 
MAXIMAL7
 
 
 
Within the Maximal brand, you indicated that you have purchased or installed the ${piping_text} model the most in the past 12 months.

For the remaining questions on the Maximal brand, please base your answers on this particular model of power supply.
 
 
 
What are the top reasons for using this Maximal model power supply the most? (Choose the TOP 3 reasons)
 
It is reliable
 
It is a model that our company has standardized on
 
It comes with good warranty terms
 
It is easy to install
 
It is readily available / in stock through our distributors
 
Installers are familiar with it
 
It is easy to service
 
It is flexible to configure for the job
 
It is UL listed
 
It has reasonable lead times
 
It is cost effective
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What do you find most appealing about this Maximal model power supply?
   
 
 
 
On average, how many devices are you typically powering when using this Maximal model of power supply?
 
 
 
In your experience, when this Maximal model of power supply is chosen for an access control job, which devices are most likely to be powered? (Choose up to 3)
 
Card reader
 
Door operator or closer
 
Edge device
 
Electric strike
 
Electrified latch
 
Exit/panic hardware device
 
Maglock
 
Piezo/push buzzer
 
Push button
 
REX/PIR
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you ever power non-access control devices with this Maximal model?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What non-access control devices do you typically power with this Maximal model?
   
 
 
 
Altronix power supplies come with an array of accessories and/or kits. Which of the following do you typically find necessary for your access control jobs when using this Maximal model? (Choose all that apply)
 
Cam locks
 
Power supply controllers
 
Power supply chargers
 
Relays/timers
 
Disconnect modules
 
Plug-in transformers
 
Backup batteries
 
Fire alarm interfaces
 
Fuses
 
Fans
 
None of these
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What is the greatest challenge you have when working with this Maximal model power supply?
   
 
 
 
If for some reason this model was not available, what power supply would you most likely turn to as a substitution, Altronix or otherwise? (Please be as specific as possible with the brand and model).
   
 
 
 
Have you purchased or installed the Altronix Switching power supply brand in the last 12 months?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't know
 
 
 
Which of the following Altronix Switching power supply models for access control have you purchased or installed in the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply)
 
SMP10
 
SMP3
 
SMP5
 
SMP7
 
None of these
 
Don’t Know

 
 
 
Which Altronix Switching power supply model would you say you have purchased or installed the most in the past 12 months? (Choose one)
 
SMP10
 
SMP3
 
SMP5
 
SMP7
 
 
 
Within the Switching brand, you indicated that you have purchased or installed the ${piping_text} model the most in the past 12 months.

For the remaining questions on the Switching brand, please base your answers on this particular model of power supply.
 
 
 
What are the top reasons for using this Switching model power supply the most? (Choose the TOP 3 reasons)
 
Installers are familiar with it
 
It is easy to service
 
It is easy to install
 
It is a model that our company has standardized on
 
It is flexible to configure for the job
 
It has reasonable lead times
 
It comes with good warranty terms
 
It is cost effective
 
It is reliable
 
It is readily available / in stock through our distributors
 
It is UL listed
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What do you find most appealing about this Switching model power supply?
   
 
 
 
On average, how many devices are you typically powering when using this Switching model of power supply?
 
 
 
In your experience, when this Switching model of power supply is chosen for an access control job, which devices are most likely to be powered? (Choose up to 3)
 
Card reader
 
Door operator or closer
 
Edge device
 
Electric strike
 
Electrified latch
 
Exit/panic hardware device
 
Maglock
 
Piezo/push buzzer
 
Push button
 
REX/PIR
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you ever power non-access control devices with this Switching model?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
What non-access control devices do you typically power with this Switching model?
   
 
 
 
Altronix power supplies come with an array of accessories and/or kits. Which of the following do you typically find necessary for your access control jobs when using this Switching model? (Choose all that apply)
 
Plug-in transformers
 
Power supply controllers
 
Fans
 
Relays/timers
 
Disconnect modules
 
Backup batteries
 
Cam locks
 
Power supply chargers
 
Fuses
 
Fire alarm interfaces
 
None of these
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What is the greatest challenge you have when working with this Switching model power supply?
   
 
 
 
If for some reason this model was not available, what power supply would you most likely turn to as a substitution, Altronix or otherwise? (Please be as specific as possible with the brand and model).
   
 
 
 
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