Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1606-XL240E-3 is a switched-mode power supply from the 1606 XL series, engineered for three-phase industrial automation and control applications. This three-phase device accepts 400 to 500 Volts AC input and delivers 240 Watts of output power. The output voltage is rated 24 to 28 Volts. This model has been discontinued as of October 30, 2017, with the 1606-XLE240E-3 as the direct replacement.
Key Features
- 91.2% efficiency rating for reduced heat generation and power consumption
- Auto-select input option supporting wide range of input voltages
- Low inrush current and short-circuit-proof design
- DIN rail mounting for compact cabinet installation
- Ripple/noise rating less than 50 mV (peak to peak) with MTBF exceeding 520,000 hours
- UL listed and certified with CE, CSA, C-Tick, CUL, GOST, and MARINE standards
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 400 to 500 VAC
- Input Current: 0.8 Amps (rated at 400 VAC)
- Output Voltage: 24 to 28 VDC
- Output Power: 240 Watts
- Output Current: 10A nominal
- Efficiency: 91.2%
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Cable Gauge: 20 to 10 AWG rated solid and stranded cable
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Storage Temperature: -25 to 85 degrees Celsius
- MTBF: Greater than 520,000 hours
- Certifications: UL, CE, CSA, C-Tick, CUL, GOST, and MARINE
- Series: 1606 XL Power Supply
- Type: Short-Circuit-Proof Switched-Mode Supply
Typical Applications
The 1606-XL240E-3 is a power supply module with worldwide approvals for industrial applications. Suitable for:
- PLC and programmable controller power distribution
- Distributed I/O module powering
- Motor drive and servo systems auxiliary power
- Machine vision and motion control systems
- Industrial cabinet automation and control systems
- IT power systems requiring 3-phase input
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLC platforms
- Distributed I/O modules (1756, 1746 series)
- Network communications: EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet
- Industrial control systems requiring 24VDC auxiliary power
- Multi-phase power environments (2-phase or 3-phase input)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Legacy 1606-XL240E-3 units (original part number)
- Multiple units can be configured in parallel for redundancy (up to five 1606-XL240E-3 supplies)
Works With
- Direct replacement: 1606-XLE240E-3 (current generation alternative)
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer (PLC configuration and troubleshooting)
- RSLinx Classic and modern communication drivers
- EtherNet/IP protocol networks
- Switchable operating modes: single or parallel configurations




