Allen Bradley 1606-XL240E Series A 1606-XL Power Supply

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Allen-Bradley 1606-XL240E</strong> is a compact switched-mode power supply from Rockwell Automation’s Bulletin 1606 XL family. Designed for industrial automation and motion control applications, this unit delivers regulated 24VDC output with short-circuit protection and minimal thermal generation. Although discontinued as of October 30, 2017, the 1606-XL240E remains a reliable solution for legacy system maintenance and upgrades.</p>

<h2>Key Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Compact DIN rail-mountable form factor for space-constrained cabinets</li>
<li>Industry-leading efficiency with intelligent circuit design and long-life electrolytic capacitors</li>
<li>Short-circuit-proof output topology with integrated protection</li>
<li>Supports up to 5 parallel operations for redundancy and load distribution</li>
<li>Wide input voltage range with auto-select capability for global installations</li>
<li>Front panel potentiometer with 24.5V preset and LED status indicators (green/red)</li>
<li>CE and UL certified for industrial safety compliance</li>
</ul>

<h2>Technical Specifications</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Output Voltage:</strong> 24 VDC (adjustable 20-28V range)</li>
<li><strong>Output Power:</strong> 240 Watts</li>
<li><strong>Output Current:</strong> 10 Amps</li>
<li><strong>Input Voltage:</strong> 400-500 VAC (three-phase) or auto-selectable universal input</li>
<li><strong>Input Current:</strong> 0.8 Amps (typical at full load)</li>
<li><strong>Efficiency:</strong> ~91.2% at rated load</li>
<li><strong>Operating Temperature:</strong> 0 to 70°C (ambient); no derating below 60°C</li>
<li><strong>Storage Temperature:</strong> -25 to +85°C</li>
<li><strong>Mounting:</strong> DIN rail (35mm)</li>
<li><strong>Certifications:</strong> UL, CE, CSA, CUL, C-Tick, GOST</li>
<li><strong>Protection:</strong> Overvoltage (36-39V), short-circuit-proof, transient-rated</li>
<li><strong>Ripple/Noise:</strong> &lt;50mV peak-to-peak</li>
<li><strong>MTBF:</strong> &gt;520,000 hours</li>
<li><strong>Start-up Delay:</strong> 100ms</li>
<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 2.55 lbs</li>
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<h2>Typical Applications</h2>
<ul>
<li>Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) power and I/O module backup</li>
<li>Human-Machine Interface (HMI) touchscreen and operator panel systems</li>
<li>DCS (Distributed Control System) field instrumentation</li>
<li>Motor drive and servo controller auxiliary power</li>
<li>Industrial machine control cabinets requiring redundant power paths</li>
<li>Retrofit and legacy system maintenance where original specifications must be matched</li>
</ul>

<h2>Compatibility &amp; Replacements</h2>
<h3>Compatible With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and SLC 500 PLCs</li>
<li>Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP control networks</li>
<li>Allen-Bradley PowerFlex servo and variable frequency drives</li>
<li>Distributed I/O modules and remote terminal units (RTUs)</li>
<li>Industrial cabinet voltage regulation where 240W capacity is sufficient</li>
</ul>

<h3>Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Allen-Bradley 1606-XL240E Series A (same part number, various date codes)</li>
<li>Functionally equivalent to 1606-XLE240E for legacy installations requiring XL-class performance</li>
</ul>

<h3>Works With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer (for PLC control)</li>
<li>EtherNet/IP and PROFINET industrial networks</li>
<li>HART and 4-20mA analog field instrumentation</li>
<li>DIN rail automation components (35mm standard rail mounting)</li>
<li>Single and parallel redundant power topologies</li>
</ul>