Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1606-XLS240E is a compact switched mode power supply engineered for industrial automation and control applications. Designed to deliver 240 W of output power with a nominal output voltage of 24 V DC, this unit provides reliable DC power for PLCs, I/O modules, drives, and instrumentation in demanding environments. The unit is compact and designed for quick mounting on DIN rails, making it suitable for space-constrained installations.
Key Features
- Supports a wide input voltage range of 100-240 V AC and 110-150 V DC
- Nominal output of 24 volts that can be fine-tuned within an adjustment range of 24 to 28 volts, with nominal output current of 10 amps
- Features low inrush current limiting and offers selectable operating modes for single or parallel configurations
- Achieves a high efficiency rating of 93.50%, ensuring minimal energy loss while in use
- Enhanced overload protection allows for continuous current without interruption
- Connection to the system is facilitated through spring terminals, and the unit includes a DC OK relay contact for enhanced monitoring capabilities
Technical Specifications
- Output Power: 240 watts
- Output Voltage: Nominal 24 volts, adjustable 24 to 28 volts
- Output Current: Nominal 10 amps, operational 9 amps minimum
- AC Input Voltage: 100-240 V AC
- DC Input Voltage: 110-150 V DC
- Efficiency: 93.50%
- Mounting: DIN rail mount
- Terminal Type: Spring clamp
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C (typical)
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- Ripple & Noise: 50 mV peak-to-peak maximum
Typical Applications
- Allen-Bradley PLC power supply in compact control panels
- Rockwell Automation I/O module and servo drive systems
- Industrial instrumentation and field device power
- Safety-critical control systems requiring UL certification
- Distributed control architectures with parallel redundancy
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
- Rockwell Automation I/O modules (1756-series, 1789-series)
- Servo motors and drive systems requiring 24VDC control power
- Industrial sensors, solenoids, and valve manifolds
- Safety modules and redundancy systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Catalog numbers in the 1606-XLS performance series include 1606-XLS240EA and 1606-XLS240EC variants. The standard 1606-XLS240E directly replaces earlier generation XLS models with matching 240W/24VDC/10A specifications. Verify specific predecessor model compatibility with your system integrator before ordering.
Works With
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000 design environments
- Rockwell FactoryTalk system software
- EtherNet/IP networks with ControlLogix systems
- Redundancy modules (1606-XLSRED) for critical applications
- Buffer/hold-up modules (1606-XLSBUFFER24) for ride-through capability
