1606-XLS180B New Original Power Supply Module Ser A 12V DC 15A 180W 1606XLS180B
PRODUCT DETAILS
1606-XLS180B — 180W DIN Rail Power Supply, 12–15V DC, 15A
The 1606-XLS180B is a 180W switched-mode DIN rail power supply with an output adjustable between 12V and 15V DC, delivering up to 15A continuous at the lower end of that range. It accepts universal 100–240V AC input or 110–300V DC input, and shares the same compact footprint, transient immunity, and 150% short-term power boost capability found across the rest of its performance-tier power supply family — just at a lower output voltage than the more common 24V models.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1606-XLS180B |
| Output Voltage | 12–15V DC (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 15 A @ 12V, 12 A @ 15V |
| Output Power | 180 W |
| Input Voltage (AC) | 100–240V AC, 47–63 Hz |
| Input Voltage (DC) | 110–300V DC |
| Efficiency | ~91.5% |
| Output Ripple | ≤ 50 mV peak-to-peak |
| Power Boost | 150% for short-term loads |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail |
| Operating Temperature | −25°C to 70°C (derate above 60°C) |
A Lower-Voltage Output for Specific Loads
While 24V DC dominates industrial control circuits, a meaningful number of devices — certain sensor families, signal conditioning equipment, low-voltage lighting, and specific instrumentation — call for a 12V or 13.5V supply instead. Rather than running a separate buck converter off a 24V rail, the 1606-XLS180B provides that voltage directly from line power, with the same regulation quality and noise performance as the broader power supply family it belongs to.
At 180W and 15A, this unit covers panels with a meaningful 12V load — multiple sensor circuits, a bank of indicator lighting, or 12V-rated communication equipment — without needing multiple smaller supplies. The 150% power boost capability for short durations helps absorb inrush from capacitive loads or motor starting transients without forcing an oversized continuous rating just to cover momentary peaks.
FAQ
Q: Can this supply be adjusted to exactly 24V for standard industrial I/O?
No. The adjustment range is fixed between 12V and 15V — it cannot be set to 24V. For 24V output, a different model in the same power supply family is required.
Q: Does the rated current change depending on where the output voltage is set within its range?
Yes. Current capacity is tied to the total power rating, so output current is slightly lower at the top of the adjustment range (15V) than at the bottom (12V), since both stay within the 180W total.
Q: Is derating required at high ambient temperatures?
Yes. Full output is available up to 60°C; above that, output current must be derated as ambient temperature rises toward the unit's 70°C maximum rating.
Q: Can this supply be paralleled with another unit for higher current or redundancy?
Parallel operation is supported on this power supply family — verify the specific voltage trim and current-sharing setup against the manufacturer's parallel operation guidance before wiring two units together.