1606-XLS480E-3 Power Supply Module 24V 20A 480W 1606XLS480E3 Genuine New
PRODUCT DETAILS
1606-XLS480E — 480W DIN Rail Power Supply, 24–28V DC, 20A
The 1606-XLS480E is a 480W performance-tier DIN rail power supply, delivering 20A at 24V DC (17A at the upper 28V end of its adjustable range) from a universal 100–240V AC or 110–300V DC input. It uses synchronous rectification for roughly 94% typical efficiency, spring-clamp terminals for fast field wiring, and a 150% short-term power boost capability that helps the unit absorb motor starting and capacitor charging transients without forcing an oversized continuous rating.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1606-XLS480E |
| Output Voltage | 24–28V DC (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 20 A @ 24V, 17 A @ 28V |
| Output Power | 480 W (490 W continuous at 28V) |
| Input Voltage (AC) | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Voltage (DC) | 110–300V DC |
| Efficiency | ~93.9% typical |
| Power Boost | 150% for up to ~4 seconds |
| Power Factor | ~0.9 |
| Terminal Type | Spring-clamp (tension clamp) |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail |
Power Boost and Why It Matters for Motor Starting Loads
Standard continuous-rated power supplies size their output strictly to the steady-state load — any momentary demand spike above that rating either trips the supply's protection or sags the output voltage. The 1606-XLS480E's 150% power boost, available for up to roughly 4 seconds and repeatable after a recovery period, specifically targets the brief, predictable inrush events that 24V DC loads commonly produce: a contactor coil energizing, a capacitive load charging, or a small DC motor starting. Rather than specifying a larger continuous-rated supply just to cover these short transients, the boost capability lets a correctly-sized 480W unit absorb them directly.
The large built-in output capacitors work alongside the boost feature for the same purpose — buffering momentary load steps so the regulated output voltage doesn't dip noticeably during the transient, which keeps sensitive downstream electronics like PLCs and HMIs from seeing a voltage sag that could otherwise cause a nuisance restart or fault.
FAQ
Q: How often can the power boost feature be triggered?
The boost is repeatedly available, but an internal output power manager controls timing — once a boost period ends, a recovery interval applies before the next boost can be triggered, preventing the boost feature from being used as a sustained overload mechanism.
Q: Can this supply be paralleled with another unit for higher current or redundancy?
Yes, but only with another unit from the same XLS series — mixing series isn't supported, and the DC-OK signal coordination between paralleled units depends on using matched series supplies.
Q: Does this supply work on a two-phase input instead of standard single-phase or three-phase?
Two-phase operation is supported on certain configurations within this family with output current reduced according to the manufacturer's specific derating curve for that mode — verify the exact operating mode and rating reduction against the unit's documentation before relying on this configuration.
Q: What protects the supply against a short circuit on the output?
Built-in short-circuit protection limits output current automatically and the supply recovers on its own once the fault clears — no internal fuse replacement is needed for a transient output short-circuit event.