1606-XLS240EA — 240W DIN Rail Power Supply, Hazardous Location Rated, 24V DC / 10A

The 1606-XLS240EA is a 240W, 10A power supply from the performance-tier XLS family, carrying hazardous (classified) location approvals on top of the standard XLS feature set — synchronous rectification, 150% short-term power boost, and spring-clamp terminal connections. It accepts universal 100–240V AC or 110–300V DC input and delivers 24V DC, adjustable to 28V, making it suitable for panels installed in Class I, Division 2 environments where standard industrial-rated equipment isn't sufficient.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part Number	1606-XLS240EA
Output Voltage	24–28V DC (adjustable)
Output Current	10 A @ 24V, 9 A @ 28V
Output Power	240 W
Input Voltage (AC)	100–240V AC
Input Voltage (DC)	110–300V DC
Hazardous Location Rating	Class I, Division 2
Power Boost	150% short-term
Connection Type	Spring-clamp terminals
Operating Temperature	−25°C to 70°C

Hazardous Location Rated Performance Power

Standard industrial power supplies are designed for ordinary locations — environments without the periodic presence of flammable gases or vapors. Class I, Division 2 locations carry that risk under specific, generally infrequent conditions, requiring equipment specifically rated to ensure it can't become an ignition source even under abnormal operation. The 1606-XLS240EA earns that rating without sacrificing the broader XLS performance feature set, meaning a facility with both classified and ordinary areas can standardize on the same power supply family across both zones rather than stocking entirely separate product lines.

This matters practically in facilities like oil and gas processing, certain chemical plants, and grain handling operations, where some panel locations fall within a classified boundary and others don't — using the hazardous-location-rated variant throughout simplifies spare parts inventory even where the rating itself isn't strictly required at every installation point.

FAQ

Q: Does the Class I, Division 2 rating affect this supply's electrical performance compared to the standard XLS240E?

No. The core electrical specifications — output power, current, ripple, and efficiency — match the standard variant. The hazardous location certification is an additional qualification layered onto the same design.

Q: Can this supply be installed in a Division 1 location?

No. The rating covers Division 2 only — locations where hazardous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are not expected to exist under normal operating conditions. Division 1 locations require equipment with a different, more stringent certification.

Q: Is the spring-clamp terminal style different from the screw-terminal variant in wiring procedure?

Yes. Spring-clamp terminals use a tool-actuated release lever rather than a screw to secure the wire — insertion and removal procedures differ slightly from screw-terminal models, though both achieve a comparably secure connection.

Q: Can this unit be used outside a classified location, in a standard industrial panel?

Yes. The hazardous location rating is an additional capability, not a restriction — the supply functions normally in ordinary (non-classified) industrial environments as well.

1606-XLS240EA New Sealed 1606XLS240EA Ser A Power Supply Module 24V 10A 240W