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1606-XLE240E 24V, 10A; Single Phase Input

1606-XLE240E
24V,10A Single Phase Input
POWER SUPPLY
¾ Ultra-small size
¾ Extra-low inrush current
¾ Superior efficiency and temperature rating
¾ DC-OK and overload LED

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 1606-XLE power supplies are cost optimized power supplies without compromising quality, reliability and performance. The 1606-XLE240E is part of
the XLE power supply family, existing alongside the high featured XLS family
The 1606-XLE includes all the essential basic functions and the devices have a power reserve of 20%. This extra current may even be used
continuously at temperatures up to +45°C. The most important features are the small size, the high efficiency and the wide temperature range.
The Auto-select input makes worldwide installation and usage very simple. Defects or system failures caused by wrongly set switches can not occur.

2. SPECIFICATION QUICK REFERENCE

3. AGENCY APPROVALS
Output voltage DC 24V
Adjustment range 24 - 28V
Output current 10 – 8.6A ambient <60°C IND. CONT. EQ.
UL 60950-1
12 – 10.3A ambient <45°C UL 508
Output power 240W ambient <60°C
288W ambient <45°C
Output ripple < 50mVpp 20Hz to 20MHz
EMC, LVD
Input voltage AC 100-120 / 200- Auto-select Input
240V
Line frequency 50-60Hz ±6%
AC Input current
Power factor
typ. 3.73 / 2.23A
typ. 0.59 / 0.51
at 120 / 230Vac
at 120 / 230Vac
4. RELATED PRODUCTS
1606-XLB Wall mount bracket
AC Inrush current typ. 3A peak
1606-XLSRED Redundancy Module
DC Input not allowed 1606-XLBUFFER Buffer unit
Efficiency typ. 91.0 / 91.6% at 120 / 230Vac
Losses typ. 23.7 / 22.0W at 120 / 230Vac
Temperature range -25°C to +70°C operational
Derating 6W/°C +60 to +70°C
Hold-up time typ. 46 / 47ms at 120 / 230Vac
Dimensions 60x124x117mm WxHxD

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INDEX PAGE INDEX PAGE

1. General Description................................................................1 20. Fulfilled Standards ................................................................13
2. Specification Quick Reference ...............................................1 21. Used Substances..................................................................13
3. Agency Approvals...................................................................1 22. Physical Dimensions and Weight .........................................14
4. Related Products ....................................................................1 23. Installation and Operation Instructions .................................14
5. AC-Input..................................................................................3 24. Accessories...........................................................................15
6. Input Inrush Current................................................................4 25. Application Notes..................................................................16
7. Hold-up Time ..........................................................................4 25.1. Peak Current Capability ...........................................16
8. Output.....................................................................................5 25.2. Charging of Batteries................................................16
9. Efficiency and Power Losses..................................................6 25.3. Back-feeding Loads..................................................17
10. Functional Diagram ................................................................7 25.4. Output Circuit Breakers............................................17
11. Reliability ................................................................................7 25.5. Inductive and Capacitive Loads ...............................18
12. Product Face Label ................................................................8 25.6. Series Operation ......................................................18
13. Terminals and Wiring..............................................................8 25.7. Parallel Use to Increase Output Power ....................18
14. EMC........................................................................................9 25.8. Parallel Use for 1+1 Redundancy ............................18
15. Environment .........................................................................11 25.9. External Input Protection..........................................19
16. Protection Features ..............................................................11 25.10. Operation on Two Phases........................................19
17. Safety....................................................................................12 25.11. Use in a Tightly Sealed Enclosure ...........................19
18. Dielectric Strength ................................................................12 25.12. Mounting Orientations ..............................................20
19. Approvals..............................................................................13

INTENDED USE
Those responsible for the application and use of the products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each
application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including and applicable laws, regulation , codes, and standards.

TERMINOLOGY AND ABREVIATIONS

PE and symbol PE is the abbreviation for Protective Earth and has the same meaning as the symbol .
Earth, Ground This document uses the term “earth” which is the same as the U.S. term “ground”.
T.b.d. To be defined, value or description will follow later.
AC 230V A figure displayed with the AC or DC before the value represents a nominal voltage with standard tolerances (usually
±20%) included.
E.g.: DC 12V describes a 12V battery disregarding whether it is full (13.7V) or flat (10V)
As long as not otherwise stated, AC 100V and AC 230V parameters are valid at 50Hz and AC 120V parameters are
valid at 60Hz mains frequency.
230Vac A figure with the unit (Vac) at the end is a momentary figure without any additional tolerances included.

PELV Protective Extra Low Voltage

SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage

DISCLAIMER
The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable and may change without notice.

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5. AC-INPUT
AC input nom. AC 100-120V / 200-240V auto-select input, see Fig. 5-1
AC input range 90-132Vac 100-120V range, continuous operation
180-264Vac 200-240V range, continuous operation
85-90Vac Short term or with output derating
264-300Vac < 0.5s
Input frequency nom. 50 – 60Hz ±6%

AC 100V AC 120V AC 230V

Input current typ. 4.34A 3.73A 2.23A at 24V, 10A see Fig. 5-3
Power factor * typ. 0.61 0.59 0.51 at 24V, 10A see Fig. 5-1
Crest factor ** typ. 2.61 2.83 3.3 at 24V, 10A
Start-up delay typ. 700ms 800ms 850ms see Fig. 5-2
Rise time typ. 35ms 35ms 35ms 0mF, 24V, 10A, see Fig. 5-2
typ. 75ms 75ms 75ms 10mF, 24V, 10A, see Fig. 5-2
Turn-on overshoot max. 100mV 100mV 100mV see Fig. 5-2
Turn-on voltage typ. 82Vac 82Vac N/A steady-state value, see Fig. 5-1
Shut-down voltage typ. 75Vac 75Vac N/A steady-state value, see Fig. 5-1
* The power factor is the ratio of the true (or real) power to the apparent power in an AC circuit.
** The crest factor is the mathematical ratio of the peak value to the RMS value of the input current waveform

Fig. 5-1 Input voltage range Fig. 5-2 Turn-on behavior, definitions
Rated input ranges
POUT Intput
Voltage
Shut -dow n

no
Turn-on

Range harm Range

100- from 200- Output - 5%
Overshoot

120V 132 to 240V

180V Voltage
VIN Start-up Rise
delay Time
90V 132V 180V 264Vac

Fig. 5-3 Input current vs. output load Fig. 5-4 Power Factor vs. output load
Input Power Factor, typ.
6A Current, typ. 0.65
100Vac
5 Vac 0.6
100 120Vac
4 0.55
Vac
120
3 0.5 230Vac
c
2 230Va 0.45
1 0.4
Output Current Output Current
0 0.35
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12A

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6. INPUT INRUSH CURRENT
An active inrush limitation circuitry limits the input inrush current after turn-on of the input voltage.
The charging current into EMI suppression capacitors is disregarded in the first milliseconds after switch-on.

AC 100V AC 120V AC 230V

Inrush current max. 10Apeak 10Apeak 10Apeak -25°C to +70°C
typ. 3Apeak 3Apeak 3Apeak -25°C to +70°C
Inrush energy typ. 1A2s 1A2s 1A2s -25°C to +70°C

Fig. 6-1 Input inrush current, typical behavior

A: Start-up delay = Inrush delay

Input Current
Input: 230Vac
Output: 24V, 10A
Ambient: 25°C
Upper curve: Input current 10A / DIV
Input Voltage Medium curve: Input voltage 500V / DIV
Lower curve: Output voltage 20V / DIV
Output Voltage Time scale: 100ms / DIV
A

7. HOLD-UP TIME
AC 100V AC 120V AC 230V
Hold-up Time typ. 62ms 107ms 103ms 5A, 24V, see Fig. 7-1
typ. 23ms 46ms 47ms 10A, 24V, see Fig. 7-1
typ. 17ms 35ms 37ms 12A, 24V, see Fig. 7-1

Fig. 7-1 Hold-up time vs. input voltage Fig. 7-2 Shut-down behavior, definitions

Hold-up Time
a) 24V 5A typ. Zero Transition
120ms a b) 24V 5A min. a
b c) 24V 10A typ. Intput
100 d) 24V 10A min. b Voltage
e) 24V 12A min.
80
60 c
d c
d - 5%
40 e Output
e
Voltage
20
Input Voltage
Hold-up Time
0
85 100 120 180 230Vac

Note: At no load, the hold-up time can be up to several seconds. The green DC-ok lamp is on during this time.

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8. OUTPUT
Output voltage nom. 24V
Adjustment range min. 24-28V Guaranteed
max. 30V at clockwise end position of potentiometer
Factory setting 24.1V ±0.2%, at full load, cold unit
Line regulation max. 70mV 90 to 132Vac or 180 to 264Vac
Load regulation max. 100mV static value, 0A Æ 10A Æ 0A
Ripple and noise voltage max. 50mVpp 20Hz to 20MHz, 50Ohm
Output capacitance typ. 7 000µF
Output current nom. 12A at 24V, ambient < 45°C, see Fig. 8-1
nom. 10A at 24V, ambient < 60°C, see Fig. 8-1
nom. 10.3A at 28V, ambient < 45°C, see Fig. 8-1
nom. 8.6A at 28V, ambient < 60°C, see Fig. 8-1
Output power nom. 288W ambient < 45°C
nom. 240W ambient < 60°C
Short-circuit current min. 14A load impedance 100mOhm, see Fig. 8-1
max. 18A load impedance 100mOhm, see Fig. 8-1

Fig. 8-1 Output voltage vs. output current, typ.

Output Voltage Adjustment

Range
28V
24
20
+60°C
16
+25°C
12 -25°C
8
4 Output Current

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20A

Peak current capability (up to several ms)

The power supply can deliver a peak current which is higher than the specified short term current. This helps to start current demanding loads or to
safely operate subsequent circuit breakers.
The extra current is supplied by the output capacitors inside the power supply. During this event, the capacitors will be discharged and causes a voltage
dip on the output. Detailed curves can be found in chapter 25.1.
Peak current voltage dips typ. From 24V to 18.5V at 20A for 50ms, resistive load
typ. From 24V to 17.5V at 50A for 2ms, resistive load
typ. From 24V to 12V at 50A for 5ms, resistive load

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9. EFFICIENCY AND POWER LOSSES
AC 100V AC 120V AC 230V
Efficiency typ. 90.7% 91.0% 91.6% 10A, 24V
Power losses typ. 5.8W 8.4W 7.5W 0A
typ. 12.0W 12.3W 11.3W 5A, 24V
typ. 24.6W 23.7W 23.2W 10A, 24V
typ. 31.9W 29.6W 27.9W 12A, 24V

Fig. 9-1 Efficiency vs. output current at 24V Fig. 9-2 Losses vs. output current at 24V
Efficiency Power Losses
92% 230V 32W
ac 100Vac
28
120V
91 ac 24
100 20
V ac 120Vac
90 16
120Vac 230Vac
12
89 8
230Vac
4
Output Current 100Vac Output Current
88 0
2 4 6 8 10 12A 0 2 4 6 8 10 12A

Fig. 9-3 Efficiency vs. input voltage, 24V, 10A Fig. 9-4 Losses vs. input voltage, 24V, 10A
Efficiency Power Losses
92% 27W
24
91
21
90 18
15
89
12
Input Voltage Input Voltage
88 9
85 120 155 190 225 260Vac 85 120 155 190 225 260Vac

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10. FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
Fig. 10-1 Functional diagram

Output
Voltage
Regulator VOUT

L Input +
Input Fuse Rectifier Power Output +
N & & Converter Filter
Input Filter Inrush -
Limiter
-
Output
115/230V Over- DC
Auto Select Voltage ok
Protection

11. RELIABILITY

AC 100V AC 120V AC 230V

Lifetime expectancy min. 38 000h 50 000h 75 000h 40°C, 24V, 10A
min. 27 000h 34 000h 53 000h 40°C, 24V, 12A
min. 93 000h 99 000h 118 000h 40°C, 24V, 5A
min. 108 000h 15 years 15 years 25°C, 24V, 10A
MTBF SN 29500, IEC 61709 612 000h 638 000h 821 000h 40°C, 24V, 10A
520 000h 542 000h 698 000h 40°C, 24V, 12A
1 019 000h 1 058 000h 1 393 000h 25°C, 24V, 10A
MTBF MIL HDBK 217F 456 000h 447 000h 472 000h 40°C, 24V, 10A, Ground Benign GB40
410 000h 402 000h 425 000h 40°C, 24V, 12A, Ground Benign GB40
632 000h 628 000h 653 000h 25°C, 24V, 10A, Ground Benign GB25

The Lifetime expectancy shown in the table indicates the operating hours (service life) and is determined by the lifetime expectancy of the built-in
electrolytic capacitors.
Lifetime expectancy is specified in operational hours. Lifetime expectancy is calculated according to the capacitor’s manufacturer specification. The
prediction model allows a calculation of up to 15 years from date of shipment.
MTBF stands for Mean Time Between Failure, which is calculated according to statistical device failures, and indicates reliability of a device. It is the
statistical representation of the likelihood of a unit to fail and does not necessarily represent the life of a product.

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12. PRODUCT FACE LABEL

Fig. 12-1 Front side

Output Terminals Output voltage potentiometer

Screw terminals Open the flap to tune the output voltage.
+ Positive output Factory set: 24.1V
- Negative (return) output
Dual pins per pole
DC-on lamp (green)
On when the voltage on the output terminals is > 21 V

Input Terminals
Screw terminals

N … Neutral input
L … Line (hot) input
... PE (Protective Earth) input

13. TERMINALS AND WIRING

Type Screw terminals
Solid wire 0.5-6mm2
Stranded wire 0.5-4mm2
American wire gauge 20-10 AWG
Ferrules allowed, but not required
Wire stripping length 7mm / 0.275inch
Screwdriver 3.5mm slotted or Pozidrive No 2
Recommended tightening torque 0.8Nm, 7lb.in
Instructions:
a) Use appropriate copper cables that are designed for an operating temperature of:
60°C for ambient up to 45°C and
75°C for ambient up to 60°C minimum.
b) Follow national installation codes and installation regulations!
c) Ensure that all strands of a stranded wire enter the terminal connection!
d) Up to two stranded wires with the same cross section are permitted in one connection point (except PE wire).
e) Do not use the unit without PE connection.

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14. EMC
The CE mark is in conformance with EMC guideline 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC and the low-voltage directive (LVD) 73/23/EWG.

EMC Immunity EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-1 Generic standards

Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 Contact discharge 8kV Criterion A
Air discharge 15kV Criterion A
Electromagnetic RF field EN 61000-4-3 80MHz-1GHz 10V/m Criterion A
Fast transients (Burst) EN 61000-4-4 Input lines 4kV Criterion A
Output lines 2kV Criterion A
Surge voltage on input EN 61000-4-5 LÆN 2kV Criterion A
N / L Æ PE 4kV Criterion A
Surge voltage on output EN 61000-4-5 +Æ- 500V Criterion A
+ / - Æ PE 500V Criterion A
Conducted disturbance EN 61000-4-6 0,15-80MHz 10V Criterion A
Line voltage dips EN 61000-4-11 0% of 100Vac 0Vac, 20ms Criterion A
40% of 100Vac 40Vac, 200ms Criterion C
70% of 100Vac 70Vac, 500ms Criterion C
0% of 200Vac 0Vac, 20ms Criterion A
40% of 200Vac 80Vac, 200ms Criterion C
70% of 200Vac 140Vac, 500ms Criterion C
Voltage interruptions EN 61000-4-11 0Vac, 5000ms Criterion C
Input voltage swells RA internal standard 300Vac, 500ms Criterion A
Powerful transients VDE 0160 over entire load range 750V, 1.3ms Criterion A
Criterions:
A: Power supply shows normal operation behavior within the defined limits.
C: Temporary loss of function is possible. Power supply might shut-down and restarts by itself. No damages or hazards for the power supply occur.

Switching frequency 85kHz to 110kHz input voltage dependent

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EMC Emission EN 61000-6-4 Generic standards
Conducted emission EN 55011, EN 55022, FCC Part 15, CISPR 11, CISPR 22 Class B, input lines
EN 55022 Class A, output lines
Radiated emission EN 55011, EN 55022 Class B
Harmonic input current EN 61000-3-2 not fulfilled
Voltage fluctuations, flicker EN 61000-3-3 fulfilled
This device complies with FCC Part 15 rules.
Operation is subjected to following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The power supply does not fulfill the harmonic current standard EN61000-3-2.
Please note:
A power supply has to comply with EN 61000-3-2 (Standard for harmonic input current) when:
1) the end-device is used within the European Union and
2) the end-device is connected to a public mains supply with a nominal voltage ≥ 220Vac and
3) the power supply is:
- fitted in an end-device with an average input power in excess of 75W or
- fitted in an end-device with a continuous input power in excess of 75W or
- part of a lighting system.

Exceptions:
End-devices for professional applications with an input power > 1000W do not need to fulfill EN 61000-3-2.

Comments:
- The average input power must be determined in accordance with EN 61000-3-2.
- Industrial Line supplies with their own transformer are considered to be “non-public”.
- Where individual self-contained items of equipment are installed in a rack or case
(e.g. devices connected in parallel), they are regarded as being individually connected to the
Line side of supply. The rack or case need not be tested as a whole. Alternatively it is also permitted
to assess the whole rack or case. This is recommended for devices used in professional
applications with an input power greater than 1000W.

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15. ENVIRONMENT
Operational temperature -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F) reduce output power according Fig. 15-1
Output de-rating 3.2W/°C 45-60°C (113°F to 140°F)
6W/°C 60-70°C (140°F to 158°F)
Storage temperature -40 to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) storage and transportation
Humidity 5 to 95% r.H. IEC 60068-2-30
Do not energize while condensation is present
Vibration sinusoidal 2-17.8Hz: ±1.6mm; 17.8-500Hz: 2g IEC 60068-2-6
2 hours / axis
Shock 30g 6ms, 20g 11ms IEC 60068-2-27
3 bumps / direction, 18 bumps in total
Altitude 0 to 6000m (0 to 20 000ft) Reduce output power or ambient temperature above
2000m sea level.
Output de-rating (for altitude) 15W/1000m or 5°C/1000m above 2000m (6500ft), see Fig. 15-2
Over-voltage category III EN 50178, altitudes up to 2000m
II Altitudes from 2000m to 6000m
Degree of pollution 2 EN 50178, not conductive

Fig. 15-1 Output current vs. ambient temp., Fig. 15-2 Output current vs. altitude, 24V

Allowable Output Allowable Output

Current at 24V short Current at 24V short t erm
t erm
12A 12A
cont inuous B C
10 10
A
8 8
6 6
4 4
A... Tamb < 60°C
2 2 B... Tamb < 50°C
Ambient Temperature C... Tamb < 40°C Altitude
0 0
-25 0 20 40 60 70°C 0 2000 4000 6000m

The ambient temperature is defined 2cm below the unit.

16. PROTECTION FEATURES

Output protection Electronically protected against overload, no-load and short-circuits
Output over-voltage protection typ. 35Vdc In case of an internal power supply defect, a redundant circuitry limits
max. 39Vdc the maximum output voltage. The output shuts down and automatically
attempts to restart.
Output over-current protection electronically limited see Fig. 8-1
Degree of protection IP 20 EN/IEC 60529
Penetration protection > 3.5mm e.g. screws, small parts
Over-temperature protection yes output shut-down with automatic restart
Input transient protection MOV Metal Oxide Varistor
Internal input fuse T6.3A H.B.C. not user replaceable
Note: In case of a protection event, audible noise may occur.

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17. SAFETY
Input / output separation SELV IEC/EN 60950-1
PELV EN 60204-1, EN 50178, IEC 60364-4-41
double or reinforced insulation
Class of protection I PE (Protective Earth) connection required
Isolation resistance > 5MOhm input to output, 500Vdc
PE resistance < 0.1Ohm between housing and PE terminal
Touch current (leakage current) typ. 0.36mA 100Vac, 50Hz
typ. 0.50mA 120Vac, 60Hz
typ. 0.64mA 230Vac, 50Hz
< 0.45mA 110Vac, 50Hz
< 0.62mA 132Vac, 60Hz
< 0.85mA 264Vac, 50Hz

18. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH

To fulfill the PELV requirements according to EN60204-1 § 6.4.1, we recommend that either the + pole, the – pole or any other part of the output circuit
shall be connected to the protective earth system. This helps to avoid situations in which a load starts unexpectedly or can not be switched off any more
when unnoticed earth faults occur.

Fig. 18-1 Dielectric strength A B C

Input Type test 60s 2500Vac 3000Vac 500Vac
L Factory test 5s 2500Vac 2500Vac 500Vac
N B
Field test 5s 2000Vac 2000Vac 500Vac
Output
A + Type tests and factory tests:
C
- Conducted by the manufacturer. Do not repeat test in field!
Earth, PE Rules for field test:
Use appropriate test equipment which applies the voltage with a slow ramp!
Connect L and N together as well as all output poles.

The output voltage is floating and has no ohmic connection to ground.

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19. APPROVALS

IECEE
IEC 60950-1 CB Scheme,
Information Technology Equipment
CB SCHEME
UL 508 18WM LISTED as Industrial Control Equipment
LISTED E198865
IND. CONT. EQ.

UL 60950-1 RECOGNIZED E137006 recognized for the use in U.S.A. (UL 60950-1) and Canada
(C22.2 No. 60950)
Information Technology Equipment, Level 5

20. FULFILLED STANDARDS

EN 61558-2-17 Safety of Power Transformers
EN/IEC 60204-1 Safety of Electrical Equipment of Machines
EN/IEC 61131-2 Programmable Controllers
EN 50178 Electronic Equipment in Power Installations

21. USED SUBSTANCES

The unit does not release any silicone and is suitable for the use in paint shops.
Electrolytic capacitors included in this unit do not use electrolytes such as Quaternary Ammonium Salt Systems.
Plastic housings and other molded plastic materials are free of halogens, wires and cables are not PVC insulated.
The production material within our production does not include following toxic chemicals:
Polychlorized Biphenyl (PCB), Polychlorized Terphenyl (PCB), Pentachlorophenol (PCP), Polychlorinated naphthalene (PCN), Polybrom Biphenyl (PBB),
Polybrom Bipheny-oxyd (PBO), Polybrominated Diphenylether (PBDE), Polychlorinated Diphenylether (PCDE), Polydibromphenyl Oxyd (PBDO),
Cadmium, Asbest, Mercury, Silicia

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22. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Weight 700g / 1.54lb
DIN-Rail Use 35mm DIN-rails according to EN 60715 or EN 50022 with a height of 7.5 or 15mm.
The DIN-rail height must be added to the depth (117mm) to calculate the total required installation depth.

Fig. 22-1 Front view Fig. 22-2 Side view

23. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hazardous voltage inside device. Risk of electric shock, severe burns, or death.
• Do not use the unit without proper earth connection (Protective Earth). Use the pin on the terminal block for earth connection and not one of
the screws on the housing.
• Turn power off before working on the power supply. Protect against inadvertent re-powering.
• Make sure the wiring is correct by following all local and national codes.
• Do not open, modify or repair the unit.
• Use caution to prevent any foreign objects from entering into the housing.
• Do not use in wet locations or in areas where moisture or condensation can be expected.

Mounting Orientation:
Output terminal must be located on top and input terminal on the bottom. For other orientations see section 25.12.
Cooling:
Convection cooled, no forced cooling required. Do not cover ventilation grid (e.g. cable conduits) by more than 30%!
Installation clearances:
40mm on top, 20mm on the bottom, 5mm on the left and right side are recommended when loaded permanently with full power. In case the adjacent
device is a heat source, 15mm clearance is recommended.
Service parts:
The unit does not contain any serviceable parts. The tripping of an internal fuse is caused by an internal defect.

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24. ACCESSORIES
1606-XLB Wall mounting bracket
This bracket is used to mount 1606 units onto a flat surface without utilizing a DIN-Rail. The two aluminum brackets and the black plastic slider of the
unit have to be detached, so that the two steel brackets can be mounted.
Fig. 24-1 1606-XLB Wall Mounting Bracket Fig. 24-2 Assembled Wall Mounting Bracket

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25. APPLICATION NOTES

25.1. PEAK CURRENT CAPABILITY

Solenoids, contactors and pneumatic modules often have a steady state coil and a pick-up coil. The inrush current demand of the pick-up coil is several
times higher than the steady state current and usually exceeds the nominal output current (including the PowerBoost) The same situation applies, when
starting a capacitive load.
Branch circuits are often protected with circuit breakers or fuses. In case of a short or an overload in the branch circuit, the fuse needs a certain amount
of over-current to trip or to blow. The peak current capability ensures the safe operation of subsequent circuit breakers.
Assuming the input voltage is turned on before such an event, the built-in large sized output capacitors inside the power supply can deliver extra
current. Discharging this capacitor causes a voltage dip on the output. The following two examples show typical voltage dips:
Fig. 25-1 Peak load 20A for 50ms, typ. Fig. 25-2 Peak load 50A for 5ms, typ.

Output
24V Voltage 24V

50A Output
18.5V Voltage
20A
12V

Output Output
0A Current 0A Current
10ms/DIV 1ms/DIV
Peak load 20A (resistive) for 50ms Peak load 50A (resistive) for 5ms
Output voltage dips from 24V to 18.5V. Output voltage dips from 24V to 12V.

25.2. CHARGING OF BATTERIES

The power supply shall not be used to charge batteries. Choose 1606-XLS for charging batteries.

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25.3. BACK-FEEDING LOADS

Loads such as decelerating motors and inductors can feed voltage back to the power supply. This feature is also called return voltage immunity or
resistance against Back- E.M.F. (Electro Magnetic Force).
This power supply is resistant and does not show malfunctioning when a load feeds back voltage to the power supply. It does not matter, whether the
power supply is on or off.
The maximum allowed feed back voltage is 35Vdc. The absorbing energy can be calculated according to the built-in large sized output capacitor which
is specified in chapter 8.

25.4. OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Standard miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) can be used for branch protection. Ensure that the MCB is rated for DC voltage, too. The following tests
show which circuit breakers the power supply typically trips.
Circuit breakers have huge tolerances in their tripping behavior. Therefore, these typical tests can only be used as a recommendation or for comparing
two different power supplies. Furthermore, the loop impedance has a major influence on whether a breaker trips or not. Two tests were performed,
representing typical situations:

Test 1: Short circuit with S1 on the power supply end of the cable (loop impedance approx. 20mOhm)
Fig. 25-3 Branch protectors, test circuit 1

Circuit Parameters:
Power Breaker Input voltage: 230Vac, load current: 0A
Supply I
AC + + The following circuit breaker tripped during the test:
S1 Load A- or Z- Characteristic:: equal or smaller 25A
B- Characteristic: equal or smaller 16A
DC - -
C- Characteristic: equal or smaller 13A

Test 2: Short circuit with S1 on the load end (additional impedance included; represents longer load wire length).
Fig. 25-4 Branch protectors, test circuit 2 Parameters:
Input voltage: 230Vac, load current: 0A
Circuit
Power Breaker
Supply I The following circuit breaker tripped during the test:
R
AC + + A- or Z- Characteristic:: ≤ 16A and R= 82mOhm
B- Characteristic: ≤ 6A and R= 180mOhm
S1 Load
C- Characteristic: ≤ 4A and R= 220mOhm
DC - -
What does this resistance mean in wire length?
0.5mm2 0.7mm2 1.0mm2 1.5mm2 2.5mm2 4.0mm2
82mOhm 2.3m 3.2m 4.6m 6.9m 11.4m 18.3m
180mOhm 5.0m 7.0m 10.0m 15.0m 25.1m 40.1m
220mOhm 6.1m 8.6m 12.3m 18.4m 30.6m 49.0m
Example:
Which wire gauge must be used to trip a B-Characteristic circuit breaker with a rating of 6A? The load wire length is 21m.
Answer: A 6A B-Characteristic circuit breaker requires a loop impedance of less than 180mOhm (test results). The wire length table shows that up to
25.1m wire with a cross section of 2.5mm2 are below 180mOhm. A wire not smaller than 2.5mm2 shall be used.

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25.5. INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITIVE LOADS
The unit is designed to supply any kind of load, including unlimited capacitive and inductive loads.

25.6. SERIES OPERATION

The power supply can be put in series to increase the output voltage.
Fig. 25-5 Schematic for series operation Instructions for use in series:
a) It is possible to connect as many units in series as needed, providing the sum
Unit A of the output voltage does not exceed 150Vdc.
AC b) Warning! Voltages with a potential above 60Vdc are not SELV any more and
+ can be dangerous. Such voltages must be installed with a protection against
- touching.
DC c) For serial operation use power supplies of the same type.
+ d) Earthing of the output is required when the sum of the output voltage is above
Unit B
Load 60Vdc.
AC
+ - e) Keep an installation clearance of 15mm (left/right) between two power supplies
and avoid installing the power supplies on top of each other.
- Earth
DC Note: Avoid return voltage (e.g. from a decelerating motor or battery) which is
applied to the output terminals.

25.7. PARALLEL USE TO INCREASE OUTPUT POWER

The power supply shall not be used in parallel to increase the output power.

25.8. PARALLEL USE FOR 1+1 REDUNDANCY

Power supplies can be paralleled for 1+1 redundancy to gain a higher system availability. Redundant systems require a certain amount of extra power
to support the load in case one power supply unit fails. The simplest way is to put two 1606-XLE power supplies in parallel. In case one power supply
unit fails, the other one is automatically able to support the load current without any interruption. This simple way to build a redundant system has two
major disadvantages:
a. The faulty power supply can not be recognized. The green LED will still be on since it is reverse-powered from the other power supply.
b. It does not cover failures such as an internal short circuit in the secondary side of the power supply. In such a - virtually nearly impossible - case,
the defective unit becomes a load for the other power supplies and the output voltage can not be maintained any more.
This can only be avoided by utilizing decoupling diodes which are included in the decoupling module 1606-XLSRED or redundancy module 1606-
XLERED.
Recommendations for building redundant power systems:
a) Use separate input fuses for each power supply.
b) Monitor the individual power supply units. A DC-ok lamp and a DC-ok contact is included in the redundancy module 1606-XLERED. This feature
reports a faulty unit.
c) When possible, connect each power supply to different phases or circuits.

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25.9. EXTERNAL INPUT PROTECTION
The unit is tested and approved for branch circuits up to 20A. External protection is only required if the supplying branch has an ampacity greater than
this. In some countries local regulations might apply. Check also local codes and local requirements.
If an external fuse is necessary or utilized, a minimum value is required to avoid undesired tripping of the fuse.
B-Characteristic C-Characteristic
Ampacity max. 20A 20A
min. 10A 6A

25.10. OPERATION ON TWO PHASES

Fig. 25-6 Schematic for two phase operation

Power Supply Instructions for two phase operation:

L1 AC a) A phase to phase connection is allowed as long as the supplying voltage is
below 240V+10%.
max.

internal
fused
L b) Use a fuse or a circuit breaker to protect the N input. The N input is
internally not protected and is in this case connected to a hot wire.
+10%

Fuse
L3 N
Appropriate fuses or circuit breakers are specified in section 25.9 “External Input
240V

PE
Protection”.
L2 DC

25.11. USE IN A TIGHTLY SEALED ENCLOSURE

When the power supply is installed in a tightly sealed enclosure, the temperature inside the enclosure will be higher than outside. The inside
temperature defines the ambient temperature for the power supply.
Results from such an installation:
Power supply is placed in the middle of the box, no other heat producer inside the box
Enclosure: Type IP66 Box PK 9519 100, plastic, 180x180x165mm
Load: 24V, 8A; (=80%) load is placed outside the box
Input: 230Vac
Temperature inside the box: 48.9°C (in the middle of the right side of the power supply with a distance of 2cm)
Temperature outside the box: 23.3°C
Temperature rise: 25.6K

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25.12. MOUNTING ORIENTATIONS

Mounting orientations other than input terminals on the bottom and output on the top require a reduction in continuous output power or a limitation in the
max. allowed ambient temperature. The amount of reduction influences the lifetime expectancy of the power supply. Therefore, two different derating
curves for continuous operation can be found below:
Curve A1 Recommended output current.
Curve A2 Max allowed output current (results approx. in half the lifetime expectancy of A1).

Fig. 25-7 Mounting Output Current

Orientation A OUTPUT 12A A1
Standard Orientation
9
Power
Supply 9
3
Ambient Temperature
INPUT 0
10 20 30 40 50 60°C

Fig. 25-8 Output Current

Mounting Orientation INPUT
12A
B
(Upside down) 9
Supply A2
Power 6 A1

3
Ambient Temperature
0
OUTPUT

10 20 30 40 50 60°C

Fig. 25-9 Mounting Output Current

Orientation C 12A
(Table-top mounting)
9
A2
6
A1
3
Ambient Temperature
0
10 20 30 40 50 60°C

Fig. 25-10 Mounting Output Current

Orientation D 12A
(Horizontal cw)
9
OUTPUT

A2
Supply
Power
INPUT

6 A1

3
Ambient Temperature
0
10 20 30 40 50 60°C

Fig. 25-11 Mounting Output Current

Orientation E 12A
(Horizontal ccw)
9 A2
OUTPUT

Supply
Power

INPUT

A1
6
3
Ambient Temperature
0
10 20 30 40 50 60°C

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