{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1606-xlered-bulletin-1606-xl-redundancy-module","title":"Allen Bradley 1606-XLERED Bulletin 1606 XL Redundancy Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1606-XLERED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance redundancy module designed to decouple two DC power supplies. By utilizing internal diode circuitry, this module prevents a single power supply failure from shorting the entire DC bus, ensuring continuous uptime for critical PLC and HMI loads. It supports a wide voltage range of 12-48V DC and handles current loads up to 20 Amps. We supply this unit in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New, factory-original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a high-integrity solution for fault-tolerant automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedundancy \/ Diode Decoupling Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V to 48V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10A to 20A (Application dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 35mm DIN Rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRugged Industrial Grade Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.19 lbs (0.54 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulletin 1606 XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Fault Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1606-XLERED effectively isolates two parallel power supplies. If one supply develops an internal short circuit, the module’s decoupling diodes block the reverse current, allowing the remaining healthy supply to carry the load without interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Voltage Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module accepts any DC input between 12V and 48V. This broad operating window allows engineers to standardize on a single redundancy module across various system architectures, including 12V, 24V, and 48V DC control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Input\/Single Output Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features twin input terminals to simplify the creation of N+1 redundant configurations. This design eliminates the need for external terminal blocks or complex custom wiring harnesses, saving significant space in crowded control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Management Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe metal enclosure and internal component layout facilitate efficient heat dissipation. This allows the module to maintain a 20A throughput in standard operating temperatures without the need for forced-air cooling, ensuring long-term reliability in sealed NEMA enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 1606-XLERED require a specific brand of power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed for the Allen Bradley Bulletin 1606 XL series, this redundancy module functions with any regulated DC power supply within the 12-48V range. It decouples any two sources to create a unified, redundant output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module to increase total output current?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the 1606-XLERED is redundancy, not current boosting. To ensure true redundancy, each individual power supply must be capable of carrying the total system load. If the load exceeds the capacity of a single supply, you lose the \"fault-tolerant\" benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the voltage drop across the module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the module uses decoupling diodes, a small voltage drop (typically 0.7V to 0.9V) occurs between the input and output. 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