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The Schneider Electric ABLS1A12060E is a Modicon ABL2 single-phase power supply delivering 12 V DC at 6.3 A (75.6 W) from a 100-240 V AC input. Built for PLCs, sensors, HMIs and I/O modules in general industrial panels, it mounts on DIN rail in a compact 32 mm wide housing, carries IP20 protection, and includes a front potentiometer to trim output voltage for long cable runs.
The ABLS1A12060E's 6.3 A / 75.6 W rating at 12 V DC suits a panel with a mid-size PLC, several sensors, an HMI and encoders sharing one 12 V DC bus, per its Easy Modicon ABL2 application list. Its front potentiometer lets the output be trimmed upward to offset voltage drop on long cable runs between the supply and distant field devices.
| Range of Product | Modicon ABL2 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Power supply |
| Power supply type | Regulated switch mode |
| Rated power in W | 75 W |
| Main Input Voltage | 100...240 V AC single phase, 140...340 V DC |
| Output voltage | 12 V DC |
| Power supply output current | 6.3 A |
| Operating position | Vertical |
| Vibration resistance | 2 gn (f= 10…500 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Name of test | Radiated electromagnetic field conforming to EN 61000-4-3 level 3A, Electrostatic discharges conforming to EN 61000-4-2 level 3B, Electrical fast transients/bursts conforming to EN 61000-4-4 level 3B, Surge conforming to EN 61000-4-5 level 3B, Conducted conforming to EN 61000-4-6 level 3A, Emission conforming to EN 55032, conforming to EN 61000-3-2 |
| Input voltage limits | 90...264 V AC, 127...370 V DC |
|---|---|
| Network Frequency | 47...63 Hz |
| Inrush current | 20 A at 115 V AC, 35 A at 230 V AC |
| Cos phi | 0.4…0.6 |
| Efficiency | 85 % |
| Power dissipation in W | 25 W |
| Current consumption | 0.9 A at 240 V, 1.62 A at 100 V |
| Input protection type | Integrated fuse (not interchangeable) |
| Output voltage limits | 10.8...13.8 V |
| Line and load regulation | +/- 1 % |
| Holding time | >= 12 ms at 115 V |
| Output protection type | Against overload, protection technology: 1.1...1.3 x In overload protection, Against overvoltage, protection technology: tripping if U between 14...17 V, Against short-circuits, protection technology: automatic reset, Thermal, protection technology: auto reset |
| Connections - terminals | For ground connection: screw type terminals, connection capacity: 1 x 4 mm² 12 AWG, For input connection: screw type terminals, connection capacity: 2 x 4 mm² 12 AWG, For output connection: screw type terminals, connection capacity: 4 x 4 mm² 12 AWG |
| Marking | CE, UL |
| Operating altitude | 6561.68 ft (2000 m), 5000 m |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Meantime between failure [MTBF] | 100000 h at 104 °F (40 °C) |
| Status LED | 1 LED (Green) output voltage |
| Width | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Height | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Depth | 4.02 in (102 mm) |
| Net Weight | 0.873 lb(US) (0.396 kg) |
| Product Certifications | CE, RoHS, RoHS (china), UKCA, UL 508, REACH |
|---|---|
| Environmental characteristic | Safety conforming to EN 62368-1, EMC conforming to BS EN/EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11, EMC conforming to EN 55032 |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 conforming to EN 62368-1 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 68…122 °F (20…50 °C) (without derating), 122…158 °F (50…70 °C) (with derating factor) |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -40…185 °F (-40…85 °C) |
| Relative humidity | 10…95 % |
| Overvoltage category | Class I conforming to EN 62368-1 |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Dielectric strength | 2000 V between input and ground, 3000 V between input and output, 500 V between output and ground |
| Part number | ABLS1A12060E |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606487460497 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Country of origin | CN |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.396 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of ABLS1A12060E is 6.3 A.
The rated operational voltage of ABLS1A12060E is 100–240 V AC.
The tariff (HS) code on file for ABLS1A12060E is 850440.
The EAN (GTIN) of ABLS1A12060E is 3606487460497.
ABLS1A12060E ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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