DRL-24V480W1AA Power supply Delta Electronics DRL 480 W 24 V

DRL-24V480W1AA is a Delta DRL switch-mode power supply from the base Lyte generation, rated 480 W with a 24 V DC output and load current up to 20 A. The single-phase universal 85–264 V AC input runs the unit from a standard 220 V mains as well as under voltage fluctuations, with no range switching. DIN-rail (TS-35) mounting and an IP20 enclosure for installation inside a closed control cabinet. In terms of power it is the highest-power unit in the series for densely populated cabinets with many loads.

Typical applications:

• PLC control cabinets: controller, I/O modules and interposing relays.
• Inductive and optical sensors, encoders and pneumatic valve islands.
• Operator panels (HMI) and local control stations within a line.
• Output relays, solenoid valves and cabinet signalling devices.

Delta DRL Lyte — cost-effective DIN-rail power supplies for everyday automation cabinets

DRL is Delta Electronics' value line of switch-mode power supplies for DIN-rail mounting (TS-35). The series is a practical, no-frills workhorse for control cabinets that need a stable DC source without paying for features they will not use. Two generations are offered within the family — the original Lyte and the updated Lyte II (part numbers ending in 1EN). All models share an IP20 enclosure for in-cabinet installation and a universal single-phase 85–264 VAC input, so a single voltage rating works on 220 V mains as well as on networks with reduced or elevated voltage.

Power ratings span from 75 W to 480 W across three standard output voltages: 12 V, 24 V and 48 V. This covers virtually the entire low-current side of a typical cabinet: 24 V is the standard rail for PLCs, relays, sensors and valve terminals; 12 V suits some panels, CCTV and LED strips; 48 V serves telecom nodes, individual drives and long supply runs where the higher voltage offsets cable voltage drop.

Model range and load currents

• 12 V: 75 W (6.25 A), 120 W (10 A) and 240 W (20 A) — for logic, lighting and signal circuits.
• 24 V: 75 W (3.12 A), 120 W (5 A), 240 W (10 A) and 480 W (20 A) — the main workhorse of the series for PLCs and field automation.
• 48 V: 75 W (1.56 A), 120 W (2.5 A), 240 W (5 A) and 480 W (10 A) — for telecom and remote-node supply.

The larger 240 W and 480 W models power a whole group of devices at once: a controller, dozens of sensors, a local operator panel and interposing relays. The smaller 75 W versions fit compact enclosures and standalone nodes where footprint and price matter most.

Construction and connection

All DRL units are single-phase with a universal 85–264 VAC input: one voltage rating covers different sites with no range-selector switch. Mounting on a standard TS-35 DIN rail keeps installation fast, and the vertical layout saves cabinet space. The IP20 rating means the unit is intended for installation inside a closed electrical cabinet, not for open or wet environments.

• DIN-rail mounting — fast install and removal within a row of devices.
• Universal 85–264 VAC input — tolerance to mains fluctuations.
• Single-channel 12/24/48 VDC output for typical automation loads.
• IP20 enclosure for use inside a protected cabinet.

Typical DRL applications

• PLC control cabinets: powering the controller, I/O modules and interposing relays from the 24 V rail.
• Sensors and field automation: inductive/optical sensors, encoders and valve terminals — stable 24 V with current headroom.
• LED lighting and indication: 12 V and 24 V channels for signal towers, backlighting and information boards.
• Telecom and low-current nodes: 48 V for network equipment and long supply lines.
• Service and retrofit: replacing a failed power supply in an existing cabinet without rework.

How DRL differs from other Delta series

DRL Lyte is the entry-level, most affordable tier in Delta's power-supply portfolio. Unlike the DRP (CliQ) and DRM (CliQ-M) series, DRL has no active power factor correction (PFC) — a deliberate trade-off for a lower price in applications where PFC is not a mandatory requirement. If a project calls for built-in PFC or a three-phase input, the DRP/DRM families are the better choice. For high-volume automation panels, however, where the priority is reliable 24 V on a DIN rail at a sensible price, DRL handles the job directly and without excess.

If you are unsure which DRL rating and power to choose for your load, or you are weighing DRL against the PFC-equipped series, contact us and we will help based on the list of consumers in your cabinet.