Description

The Traco TIS600-124-SIG is a high-performance, intelligent 600-watt isolated DC/DC converter engineered for demanding industrial, transportation, and renewable energy applications. As part of Traco Power’s TIS600 series, the TIS600-124-SIG transforms a nominal 24VDC input (18–36V range) into a tightly regulated, isolated 24VDC output, while integrating advanced signal interface capabilities that go far beyond basic power conversion. Unlike conventional power supplies, this module delivers real-time telemetry—such as output voltage, current, temperature, and fault status—via multiple digital and analog communication channels, enabling predictive maintenance and system-level power management.

Designed for seamless integration into modern automation architectures, the Traco TIS600-124-SIG supports both CANopen and PMBus protocols, allowing it to communicate directly with PLCs, HMIs, or supervisory control systems. Its robust construction meets stringent industrial standards for shock, vibration, and electrical noise immunity, making it suitable for use in mobile machinery, rail vehicles, solar inverters, and factory automation cabinets. The inclusion of remote on/off, remote sense, and alarm relay outputs further enhances its flexibility in redundant or safety-critical power topologies. With its combination of high efficiency, intelligence, and ruggedness, the TIS600-124-SIG redefines what a DC power supply can contribute to system reliability and operational insight.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Intelligent power monitoring and control: The Traco TIS600-124-SIG stands out by offering comprehensive system integration through its built-in signal interface. It provides real-time analog outputs (0–10 V) proportional to output voltage and current, plus a digital CANopen interface compliant with CiA DS-301 and DS-401 profiles. This allows operators to log power consumption trends, detect early-stage capacitor degradation, or trigger alarms before a thermal shutdown occurs—transforming passive power delivery into an active diagnostic tool.

Robust design for mobile and industrial environments: Built to meet EN 50155 for railway applications and EN 61000-6-2 for industrial immunity, the TIS600-124-SIG withstands severe electrical transients, wide temperature swings, and mechanical vibration. Its conformal-coated PCB and sealed internal components ensure long-term reliability in dusty, humid, or corrosive settings—common in mining equipment, agricultural machinery, and offshore platforms.

Flexible system integration and redundancy support: The module features remote on/off control, remote sense for voltage drop compensation at the load, and a programmable alarm relay that can signal faults to a central controller. Multiple TIS600-124-SIG units can be paralleled for N+1 redundancy using the built-in current-sharing function, ensuring uninterrupted operation in critical control cabinets. Its high 93% efficiency minimizes heat generation, reducing cooling requirements in enclosed panels.

Application Field

The Traco TIS600-124-SIG excels in applications where reliable, monitored, and communicative power is essential. In rail transportation, it powers onboard control systems, passenger information displays, and HVAC controllers, leveraging its EN 50155 certification and wide input range to handle battery voltage fluctuations during engine start-up or regenerative braking events. Its CANopen interface integrates directly with train management systems for centralized health monitoring.

In industrial automation, the TIS600-124-SIG serves as the primary power source for PLC racks, servo drives, and vision systems in automotive assembly lines or packaging machines. The ability to report real-time current draw helps identify motor overload conditions or jammed conveyors before mechanical damage occurs. Similarly, in renewable energy systems—such as solar tracking platforms or battery energy storage—the module’s analog feedback enables SCADA systems to correlate power usage with environmental conditions.

Mobile off-highway equipment, including telehandlers, concrete pumps, and forestry harvesters, also benefits from the TIS600-124-SIG’s ruggedness and intelligence. Here, the unit not only delivers clean 24V power to sensitive electronics but also communicates battery state-of-health and converter temperature to the machine’s telematics platform, supporting remote diagnostics and fleet management.

Related Products

TIS600-124 – Base model without signal interface; same power specs but no CANopen or analog monitoring
TIS600-148-SIG – 48V output variant of the intelligent 600W converter for higher-voltage control systems
TEN 600-2415 – Non-intelligent, isolated 600W DC/DC converter from Traco’s TEN series; lower cost, no comms
TIS300-124-SIG – 300W version of the same intelligent platform; suitable for smaller control cabinets
TIS1000-124-SIG – Higher-power 1000W intelligent converter for large-scale industrial or data acquisition systems
TLP 600-2424 – Open-frame, non-isolated 600W DC/DC module; used where isolation isn’t required
TIS600-112-SIG – 12V output model for legacy 12V control circuits in retrofit projects

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Before mounting the Traco TIS600-124-SIG, ensure adequate ventilation—maintain at least 20 mm clearance on all sides for convection cooling. Install on a standard TS-35 DIN rail and secure with the provided clip. Use appropriately sized copper wiring (min. 6 AWG for 25 A output) with ferrules, and torque terminals to 0.6 Nm. Connect the remote sense lines directly at the load to compensate for voltage drop. If using CANopen, terminate the bus with 120 Ω resistors at both ends and verify baud rate settings match the master controller.

Maintenance recommendations: The Traco TIS600-124-SIG is a solid-state device with no user-serviceable parts, but periodic inspection is advised. Check for dust accumulation on heatsinks (clean with dry air every 6–12 months), verify terminal tightness, and monitor CANopen error counters via the host PLC. Sudden increases in reported internal temperature or output ripple may indicate fan failure (if externally cooled) or aging electrolytic capacitors. Leverage the analog monitoring outputs to trend performance over time—this proactive approach can predict end-of-life before catastrophic failure. Always back up system configuration parameters if used in a networked setup.