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Parallel operation
Devices of the same type can be connected in parallel to
enable both redundancy and an increase in efficiency. On
default upon delivery, a further adjustment is not needed.
If the output voltage is adjusted, a uniform distribution of
power is guaranteed by setting all parallel operated power
supply units to exactly the same output voltage.
To ensure symmetrical current distribution we recommend
that all cable connections from the power supply unit to the
busbar are the same length and have the same cross-section!
Depending on the system, for parallel connection of more
than two power supply units a protective circuit should be
installed at each individual device output (e.g. decoupling
diode, DC fuse or power circuit breaker). This prevents high
return currents in the event of a secondary device fault.
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Redundant operation
Redundant circuits are suitable for the supply of systems
which make especially high requirements on the operational
safety. If a fault occurs in the primary circuit of the first power
supply unit, the second device automatically takes over the
entire power supply, without interruption, and vice versa. For
this reason, the power supply units to be connected in parallel
are dimensioned in such a way that the total current
requirement of all consumers can be completely covered by
one power supply unit. 100% redundancy makes external
decoupling diodes necessary (QUINT-DIODE/40, Order No.
2938963)!
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Increased performance
For n parallel connected devices, the output current can be
increased to n x I
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. Parallel connection to increase efficiency
is used for the expansion of existing systems. It is advisable
to use parallel connection if the power supply unit does not
cover the current requirement of the most powerful
consumer. Otherwise the consumers should be spread
among individual devices independent of one another. A
maximum of five devices can be connected in parallel!