Parallel use to increase power

Do not connect devices for higher output currents in parallel.

Devices can be connected in parallel for 1+1 redundancy to achieve higher system availability. Redundant systems require a certain amount of additional power to support the load if one device fails.

The simplest option is to connect two devices in parallel. This is called 1+1 redundancy. If one device fails, the other is automatically able to support the load current without interruption. It is essential to use a redundancy module to decouple the devices from each other. This prevents the faulty device from becoming a load for the other device and being unable to maintain the output voltage.

This device does not have a way to report a faulty or non-functioning power supply. Since this is essential for redundant systems, select a redundancy module that monitors and reports insufficient input voltage or use a power supply that includes a DC OK signal.