Parallel use to increase output power

Devices of the same type can be paralleled to increase the output power. The output voltage shall be adjusted to the same value (±100mV) in “Single use” mode with the same load conditions on all units, or the units can be left with the factory settings. After the adjustments, the jumper on the front of the unit shall be moved from “Single use” to “Parallel use”, in order to achieve load sharing. The “Parallel use” mode regulates the output voltage in such a manner that the voltage at no load is approx. 4% higher than at nominal load. See also chapter “Output”. If no jumper is plugged in, the unit is in “Single use” mode. Factory setting is also “Single use” mode.

If more than three units are connected in parallel, a fuse or circuit breaker with a rating of 50A or 63A is required on each output. Alternatively, a diode or redundancy module can also be utilized.

Keep an installation clearance of 15mm (left / right) between two power supplies and avoid installing the power supplies on top of each other. Do not use power supplies in parallel in mounting orientations other than the standard mounting orientation (terminals on the bottom of the unit) or in any other condition where a derating of the output current is required (e.g. altitude, above 60°C, …).

Pay attention that leakage current, EMI, inrush current, harmonics will increase when using multiple power supplies.