Philips PM2831 Power Supply User Manual


 
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2.3 ADVANCED OPERATION
2.3.1 Output channel interconnections
Identical output channels can be connected in the followin
g
ways to increase the
total output capability:
•In
series
to increase the output volta
g
e capability. Refer to section 5.6.2
"Serial connection of output channels" for more information.
Parallel
to increase the output current capability. Refer to section 5.6.1
"Parallel connection of output channels" for more information.
CAUTION: Only output channels with equivalent volta
g
e and current ratin
g
s
may be connected in series or parallel to prevent dama
g
e to one of
the channels. For maximum output capacity, refer to section 5.5.1
"Output channel ratin
g
s and characteristics". For more information
about connections, refer to section 5.6 "Advanced use".
V
1
V
2
L
O
A
D
V
load
= V
1
+ V
2
+
+
V
1
V
2
L
O
A
D
I
load
= I
1
+ I
2
+
+
I
1
I
2