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Section 5. Current Sharing
Overview
The current sharing function allows power supplies to current share between units
connected in parallel. Current sharing can use a maximum of 5 supplies. All power
supplies must be the same model. Every unit must have a unique address. See
“Configure for Multichannel Operation” on page 35.
Figure 5.1 Example of Current Share Operation
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CAUTION
Always exercise caution when using the current sharing feature. If a unit is set to
Master or Slave, it will be locked out of local operation. Current sharing units will
have their outputs disabled if one power supply enters shutdown.
LOAD
(REQUIRES 28V-500A)
GPIB CONTROL
- MAXIMUM 5 UNITS
- IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP THE LOAD CABLES THE SAME LENGTH
28V 500A
28V 100A
28V 100A 28V 100A 28V 100A