Sorensen SGA Series
Operation
M550129-01 Rev AF
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3.11.2
SERIES OPERATION
Series operation is used to obtain a higher aggregate output voltage using
two units. Each supply is operated individually, and is set up as follows:
Connect the negative terminal (
–) of one supply to the positive terminal (+) of
the next supply; both units must be of the same model. The total voltage
available is the sum of the maximum voltages of each supply. Each supply
displays its own output voltage, and the load voltage is the sum of each front
panel display.
CAUTION!
Under no condition should the negative (
–) output terminal of any
power supply exceed 300 V to chassis (earth) ground. This is limited
by the isolation and creepage/clearance distances internal to the
power supply construction. If a higher output voltage range is
required, contact the factory for availability.
Note:
The maximum allowable current for a series string of power supplies
is the rated output current of a single supply of the string.
Remote sensing
at the load
should
not
be used during series
operation. Each power supply should have its remote sense leads
connected to its own output terminals.
An anti-parallel diode (power diode capable of the maximum current of the
series group, connected across the output, but reverse biased) is
recommended to protect against sinking current into a supply should one
supply be “ON” while another other is “OFF.” (Refer to Section 2.6.1)
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