Section 5. Current Sharing; Overview; Figure 5.1 Example Of Current Share Operation - Xantrex GPIB-M-HPD Operating Manual

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
GPIB CONTROL
28V 500A
- MAXIMUM 5 UNITS
- IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP THE LOAD CABLES THE SAME LENGTH

Figure 5.1 Example of Current Share Operation

Release 2.1
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.
28V 100A
LOAD
(REQUIRES 28V-500A)
28V 100A 28V 100A
35.
28V 100A
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