Power Products (electrical) Frequently Asked Questions
Power Products (electrical) Frequently Asked Questions
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| Question: Can I use two 2 Rhino power supplies in parallel to get more current? |
| Answer: Although you can connect most of the Rhino series power supplies in parallel, you should always refer to the online data sheets to determine if the specific powers supplies in question can be used in parallel operation. However it is NOT recommended to use two supplies in parallel to increase the available power. The main reason is if one fails the other one will not be able to handle the load alone and will likely go into overload protection. |
| FAQ ID: 1503 |
| Question: Can I use two Rhino power supplies in parallel for redundancy? |
| Answer: In most cases you can connect two Rhino series power supplies in parallel, however you should always refer to the online data sheets to determine if the specific powers supplies in question can be used in parallel operation. Parallel operation requires the use of either a redundancy module like the PSP24-REM240S or the PSB60-REM20S or a decoupling diode with power ratings suitable for the application. The Vishay VT4045C is good example of a decoupling diode and can be sourced from many online electronic component suppliers. |
| FAQ ID: 1504 |