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.

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FAQ Subcategory: Power, I/O, and Wiring

This item was last updated on 2014-02-19
Document ID: 1503

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