QTD20.241 Datasheet, PDF (20/22 Pages) PULS GmbH – DC INPUT

Q-Series
QTD20.241
24V, 20A, DC INPUT
26.5. PARALLEL USE TO INCREASE OUTPUT POWER
Power supplies can be paralleled to increase the output power.
Fig. 26-5 Schematic for parallel operation
Unit A
Input
Fuse ^*)
+
-
Output
Unit B
Input
Fuse ^*)
+
-
Output
+
Load
-
Instructions for parallel use:
a) Use only power supplies from the same series (Q-Series).
b) Adjust the output voltages of all power supplies to
approximately the same value (±500mV).
Otherwise, the DC-ok signal might not work properly.
c) A fuse (or diode) on the output is only required if more
than three units are connected in parallel.
d) Keep an installation clearance of 15mm (left / right)
between two power supplies and avoid installing the
power supplies on top of each other.
26.6. PARALLEL USE FOR REDUNDANCY
Power supplies can be paralleled for redundancy to gain a higher system availability. Redundant systems require a
certain amount of extra power to support the load in case one power supply unit fails. The simplest way is to put two
Q-Series power supplies in parallel. This is called a 1+1 redundancy. In case one power supply unit fails, the other one
is automatically able to support the load current without any interruption. Redundant systems for a higher power
demand are usually built in a N+1 method. E.g. Five power supplies, each rated for 10A are paralleled to build a 40A
redundant system.
Please note: This simple way to build a redundant system does not cover failures such as an internal short circuit on
the secondary side of the power supply. In such cases, the defect unit becomes a load for the other power supplies
and the output voltage can not be maintained any more. This can only be avoided by utilizing decoupling diodes
which are included in the decoupling module YR2.DIODE. (One module per power supply)
Recommendations for building redundant power systems:
a) Use separate input fuses for each power supply.
b) Monitor the individual power supply units. A DC-ok LED and a DC-ok contact is already included in the units This
feature reports a faulty unit.
c) When possible, connect each power supply to different phases or circuits.
d) It is desirable to set the output voltages of all power supplies to the same value to avoid a false DC-ok signal.
26.7. DAISY CHAINING OF OUTPUTS
Daisy chaining (jumping from one power supply output to the next) is allowed as long as the maximum current
through one terminal pin does not exceed 25A. If the current is higher, use a separate distribution terminal block.
Fig. 26-6 Daisy chaining of outputs
max 25A!
Fig. 26-7 Using distribution terminals
++ --
Power
Supply
Input
++ --
Power
Supply
Input
+-
Load
++ --
Power
Supply
Input
++ --
Power
Supply
Input
+-
Load
Distribution
Terminals
Mar 2012 / Rev. 1.2 DS-QTD20.241-EN
All parameters are specified at 24V, 20A, 600Vdc input, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted.
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