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5.2 Parallel connection for redundancy
5.2
Parallel connection for redundancy
The parallel switching of several LOGO!Power power supplies for redundancy is required
when the demands for reliability of the supply are particularly high.
If a component in the redundant supply fails, the power supply for the loads must be fully
accommodated by the remaining component. It is therefore important when dimensioning the
system to make sure that n+1 redundant switched power supplies can handle the total power
requirement of the remaining n power supplies.
To prevent loading of the remaining power supplies in the event of a secondary-side error
when one power supply fails, the respective "+" terminals of the power supplies must be
decoupled via diodes.
NOTICE
For a high reliability of the supply, it is recommended that the redundant switched power
supplies are fused separately on the line-side and, if possible, be connected to different
power supply networks.
Figure 5-2
Parallel connection for redundancy
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Operating Instructions, 02.2011, C98130-A7560-A999-1-7619
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