Installation 
 
M370430-01  Rev B  2-13 
Inductive Loads and Batteries 
CAUTION 
The XG/XTR power supply requires freewheeling and blocking diodes 
across the output while driving inductive loads or batteries to protect the 
power supply from damage caused by power being fed back into the 
supply and from high voltage transients. 
 
The diode must have a voltage rating at least 20% greater than the power 
supply's output voltage and have a current rating greater than or equal to the 
power supply's output rating. Connect the cathode to the positive output and the 
anode to the return. 
Where positive load transients such as back EMF from a motor may occur, 
connect a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) or a varistor across the output to 
protect the power supply. The breakdown voltage rating for the TVS or varistor 
must be approximately 10% higher than the rated supply output. 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2-3  Diode Placement 
For a detailed Application Note, please go to: www.programmablepower.com and 
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