Local Operation 
 
M370430-01  Rev B  3-45 
Using Multiple Power Supplies 
WARNING: Shock hazard 
There is a shock hazard at the load when using a power supply at an output of 
greater than 40V or a combined output of greater than 40V. To protect personnel 
against accidental contact with hazardous voltages created by a series 
connection, ensure that the load, including connections, has no live parts which 
are accessible. Also ensure that the insulation rating of the load wiring and 
circuitry is greater than or equal to the maximum or combined output voltage of 
the power supply. 
 
CAUTION: Equipment damage 
Do not connect power supplies from different manufacturers in parallel or in 
series. 
 
CAUTION: Equipment damage 
The remote programming inputs are internally referenced to the power supply's 
negative output. Do not connect remote programming ground lines to the power 
supply's positive output. 
 
You can operate power supplies of the same model with the 
outputs in series to obtain increased load voltage or with the 
outputs in parallel to obtain increased current, also called current 
sharing. Split supply operation gives you two positive outputs, or a 
positive and a negative output. See Figure 3-5 on page 3-46. When 
using multiple supplies in series or parallel, they will not meet the 
single unit specifications in this Manual.