Fluke PM2813 - Advanced Operation; Output Channel Interconnections

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2.3 ADVANCED OPERATION
2.3.1 Output channel interconnections
Identical output channels can be connected in the followin
g
ways to increase the
total output capability:
•In
series
to increase the output volta
g
e capability. Refer to section 5.6.2
"Serial connection of output channels" for more information.
•
Parallel
to increase the output current capability. Refer to section 5.6.1
"Parallel connection of output channels" for more information.
CAUTION: Only output channels with equivalent volta
g
e and current ratin
g
s
may be connected in series or parallel to prevent dama
g
e to one of
the channels. For maximum output capacity, refer to section 5.5.1
"Output channel ratin
g
s and characteristics". For more information
about connections, refer to section 5.6 "Advanced use".
V
1
V
2
L
O
A
D
V
load
= V
1
+ V
2
+
–
+
–
V
1
V
2
L
O
A
D
I
load
= I
1
+ I
2
+
–
+
–
I
1
I
2