Fluke PM2813 - Page 64

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When the sense leads are disconnected, the power supply
g
oes into the local sense
mode, as the V and S terminals are internally interconnected via resistors. Yet you are
stron
g
ly recommended to interconnect the V and S terminals with the straps if you
use the local sense mode, as open sense inputs are sensitive to noise. Moreover, the
output specifications are not
g
uaranteed when the sense terminals are open.
Output modules with low volta
g
e ratin
g
s may have less sense capability for output
volta
g
es in the upper part of the volta
g
e ran
g
e, e.
g
. the 8V/15A module for the
sense ran
g
e from 4V to 8V (see the Reference Manual, Appendix A).
For power supplies with a Front Connection Unit, the sense capability is reduced
with about 5mV/A per load lead.