Dual sources with opposite-polarity grounding damage equipment.
Caution
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allowed only if Va equals Vb (within 0.25 V).
If source A and source B are wired with common positive terminals and their voltages are unequal by
Caution
more than 0.25 V, the higher-voltage source can discharge into the lower-voltage source through the
negative terminals. Excessive discharging currents through these terminals can actuate one or both of
the dual- input DC power supply's internal A– or B– fuses, resulting in lack of redundancy or system
failure. When source A and source B are within 0.25 V, discharge current is minimal.
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16, either the positive source terminal or the negative source terminal is tied to ground
Connecting to One Source Only—Source A or Source B
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17, source A and source B share common negative terminal connections.
Connecting Source A and Source B with Common Negative Terminals
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Va
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B+
Vb
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18, source A and source B share common positive terminal connections. This configuration is
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Connecting Cables to Cisco 3800 Series Routers
Power Connections
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