Yes. All outputs in the Xgen are fully isolated outputs. They can be referenced to a common point creating either a positive or negative output voltage. To create a negative 5 V output for example, the +Vout terminal of the module should be connected to the common return (chassis ground, earth ground etc.). The –Vout terminal will then deliver the -5 V output. All outputs have 500 V output-output isolation and 500 V output-ground isolation.

Yes. Xgen power supplies can be parallel connected for higher power and current applications. The maximum Earth Leakage Current varies depending on the application. The total leakage current from the power supplies is calculated by adding the individual Maximum Earth Leakage of each power supply. Earth Leakage current varoes with input line voltage. Advanced Energy measures Earth Leakage at the worst case voltage of 250 VAC. Other components in the system can contribute to Earth Leakage current and should be considered when calculating the maximum system Earth Leakage current.

Yes. The Xmite, Xrite, Xvite, and Xzite provide medically approved power supplies from 200 to 1340 W. 

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Yes. All Advanced Energy low voltage products meet the requirements of the RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) Directive. 

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Yes. The Xgen has global Inhibit/Enable function that allows users to remotely switch ON/OFF the power supply using a digital or analog signal. The isolated outputs can also be individually Inhibited/Enabled allowing users to sequence outputs and controls system start-ups.

Yes. Parallel connecting powers supplies for operation in redundant mode is an acceptable and often necessary practice. To ensure correct operation, each power supply must be capable of providing the full system load. The the power supplies should have their outputs connected in parallel via diodes. The diodes permit one power supply to fail without affecting the other.

All of the sense lines need to be connected to the load. The wiring complexity can be reduced by connecting all of the sense lines locally and bringing out one pair of sense lines to the load.

No. Both outputs are fully floating and are isolated from each other. They have independent regulation which is not effected by the adjacent output.

Yes. Due to the voltage ratio of the feedback divider chain, when the sense lines are connected, we expect to see approximately 200 mV drop once the remote sense lines are connected.

The Xgen is designed to sink and source current to maintain its regulation setpoint. If excessive energy returns from the load, it has negative current limit to prevent damage to the freewheel fet. In a battery charging application, where energy is sufficiently high, this may be a source for potential damage. A blocking diode for any battery charging application is best practice.

Yes. The Xgen series is highly flexible.

For powerMods Xg1 to Xg5, the output voltage is set at the positive and negative sense pins. For powerMod Xg7, the output is set at the +Vout (Pin2) and -Vout (Pin 1) of the J4 connector. For powerMod Xg8, the output is set on the +Vout and -Vout pins for each output (i.e., Pin 4 through to Pin 1 respectively of the connector J4).

Yes. The Xgen powerPac consists of a fan-cooled, semi-enclosed chassis. An always-on consent speed fan is used to enable power densities of 1 5 W/in³ and the 90% plus efficiencies up to the 1340 W available. To increase fan life the Global Inhibit can be used to turn off the power supply under no load conditions. For acoustic sensitive applications, the Xgen series is available in a low acoustic noise versions.

Yes. A universal input voltage range from 85 to 264 VAC and 120 to 380 VDC input also work with Xgen platform.

First, ensure that the powerMods DIPswitch I Share is set to ON for reach powerMod. Then attach the negative parallel link. Adjust the output voltage on powerMod 1 to the required output. Measure the voltage difference between the positive terminals of powerMod 1 and powerMod 2. Adjust the powerMod 2 voltage to minimize the delta and then attach the positive parallel links. Repeat this for each subsequent powerMod.

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) is implemented as a two-level scheme. Level One OVP is initiated when the output is between 110 to 115% of the Vset, this is non-latching. Level Two OVP is fixed relative to Vmax. If the output voltage rises to between 110 to 125% of Vmax, the OVP is initiated. This is a latching protection and it is reset by removing and reinstating the input power.