Installation Guide

24

Volt

Tetra

®

LED Systems Power Supply

GEPS24-180U (100-277 VAC input / 24 VDC output / 180 W)

Power Supply Features

• Supports all 24 VDC Tetra Channel Letters, Box signs and Contour

Product

• Dry and damp location rated

• Class 2 wiring per NEC Article 725 (SELV)

• IP66 rated: separate enclosure required

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Disconnect power at fuse box or circuit breaker before servicing or installing product.

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Properly ground Tetra ® power supply.

RISK OF FIRE

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Minimum 5 cm (2”) spacing from heat producing

• components required.

Minimum 10 cm (4”) to side and 2.5 cm (1”) spacing in

• compartment surrounding component required.

Application considerations potentially requiring additional spacing include high ambient temperature seen by the power supply, poor contact with a heat dissipating material, inadequate ventilation, or direct

• exposure to sun.

Use only Tetra ® supply wire to make connection from

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Tetra ® power supply to Tetra ® LED strip.

Use only approved wire for input/output connection.

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Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82 mm 2 ).

Follow all local codes.

WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

• Coupez l’alimentation électrique à la boîte de fusibles ou au disjoncteur avant l’entretien ou l’installation du produit.

• Assurez-vous de correctement mettre à terre l’alimentation électrique Tetra ® .

RISQUES D’INCENDIE

• Un espacement minimum de 5 cm (2 “) entre les composantes émettrices de chaleur est requis.

• Un espacement minimum de 10 cm (4 po) entre 2 alimentations de puissance est requis ainsi qu’un espacement minimal de 2,5 cm (1 po) avec toute enceinte.

• Certains environnements de l’application pourraient requérir un espacement additionnel tels que la température ambiante autour de l’alimentation, un mauvais contact avec une matière dissipatrice de chaleur, une ventilation inadéquate ou une exposition directe au soleil

• N’utilisez que le fil d’approvisionnement Tetra ® pour faire la connexion entre l’alimentation Tetra ® et la bande DEL Tetra ® .

• N’utilisez que des fils approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de connexion. Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm 2 ).

• Respectez tous les codes locaux.

CAUTION/ATTENTION

RISK OF INJURY

• While performing installations described, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

RISQUE DE BLESSURE

• Lors de l’exécution des installations décrites, des gants, des lunettes de sécurité ou des lunettes de protection doivent être portées.

Save These Instructions

Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Prepare Electrical Wiring

Electrical Requirements

• Limited to use in dry and damp locations.

• The suitability of rain enclosure shall be determined if intended for wet location.

• The grounding and bonding of the LED Driver shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code

(NEC) Article 600.

• Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) and local codes.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This Class [A] RFLD complies with the Canadian standard ICES-005. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-005 du Canada.

Power Supply Installation

To LED system Green with yellow stripe

(ground)

AC line

Output wires

1 Remove the junction box cover and carefully remove knockout for AC line input wires. Install appropriate electrical fittings in the knockout holes for wire protection. Securely mount the power supply with the base in contact with the mounting surface in accordance with the power supply spacing requirements described in the warning section . If used in a wet location, the power supply and electrical connections shall be protected from weather by a suitable rain enclosure, and not subject to saturation with water or other liquids.

If not protected from the weather, the output DC connections with LED module must also be protected by a weather box or with electrical grade silicone. Please, refer to the LED module install instructions for more details

2 Connect the supply wire that is attached to your LED system to the red (+) and black (-) output wires of the LED driver as outlined in the

“Electrical Connections” section of your LED system’s Installation

Instructions.

3

White (neutral) Black (line)

Connect the AC line to the black

(line) and white (neutral) input wires of the LED driver using

18-14 AWG (0.82-2.08 mm 2 ) twist-on wire connectors. Ground

LED driver by connecting green wire with yellow stripe to grounding screw. Replace junction box cover.

NOTE: For CSA approval, a disconnect/toggle switch of appropriate rating needs to be placed within 29.5 ft. (9 m) of primary side of the power supply. The minimum rating of the switch must be either 120 or 220 Volts AC. The switch must also support twice the amount of input current.

NOTE: When installing power supply, connect to the appropriate sized building breaker or disconnect device for line and neutral connections, in accordance with local, state or country regulations.

NOTE: The grounding and bonding of the power supply and overall sign shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC)

Article 600.

Retrofit Instructions

1. (Existing Signs Only) Prior to installation, survey the site for information regarding power and accessibility inside and outside the building. Ensure that the branch circuit supplying the existing transformer or ballast will be within the voltage ratings of the new LED power supply, and have a current rating not exceeding 20A, or that permitted by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes

(whichever is less).

2. (Existing Signs Only) Remove the existing lighting equipment to be replaced, such as neon tubing or fluorescent tubes; and associated transformers and ballasts. Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or fluorescent tubes.

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing, fluorescent tubes, transformers and ballasts.

3. (Existing Signs Only) If removal of the existing lighting equipment eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed.

4. (Existing Signs Only) Make sure the removal of lighting equipment does not compromise the integrity of the sign body (i.e. water intrusion). Fill in all holes 0.5 in. (13 mm) or smaller with the appropriate amount of rated caulk or sealant. For holes greater than

0.5 in. (13 mm), use an aluminum or zinc coated steel patch with rivets and sealant.

5. Using the layout guidelines within the LED module installation instructions, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.

6. Using the applicable LED module maximum Loading chart, determine the number of Tetra Class 2 Power Supplies required to power the number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign, so as not to overload any single power supply output.

7. Follow the LED module instructions to properly mount the LED modules.

8. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Power Supply Installation instructions above.

9. Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the Power

Supply Installation instructions above.

10. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualified personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.

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Power Supply Specifications

Performance Data

Input Voltage (VAC)

Input Frequency (Hz)

Input Current (A)

Output Voltage (VDC)

Output Current (ADC)

Output Power (W)

Environmental Operating Temperature Range

Environmental Humidity (non-condensing)

Environmental Storage Temperature Range

Dimensions

Min

90

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0.7

23.25

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-40°C

0%

-40°C

Typical

100-277

50/60

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24.0

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+25°C

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15.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.6 in. (392 mm x 62 mm x 40 mm)

Max

305

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2.5

24.75

3.8

180

+60°C*

95%

+85°C

* Maximum case temperature is 80°C

Supports

Tetra

Products

Tetra miniMAX

Tetra MS

SKUs

GEMM2471-W1, GEMM2450-W1,

GEMM2441-W1, GEMM2432-W1

Tetra MAX

GEMS2471-W1, GEMS2450-W1,

GEMS2441-W1, GEMS2432-W1

GEMX2471-W1, GEMX2450-W1,

GEMX2441-W1, GEMX2432-W1

GEPM2471-W1, GEPM2450-W1,

GEPM2441-W1, GEPM2432-W1

Tetra

PowerMAX

Tetra

PowerStrip SS

GESS2471-2, GESS2450-2,

GESS2441-2, GESS2432-2

GESS24H71-1, GESS24H50-1,

GESS24H41-1, GESS24H32-1

Tetra

PowerStrip DS

GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2,

GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2

GEDSH71-3, GEDSH50-3,

GEDSH41-3, GEDSH32-3

Tetra

EdgeStrip

GEBI71-2, GEBI50-2,

GEBI41-2, GEBI32-2

GEBIH71-2, GEBIH50-2,

GEBIH41-2, GEBIH32-2

Tetra miniStrip DS

Tetra

Contour LS

Tetra Contour

GEBD71-2, GEWWBDP6-50K,

GEWWBDP6-41K, GEWWBDP6

GEBDH71-2, GEBDH50-1,

GEBDH41-1, GEBDH32-1

GEXNLRD-1

GEXNLBL-1, GEXNLGL-1

GEXNL65-1, GEXNL32-1

GEXNYG-1, GEXNRC-1

GEXN65-1, GEXN32-1

Rated Power

0.348W/module

0.228W/module

0.62W/module

0.84W/module

2.52W/module

2.95W/module

5.04W/module

5.9W/module

2.52W/module

5.40W/module

1.68W/module

1.94W/module

1.30W/ft. (strip)

1.73W/ft. (strip)

3.17W/ft. (strip)

GEXNBL-1, GEXNGL-1, GEXNRD-1 1.52W/ft. (strip)

2.27W/ft. (strip)

3.17W/ft. (strip)

Maximum Load per Power Supply

210 modules/105 ft. (33.5 m) per bank;

420 modules/210 ft. (67.05 m) per PS

320 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) per bank;

640 modules/160 ft. (48.76 m) per PS

120 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) per bank;

240 modules/160 ft. (48.77 m) per PS

90 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank;

180 modules/ 120 ft. (36.58 m) per PS

33 modules per bank;

66 modules per PS

26 modules per bank;

52 modules per PS

16 modules per bank;

32 modules per PS

14 modules per bank;

28 modules per PS

33 modules/33 ft. (10.06 m) per bank;

66 modules/66 ft. (20.12 m) per PS

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

Remote Mounting Distance

18

AWG/

0.82 mm 2

16

AWG/

1.31 mm 2

14

AWG/

2.08 mm 2

12

AWG/

3.31 mm 2

20 ft./

6.1 m

20 ft./

6.1 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

25 ft./

7.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

35 ft./

10.6 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

40 ft./

12.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

25 ft.

7.6 m

35 ft.

10.6 m

40 ft.

12.1 m

16 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) per bank;

32 modules/32 ft. (9.75 m) per PS

45 modules/45 ft. (13.71 m) per bank;

90 modules/90 ft. (27.42 m) per PS

37 modules/37 ft. (11.27 m) bank; modules/74 ft. (22.54 m) per PS

65 ft. (19.81 m) per bank;

130 ft. (39.62 m) per PS

48 ft. (14.63 m) per bank;

96 ft. (29.26 m) per PS

27 ft. (8.2 m) per bank;

54 ft. (16.4 m) per PS

55 ft. (16.76 m) per bank;

110 ft. (33.53 m) per PS

37 ft. (11.28 m) per bank;

74 ft. (22.55 m) per PS

27 ft. (8.2 m) per bank;

54 ft. (16.4 m) per PS

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

20 ft.

6.1 m

25 ft.

7.6 m

25 ft.

7.6 m

25 ft.

7.6 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

30 ft.

9.1 m

35 ft.

10.6 m

35 ft.

10.6 m

35 ft.

10.6 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

50 ft.

15.2 m

40 ft.

12.1 m

40 ft.

12.1 m

40 ft.

12.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

86 ft.

26.1 m

Chart continued on next page

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Supports

Tetra Products

Line Fit Light

SKUs

GEF12DHOLED-1

GEF12SGNHOLED-1

GEF12CWHOLED-1

GEF18DHOLED-1

GEF18SGNHOLED-1

GEF18CWHOLED-1

GEF24DHOLED-1

GEF24SGNHOLED-1

GEF24CWHOLED-1

GEF30DHOLED-1

GEF30SGNHOLED-1

GEF30CWHOLED-1

GEF36DHOLED-1

GEF36SGNHOLED-1

GEF36CWHOLED-1

GEF42DHOLED-1

GEF42SGNHOLED-1

GEF42CWHOLED-1

GEF48DHOLED-1

GEF48SGNHOLED-1

GEF48CWHOLED-1

GEF60DHOLED-1

GEF60SGNHOLED-1

GEF60CWHOLED-1

GEF64DHOLED-1

GEF64SGNHOLED-1

GEF64CWHOLED-1

GEF72DHOLED-1

GEF72SGNHOLED-1

GEF72CWHOLED-1

GEF84DHOLED-1

GEF84SGNHOLED-1

GEF84CWHOLED-1

GEF96DHOLED-1

GEF96SGNHOLED-1

GEF96CWHOLED-1

Rated Power

5.8W/bar

7.2W/bar

11.5W/bar

14.4W/bar

17.3W/bar

20.2W/bar

23.0W/bar

28.8W/bar

30.2W/bar

34.6W/bar

40.3W/bar

46.1W/bar

Maximum Load per Power Supply

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

14 ft. per bank;

28 ft. per PS

Remote Mounting Distance

18 AWG/

0.82 mm 2

16 AWG/

1.31 mm 2

14 AWG/

2.08 mm 2

12 AWG/

3.31 mm 2

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This product is intended to be used as a lamp control gear that is installed after the mains control switch.

Conforms to the following standards:

www.currentbyge.com, www.gelighting.com

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information provided is subject to change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions. Current, powered by GE is a business of the General Electric Company.

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