GE Tetra Guide d'installation

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Modèle: Tetra

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Tetra® EdgeStrip

LED Lighting System

Installation Guide

SIGN172 | GE2027-9817

Electrical Requirements

• Limited to use in dry and damp locations.The suitability of rain

enclosures 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.

Save These Instructions

Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

∙Turn power o before inspection, installation or removal.

∙Properly ground power supply enclosure.

RISK OF FIRE

∙Use only UL approved wire for input/output connections.

Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm2)

∙Follow all NEC and local codes.

∙Not to be submerged or used in a marine environment.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

∙LED Retrot Kit installation requires knowledge of

sign electrical systems. If not qualied, do not attempt

installation. Contact a qualied electrician.

∙Install this kit only in host signs that have been identied in

the installation instructions and where the input rating of

the retrot kit does not exceed the input rating of the sign.

∙Installation of this LED retrot kit may involve drilling or

punching of holes into the structure of the sign. Check

for enclosed wiring and components to avoid damage to

wiring and electrical parts.

∙Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of

wiring or electrical components during kit installation.

RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

∙Coupez l’alimentation avant l’inspection, l’installation ou le déplacement.

∙Assurez-vous de correctement mettre à terre l’alimentation électrique.

RISQUES D’INCENDIE

∙N’utilisez que des ls approuvés par UL pour les entrées/sorties de connexion. Taille

minimum 18 AWG (0.82mm2)

∙Respectez tous les codes NEC et codes locaux.

∙Ne pas submerger ou installer dans un environnement marin.

RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

∙L’installation de l’équipement de remplacement DEL exige Ia connaissance des

systèmes électriques pour enseignes. Si non qualié, ne tentez pas d’installation.

Veuillez contacter un électricien qualié.

∙Risque d’incendie ou de choc Électrique. Installez cet ensemble seulement dans des

enseignes hôtes qui ont été identiés dans les instructions d’installation et dont la

capacité d’entrée de l’ensemble ne dépasse pas la capacité d’entrée de l’enseigne.

∙L’installation de cet équipement de remplacement DEL peut impliquer le perçage

ou le poinçonnage de trous dans la structure du panneau Vériez le câblage et

les composants inclus pour éviter d’endommager le câblage et les composants

électriques.

∙Ne pas faire ou modier les trous ouverts dans une enceinte de câblage ou de

composants électriques pendant l’installation de cet équipement de remplacement DEL.

GEBI71-2, GEBI50-2, GEBI41-2, GEBI32-2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Volt

Prepare Electrical Wiring

Tetra® EdgeStrip Installation Guide

Peel o backing to expose adhesive tape and stick

LED modules into place.

Determine how many modules are required for

your application and cut where necessary.

NOTE: Cuts can be made between any of the LED

modules.

Determine location of where LED modules will

be mounted based on sign dimensions (see

chart). If mounting on bottom of sign, the use of

a riser will be needed (minimum 1/8 in. distance

between bottom surface and module).

Layout LED Modules

Sign

Modules mounted to sides

Use rivets, screws, or silicone to secure each

module within the sign. Use #6 (M3) or #8 (M4)

screws, 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) rivets, or silicone.

Components and Tools Required

UL approved 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) supply wire

UL approved 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm2) wire

connectors or 22-18 AWG (0.33-0.82 mm2) in-line/IDC

connectors

#6 or #8 (M3 or M4) screws, 1/8 inch

(3.2 mm) rivets or electrical grade silicone

End caps

Tetra® 24 Volt Power Supply

Tetra® EdgeStrip LED modules

Electrical grade RTV silicone.

Example electrical grade RTV silicones include:

• Momentive RTV 6700 Series Silicone Rubber

Adhesive Sealant

• Momentive White Blanc RTV 162 Silicone Rubber

Adhesive Sealant-Electrical Grade

• Dow Corning 3140 - Non-Corrosive Flowable (clear)

• Dow Corning 3145 - Non-Corrosive Nonowable

(clear or gray)

• Dow Corning RTV 748 Non-Corrosive Sealant-White

TC Measure Point

Tetra® EdgeStrip Installation Guide

Power

Supply

To LED System

To Power Supply

Electrical Connections

NOTE: Refer to the power supply installation instructions for loading and remote mounting information.

NOTE: All electrical connections should be suitably protected from mechanical damage and the environment. Seal all

connections in locations that may be exposed to water with electrical grade RTV silicone.

NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-lled with silicone grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone grease

to seal connections.

Connect modules using twist-on wire connectors

or in-line (IDC) connectors. Join white wires

together and red striped wires together.

NOTE: Additional supply wire may be necessary to

bridge electrical connections.

Run a wire from the Power Supply and connect to

the rst LED module on the strip.

Must be used with Tetra® 24 Volt Power Supplies.

Cap all exposed wires with appropriate end

caps or apply electric grade (non-corrosive)

silicone for additional weather protection.

Connect the red stripe wire (+) of the LED

system to the red wire (+) of the power supply.

Connect the white wire (-) of the LED system to

the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

NOTE: All electrical connections should be

made within the box sign.

Tetra® EdgeStrip Installation Guide

Design Guidelines

All guidelines are based on a 3 in. (76mm) deep

sign for Tetra® EdgeStrip. When installing the

modules, it is typically recommended to install the

modules across the longest distance to allow for

the shortest light throw.

A 2 in. (51 mm) border is

recommended along the

perimeter of the sign.

2 inches

Height

Width

1 . (0.30 m) 2 . (0.61 m) 3 . (0.91 m) 4 . (1.22 m) 5 . (1.52 m) 6 . (1.83 m) 7 . (2.13 m)

1 .

(0.30 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 1

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 2

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 3

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 4

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 5

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 7

2 .

(0.61 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 2

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 3

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 5

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 8

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 9

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 11

3 .

(0.91 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 3

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 5

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 5

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 8

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 9

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 11

4 .

(1.22 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 4

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-8

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-9

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-11

5 .

(1.52 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 5

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 8

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 8

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-8

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

6 .

(1.83 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 6

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 9

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 9

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-9

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

7 .

(2.13 m)

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 7

EdgeStrip: 1 side

Modules/side: 11

EdgeStrip: 2 sides

Modules/side: 11

EdgeStrip: 4 sides

Modules/side: 6-11

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

EdgeStrip:

Not Recommended

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 uorescent tubes; and

associated transformers and ballasts. Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or uorescent tubes.

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing, uorescent 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) Repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure. Openings greater than 12.7-mm (1/2-in)

diameter require a metal patch secured by screws or rivets and caulked with non-hardening caulk. Smaller openings may be sealed

with non-hardening caulk.

5. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.

6. A Tetra® 24VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrot kit. 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 the Tetra®

Class 2 Power Supply chosen.

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

8. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.

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

found in the power supply installation guide.

10. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country

electrical codes.

Retrot Instructions

Tetra® EdgeStrip Installation Guide

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General Electric Company and are used under license. Information provided is subject to change without

notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.

SIGN172 (Rev 02/12/21) GE2027-9817

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

Row of modules does not light • Check wire connections to power supply to ensure red stripe-to-red and white-to-black or blue connections.

• Check row-to-row polarity connections.

Sign does not light • Check input and output voltage and check power supply input/output connections.

• Check polarity connections.

Individual modules do not light • Remove module and replace with another working module.

Modules are dim • Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED system does not exceed the maximum load.

• Ensure the length and gauge of the supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote

mounting distance.

18 AWG/0.82 mm2

Supply Wire 16 AWG/1.31 mm2

Supply Wire 14 AWG/2.08 mm2

Supply Wire 12 AWG/3.31 mm2

Supply Wire

25W Power Supply 120 ft./36.6 m – – –

80W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m

100W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m

180W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m

SKU Rating

25W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 1.04A

80W

Dimming Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 3.3A

100W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 4.0A

180W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 3.8A per each

(of 2) output channels

300W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 4.0A per each

(of 3) output channels

GEBI71-2

GEBI50-2

GEBI41-2

GEBI32-2

24VDC,

2.52W

per module

9 modules/

9 ft. (2.74 m) 30 modules/

30 ft. (9.15 m) 36 modules/

36 ft. (10.97 m)

33 modules/

33 ft. (10.06 m)

per output channel

66 modules/

66 ft. (20.12 m)

per power supply

36 modules/

36ft. (10.98m)

per output channel

108 modules/

108 ft. (32.94 m)

per power supply

This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.

Conforms to the following standards:

IP66 rated: separate enclosure required for outdoor use, UL damp location rated

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.

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If you have any questions about these instructions or your specic application, please contact support at [email protected].

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Maximum Loading per Tetra® 24 VDC Power Supply

Maximum Remote Mounting Distance