Tetra 12V GEPS12-180U-NA Signage Power Supply Guide d'installation
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SIGN193 | GE2022-0007
Power Supply Features
• Supports all 12 VDC Tetra Products
• Dry and Damp Location Rated
• Class 2 Power Supply
• 120-277 VAC Input
• Three 60 Watt Output Banks
Save These Instructions
Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
LED Systems Power Supply
GEPS12-180U-NA (120-277 VAC input/12VDC output/180W)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
1212
Volt
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Disconnect power at fuse box or circuit breaker before
servicing or installing product.
• Properly ground Tetra® power supply.
RISK OF FIRE
• 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.
• Use only approved wire for input/output connection.
Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).
• Follow all local codes.
• 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.
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 le bloc d’alimentation 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.
• N’utilisez que des fils approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de
connexion. Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).
• Respectez tous les codes locaux.
• Certaines applications pourraient requérir un espacement additionnel,
p. ex. une température ambiante élevée autour du bloc d’alimentation,
un mauvais contact avec une matière dissipatrice de chaleur, une
ventilation inadéquate ou une exposition directe au soleil.
CAUTION / ATTENTION
RISK INJURY
• While performing installations described, gloves, safety
glasses or goggles should be worn.
RISQUES DE BLESSURE
• Lors de l’exécution des installations décrites, des gants, des lunettes
de sécurité ou des lunettes de protection doivent être portées.
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.
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Power Supply Installation
NOTE: For installation in Canada, a disconnect switch of appropriate rating needs to be placed within 29.5 ft. (9 m) of primary
side of the power supply. The switch voltage rating shall not be less than the branch circuit voltage. 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, neutral
and ground connections, in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600 and all local regulations.
NOTE: Exceeding maximum load per bank will cause the LEDs to dim or blink. Once the excess load is removed, cycle the input
power to restart the power supply.
Connect the supply wire that
is attached to the Tetra LED
System to the red (+) and
black (-) output wires of the
power supply as outlined in
the “Electrical Connections”
section of your LED system’s
Installation Instructions.
NOTE: Three 60 watt output
banks per power supply.
Do not interconnect output
terminations.
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 above.
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
connections may be sealed with
electrical grade silicone.
Connect the AC line to
the black (line) and white
(neutral) input wires of the
power supply and connect
the branch circuit ground to
the green wire with a yellow
stripe (ground) wire using
appropriately sized twist-on
wire connectors.
NOTE: To avoid overloading
this power supply with LED
modules, please refer to
the specific module loading
guides.
To Tetra LED System
Output wires
White
(neutral)
Black
(line)
Green with yellow stripe (ground)
AC line
OPTIONAL
A Weather Box (GEXNWB2) may be used to
house and seal Class 2 connections.
A) Insert wire connectors into weather box. Fill
with electrical grade silicone and close box.
B) Secure the weather box using a #6 or #8
(M2 or M3) screw.
Weather box
can be painted
Light engine
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A B
2 3
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Power Supply Specifications
Performance Data Min Typical Max
Input Voltage (VAC) 108 120-277 305
Input Frequency (Hz) – 50/60 –
Input Current (A) – – 2.0
THD – – 2.0
PF 0.9 – –
Output Voltage (VDC) 11.0 12.0 13.0
Output Current (ADC) – – 5.0
Output Power (W) – – 180
Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +60°C
Environmental Humidity (non-condensing) 10% – 90%
Environmental Storage Temperature Range -40°C – +80°C
Dimensions 15.7 in. x 5.1 in. x 1.3 in. (400 mm x 130.6 mm x 32.6 mm)
*Maximum case temperature is 85°C
Supports
Tetra
Products SKUs
Rated
Watts Maximum Load
Remote Mounting Distance
18 AWG/
0.82 mm2
16 AWG/
1.31 mm2
14 AWG/
2.08 mm2
12 AWG/
3.31 mm2
Tetra
miniMAX
GEMM71-W1, GEMM50-W1,
GEMM41-W1, GEMM32-W1 0.324W 170 modules/68 ft. (20.73m) per bank;
510 modules/204 ft. (62.18 m) per PS
15 ft.
(4.6 m)
23 ft.
(7.0 m)
38 ft.
(11.6 m)
65 ft.
(19.8 m)
GEMMRD-W1, GEMMBL-W1 0.384W 150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank;
450 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m) per PS
15 ft.
(4.6 m)
23 ft.
(7.0 m)
38 ft.
(11.6 m)
65 ft.
(19.8 m)
GEMMGL-W1 0.312W 150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank;
450 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m) per PS
15 ft.
(4.6 m)
23 ft.
(7.0 m)
38 ft.
(11.6 m)
65 ft.
(19.8 m)
GEMMPO-W1 0.480W 120 modules/48 ft. (14.63 m) per bank;
360 modules/144 ft. (43.89 m) per PS
15 ft.
(4.6 m)
23 ft.
(7.0 m)
38 ft.
(11.6 m)
65 ft.
(19.8 m)
GEMS71-1, GEMS50-1,
GEMS41-1, GEMS32-1
0.384W/
module
150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank;
450 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m) per PS
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
80 ft.
(24.4 m)
120 ft.
(36.6 m)
Tetra MAX GEMX71-W1, GEMX50-W1,
GEMX41-W1, GEMX32-W1
0.456W/
module
128 modules/64 ft. (19.51 m) per bank;
384 modules/192 ft. (58.52 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXRD-W1, GEMXGL-W1,
GEMXBL-W1
0.480W/
module
120 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank;
360 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXPO-W1 0.360W/
module
160 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) per bank;
480 modules/240 ft. (73.15 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXRC-W1 0.288W/
module
200 modules/100 ft. (30.48 m) per bank;
600 modules/300 ft. (91.44 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXYG-W1 0.540W/
module
106 modules/53 ft. (16.15 m) per bank;
318 modules/159 ft. (48.46 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXH71-W1, GEMXH50-W1,
GEMXH41-W1, GEMXH32-W1
0.720W/
module
80 modules/40 ft. (12.20 m) per bank;
240 modules/120 ft. (36.59 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
GEMXHRD-W1 0.408W/
module
142 modules/71 ft. (21.64 m) per bank;
426 modules/213 ft. (64.92 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
Tetra
PowerMAX
GEPM71-W1, GEPM50-W1
GEPM41-W1, GEPM32-W1 1.32W 42 modules/28 ft. (8.53 m) per bank;
126 modules/84 ft. (25.60 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft.
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.2 m)
Tetra
PowerStrip
GESS71-1, GESS50-1,
GESS41-1, GESS32-1
2.4W/
module
20 modules/20.0 ft. (6.01 m) per bank;
60 modules/60.0 ft. (18.29 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GESSH71-1, GESSH50-1,
GESSH41-1, GESSH32-1
3.63W/
module
16 modules/17.0 ft. (5.18 m) per bank;
48 modules/51.0 ft. (15.60 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
Tetra
miniStrip
GEBS71-2, GEWWBSP3-50K,
GEWWBSP3-41K, GEWWBSP3
1.10W/
module
53 modules/53 ft. (16.16 m) per bank;
159 modules/159 ft. (48.48 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GEBSH71-2, GEBSH50-1,
GEBSH41-1, GEBSH32-1
1.49W/
module
38 modules/38 ft. (11.58 m) per bank;
114 modules/114 ft. (34.75 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft.
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
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without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.
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SIGN193 | GE2022-0007
Conforms to the following standards:
This product is intended to be used as a lamp control gear that is installed after the mains control switch.
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.
For the most up-to-date version of this installation guide, please visit https://products.LED.com/sign-lighting
Symptom Solution
All letters are OFF • Recycle AC power, turn it off, then turn on again.
• If still off, check the power supply DC output voltage using a voltmeter. It should be nominally 12V.
» If there is DC output, inspect and correct all DC wire damage/polarity issues; If no issue is found, replace
the OFF-module string.
» If there is no DC output, have a licensed electrician check the input AC voltage and if there is correct AC
voltage, replace the power supply.
» If there is no AC voltage, correct the upstream AC issue.
Some LEDs appear dim • Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.
Some of the letters
are not illuminated
• Inspect and correct the wires of the non-illuminated letters for damage/polarity issues; If no issues are
found, see the troubleshooting solution for “All letters are OFF.”
Shadows • Re-route supply wire and secure to the back of the can with electrical grade RTV silicone. Adjust wire
connector orientation so that it does not cover any LEDs.
• Adjust LED layout to ensure uniformity of illumination of the face of the letter.
Troubleshooting
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