Current Tetra geclps5-2 User manual

Installation Guide

SIGN164 | GE2026-2818

LED Control Module Features

• LED Control Module for GECLPS5 and GECLPS6 retrofit

• UL: Class 2 input

LED Control Module

GECLPS5-2

2424

Volt

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.

RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION LED KIT FOR USE ONLY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS.

KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT.

TROUSSE DE CONVERSION À DEL POUR LA

MODERNISATION DES ENSEIGNES

À UTILISER CONFORMÉMENT AU GUIDE D’INSTALLATION.

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

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.

• These products are only suitable for connection to a circuit

from a Class 2 power source.These products have not been

evaluated for use when connected to a power source that does

not comply with Class 2 voltage and energy limited supplies.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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 OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

• LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of sign electrical

systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a

qualified electrician.

• Install this kit only in host signs that have been identified in the

installation instructions and where the input rating of the retrofit kit

does not exceed the input rating of the sign.

• Installation of this LED retrofit 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.

RISK OF FIRE

• Use only approved wire for input/output connection. Minimum

size 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).

• Follow all local codes.

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®.

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 qualifié, ne tentez pas

d’installation. Veuillez contacter un électricien qualifié.

• Risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique. Installez cet ensemble seulement

dans des enseignes hôtes qui ont été identifiés 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 Vérifiez

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

et les composants électriques.

• Ne pas faire ou modifier les trous ouverts dans une enceinte de câblage

ou de composants électriques pendant l’installation de cet équipement de

remplacement DEL.

RISQUES D’INCENDIE

• N’utilisez que des fils approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de connexion.

Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).

• Respectez tous les codes locaux.

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Electrical Connections

Turn off power and remove panel from the channel

letter.

Remove the existing GECLPSPH or GECLPS6. Do not

remove existing channel letters and wiring. 

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when

disposing of existing LED drivers.

Remove Existing Lighting Equipment

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 LED power supply 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).

If removal of the existing lighting equipment (see Step 2 in this section) eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable

local, state, or country electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by

qualified personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.

Make sure the removal of lighting equipment does not compromise the integrity of the sign body (i.e. water intrusion). 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.

Two GECLPSPH-2 and two 24VDC, 100W, Class 2

Tetra LED Drivers will be required to replace each

GECLPSPH LED driver. One GECLPSPH-2 and one

24VDC, 100W, Class 2 Tetra LED Drivers will be

required to replace each GECLPSPHA LED driver.

NOTE: Mount the LED driver and LED control

module within the sign or other enclosure.

If installing multiple LED control modules or LED

drivers in the same compartment, keep them at least

2” (50.8mm) apart end to end and 4” (101.6mm) apart

along the sides.

NOTE: All drivers except the GEPS24-200U-GLX2 or

GEPS24-300U-GLX2 must be installed in an enclosure

or be provided with a GEPSJB60 LED driver extended

enclosure.

4”

2”

LED driver LED driver

LED driver

Components

UL certified 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm2) wire connectors

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

Tetra®24 Volt Power Supply

Tetra® LED Control Module

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GECLPS5

GECLPS5-2GEPS24-100-XX

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Wire AC line to LED driver(s) in

accordance with the applicable

local, state, and country electrical

codes. Connect black to black or

brown, white to white or blue,

and green to green using 18 AWG

(0.82mm2) wire connectors.

Connect the red stripe wire (+)

of the LED control module to the

red wire (+) of the power supply.

Connect the white wire (-) of the

LED control module to the black

or blue wire (-) of the power

supply.

Connect each LED control module

output lead pair to each Tetra LED

module supply lead pair using

UL certified wire connectors. Cap

each unused output lead with a UL

certified wire connector.

WARNING: Do not connect

outputs in series or parallel.

5 6 7

AC line

Black to black

or brown

LED driver LED control module

Green to

green

White to white or blue

Red (+) Red stripe (+)

To LED modules

Cap unused leads

Inline connector

White (-)Black or blue (-)

Dip Switch Settings

With power off, set the correct dip switch according to the Dip Switch Setting Chart (see below for detailed explanation).

NOTE: For proper operation, verify that only one switch is set to the “ON” position.

Re-place the dip switch cover and perform a quick test by turning the system on to ensure the channel letter LEDs are lit.

LG4

Character Code

of Tetra® Strip Dip Switch

Setting

XX1 1

XX2 2

XX3 3

XX4 4

XX5 5

XX6 6

The following chart indicates the Tetra Strip load

that can be placed on the Power Supply based on

the character code on the LED and the dip switch

setting chosen. For example, when the Tetra Strip is

marked with the character code EB5, the “5” on the

dip switch can be set to the ON position to achieve

neon-equivalent performance. At this setting, the

GECLPS5-2 power supply can support up to 64 ft.

(19m) of the 6 LED per foot Tetra Strip. If you change

the dipswitch setting and flip #4 switch to the ON

position, the power supply can support up to 80

ft. (24m) of Tetra Strip. The footage guidelines vary

based on the type of Tetra Strip being used. The

charts below provide the total footage requirements

for each Tetra Strip type. To determine the footage

for each power supply bank, divide the total footage

by four.

CAUTION: Avoid setting the dip switch to the ON

position with any setting not listed in

the chart unless stated otherwise (i.e. Border Tube

Installation). If these requirements are

not followed, the Tetra Strip and Power Supply

warranty will be void.

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Dip Switch Setting Chart for Tetra Strip

Chart As-

sumes LED

Code of

“XX5”

Dip

Switch

Setting

GECLPS5 Retrofit GECLPS6 Retrofit

Notes

6 LEDs/ft.

(20/m) 5 LEDs/ft.

(16/m) 6 LEDs/ft.

(20/m) 5 LEDs/ft.

(16/m)

Matches

Bin Code 64 ft.

(19.0m) 80 ft.

(24.4m) 16 ft.

(3.6m) 20 ft.

(6.1m)

Recommended

for Optimal

Performance

-1 80 ft.

(24.4m) 96 ft.

(29.3m) 20 ft.

(6.1m) 24 ft.

(7.3m)

Intensity of the

Tetra Strip will

be reduced by

approximately

10% to 20%

+1 48 ft.

(14.6m) 64 ft.

(19.0m) 12 ft.

(3.6m) 16 ft.

(3.6m)

Intensity of the

Tetra Strip will

be increased by

approximately

10% to 20%

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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.

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Specifications

Performance Data Min Nominal Max

Input Voltage (VDC) 23 24 25

Input Current (A) - - 3

Output Voltage (VDC) 3.1 - 3.8

Output Current (ADC) - - 4.0

Output Power (W) - - 30.4

Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +55°C*

Environmental Humidity (non-condensing) 0% - 95%

Environmental Storage Temperature Range -40°C - +85°C

Dimensions 9.5 in. x 1.7 in. x 1.2 in. (241 mm x 43.2 mm x 30.5 mm)

*Maximum case temperature is 85°C

Notes

• Always use dip switch 6 for Tetra Power

White Strip.

• Power off the LED control module when

setting the dip switches.

• Do not connect outputs in series or

parallel.

• 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.

• The grounding and bonding of the power

supply and overall sign shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600.

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Dip Switch Setting Chart for Tetra Power White Strip

Dip

Switch

Setting

GECLPS5 GECLPS6

Notes

2 LEDs/ft.

(6 LEDs/m) 3 LEDs/ft.

(9 LEDs/m)

2 LEDs/ft.

LEDs/m)

3 LEDs/ft.

(9 LEDs/m)

Dip Switch

628 ft.

(8.5m) 20 ft.

(6.1m) 7 ft.

(2.1m) 4.5 ft.

(1.4m)

No bank may

exceed 14

modules

Conforms to the

following standards:

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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