Current GEPS24-180U User manual

•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
Tetra® LED Systems Power Supply
24
Volt
Installation Guide
GEPS24-180U (100-277 VAC input / 24 VDC output / 180 W)
Power Supply Features
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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.
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.
•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
Tetra® power supply to Tetra® LED strip.
•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 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 mm2).
•Respectez tous les codes locaux.

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Power Supply Installation
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.
2
Remove the junction box cover and
carefully remove knockout for AC
line input wires. Install appropriate
electrical ttings 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
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 mm2)
twist-on wire connectors. Ground
LED driver by connecting
green wire with yellow stripe to
grounding screw. Replace junction
box cover.
1
White (neutral) Black (line)
Green with
yellow
stripe
(ground)
AC line
3
To LED system
Output wires
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.
Retrot 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 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) 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 qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country
electrical codes.

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Power Supply Specications
* Maximum case temperature is 80°C
Performance Data Min Typical Max
Input Voltage (VAC) 90 100-277 305
Input Frequency (Hz) - 50/60 -
Input Current (A) 0.7 - 2.5
Output Voltage (VDC) 23.25 24.0 24.75
Output Current (ADC) - - 3.8
Output Power (W) - - 180
Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +60°C*
Environmental Humidity (non-condensing) 0% - 95%
Environmental Storage Temperature Range -40°C - +85°C
Dimensions 15.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.6 in. (392 mm x 62 mm x 40 mm)
Remote Mounting Distance
Supports
Tetra
Products SKUs Rated Power
Maximum Load
per Power Supply
18
AWG/
0.82 mm2
16
AWG/
1.31 mm2
14
AWG/
2.08 mm2
12
AWG/
3.31 mm2
Tetra
miniMAX
GEMM2471-W1, GEMM2450-W1,
GEMM2441-W1, GEMM2432-W1 0.348W/module 210 modules/105 ft. (33.5 m) per bank; 420 modules/210 ft. (67.05 m) per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra MS GEMS2471-W1, GEMS2450-W1,
GEMS2441-W1, GEMS2432-W1 0.228W/module 320 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) per bank; 640 modules/160 ft. (48.76 m) per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra MAX GEMX2471-W1, GEMX2450-W1,
GEMX2441-W1, GEMX2432-W1 0.62W/module 120 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) per bank; 240 modules/160 ft. (48.77 m) per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra
PowerMAX
GEPM2471-W1, GEPM2450-W1,
GEPM2441-W1, GEPM2432-W1 0.84W/module 90 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per bank; 180 modules/ 120 ft. (36.58 m) per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra
PowerStrip SS
GESS2471-2, GESS2450-2,
GESS2441-2, GESS2432-2 2.52W/module 33 modules per bank; 66 modules per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
GESS24H71-1, GESS24H50-1,
GESS24H41-1, GESS24H32-1 2.95W/module 26 modules per bank; 52 modules per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra
PowerStrip DS
GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2,
GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2 5.04W/module 16 modules per bank; 32 modules per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
GEDSH71-3, GEDSH50-3,
GEDSH41-3, GEDSH32-3 5.9W/module 14 modules per bank; 28 modules per PS
20 ft./
6.1 m
25 ft./
7.6 m
35 ft./
10.6 m
40 ft./
12.1 m
Tetra
EdgeStrip
GEBI71-2, GEBI50-2,
GEBI41-2, GEBI32-2 2.52W/module 33 modules/33 ft. (10.06 m) per bank; 66 modules/66 ft. (20.12 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
25 ft.
7.6 m
35 ft.
10.6 m
40 ft.
12.1 m
GEBIH71-2, GEBIH50-2,
GEBIH41-2, GEBIH32-2 5.40W/module 16 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) per bank; 32 modules/32 ft. (9.75 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 DS
GEBD71-2, GEWWBDP6-50K,
GEWWBDP6-41K, GEWWBDP6 1.68W/module 45 modules/45 ft. (13.71 m) per bank; 90 modules/90 ft. (27.42 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
25 ft.
7.6 m
35 ft.
10.6 m
40 ft.
12.1 m
GEBDH71-2, GEBDH50-1,
GEBDH41-1, GEBDH32-1 1.94W/module 37 modules/37 ft. (11.27 m) bank; modules/74 ft. (22.54 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
25 ft.
7.6 m
35 ft.
10.6 m
40 ft.
12.1 m
Tetra
Contour LS GEXNLRD-1 1.30W/ft. (strip) 65 ft. (19.81 m) per bank;
130 ft. (39.62 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m
GEXNLBL-1, GEXNLGL-1 1.73W/ft. (strip) 48 ft. (14.63 m) per bank;
96 ft. (29.26 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m
GEXNL65-1, GEXNL32-1 3.17W/ft. (strip) 27 ft. (8.2 m) per bank;
54 ft. (16.4 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m
Tetra Contour GEXNBL-1, GEXNGL-1, GEXNRD-1 1.52W/ft. (strip) 55 ft. (16.76 m) per bank;
110 ft. (33.53 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m
GEXNYG-1, GEXNRC-1 2.27W/ft. (strip) 37 ft. (11.28 m) per bank;
74 ft. (22.55 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m
GEXN65-1, GEXN32-1 3.17W/ft. (strip) 27 ft. (8.2 m) per bank;
54 ft. (16.4 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
30 ft.
9.1 m
50 ft.
15.2 m
86 ft.
26.1 m

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Remote Mounting Distance
Supports
Tetra Products SKUs Rated Power
Maximum Load
per Power Supply
18 AWG/
0.82 mm2
16 AWG/
1.31 mm2
14 AWG/
2.08 mm2
12 AWG/
3.31 mm2
Line Fit Light GEF12DHOLED-1
GEF12SGNHOLED-1
GEF12CWHOLED-1
5.8W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF18DHOLED-1
GEF18SGNHOLED-1
GEF18CWHOLED-1
7.2W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF24DHOLED-1
GEF24SGNHOLED-1
GEF24CWHOLED-1
11.5W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF30DHOLED-1
GEF30SGNHOLED-1
GEF30CWHOLED-1
14.4W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF36DHOLED-1
GEF36SGNHOLED-1
GEF36CWHOLED-1
17.3W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF42DHOLED-1
GEF42SGNHOLED-1
GEF42CWHOLED-1
20.2W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF48DHOLED-1
GEF48SGNHOLED-1
GEF48CWHOLED-1
23.0W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF60DHOLED-1
GEF60SGNHOLED-1
GEF60CWHOLED-1
28.8W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF64DHOLED-1
GEF64SGNHOLED-1
GEF64CWHOLED-1
30.2W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF72DHOLED-1
GEF72SGNHOLED-1
GEF72CWHOLED-1
34.6W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF84DHOLED-1
GEF84SGNHOLED-1
GEF84CWHOLED-1
40.3W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----
GEF96DHOLED-1
GEF96SGNHOLED-1
GEF96CWHOLED-1
46.1W/bar 14 ft. per bank;
28 ft. per PS ----