France P5G-2E Series User manual

P5G-2E & P5CG-2E Series
Neon Transformer Installation Guide
This Neon Transformer is Outdoor Type 2 Non-Weatherproof
Suitable for Use Only in Dry & Damp Locations
HIGH VOLTAGE
Remove primary power before servicing the sign or transformer in any way.
Secondary-Circuit Ground-Fault Protected (SCGFP) transformers will NOT provide
protection against electrical shock. Potentially hazardous high voltage can be
present.
Service and/or installation should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not assume power is removed from transformer if ground fault trip occurs (the
transformer will automatically make 3 attempts within approximately 10 seconds
to reset.)
Installation must be in total compliance with the National Electrical Code®, the
requirements of Underwriters Laboratories and applicable local codes.
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and any metal connected to it (enclosure, conduit, sign frame, etc.) to become
electrified if a secondary ground fault exists.
INSTALLING the FRANCE P5G-2E Series Neon Transformers (see installation diagrams on reverse):
HIGH VOLTAGE - Assure transformer is properly grounded before troubleshooting. (See note 5)
TROUBLESHOOTING a tripped P5G-2E Series Transformer:
Service Switch does
not operate without
proper grounding of
transformer.
Securely mount the transformer in an approved metallic enclosure (transformer can, raceway, sign body, etc.).
Run the service wires through conduit into approved enclosure.
Connect the line (or "hot") service wire (black  120 volt or red  277 volt) to the identified positive ("+") terminal. Connect the
neutral service wire (white) to the identified negative ("-") terminal.
Bond the service grounding wire (green or bare) to the sign enclosure per UL48 and the National Electrical Code.
Electrically connect another wire (green or bare) to this same service ground connection or to a terminal secured to a grounded
part of the sign enclosure. Connect the free end of this wire to the identified service ground ("G") terminal on the transformer.
(Alternatively, the transformer may be grounded by bonding its baseplate to the sign enclosure. Proper bonding may require the
removal of paint from the baseplate at the point of bonding.)
Improper grounding can result in electrifying all metal connected to the transformer during a secondary ground fault condition.
Run GTO wires from the first neon tubing electrodes through separate conduit, raceway, sign body, etc. to each transformer
secondary high voltage bushing. (These wires should be kept as short as possible, but may not exceed 20 feet.)
Make sure to securely tighten all service and high voltage output terminal nuts.
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Insure the line and neutral service wires are connected properly and are not reversed. Black or red wires should be hot, while
white wires should be neutral. The transformer will never energize the tubing if the line and neutral wires are reversed. If the supply
wires appear to be connected properly, the polarity of the service wires themselves may be reversed (i.e. the black or red wire is
actually the neutral and the white wire is actually the hot wire).
Verify the service grounding wire is actually ground and is properly bonded to the sign enclosure. Verify the transformers identified
service ground (G) terminal is grounded via wire (or via the transformer mounting plate) to the sign enclosure.
Check for excessive leakage currents caused by moisture within or on the sign, tubing installed too close to metal, contaminated
insulators or standoffs, or conductive debris such as insects, dirt, etc. between live high voltage sign components and ground.
Check for electrical shorts or arcs from live high voltage sign components to ground. To help locate the source of such faults, the
Secondary-Circuit Ground-Fault Protection (SCGFP) may be placed in Service mode. To activate service mode, momentarily
depress the small pushbutton on the end panel of the transformer. While in service mode, power is applied and the SCGFP feature
will be disabled for approximately 29 minutes, after which the transformer will return to normal operation. Return to normal operation
at any time by removing and reapplying service power or by pressing the service button again. Warning: During Service Mode,
no protection against an abnormal arc-induced electrical fire exists.
No protection against electrical shock exists during any operational mode.
After the source of any fault is removed, the transformer can be reset by removing and reapplying supply power.
DIAGNOSTIC LED OPERATION
Indicates
LED Fault Code
15 second Diagnostic & Auto Reset Mode1 - Flash
In Service ModeContinuous Flashing
Operating normallySteady ON
Secondary Ground Fault with service ground connected2 - Flash
3 - Flash Secondary Ground Fault when service ground not connected
Input Voltage exceeds 120% of rated4 - Flash
Line & Neutral reversed on input connections5 - Flash
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P5G-2E Normal Power Factor
P5G-2E Series
Models - 9030 & 7530
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
When will a Secondary-Circuit
Ground Fault Protection P5G-2E
Series Transformer NOT trip:
uGround faults on the primary
(line) side of the transformer.
Secondary-Circuit Ground-
Fault Protected
Transformers will NOT
provide protection against
electrical shock.
Series arcs in the sign system
(arcs associated with
defective tubing
interconnections or between
sign tubing sections).
Breaks in the sign tubing,
degassed tubing, or opens in
the high voltage connections
without a corresponding short
or arc to ground.
Shorts to an ungrounded metal
part within or near a sign.
P5CG-2E High Power Factor
NEON TRANSFORMER WITH
UL2161 COMPLIANT SERVICE
SWITCH
A push button style service switch
is located on the end of the case
opposite the primary bushing. To
activate service mode: while the
transformer is on, depress and hold
the switch for 1 second and
release. The tubing will flash on 3
times to indicate the transformer
is in service mode (SCGFP circuit
is disabled). The tubing should then
remain on. The tube may not light
if the tube is broken or shorted.
The LED will constantly flash while
unit is in service mode. The unit
remains in service mode for 29
minutes. After 29 minutes, the unit
will return to normal mode. To
escape service mode before the
29 minutes has elapsed, depress
the service switch and hold for 1
second and release, or turn power
off, wait 3 seconds, then turn power
on. The unit will restart in normal
mode.
P5G-2EUNITS CAN BE FLASHED AND DIMMED. P5CG-2E UNITS CAN ONLY BE FLASHED.
P.O. Box 300
2268 Fairview Blvd.
Fairview, TN 37062
Email: [email protected]
Voice: 800-753-2753
Fax: [phone]
www.franceformer.com
WT62195
06/13/06
SECONDARY
TERMINAL
HOT LINE
(BLACK OR RED)
GTO IN
CONDUIT
SERVICE
SWITCH
SECONDARY
TERMINAL
SERVICE
GROUND
(GREEN)
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
GTO IN
CONDUIT
LED
GTO IN
CONDUIT
SERVICE
SWITCH
SECONDARY
TERMINAL
NEON TUBING
GTO IN
CONDUIT
SERVICE
GROUND
(GREEN)
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
HOT LINE
(BLACK OR RED)
LED
SERVICE
SWITCH
GTO IN
CONDUIT
NEON TUBING
GTO IN
CONDUIT
GTO IN
CONDUIT
HOT LINE
(BLACK OR RED)
SERVICE
GROUND
(GREEN)
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
LED
P5G-2E Series
Models - 15030, 12030, 10530
and all 60 mA Models
P5CG-2E All Models
SECONDARY
TERMINAL
HOT LINE
(BLACK OR RED)
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
GTO IN
CONDUIT
SERVICE
SWITCH SERVICE
GROUND
(GREEN)
GTO IN
CONDUIT
LED
G
G
G
9,000
7,500
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
Recommended Gas
Pressure mm/Hg
(1) Based on average grade. (2) All enclosed applications. Exposed and extremely cold climates may require footage be reduced by 10-20%.
NOTE 1: Deduct approximately 1 foot from above figures for each pair of electrodes.
NOTE 2: Recommended gas pressure for 10-ft plus lengths. Increase 10% for tube lengths under 10 ft.
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LUMINOUS TUBE FOOTAGE CHART
TRANSFORMER
RATING Approximate Number of Feet of Tubing Operated
Secondary
Voltage
V
Short-Circuit
Current
mA
Clear or Fluorescent Red Neon
(Also Recommended for Neon Fluorescent Gold
Tube Size, Millimeters
Clear or Fluorescent Mercury Filled Tubes
All Colors (All Enclosed Applications)
Tube Size, Millimeters
Secondary
Voltage
V
15,000
12,000
10,500
30 / 60
30 / 60
30
9,000
7,500
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
15,000
12,000
10,500
18 15 14 13 13
14
15
18
9
10
11
12
72
80
32
36
40
45
50
54
60
72
26
29
32
35
39
42
45
55
48 39 36 34 31 28 25 22
40
28
18
21
2426
29
30
33
15
17
19
21
222426
13
15
16
18
19
20
23 12
8
10
11
12
15
16
17
19
42
46
50
55
39
44
9
10
11
54
60
64
40
27
30
33
37
40
43
48
31
35
38
31
23
25
27
28
31
22
25
26
33
36
1618
19
21
23
24
18
20
14
12 10
13
15
16
1920
48
12
26
35
45
54
62
23
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8
9
10
11
121316 7 12 891013141619
678991011 5 9 67810111214
Standard Series Wiring Method
Virtually-Grounded Series Wiring Method
Virtually-Grounded Series Wiring Method
Standard Series Wiring Method
NEON
TUBING