GE Tetra GEPS24-300U-GL User manual

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Power Supply Features
(GEPS24-300U-GL)
• Supports Tetra PowerStrip, Tetra MiniStrip, Tetra EdgeStrip,
Tetra Contour, Contour LS, and Line Fit Light lighting systems
• UL: Class 2 wiring per NEC Article 725.
• Limited to use in dry and damp locations.
• The suitability of rain enclosure shall be determined if
intended for wet location.
• Minimum 5 cm (2 in.) spacing from heat producing
components required.
• Minimum 4 to side and 1 in. spacing in compartment
surrounding component required.
• Three 96 watt output banks.
Tetra®LED Systems Power Supply
GE
Lighting Solutions
Installation Guide
24
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
• 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
® pour faire la connexion
entre l’alimentation Tetra® et la bande DEL Tetra®.
Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).
• Respectez tous les codes locaux.
• Avrisques d’incendie ou de choc lectriques. Ne pas interconnecter les
bornes de sortie.
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 Adigital 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-003. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-003 du Canada.

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.
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)
NOTE:
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 AC power to the power supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the Power
Supply Installation instructions above.
10.
electrical codes.
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 96 watt output
banks per power supply. Do not
interconnect output terminations.
2
Mount power supply and remove
junction box cover. Carefully
remove knockout for AC line input
wires. Install appropriate electrical
wire protection.
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.
1 3
To Tetra LED System
Output wires
Power Supply Installation
White
(neutral)
Black
(line)
Green with yellow stripe (ground)
AC line

This product is intended to be used as a lamp control gear that is installed after the mains control switch.
Conforms to the following standards:
*Maximum case temperature is 85°C
Performance Data Min Typical Max
Input Voltage (VAC) 108 120-277 305
Input Frequency (Hz) -50/60 -
Input Current (A) - - 2.7
Output Voltage (VDC) 23.0 24.0 25.0
Output Current (ADC) - Each output - - 4.0
Output Power (W) - 288 300
Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +55°C*
Environmental Humidity (non-condensing) 10% -90%
Environmental Storage Temperature Range -40°C -+85°C
Dimensions 15.7 in. x 5.1 in. x 1.3 in. (400 mm x 130.6 mm x 32.6 mm)
Supports
Tetra
Products SKUs
Rated
WattsMaximum Load
Remote MountingDistance
18 AWG/
0.82 mm2
16 AWG/
1.31 mm2
14 AWG/
2.08 mm2
12 AWG/
3.31 mm2
Tetra
PowerStrip
SS
GESS2471-2, GESS2450-2,
GESS2441-2, GESS2432-2
GESS24H41-1, GESS24H32-1
2.52W/module 36modules/36 ft. (10.98 m) per bank;
108 modules/108ft. (32.94m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GESS24H71-1, GESS24H50-1, 2.9W/module 30modules/30ft. (9.14m) per bank;
90modules/90ft. (27.42m) per PS
Tetra
PowerStrip
DS
GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2,
GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2
GEDSH41-2, GEDSH32-2
5.04W/module 16 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) per bank;
48modules/48ft. (14.64m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GEDSH71-2, GEDSH50-2, 5.80W/module 16 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) per bank;
48modules/48ft. (14.64m) per PS
Tetra
MiniStrip
DS
GEWHBDP6, GEWWBDP6-50K,
GEWWBDP6-41K, GEWWBDP6
GEBDH41-1, GEBDH32-1
2.20W/module 39 modules/39 ft. (11.89 m) per bank;
117modules/ 117ft. (27.42m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GEBDH71-1, GEBDH50-1, 2.98W/module 30modules/30ft. (9.14m) per bank;
90modules/90ft. (27.42m) per PS
Tetra
EdgeStrip
GEBI71-2, GEBI50-2,
GEBI41-2, GEBI32-2
GEBIH41-2 GEBIH32-2
2.52W/module 36 modules/36 ft. (10.98 m) per bank;
108 modules/108ft. (32.94m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
25 ft./
(7.6 m)
35 ft.
(10.6 m)
40 ft.
(12.1 m)
GEBIH71-2, GEBIH50-2, 5.40W/module 17 modules/17 ft. (5.18 m) per bank;
51 modules/ 51ft. (15.54m) per PS
Tetra
Contour
LS
GEXNLRD-1 1.30W/ft. (strip) 69 ft. (21m) per bank;
207 ft. (63m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
GEXNLBL-1, GEXNLGL-1 1.73W/ft. (strip) 52 ft. (15.85 m) per bank;
156 ft. (47.55m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
GEXNL65-1, GEXNL32-1 3.17W/ft. (strip) 29 ft. (8.8 m) per bank;
87 ft. (26.4m) per PS
Tetra
Contour GEXNBL-1, GEXNGL-1, GEXNRD-1 1.52W/ft. (Strip) 59 ft. (17.9 m) per bank; 177 ft. (53.7m) per PS
Line
Fit
Light
GEF12T12SGNHOLED, GEF12T12DHOLED, GEF12T12CWHOLED
GEF18T12SGNHOLED, GEF18T12DHOLED, GEF18T12CWHOLED
GEF24T12SGNHOLED, GEF24T12DHOLED, GEF24T12CWHOLED
GEF30T12SGNHOLED, GEF30T12DHOLED, GEF30T12CWHOLED
GEF36T12SGNHOLED, GEF36T12DHOLED, GEF36T12CWHOLED
GEF42T12SGNHOLED, GEF42T12DHOLED, GEF42T12CWHOLED
GEF48T12SGNHOLED, GEF48T12DHOLED, GEF48T12CWHOLED
GEF60T12SGNHOLED, GEF60T12DHOLED, GEF60T12CWHOLED
GEF64T12SGNHOLED, GEF64T12DHOLED, GEF64T12CWHOLED
GEF72T12SGNHOLED, GEF72T12DHOLED, GEF72T12CWHOLED
GEF84T12SGNHOLED, GEF84T12DHOLED, GEF84T12CWHOLED
GEF96T12SGNHOLED, GEF96T12DHOLED, GEF96T12CWHOLED
5.8w/bar
7.2W/bar
11.5W/bar
14.4W/bar
17.3W/bar
20.2W/bar
23.0W/bar
28.8W/bar
30.2W/bar
34.6W/bar
40.3W/bar
46.1W/bar
16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
30 ft./
(9.1 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
50 ft.
(15.2 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
86 ft.
(26.1 m)
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
GEXNYG-1, GEXNRC-1 2.27W/ft. (Strip) 40 ft. (12.19 m) per bank;
120 ft. (36.57 m) per PS
20 ft.
(6.1 m)
GEXN65-1, GEXN32-1 3.17W/ft. (Strip) 29 ft. (8.8 m) per bank;
87 ft. (26.4m) per PS
GE2028-3671
SIGN090-011315
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