GE Tetra PowerStrip DS User manual

1
LED Lighting System
Installation Guide
24
Volt
(GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2, GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2, GEDSH71-3, GEDSH50-3, GEDSH41-3, GEDSH32-3)
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Tetra®PowerStrip DS
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 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.
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.
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.
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
∙Turn power off before inspection, installation or
removal.
∙Properly ground GE power supply enclosure.
RISK OF FIRE
∙Use only UL approved wire for input/output
connections. Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm2)
∙Follow all NEC and local codes.
∙Not to be submerged or used in a marine environment.
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
∙LED Retrot Kit installation requires knowledge of sign
electrical systems. If not qualied, do not attempt
installation. Contact a qualied electrician.
∙Install this kit only in host signs that have been identied
in the installation instructions and where the input rating
of the retrot kit does not exceed the input rating of the
sign.
∙Installation of this LED retrot 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.
RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES
∙Coupez l’alimentation avant l’inspection, l’installation ou le déplacement.
∙Assurez-vous de correctement mettre à terre l’alimentation électrique GE.
RISQUES D’INCENDIE
∙N’utilisez que des ls approuvés par UL pour les entrées/sorties de connexion.
Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82mm2)
∙Respectez tous les codes NEC et codes locaux.
∙Ne pas submerger ou installer dans un environnement marin.
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 qualié, ne tentez pas d’installation.
Veuillez contacter un électricien qualié.
∙Risque d’incendie ou de choc Électrique. Installez cet ensemble seulement dans
des enseignes hôtes qui ont été identiés 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 Vériez le câblage et
les composants inclus pour éviter d’endommager le câblage et les composants
électriques.
∙Ne pas faire ou modier les trous ouverts dans une enceinte de câblage
ou de composants électriques pendant l’installation de cet équipement de
remplacement DEL.

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Layout Recommendations
Tetra®Module Depth Stroke Width
Mod to Mod
Spacing
Double Sided
PowerStrip and
Double Sided
Powerstrip High
Output
10-12” (254-305mm) 10” (254mm) 12” (305mm)
12-14” (305-356mm) 12” (305mm) 12” (305mm)
14-16” (356-406mm) 13” (330mm) 13” (330mm)
16-18” (406-457mm) 14” (356mm) 14” (356mm)
18-20” (457-508mm) 15” (381mm) 15” (381mm)
20-22” (508-559mm) 16” (406mm) 16” (406mm)
22-24” (559-610mm) 17” (432mm) 16” (406mm)
Powerstrip DS HO 24-36” (610-914mm) 18” (457mm) 16” (406mm)
36” (914mm) 12” (305mm) 16” (406mm)
Row
spacing
Sign
depth
NOTE: Minimum recommended sign depth is 10 inches (254 mm).
Measure and cut Tetra®Mounting
Rail or other suitable mounting
means to appropriate length to t
into sign.
Secure the Mounting Rail to the
inside of the box sign using a
Tetra®Mounting Rail Clip or other
suitable mounting means. Ensure
the #6 (M3) screw does not exceed
3/4 inches (19 mm) in length.
1 2 3
Installation: Sign Using Rails
Measure inside
Sign
Tetra®Mounting Rail
Arrange modules evenly spaced
apart. Place the Tetra®modules on
the Mounting Rail and secure into
lip with a self-tapping #6 (M3) screw
or 1/8-inch (3.175 mm) rivet. Or
mount using the alternative clip and
extender rod conguration.
Components
Alternative clip
and extender rod
Electrical grade RTV silicone.
Example electrical grade RTV silicones include:
• Momentive RTV 6700 Series Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant
• Momentive White Blanc RTV 162 Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant-Electrical Grade
• Dow Corning 3140 - Non-Corrosive Flowable (clear)
• Dow Corning 3145 - Non-Corrosive Nonowable (clear or gray)
• Dow Corning RTV 748 Non-Corrosive Sealant-White
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7
9
9
10
11
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
UL certied 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
supply wire
UL certied 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08
mm2) wire connectors or 18-14
AWG (0.82-2.08 mm2) inline/IDC
connectors
#6 x .75 inch (M3 x 19mm) self-
tapping screws
End caps
Tetra®24 VDC Power Supply
Optional
Tetra®Mounting Rail
Tetra®Assembly Bracket or
Mounting Rail Clip
Tetra®Angle Mounting Clips and
Extender Rod
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10
6
6
TCMeasure Point
8
8
Tetra®PowerStrip DS MO LED modules
Tetra® PowerStrip DS High Output LED
modules

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To Power Supply
Red (+)
Red stripe (+)
White (-)
Power Supply
To LED System
Red (+)
Black or blue (-)
Run a wire from the power supply to inside the sign and
connect to the rst module on the strip.
NOTE: Exceeding maximum load will cause the power
supply to shut down. If overload occurs, remove excess
load, recycle the input power to restart the power supply.
3Connect the red stripe wire (+) of the LED system to the
red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect the white wire (-)
of the LED system to the black or blue wire (-) of the power
supply.
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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) 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.
5. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.
6. A Tetra® 24VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrot kit. Using the Maximum Loading chart below, 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
the Tetra®Class 2 Power Supply chosen.
7. Follow the instructions above to properly mount the LED modules.
8. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.
9. Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the instructions found in the
power supply installation guide.
10. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.
Connect modules using twist-on wire connectors or
in-line (IDC) connectors. Join white wires together and
red striped wires together.
NOTE: Additional supply wire may be necessary to
bridge electrical connections.
Cap all exposed wires with appropriate end caps
or apply electric grade (non-corrosive) silicone for
additional weather protection.
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Electrical Connections
Red stripe (+)
White (-)
Black or blue (-)
NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-lled with silicone grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone grease to seal connections.
NOTE: All electrical connections should be suitably
protected from mechanical damage and the environment.
Seal all connections in locations that may be exposed to
water with electrical grade RTV silicone.

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change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Row of modules does not light • Check wire connections to power supply to ensure red stripe-to-red and white-to-black or blue connections.
• Check row-to-row polarity connections.
Sign does not light • Check input and output voltage and check power supply input/output connections.
• Check polarity connections.
• Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
Individual modules do not light • Remove module and replace with another working module.
Modules are dim • Ensure the overall length of the Tetra®LED system does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length and gauge of the supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote
mounting distance.
Specications
Maximum Remote Mounting Distance
18 AWG/0.82 mm2
Supply Wire 16 AWG/1.31 mm2 Supply Wire 14 AWG/2.08 mm2 Supply Wire 12 AWG/3.31 mm2 Supply Wire
25W Power Supply 120 ft./36.6 m – – –
80W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m
100W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m
180W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m
300W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m
Maximum Loading per Tetra®24 VDC Class 2 Power Supply
SKU Rating
25W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 1.04A
80W Dimming
Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 3.3A
100W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 4.0A
180W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 4A per each
(of 2) output channels
300W Power Supply
Note: Load shall
not exceed 4A each
(of 3) output channels
GEDS71-2
GEDS50-2
GEDS41-2
GEDS32-2
24VDC
5.04W/module 4 modules 14 modules 18 modules
16 modules per
output channel
32 modules per
power supply
18 modules per
output channel
54 modules per
powersupply
GEDSH71-3
GEDSH50-3
GEDSH41-3
GEDSH32-3
24VDC
5.9W/module 3 modules 12 modules 16 modules
14 modules per
output channel
28 modules per
powersupply
16 modules per
output channel
48 modules per
power supply
This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.
Conforms to the following standards:
If you have any questions about these instructions or your specic application, please contact support at [email protected].
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