GE Current Tetra GEPS12W-60 Manual

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Volt
Power Supply Features
®LED Systems
Power Supply
GEPS12W-60
• Supports all 12 VDC Tetra Products
• UL: Class 2
• IEC: SELV
• 100-240 VAC Input
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Tetra
( VAC input / VDC output / W)100-240 12 60
EN Instruction Guide
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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CAUTION/ATTENTION
RISK OF 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.
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 10 cm (4”) to side and 2.5 cm (1”) spacing in
compartment surrounding component required.
• Use only approved wire for input/output connection. Minimum
size 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).
• Follow all local codes.
• 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.
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®.
RISQUES D’INCENDIE
• 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.
• N’utilisez que des ls approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de connexion.
Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).
• Respectez tous les codes locaux.
• Certaines applications pourraient requérir un espacement additionnel, p.
ex. une température ambiante élevée autour du bloc d’alimentation, un
mauvais contact avec une matière dissipatrice de chaleur, une ventilation
inadéquate ou une exposition directe au soleil.
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
• Acceptable for use in dry, damp and wet 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.
FOR UL ONLY
Power Supply Installation
Black (-)
Green with
yellow stripe White (+)
Connect the AC line to the black
(line) and white (neutral) input
wires of the power supply using
18-14 AWG (0.82-2.08 mm2)
twist-on wire connectors.
Properly ground (green wire with
yellow stripe) power supply in
accordance with National Electric
Code (NEC) Article 600.
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Power Supply
Conduit
Power Supply
input wires
AC Line
Run AC line through conduit and
attach conduit to outdoor-rated/
UL approved enclosure. Attach
power supply to enclosure.
Connect the red stripe wire (+)
of the LED strip to the red wire
(+) of the power supply. Connect
the white wire (-) of the LED strip
to the black wire (-) of the power
supply.
2 3
To power supply
Red (+)
Red stripe (+)
White (-) Black (-)
NOTE: All electrical connections
should be made within the letter.

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OPTIONAL
A Weather Box (GEXNWB2) may be used to house
and seal Class 2 connections.
A) Insert wire connectors into weather box. Fill
with electrical grade silicone and close box.
B) Secure the weather box using a #6 or #8 (M2
or M3) screw.
Weather box
can be painted
Light engine
A B
FOR UL ONLY
NOTE: For installation in Canada, a disconnect switch of appropriate rating needs to be placed within 29.5 feet
(9 meters) 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.
FOR UL ONLY
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 power supply to shut down. Once the excess load is
removed, cycle the input power to restart the power supply.
NOTE: To avoid overloading
this power supply with LED
modules, please refer to the
specic module loading guides.
4Mount Power Supply in a
horizontal orientation with a
minimum of one screw per
mounting plate (two screws per
power supply) with the base
in contact with the mounting
surface in accordance with
the power supply spacing
requirements described above.
5Tighten liquid-tight ttings
and properly replace cover
on junction box to ensure a
water-tight seal. If not protected
from the weather, the output
connections may be sealed with
electrical grade silicone.

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change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory
conditions. Current, powered by GE is a business of the General Electric Company.
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05/30/19
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Power Supply Specications
Performance Data Min Typical Max
Input Voltage (VAC)
Input Frequency (Hz)
Input Current (A)
THD
PF
Output Voltage (VDC)
Output Current (ADC)
Output Power (W)
Environmental Operating Temperature Range
Environmental Humidity (non-condensing)
Environmental Storage Temperature Range
Environmental Rating
Dimensions
Conforms to the following standards:
This product is intended to be used as a lamp control gear that is installed after the mains control switch.
90 100-240 264
- 50/60 -
- -
-
11.4 12.0 12.6
0.8 - 5.0
- - 60
0.85
- - 20
0.9 -
12 in. x 2 in. x 1.25 in. (307 mm x 52 mm x 32 mm)
-40°C +25°C +60°C*
0% - 95%
-40°C - +85°C
*Maximum case temperature is °C
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Symptom Solution
All letters are OFF • Recycle AC power, turn it off, then turn on again.
• If still off, check the power supply DC output voltage using a voltmeter. It should be nominally V.
»If there is DC output, inspect and correct all DC wire damage/polarity issues; If no issue is found, replace the
OFF-module string.
»If there is no DC output, have a licensed electrician check the input AC voltage and if there is correct AC voltage,
replace the power supply.
»If there is no AC voltage, correct the upstream AC issue.
Some LEDs appear dim • Ensure the overall length of the Tetra®LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.
Some of the letters
are not illuminated
• Inspect and correct the wires of the non-illuminated letters for damage/polarity issues; If no issues are found, see the
troubleshooting solution for “All letters are OFF.”
Shadows • Re-route supply wire and secure to the back of the can with electrical grade RTV silicone. Adjust wire connector
orientation so that it does not cover any LEDs.
• Adjust LED layout to ensure uniformity of illumination of the face of the letter.
Troubleshooting
SIGN186 GE2022-3612
IP66 Rated
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.
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