Tetra GEPS24-300U-GL User manual

© CURRENT 2017
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
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.
• Risk of electric shock or re, do not connect outputs in series or
parallel.
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
• N’utilisez que le l d’approvisionnement Tetra® pour faire la connexion
entre l’alimentation Tetra® et la bande DEL Tetra®.
• N’utilisez que des ls approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de connexion.
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 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.

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.
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 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. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country
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
ttings in the knockout holes for
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

Power Supply Specications
*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) - - 2.0
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 Watts Maximum Load
Remote Mounting Distance
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 2.52W/module 36 modules/36 ft. (10.98 m) per bank; 108 modules/108 ft. (32.94 m) 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 2.9W/module 30 modules/30 ft. (9.14 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
Tetra
PowerStrip
DS
GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2,
GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2 5.04W/module 18 modules/18 ft. (5.49 m) per bank; 54 modules/54 ft. (16.46 m) per PS
20 ft.
6.1 m
25 ft.
7.6 m
35 ft.
10.6 m
40 ft.
12.1 m
GEDSH71-2, GEDSH50-2,
GEDSH41-2, GEDSH32-2 5.80W/module 16 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) per bank; 48 modules/48 ft. (14.64 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
GEWHBDP6, GEWWBDP6-50K,
GEWWBDP6-41K, GEWWBDP6 2.20W/module 39 modules/39 ft. (11.89 m) per bank; 117 modules/ 117 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
GEBDH71-1, GEBDH50-1,
GEBDH41-1, GEBDH32-1 2.98W/module 30modules/30 ft. (9.14 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
Tetra
EdgeStrip
GEBI71-2, GEBI50-2,
GEBI41-2, GEBI32-2 2.52W/module 36 modules/36 ft. (10.98 m) per bank; 108 modules/108 ft. (32.94 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 17 modules/17 ft. (5.18 m) per bank; 51 modules/ 51 ft. (15.54 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) 69 ft. (21 m) per bank;
207 ft. (63 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) 52 ft. (15.85 m) per bank;
156 ft. (47.55 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) 29 ft. (8.8 m) per bank;
87 ft. (26.4 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) 59 ft. (17.9 m) per bank; 177 ft. (53.7 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) 40 ft. (12.19 m) per bank;
120 ft. (36.57 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) 29 ft. (8.8 m) per bank;
87 ft. (26.4 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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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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SIGN090 (Rev 05/02/17)
GE2028-3671
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:
Supports
Tetra
Products SKUs Rated Watts Maximum Load
Remote Mounting Distance
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 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF18DHOLED-1
GEF18SGNHOLED-1
GEF18CWHOLED-1
7.2W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF24DHOLED-1
GEF24SGNHOLED-1
GEF24CWHOLED-1
11.5W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF30DHOLED-1
GEF30SGNHOLED-1
GEF30CWHOLED-1
14.4W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF36DHOLED-1
GEF36SGNHOLED-1
GEF36CWHOLED-1
17.3W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF42DHOLED-1
GEF42SGNHOLED-1
GEF42CWHOLED-1
20.2W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF48DHOLED-1
GEF48SGNHOLED-1
GEF48CWHOLED-1
23.0W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF60DHOLED-1
GEF60SGNHOLED-1
GEF60CWHOLED-1
28.8W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF64DHOLED-1
GEF64SGNHOLED-1
GEF64CWHOLED-1
30.2W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF72DHOLED-1
GEF72SGNHOLED-1
GEF72CWHOLED-1
34.6W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF84DHOLED-1
GEF84SGNHOLED-1
GEF84CWHOLED-1
40.3W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
GEF96DHOLED-1
GEF96SGNHOLED-1
GEF96CWHOLED-1
46.1W/bar 16 ft. per bank;
48 ft. per PS _ _ _ _
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