Tetra MS Channel Letter Lighting System Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Tetra
Table of Contents
Tetra MS Channel Letter Lighting System
INTRODUCTION
Tetra®MS — the remarkable 24V LED system designed for small channel letters as shallow as 1.5 inches in depth delivers incredibly uniform light, installs easily and operates efficiently. Tetra® MS is IP66 and UL wet rated which makes it more robust and reliable even under wet weather.
Powerful OptiLens™ X
Tetra® MS features OptiLens™ X, our patented technology that allows for a true
165° x 140° viewing angle. This exclusive technology redirects otherwise
wasted light to the sign face, making sure your signs shine.
Class-leading loading
Now load up to 90.5 feet (27.6 m) or 362 modules of 24V Tetra® MS per 100W
power supply using our new and improved GLX2 power supplies.
Improved stroke spacing
24V Tetra® MS stroke spacing has improved, thanks to the new OptiLens™ X wide
beam angle. In addition, its new silicone flow channels have increased bonding
strength by 10-20%
Tetra®MS Features
- Wide 165° beam angle
- Improved luminous intensity
- Efficacy: 119 lm/W
- 24 Volt DC, Class 2 (UL), Class III (IEC)
- UL Wet Rated & IP66
- 10-year limited warranty
Tetra®MS Spacing
| Can Depth | Coverage | Multiple Strings |
|---|---|---|
| 1’’ (25mm) | 2” (51mm) | 1.5” (38mm)* |
| 1.5” (38mm) | 4” (102mm) | 2.5” (64mm) |
| 2’’ (51mm) | 6” (152mm) | 5” (127mm) |
| 3’’ (76mm) | 7” (178mm) | 5” (127mm) |
*Face material must be at least 3/16” (5mm) thick
Total Reliability
To ensure every Tetra® MS installation will operate brilliantly for years, we perform the most extensive, stringent testing in the industry. We test the LED, water and dust ingress protection, sub-system and complete system at our in-house and independent laboratories around the world. Validation of our designs, components, products and processes include high temperature, high humidity and accelerated life testing
Mechanical Outline & Viewing Angle
Dimensions in (inches). Metric equivalent mm
Accessories
SKU
|
Description
| Package quantity
---|---|---
GETMEC1| 18 AWG Wire End Caps (0.82 mm²)| 100/bag
9409| 18 AWG Supply Wire (0.82 mm²)| 500 ft (152.40m)/
spool
191600041| 22-14 AWG Twist-on Wire Connector (0.33-2.08 mm²)| 500/bag
192160004| 18-14 AWG In-line Splice Connector (0.82-2.08 mm²)| 500/bag
Components
SKU| Model| Details| Color| Pkg. Quantity| Modules
per strip
---|---|---|---|---|---
93053674| GEMS2471-W1| Tetra® Atom 24V 7100K| White| 5 Strips/Box| 80 modules
per strip (20 ft/strip)
93118641| GEMS2465-W1| Tetra® Atom 24V 6500K| Warm White| 5 Strips/Box| 80
modules per strip (20 ft/strip)
93053675| GEMS2450-W1| Tetra® Atom 24V 5000K| Warm White| 5 Strips/Box| 80
modules per strip (20 ft/strip)
93053676| GEMS2441-W1| Tetra® Atom 24V 4100K| Warm White| 5 Strips/Box| 80
modules per strip (20 ft/strip)
93053677| GEMS2432-W1| Tetra® Atom 24V 3200K| Warm White| 5 Strips/Box| 80
modules per strip (20 ft/strip)
Technical Specifications
Model
|
Wavelength/ CCT
| Typical Brightness Lumens/ module| Typical Brightness Lumens/Ft (Lumens/m)|
Energy Consumption Module Wattage
|
Energy Consumption System Wattage
| 100W GLX
Power Supply Loading
| 100W GLX2/ TT
Power Supply Loading
|
Viewing Angle
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
GEAM2471-W1| 7100K| 27.5| 110 (361)| 0.23w/module| 0.27w/module| 85 ft (25.9
m)| 90.5 ft (27.6 m)| 165°
GEAM2465-W1| 6500K| 27.5| 110 (361)| 0.23w/module| 0.27w/module| 85 ft (25.9
m)| 90.5 ft (27.6 m)| 165°
GEAM2450-W1| 5000K| 27.5| 110 (361)| 0.23w/module| 0.27w/module| 85 ft (25.9
m)| 90.5 ft (27.6 m)| 165°
GEAM2441-W1| 4100K| 27.5| 110 (361)| 0.23w/module| 0.27w/module| 85 ft (25.9
m)| 90.5 ft (27.6 m)| 165°
GEAM2432-W1| 3200K| 25| 100 (328)| 0.23w/module| 0.27w/module| 85 ft (25.9 m)|
90.5 ft (27.6 m)| 165°
Additional Specifications
| Dimmable | Yes (with dimmable power supply) |
|---|---|
| LEDs/Module | 1 |
| LEDs/ft (LEDs/m) | 4 (13) |
| Modules/ ft. (Modules/m) | 4 (13) |
| Cutting Resolution | Cut on wire between every module |
Power Supply
| GEPS24-25-NA Input: 100-305VAC; Output: 24VDC GEPS24D-80U Input: 90-305VAC; Output: 24VDC GEPS24-100U Input: 108-305VAC; Output: 24VDC GEPS24-200U Input: 90-305VAC; Output: 24VDC GEPS24-300U Input: 108-305VAC; Output: 24VDC
Maximum Supply Wire Limits
| | 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
200W 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
Operating Environment| -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to +140 °F)
Module Dimensions (h x l x w)| 0.41” x 0.97” x 0.54” (10.46 mm x 24.7 mm
x 13.6 mm)
Warranty| Limited system warranty of up to ten (10) years
System Certifications| UL Recognized (C-US) #E219167, UL Classified
(C-US) #E229508, CE, ROHS • IP66 rated: for dry, damp or wet location.
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