GE current SIGN159EU Tetra MAX Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- GE current
Table of Contents
GE current SIGN159EU Tetra MAX
Installation Guide
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Turn power off before inspection, installation or removal.
- If required by LED Control gear, properly bond LED Control gear to ground.
The LED Module must be powered from the output of an SELV LED Control gear with an output current limit no greater than 4.1A
This product must be installed by a recognized qualified electrical engineer,
familiar with the electrical installation regulations of the country of use.
Whilst our components conform with all standards applicable to enable CE
compliance individually, the components within this range are for use
installed within a 3rd party enclosure. Electrical safety and electromagnetic
interference of the total system are the responsibility of the
installer/provider of the total system.
- Do not operate the product with damaged parts.
- Turn power off before inspection, installation or removal.
- Product may fail if not installed correctly.
- For indoor use only.
- Environmental suitability – dry, damp and wet rated.
- To ensure the product warranty is valid, please ensure all installation instructions and environmental conditions for storage and operation are complied with.
Caution notices and safety information can be found on the last page of the installation guide. Please read them carefully before starting the product installation.
Components
- a. Tetra Max LED modules
- b. Tetra 24V power supply
- c. Weather box GEXNWB2 (optional)
Screws, rivets, terminals, RTV silcone supplied by others
Where Silicone is used, this must be electrical grade RTV silcone Similar or equivalent to Dow Corning 3140- Non-Corrosive Flowable
Layout Modules
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Before you begin, clean surfaces and remove all debris from the inside of the channel letter. Clean the surfaces with an alcohol based cleaner
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Measure and cut Tetra LED strip to the appropriate length for each letter. Cuts can be made between any of the modules.
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Remove tape backing and stick LED modules into place. apply approximately 15 psi pressure on the module (do NOT press lens dome surface) for 5 seconds, full bonding strength after 24 hours.
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Use rivets 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) , screws #6 (M3), or electrical grade RTV silicone to secure at least every fifth LED module
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Drill a 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) hole near the LED strip and grommet the hole for supply wire access.
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Remove all the debris from the and replace the sign face inside of the channel letter and Replace the Sign place
Electrical Connections
NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-filled with silicone grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone grease to seal connections.
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Connect LED strips using in-line connectors or twist-on wire connectors.
NOTE: Seal all connections in wet locations with electrical grade RTV silicone.
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Must cap all exposed wires with appropriate wire connectors and seal with electrical grade RTV silicone. Optional: Cut wires flush to the module and seal with electrical grade RTV silicone.
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Run a wire from the LED power supply to the LED module and connect.
NOTE: Must be used with Tetra® 24 Volt Power Supplies.
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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 or blue wire (-) of the LED power supply.
Seal all connections in wet locations with electrical grade RTV silicone.
OPTIONAL
A Weather Box (GEXNWB2) may be used to house and seal Class 2 connections as
described below:
- 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.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Solution |
|---|---|
| All letters are OFF |
- Check AC input connection and/or check circuit breaker.
- Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
- Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
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.
- Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
Some of the letters are not illuminated|
- Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
- Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
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 on the face of the letter.
Specifications
Maximum Loading per Tetra 24V DC Power Supply
25W **80W 100W 180W 300W
Power ****Power Power Power Power
Suppl y Supply Supply Supply
Supply
SKU Rating**
GEMX2471-W1
GEMX2465-W1 24V DC, GEMX2450-W1 26mA/module 33 modules/
GEMX2441-W1 0.62W/module 22 ft. (6.7 m)
GEMX2432-W1| 120 modules/
80 ft. (24.38 m)| 130 modules/
87 ft. (26.42 m)
110 modules/ 130 modules/ per output channel 73 ft. (22.35
m) 87 ft. (26.42 m) 240 modules/
160 ft. (48.77 m) per power supply| per output channel 390 modules/
260 ft. (79.25 m) per power supply
NOTE: The maximum loading claimed in the table is at ambient temperature
25°C (77°F).
For linear long runs, centre connection to the LED strip is recommended to
minimize voltage drop.
Maximum Remote Mounting Distance from Driver Output
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 |
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GE Current, a Daintree company is constantly developing and improving its product. For this reason, all product descriptions in this sheet are intended as a general guide, and we may change specification to time in the interest of product development without prior notification or public announcement. All descriptions in this publication present only general particular of the goods to which they refer and shall not form part of any contract. Data in this guide has been obtained in controlled experimental conditions. However, GE Current, a Daintree company cannot accept any liability arising from the reliance on such data to the extent permitted by law.
Install Guide | EU | SIGN159 | Rev 30/09/2020
References
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