GE GECLPS3-2 Installation Manual

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Lighting Solutions

Tetra® LED Control Module

(GECLPS3-2)

LED Control Module Features

• LED Control Module for GECLPS3 and GECLPS4 retrot.

• UL: Class 2 input.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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.

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.

Installation Guide

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RISK OF INJURY

• While performing installations described, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

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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.

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CAUTION/ATTENTION

RISQUE DE BLESSURE

• Lors de l’exécution des installations décrites, des gants, des lunettes de sécurité ou des lunettes de protection doivent être portées.

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-003. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-003 du Canada.

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Components

UL certied 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm2) wire connectors or

1 2 3

22-18 AWG (0.33-0.82 mm2) .

Tetra® 24 Volt Power Supply.

Tetra® LED Control Module.

Remove Existing Lighting Equipment

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 LED power supply 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).

If removal of the existing lighting equipment (see Step 2 in this section) eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by

qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.

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.

Turn off power and remove panel from the channel

letter.

Electrical Connections

GECLPS3

GECLPS3-2GEPS24-100-XX

One GECLPS3-2 and one 24VDC, 100W, Class 2 Tetra

3 4

LED Driver will be required to replace each GECLPS3 or up to four GECLPS4 LED drivers.

NOTE: Mount the LED driver and LED control module within the sign or other enclosure.

Remove the existing GECLPS3. Do not remove existing

channel letters and wiring.

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of existing LED drivers.

LED driver LED driver

4”

LED driver

If installing multiple LED control modules or LED drivers in the same compartment, keep them at least 2” (50.8mm) apart end to end and 4” (101.6mm) apart along the sides.

NOTE: All drivers except GEPS24-180U must be installed in a enclosure or be provided with a GEPSJB60 LED driver extended enclosure.

LED driver

2”

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Green to

green

White to white

or blue (+)

Black to black

or brown (-)

To LED modules

Inline connector

Red (+) Red stripe (+)

AC line

Wire AC line to LED driver(s) in

accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes. Connect black to black or brown, white to white or blue, and green to green using 18 AWG (0.82mm2) wire connectors.

Dip Switch Settings

LED driver

LED control module

Black or blue (-)

Connect the red stripe wire (+)

6 7

White (-)

of the LED control module to the red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect the white wire (-) of the LED control module to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

Character Code

Cap unused leads

Connect each LED control module output lead pair to each Tetra LED module supply lead pair using

UL certied wire connectors. Cap

each unused output lead with a UL

certied wire connector.

WARNING: Do not connect outputs in series or parallel.

Dip Switch

of Tetra® Strip

XX1 XX2 XX3 XX4 XX5 XX6

Setting

1 2 3 4 5 6

With power off, set the correct dip switch according to the Dip Switch Setting Chart (see below for detailed explanation).

NOTE: For proper operation, verify that only one switch is set to the “ON” position.

Replace the dip switch cover and perform a quick test by turning the system on to ensure the channel letter LEDs are lit.

The following chart indicates the Tetra Strip load that can be placed on the Power Supply based on the character code on the LED and the dip switch setting chosen. For example, when the Tetra Strip is marked with the character code HN3, the “3” on the dip switch can be set to the ON position to achieve neon-equivalent performance. At this setting, the GECLPS3 power supply can support up to 64 ft. (19.5m) of the 6 LED per foot Tetra Strip. If you change the

dipswitch setting and ip #2 switch to

the ON position, the power supply can

Chart Assumes

LED Code of

“XX5”

Dip Switch Setting Chart

Dip

Switch

Setting

GECLPS4 GECLPS3

6 LEDs/Ft.

(20/m)

5 LEDs/Ft.

(16/m)

6 LEDs/Ft.

(20/m)

5 LEDs/Ft.

(16/m)

support up to 80 ft. (24.4m) of Tetra Strip. The footage guidelines vary based on the type of Tetra Strip being used. The charts below provide the footage

Matches Bin Code

16 ft.

(4.8m)

20 ft.

(6.1m)

64 ft.

(19.5m)

80 ft.

(24.4m)

Recommended

Performance

requirements for each Tetra Strip type.

Intensity of the

CAUTION: Avoid setting the dip switch to the ON position with any setting not listed in the chart unless stated otherwise. Exceeding maximum load of any 4 load banks will cause the power supply shut down Once the exceeded load is removed, cycle the input power will restart the power supply.

4 5

-1

20 ft.

(6.1m)

12 ft.

(3.7m)

24 ft.

(7.3m)

16 ft.

(4.8m)

80 ft.

(24.4m)

48 ft.

(14.6m)

96 ft.

(29.3m)

64 ft.

(19.5m)

Tetra Strip will be reduced by

approximately

Intensity of the

Tetra Strip will

be increased by

approximately

Notes

for Optimal

10% to 20%

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NOTE: Power off the power supply when setting the dip switches.

NOTE: Do not connect outputs in series or parallel.

NOTE: When installing power supply, connect to the appropriate sized building breaker or disconnect device for line and neutral

connections, in accordance with local, state or country regulations.

NOTE: The grounding and bonding of the power supply and overall sign shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600.

Specications

Performance Data Min Typical Max

Input Voltage (VDC) 23 24 25

Input Current (A) - - 4

Output Voltage (VDC) 2.1 - 2.8

Output Current (ADC) - - 5.0

Output Power (W) - - 56

Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +55°C*

Environmental Humidity (non-condensing) 0% - 95%

Environmental Storage Temperature Range -40°C - +85°C

Dimensions 9.5 in. x 1.7 in. x 1.2 in. (241 mm x 43.2 mm x 30.5 mm)

* Maximum case temperature is 85°C

This product is intended to be used as a lamp control gear that is installed after the mains control switch.

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