GE Tetra Series Installation Manual

GE

Lighting Solutions

®

Tetra

(GEPS12W-60M)

Power Supply Features

• Supports Tetra miniMAX, Tetra MAX, Tetra PowerMAX,
Tetra PowerStrip and Tetra miniStrip LED lighting systems

• Class 2 wiring per NEC Article 725 (SELV)

• IP66 rated: wet location rated

• M20 Thread

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

LED Systems Power Supply

Installation Guide

12

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 approved wire for input/output connection.
Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)

• Follow all local codes.

Power Supply Installation

Power supply
input wires

Conduit

AC Line

Run AC line through conduit and

1

attach conduit to outdoor-rated
enclosure. Attach power supply to
enclosure.

Power supply

NOTE: All electrical connections
should be made within the letter.

White (-)

Connect the red stripe wire (+) of the

2

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.

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 des ls approuvés pour les entrées/sorties de
connexion. Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82 mm2).

• Respectez tous les codes locaux.

Blue (+)

Brown (-)

Red (+)

To power supply

Black (-)
Red stripe (+)

Green with
yellow stripe

Connect the AC line to the brown

3

(line) and blue (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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NOTE: Properly ground the power supply
and sign in accordance with all local
codes.

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.

Mount power supply in a horizontal

4

orientation with a minimum of one
screw per mounting plate (two

Tighten liquid-tight ttings and

5

properly replace cover on junction
box to ensure a water-tight seal.

screws per power supply).

Power Supply Specications

Performance Data Min Typical Max

Input Voltage (VAC) 90 100-240 264

Input Frequency (Hz) - 50/60 -

Input Current (A) - - 0.85

Output Voltage (VDC) 11.4 12.0 12.6

Output Current (ADC) 0.8 - 5.0

Output Power (W) - - 60

Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40°C +25°C +60°C*

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

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

Environmental Rating IP66 rated: wet location rated

Dimensions 12 in. x 2 in. x 1.25 in. (307 mm x 52 mm x 32 mm)

*Maximum case temperature is 80°C

Supports
Tetra Products SKUs

Tetra miniMAX GEWHMMTS8, GEWWMMTS8-50K,

GEWWMMTS8-41K, GEWWMMTS8
GEBLMMS5, GEGLMMS5,

GERDMMS5

Tetra MAX GEWHMXTS6, GEWWMXTS6-50K,

GEWWMXTS6-41K, GEWWMXTS6
GEWHMHTS6, GEWWMHTS6-50K,

GEWWMHTS6-41K, GEWWMHTS6
GEBLMXWA5, GEGLMXWA5,

GERDMXWA5
GERCMXWA6, GEYGMXS6 162 modules/54 ft. (16.46 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m
GERCMXWL6 160 modules/80 ft. (24.38 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m
GERDMXWL6 140 modules/70 ft. (21.34 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft ./15.2 m 80 ft ./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

Tetra PowerMAX GEWHPMTL5, GEWWPMTL5-50K,

GEWWPMTL5-41K, GEWWPMTL5

Tetra PowerStrip GEWHSSPS3, GEWWSSPS3-50K,

GEWWSSPS3-41K, GEWWSSPS3

Tetra miniStrip GEWHBSP3, GEWWBSP3-50K,

GEWWBSP3-41K, GEWWBSP3

Conforms to the following standards:

Remote Mounting Distance

Maximum Load

per Power Supply

150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

90 modules/36 ft. (10.97 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

120 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

80 modules/40 ft. (12.20 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

135 modules/54 ft. (16.46 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

38 modules/25 ft. (7.62 m) 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 80 ft./24.4 m 120 ft./36.6 m

16 modules/17 ft. (5.18 m) 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m

53 modules/53ft. (16.16m) 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft ./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft./12.1 m

18 AWG/

0.82 mm

2

16 AWG/

1.31 mm

2

14 AWG/

2.08 mm

12 AWG/

2

3.31 mm

2

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