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GE2020-8748

SIGN093-R022614

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GE Lighting Solutions, LLC is a subsidiary of the General Electric Company. Tetra is a trademark of GE Lighting Solutions, LLC. The GE brand and logo are trademarks of the General Electric Company.

This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is

not intended for use in any other applications.

IP66 rated: separate enclosure required for outdoor use, UL damp location rated

Tips

• Tetra

LED systems are rated for damp location use by UL, and should be protected from direct exposure to moisture (i.e., rain & snow).

• For optimal light uniformity in halo-lit applications the Tetra

LED modules should be mounted on UL recognized plastic and the light

output from the Tetra

LED system should be directed back into the sign enclosure. This will allow for uniform backlighting of the sign and

will provide simple mounting for the Tetra

LED system.

• When mounting LED modules for halo-lit applications the clear acrylic should be recessed into the body of the sign or a bead of silicone

should be applied to provide a barrier against the elements.

• A best practice for the supply wire at the point at which it is brought into the sign is to have a drip loop on the inside of the letter to keep

water from collecting on the Tetra

LED strip.

Specications

Maximum Loading per Tetra 12 VDC Power Supply

SKU Rating

20W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed 1.6A

60W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed 5A

180W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed

5A per each (of 3) output channels

GEMM71-2, GEMM50-2,

GEMM41-2, GEMM32-2

12VDC, 27mA/module

0.324W/module

56 modules/22 ft. (6.70 m) 170 modules/68 ft. (20.73 m)

170 modules/68 ft. (20.73 m)

per output channel

510 modules/204 ft. (62.18 m)

per power supply

GEMMRD-1, GEMMGL-1,

GEMMBL-1

12VDC, 32mA/module

0.384W/module

50 modules/20 ft. (6.10 m) 150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m)

150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m)

per output channel

450 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m)

per power supply

GEMMPO-1

12VDC, 40mA/module

0.480W/module

40 modules/16 ft. (4.88 m) 120 modules/48 ft. (14.63 m)

120 modules/48 ft. (14.63 m)

per output channel

360 modules/144 ft. (43.89 m)

per power supply

Maximum Remote Mounting Distance

18 AWG/0.82 mm

Supply Wire

16 AWG/0.82 mm

Supply Wire

14 AWG/0.82 mm

Supply Wire

12 AWG/0.82 mm

Supply Wire

20W Power Supply 30 ft./9.1 m - - -

60W Power Supply 15 ft./4.6 m 23 ft./7.0 m 38 ft./11.6 m 65 ft./19.8 m

180W Power Supply 15 ft./4.6 m 23 ft./7.0 m 38 ft./11.6 m 65 ft./19.8 m

NOTE: For linear runs longer than 40ft, center connection to the LED strip is recommended to minimize voltage drop.

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.

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 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.

Conforms to the following standards:

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