Microlight IR-1 HELIOS User manual

Infrared illuminator IR-1 HELIOS
Technical manual
Version 3.1 (03.2010)

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Product description
The IR-1 Illuminator is designed for covert illumination of environments in conditions of insufcient lighting. HELIOS may
be installed either outdoors or indoors. For appropriate cooling it is necessary to provide free circulation of ambient air around the
illuminator's case (while installing).
IR-1 Illuminator consists of an aluminum case (1), covered by visor (2), a cable jack (3) on its back side, a photo sensor (4) and
adjusting screw (5) for setting of radiation angles. The screw is covered by a metal lid (6). Two nuts threaded M4 (7) are provided to
attach the bracket to the bottom of the illuminator.
Warning!!! Voltage danger!!! Danger of eye damage!!!
Icons used in this document

Technical parameters
Wavelength, nm 850
Illumination range, m see table 1 *
Viewing angle, ° variable, from 2 to 100 **
Photosensor turn off delay, sec 30 ***
Input voltage, V 12...24 AC/DC
Power consumption , W under 4
Operating temperature, °С –30...+40
Dimensions, mm 72×73.5×185 ****
Weight, kg 0,74 ****
Protection Standard IP66
* The distances are indicated for B/W video cameras without IR correction with 1/3″ CCD and sensitivity equal or better than
1,5•10-5 W/m² in the IR band of 0,8…1 μm (an equivalent of a video camera with sensitivity of 0,01 lx) and F1.4 objective.
** One full rotation of the adjusting screw equals 1,3° illumination angle change.
*** To permanently disconnect the photo sensor remove JP1 jumper (on the board power).
**** Information indicate without bracket.
Table 1.
Viewing angle, ° 2 2.5 33.5 4 5 6 9 13 17 25 40 50 65 90 100
Illumination range, m 400 300 250 200 150 120 100 80 60 50 40 30 25 22 20 18
Horizontal coverage
width, m 12 12 12 11 9 9 9 11 12 13 16 20 20 25 35 40

Photocell switch
Photocell switch is a built-in device for automatic on/off switching of IR-1 illuminator, with operating threshold light level of 3
lux. From short-term changes in lighting, such as headlights of a passing car, photocell is protected by a turn on delay chip, that shuts
down power if light stays on for over 30 sec.
To manually de-activate the photocell switch:
– un-screw four back panel screws;
– carefully remove the back panel;
do not damage the wire connecting power board to a photo sensor;
do not let the radiator out of the case
– pull JP1 jumper out of the power board.
– carefully screw the back panel back in
CONDUCT ALL OPERATIONS WITH PHOTOCELL SWITCH ONLY AFTER IR-1 IS POWERED DOWN!!!

Installation guide
– Assemble the bracket as shown on the picture;
– Attach the illuminator with a visor to the bracket using two internal hexagon screws M4x10 (included in your package). Adjust
horizontal placement settings;
– Vertically x the bracket with the illuminator, losing the hinge screw adjust rotation and vertical angles, tighten the screw;
– Connect to a power source;
Connection polarity is not necessary.
– Remove plastic lm from the glass
– Unscrew the plastic lid from the back panel of the illuminator. Rotating the adjusting screw, set the desired illumination
angle ;
If you use electric instrument, to avoid breakage of the adjustment mechanism, the torque applied to adjustment
screw should not exceed 0.1 Nm;
– Screw the plastic lid back in.
The Manufacturer establishes the minimum angle of radiation equal 2˚. One turn of the adjusting screw changes a
radiation angle on 1.3˚.
1 2 3

Maintenance
Periodically clean the protective light lter and illuminator's case.
Use a scrub or a brush to clean the case. Water may be used if needed.
The light lter cleaning is done with a wet cotton cloth. Continuously change the contacting surface of a cloth to avoid lter's
damage.
Never use dissolvents or chemical reagents to clean this product!
Safety measures
IR-1 Illuminator complies with EN60065:2001+Amd1: Audio, Video & similar electronic equipment: Safety requirements
and maximum permissible exposure limits of IEC60825-1.This product conforms to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. CLASS 1M LED product.
Invisible LED radiation! Do not look directly into optical magniers.
Storage rules
The illuminator should be stored in a closed space away from acid vapors or alkali mist. Ambient air temperature should be from
–50°C to +50°C; relative humidity should not exceed 95% at 25°C.

Package includes
1. IR-1 Illuminator
2. Visor
3. Bracket Set (4 bracket pieces, two M4×10 screws, one M6×25 screw, a washer size 6)
4. Hexagonal key
5. Technical passport
6. Packing set
Warranty
The manufacturer or the supplier guarantees the IR-1 illuminator's conformity to the technical requirements under condition of
compliance with storage and operational rules described in the manual.
Warranty period is 24 months from the date of sale. The warranty is voided in case of user's non-compliance with the storage or
operation rules, case integrity breach or voluntary repair, alteration, modernization etc.
Certicate of acceptance
Serial number
The IR-1 Illuminator passed the engineering control test and is considered to be in operational condition.
ECD (Engineering Control Department) Stamp
Date of the test
Trade organization
(place for stamp)
Date of sale
Buyer's signature

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Wavelength, nm: 880 and 940
Illumination angles, º: 20, 25, (60×40)
Illumination distance, m: от 10 до 60
Consumed power, W: от 4.5 до 18
Protection standard: IP66
Comes with a built-in photocell switch (optional)
Comes with a mounting bracket (optional)
Illumination angles, º:
in 880nm range: 18, 30, 45, 60, 90
in 940nm range: 18, 20, (60×40)
Illumination distance, m: 17 - 500
Consumed power, W: 16 - 84
Protection standard: IP66
Comes with ST-3M mounting bracket
Wavelength, nm: 940
Illumination distance, m: up to 5
Consumed power, W: 6
Protection standard: IP66
Input current, V: 100...240
Output current, V: 12
Max output power, A: 2, 4, 6, 8
Protection standard: IP66
Comes with a built-in photocell switch (10 lux, 30 sec delay),
several power outputs (two outputs are controllable by the
photocell switch)
External photocell switch FS-2
FS-2 is to be installed externally into a power line break
Max current power, A: 8
Activation threshold, lux: 3
Turn-off delay, sec: 30
Protection standard: IP66
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