Raytec VARIO PSU User manual

Installation and Setup Guide for
the VARIO PSU
PSU
Designed to power all VARIO illuminators (including VARIO IP)
PSU-VAR-20W-1 (small) PSU-VAR-50W-2 (medium)
PSU-VAR-100W-2 (large) PSU-VAR-150W-3 (x-large)
Contents
Page 2 - 3 Installation
Page 4 Setup
Page 5 VARIO Standard Bracketry
Page 6 VARIO PSU Specifications
Page 7 - 8 Troubleshooting

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Installation
!
Isolate mains before
removing PSU cover Install in a well
ventilated area Do not continually stare at lamp
1.5m
Mount PSU to
flat surface
Warnings
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1m - 9m
(3.3ft- 29.5ft)
Approx
Mains Lead
2
3
!CAUTION:
Red = +ve
Black = -ve
(polarity sensitive)
Photocell
Cable
Breather
Gland
1 Select interchangeable lens and
mount VARIO illuminator
VARIO is factory set and delivered with a
35˚ beam width. To alter to 10˚, simply
remove interchangeable holographic
diffuser (IHD). To alter to 60˚, replace with
other IHD supplied.
2 Mount PSU
Mount PSU on wall/flat surface with
glands facing down
3 Connect illuminator to PSU
VARIO PSU provides 24V DC
Wiring – six core cable
Red wire +
Black wire -
Installers can extend or reduce lead
length using appropriate cable and
weather proof box

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4 PSU Connections
Connect photocell following output/telemetry if required into ‘Fast Connect’ wiring terminal.
Photocell following contact - White & Yellow wires
Volt free output. Non polarity sensitive.
Terminal 1 – white wire
Terminal 2 – Yellow wire
Telemetry input - Orange & Purple wires
Volt free/dry contact or TTL input
Terminal 3 – Orange wire
Terminal 4 – Purple wire
5 Connect PSU to mains
CAUTION: Ensure cable glands and PSU lid are water tight by tightening the fixings
Golden Rules
Ensure PSU lid orientation has warning label in line
with glands (see PSU diagram, right)
Ensure PSU is fully water tight
!
WARNING
Automotive blade
output fuse
High quality IP66
aluminium enclosure
Slowblow
input fuse
Mains Input
‘Fast-Connect’
wiring terminal:
inc. telemetry input
and photocell
following output
Cat5
Connector
Glands x 5
White-Light LED
status indicators
Illuminator
Outputs 1+ 2
Image featuring PSU-VAR-50W-2 (medium)

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Setup
Match illumination to
camera field of view
Camera
Light
May cause hot spots
x
Reduces performance
Camera
x
Light
Camera
TARGET
1 Position illuminator
Position illuminator adjacent to camera and point
towards scene (Optional night set-up for optimum
image performance)
3 Adjust horizontal angle
Adjust horizontal angle via Adaptive Illumination
(AI) if required (VARIO AI illuminators only)
4 Tighten all fixings
5 Final illuminator configuration
Complete configuration and final setup using
VARIO Remote Controller or VARIO IP Integrated
Web Interface (or via 3rd party VMS if applicable)
Max x2
!
CAUTION: Do not fully loosen AI bolt
2 Adjust vertical angle

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Standard Bracketry
VARIO 2 series
51mm
47mm
52mm
VARIO 4 series
VARIO 8 series
Other bracket options available – see specific illuminator instructions.
See VARIO AI Installation instructions for VARIO AI bracketry options.
56mm
72mm
53mm
53mm
104mm
53mm

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PSU Specifications
PSU-VAR-20W-1
(small)
PSU-VAR-50W-2
(medium)
PSU-VAR-100W-2
(large)
PSU-VAR-150W-3
(x-large)
Illuminators 1 x VARIO 2 series
Plus aux output (max 8w) 2 x VARIO 4 series 2 x VARIO 8 series or 1 x VARIO 16 series 3 x VARIO 8 series
Other Illuminator options 4 x VARIO 2 series * 4 x VARIO 4 series *
8 x VARIO 2 series *
1 x VARIO 16 series*
6 x VARIO 4 series*
*Please note: for medium, large and x-large PSUs powering an increased number of VARIO illuminators,
the total power of the illuminators must be equivalent to the PSU max output - illuminator output cables may
also need to be commoned together to suit the number of available glands.
Mixed model sizes of VARIO illuminators can be powered from the same PSU e.g. PSU-VAR-50W-2 can
also run 2 x VARIO 2 series and 1 x VARIO 4 series.
Input 100-230V AC
Input Fuse Type 20mm, slowblow, user replaceable without disconnecting mains input
Input Fuse Rating 1A 2.5A 2.5A 2.5A
Max Output 20W 50W 100W 150W
Output for VARIO
Illuminators 1 for VARIO 2 series 2 for VARIO 4 series or equivalent power units
2 for VARIO 8 series
or equivalent power units
3 for VARIO 8 series
or equivalent power units
Output Voltage 24V DC
Output Fuse Type automotive, blade, user replaceable
Output Fuse Rating 3A 3A 5A 5A
FastConnect™ wiring Quick and easy wiring for VARIO input and output connections - 4 way robust
terminal for telemetry input and photocell following output
White Light status LEDs White-Light LED status indicators on all fused outputs to indicate correct voltage
and to provide support illumination during installation and maintenance
Cat5 Connector N/A Cat5 Connector for
VARIO IP
Cat5 Connector for
VARIO IP
Cat5 Connector for
VARIO IP
Glands 2x M16, 2x M12, IP68 3x M16, 2x M12, IP68 3x M16, 2x M12, IP68 4x M16, 2x M12, IP68
Enclosure construction High quality, power coated, IP66 aluminium
PSU Dimensions 165x129x61 mm
(6.5 x 5 x 2.4”)
200x131x61 mm
(7.9 x 5.2 x 2.4”)
160x191x81 mm
(6.3 x 7.5 x 3.2”)
240x191x81 mm
(9.4 x 7.5 x 3.2”)
Drilling Dimensions 4 x M4 holes
145 x 63 mm (5.7 x 2.5”)
4 x M4 holes
185 x 63mm (7.3 x 2.5”)
4 x M4 holes
145 x 123mm (5.7 x 4.8”)
4 x M4 holes
225 x 123mm (8.9 x 4.8”)
Weight 0.9kg (2.0 lbs) 1.0kg (2.2 lbs) 1.7kg (3.7 lbs) 2.4kg (5.3 lbs)
IP Rating IP66
Certification CE compliant

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Troubleshooting
Ensure all tests are undertaken by a qualified, trained engineer Ensure safe working practices
are followed at all times
Step 1 Basics
• Check polarity of illuminator connection: red= +ve, black= -ve
• Ensure PSU outputs provide 24V DC
• Ensure telemetry wires are shorted out or closed contact input (zero volt) is applied
• Check photocell is working. Cover illuminator photocell fully, light should turn on. It is
sometimes difficult to see Infra-Red lamps working in high brightness conditions.
• Check mains input
• Check fuses intact
• If longer cables used, ensure sufficient voltage is provided to allow for drops across the cable
If OK...
Step 2 Lamp Test
• Check current is being drawn – amount of current will depend on power setting of unit.
Please note – use appropriate DC multimeter
• To test this you must ensure photocell fully covered (or disabled using optional VARIO
remote controller or VARIO IP web interface) and ensure telemetry wires are shorted out or
closed contact input (zero volt) is applied
Step 3 Set-up Camera, lens and illumination
• Check camera lens – fully open at night & set correctly
• Check model number to Raytec performance specification to ensure required distance is
achievable;
- Check illuminator is set to max power
- Check orientation of illuminator and ensure it is pointing in correct direction
- Check angle of illuminator (Holographic lens) – Too narrow may cause hot
spots and the aperture of the camera lens to close down. Too wide and there may
be insufficient light on scene and light going where it is not needed.
• Check the LED status indicator on standard VARIO illuminators (not applicable for VARIO
IP) – if a flashing red light is visible in programming mode, please check the input voltage of
the unit. The feedback system will respond differently depending on what mode the unit is
in (see specific VARIO installation guide for further details)

Step 4 Call Raytec for further assistance
Note down:
• Model and serial number of PSU/ illuminator
• Camera make and model
If the Raytec lamp or remote control is still not delivering the required
performance, please contact us for further assistance:
Raytec Global Tel: [phone]
Raytec Warranty
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