Raytec PULSESTAR Series User manual

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Installation Guide
Installation Steps
1. Mount Illuminator(s) adjacent to camera
2. Mount PSU/ Controller Unit
3. Connect Illuminator(s) to Controller
4. Connect input trigger to controller
(UNIT WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT
APPROPRIATE INPUT TRIGGER)
5. Connect Controller to power
6. Optional network connectivity for trouble shoot or
use by experienced and expert users
Set Up Steps
1. Align illuminator towards scene
2. Adjust vertical angle
3a. Adjust horizontal angle via Adaptive Illumination
(AI) (if required)
3b. Change angle of diffuser if required
4. Tightenallxings
Eye Safety
EN62471 Risk Group 2: Do NOT stare at the lamps.
Use appropriate protection. Hazardous distance is
1,840mm. Max. Exposure Hazardous Value : 68%
of Risk Group 2 Limit at 200mm from the lamp.
Package Contents
This installation guide provides instructions for installing the PULSESTAR
illuminators & Controller
Golden Rules:
1. Ensure Controller orientation has the cable
glands at the bottom underneath the enclosure
2. Do not input Mains Voltage into Low Voltage
versions
3. Enclosure is fully water tight
4. Ensure there is a trigger input to the controller
PULSESTAR
PULSESTAR illuminator
PSU/ Controller
Spare Lamp Diffuser
Version 1

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Isolate mains before
removing cover
Mount PSU to
atsurface
Install in a well
ventilated area
Do not continually
stare at lamp
LED illuminator
Adaptive illumination bolt
LED output cable
x1 per lamp 2.5m
(8.2ft)
Bracket
Specications subject to change without notice. Installation to be carried out by suitable trained and qualied personnel.
1.84m
This basic installation guide is for users who don’t want to adjust the performance of the product.
Experienced and expert users may request the Engineering Guide which provides information on
changing the set up and operation of the unit.
Pulsestar illuminators deliver powerful pulsed lighting for transport and machine vision
applications including ANPR/ LPR applications. With high intensity lighting drive power, Platinum
Elite twin-core SMT LEDs and illumination designed to be pulsed in sychronisation with the
camera shutter, they deliver high intensity lighting on-demand to illuminate fast moving objects.
All models feature an interchangeable lens system with Hot-Spot Reduction Technology for perfect
even illumination. Pulsestar illuminators are long life and low maintenance.
Mains or LV Input
LED Output
upto 4 outputs
Trigger Input upto 2

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PULSESTAR is factory set and delivered with a 35° x 10° Beam Angle interchangeable lenses
(ILS) are also supplied.
To alter to 10° x 10°, simply remove interchangeable lens (ILS).
To alter to 20° x 10°, replace with other ILS lens supplied.
Other angle ILS lenses are available to order, please contact Raytec.
All ILS lenses will be clearly marked with the angle which they will produce when inserted into
PULSESTAR.
PleasehandleILSlenseswithcare-anddonottouchtheopticallm.
Only 1 ILS lens can be inserted into the product at anytime. The product cannot accommodate
multiple ILS lenses at the same time.
We would recommend that power is turned off when replacing ILS lenses.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure base plater is securely located, the gasket is correctly located and
the screws correctly fastened to ensure and maintain IP66 rating of the product.
Inter-Changeable Lens System
Wiring:
1. Mount Illuminator
2. Connect Illuminator to low voltage input 12-24V AC/DC
IMPORTANT:For Vario 16 variants : 24V only AC/DC
3. Complete configuration, wiring and final set-up using manual push buttons on
the illuminator or VARIO Remote Controller (VRC) - VRC is an optional
accessory
Black Wire =Negative (-ve)
Red Wire =Positive (+ve)
White &Yellow wires = Photocell following contact, Volt free output, Non polarity
sensitive
Orange and Purple Wires =Telemetry input Volt free / dry contact or TTL input
Lens Selection:
VARIO is factory set and delivered with a 35˚ beam width angle.
To alter to 10˚, simply remove interchangeable lens (ILS).
To alter to 60˚, replace with other ILS lens supplied.
Other angle ILS lenses are available to order: 80˚ and 120˚.
Please handle ILS lenses with care – and do not touch optical film.
Use 2.5mm Allen/hex key. Re-attach base plate securely ensuring gasket is correctly
located.
Important Note : Ensure base plate is securely located, the gasket is
correctly located and the screws correctly fastened to ensure and
maintain IP66 rating of the product

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!
!
CAUTION: Red = +ve
Black = -ve
(polarity sensitive)
CAUTION: Ensure correct
polarity of all connectivity
Mount illuminator
Mount PSU/ Controller:
MountPSUonwall/at
surface with glands
facing down
Connect Illuminator to PSU/
Controller
2
5
3
6
1
4
Mains/ LV Input
3
1
2
Installation
(see diagrams on page 8 for further detail)
Illuminator Polarity
12V DC Power Output
Input
Trigger 1
Trigger 2
Lamp 1
Lamp 3
Lamp 2
Lamp 4
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
Connect input trigger to
controller’
Connect Controller to power
Optional network connectivity
Network
Connectors
(optional: for
troubleshooting
or experienced /
expert users)

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Camera
Light
Light
x x Light
Camera
Match illumination to camera eld of view
CAUTION: Do not fully loosen AI bolt.
!
TARGET
Position illuminator adjacent to
camera and point towards scene
(Optional night set-up for
optimum image performance)
Reduces performance May cause hot spots Best performance
Camera
Adjust vertical angle
Adjust horizontal angle via Adaptive
Illumination (AI) (if required)
Adjust the angle of diffuser if required
Tightenallxings
1
2
3a
3b
For ANPR applications we recommend locating the illuminator as closely as possible to the
cameraforretroreectiveplates,toensuremaximumamountoflightisused.Theangleofcamera/
light should also be less that 35° in all axes
Set Up
Max x2
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Specications

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NOTE: Ensure operating voltage is correct for unit being installed.
DO NOT INPUT MAINS VOLTAGE INTO LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLERS.
!

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Controller Diagrams (Not to scale)
High Voltage - x72 and x96
4 Channel Controller: up to 4 lamps, 2 triggers
12V DC Power Output Network Connector (optional)
Mains Input, 100V to 230V AC
Auto-Sensing
Trigger 1
Trigger 2
(iftted)
Lamp 1
Lamp 3
Lamp 2
Lamp 4
(iftted)
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
NOTE: Trigger Input - 3.3V to 24V DC. LED Output - Polarity Sensitive
Rising edge +ve = pulse

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Low Voltage - x72 and x96
High Voltage - x24 and x32
Controller Diagrams
4 Channel Controller: 4 lamps, 2 triggers
2 Channel Controller: 2 lamps, 1 triggers
Network Connector (optional)
Network Connector (optional)
12V DC Power Output
12V DC Power Output
Low Voltage Input, 24V DC
Mains Input, 100V to 230V AC
Auto-Sensing
Trigger 1
Trigger 1
Trigger 2
Lamp 1
Lamp 1
Lamp 3
Lamp 2
Lamp 2
Lamp 4
NOTE: Trigger Input - 3.3V to 24V DC. LED Output - Polarity Sensitive
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+

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Troubleshooting
Ensurealltestsareundertakenbyaqualied,trainedengineer
Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
PLEASENOTE:Iftheexternalexiblecableorcordisdamaged,itshallbeexclusivelyreplaced
bymanufacturer,serviceagentorsimilarlyqualiedpersontoavoidahazard.
Step 1: Lamp and Controller
Check polarity of lamp connection : RED = +ve, BLACK = -ve
Check supply input
Check fuse is intact
Check trigger polarity is correct, 3V-24V DC rising edge +ve = pulse on
Check trigger source
Step 2: Set-up camera, lens and illumination
Check alignment of lamp
Check camera / lens are set correctly
Checkspecicationoflamp
Check diffuser angle
Step 3: Call Raytec for further assistance
Note down:
• Model and serial number of illuminator
• Camera make and model
• Lens make and model
If the Raytec lamp is still not delivering the required performance, please contact us for further
assistance.

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Technical Drawings
Standard Bracketry
Optional Bracketry
Wall Mount Ptz Mount Pole Mount
33mm
(1.2”)
100mm
(4”)
PulseStar x72PulseStar x32, 48, 96
PulseStar x24
72mm
52mm
36mm
53mm
104mm
8.5mm
53mm
140mm
115mm
8.5mm
VUB Universal
Bracket

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Additional Information
Raytec Warranty
This product must be installed by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the
product and the hazards involved, in accordance with the applicable installation code.
Please register your Raytec LED Illuminator(s) for its 5 year warranty by visiting www.rayteccctv.
com/products/warranty-card
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