Raytec VARIO2 series User manual

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POE
Installation Guide
Contents
Page 2 Box Contents / Safety Information / Product Introduction
Page 4 Installation Guide –Short Guide
Page 5 Factory Defaults / Complete Set Up and Installlation
Page 10 LED Status Indicators –Feedback System
Page 10 Programming Mode and Operating Mode
Page 12 VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Page 14 PIN Function Guide
Page 16 Manual Control Push Buttons
Page 22 Disabling Manual Buttons
Page 23 Power Up Functionality ; Re-Set Options
Page 24 Re-enabling Manual Buttons and Remote Controller
Page 25 Standard Bracketry
Page 26 Specifications Table
Page 28 Troubleshooting
Page 32 Quick reference tables for Manual Button Control and
Remote Controller guide for PIN Set and Manual Button
Disable/ Enable

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Box Contents
VARIO2 POE Illuminator fitted with 35° beam angle ILS
and 60° beam angle ILS (ILS: Interchangeable Lens System)
Accessories (Optional) :VARIO Remote Control for additional Programming;
80˚ beam and 120˚ beam angle ILS;
Additional Raytec Bracketry
Safety Information
Eye Safety: Infra-Red Variants (850nm and 940nm)
Caution –IR emitted from this product EN62471 Risk Group 2
Do not stare at the illuminator. Avoid exposure or use
appropriate shielding / eye protection. Risk Group 2 for
cornea / lens infrared hazard. hazard distance is 1500mm.
Max IR EHV (Exposure Hazard Value) : 69% of Risk Group 2
Limit at 200mm from the illuminator.
Eye Safety: White Light Variants
Caution –EN62471 Risk Group 2 Classification - Possible
hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. May
be harmful to eyes, do not stare at the lamp. Hazard
distance is 1500mm. Max WL EHV (Exposure Hazard Value) :
68% of Risk Group 2 Limit at 200mm from the lamp.
Product Introduction
VARIO2 PoE is an Illuminator designed to be powered by POE
It is available in Standard and Premium variants
For Standard and Premium Variants :
The illuminator has a photocell for automatic day/night switching and also
benefits from Raytec’s interchangeable lens system so that the correct
angle of illumination can always be achieved easily.

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The illuminator has a CAT5 cable for POE connection and is supplied with a
waterproof Cat 5 connector.
For Premium Variants Only :
Auxiliary cable if low voltage 24V DC operation is preferred.
External Input (to act as a telemetry, trigger input, volt free or TTL) and an
External Output (to act as a Photocell Following Contact - volt free output)
Photocell
Auxiliary Cable (Premium Variants only)
Optional 24V DC power input –red (+ve) &
black (-ve)
External Input, volt free or TTL –orange (TTL
+ve) & purple (TTL GND)
External Output, volt free –yellow & white
CAT 5 Cable
for PoE
Interchangeable
Lensing
PoE Detection
Resistance Selection
Switch
Please note: base plate has
been removed for
illustrative purposes.
Please note:
Waterproof connector
is supplied loose –
and is shown fitted
for illustrative
purposes

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Installation Guide –Short Guide :
STEP 1: Safety Information (Pg. 2)
STEP 2: Physical Installation (Pg. 5)
Adjust interchangeable lens if required.
Fix to wall, pole or camera unit using U bracket provided or other Raytec
bracketry.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure illuminator is rated to provide required viewing distances and select
correct angle
Ensure illuminator is orientated in the correct direction
STEP 3: Wiring (Pg. 6)
For PoE, use standard CAT 5 or better. For all 8 sized products, check the PoE
detection resistance of the illuminator is compatible with your PoE
equipment (24.9KΩ is factory default).
Premium Variants : For low voltage (non-PoE) apply 24V DC to red and
black cores of auxiliary cable. Connect external inputs and external output
wires as required.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure PoE equipment or 24V PSU are suitably rated
For 8 sized products check PoE detection resistance is set correctly
Ensure Cat 5 cable and auxiliary cable are correctly terminated and
waterproofed after installation
If not using auxiliary cable, it must still be suitably terminated and
waterproofed
Step 4 : Interchangeable Lenses: Changing the Angle (Pg. 8)
Step 5 : Configuration - Programming and Settings (Pg. 9)
Step 6 : Security (Optional PIN protection) (Pg. 9)

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Factory Default Set-Up
35˚ Beam Angle; Max 100% Power
Photocell sensitivity –MID (Illuminator comes on when dark)
Telemetry Input –closed (Premium Variants Only)
Status LEDs –ON; No PIN Set; Manual Push Button Control Enabled
Programming function will auto-disable after 7 Days - See Mode Power Up
and Time Out Functionality –Pg 23
Vario2 POE : Complete Set Up and Installation
STEP 1: Safety Information (Pg. 2)
Step 2 : Physical Installation
VARIO2 PoE is delivered as standard with bracket at the bottom of the unit.
This can be moved to top of the unit if required.

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Attach illuminator to wall, housing or pole using U-bracket provided or
dedicated Raytec bracketry.
Step 3 : Wiring
The illuminator is supplied with a terminated CAT5 cable with a waterproof
Ethernet connector (supplied loose i.e. not fitted). Premium variants also
have an auxiliary multi-core cable fitted.
Power via PoE
Connect an Ethernet cable (category 5 or better) using the T-568B wiring
standard between the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and the illuminator.
Ensure that the PSE is sufficiently rated to power the VARIO2 PoE device as
follows:
Model (Standard and Premium)
PoE Requirement
VAR2-POE-w2-1, i2-1, i2-1-C
IEEE 802.3af (HP PoE) ≤12.95W
VAR2-POE-w4-1, i4-1, i4-1-C, i6-1
IEEE 802.3at (HP PoE) ≤25.5W
VAR2-POE-w8-1, i8-1, i8-1-C
4-pair PoE ≤51W
The maximum Ethernet cable length is 100m (328’) without boosting the
power.
Ensure you make a waterproof connection to the RJ45 as shown below.
Ensure the connector is waterproof and sealed after the connection is
made.
To illuminator RJ45-RJ45 connector To PSE
Please Note :
For Premium Models, illuminator can also be powered by 24V DC

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PoE Detection
Resistance Selection Switch
There is a switch on the VAR2-PoE-w8-1, i8-1 and i8-1-C illuminators which
can be used to change the PoE detection resistance of the illuminator
(24.9KΩ is the factory default setting).
Turn the power to the illuminator OFF, remove the baseplate and access the
switch as shown.
The majority of PSE equipment requires a detection resistance of 24.9KΩ to
establish a PoE link. Some models of PSE equipment require a 12.5KΩ
detection resistance. Check with your supplier of PSE equipment.
For 24.9 KΩ, slide switch to the LEFT (factory default – as shown). For 12.5 KΩ,
slide switch to the RIGHT.
Power from 24V DC (Premium Variants Only)
If using low voltage power, connect 24V DC to the red (+ve) and black (-ve)
cables of the auxiliary cable.
For Premium variants : connect external input trigger and external output as
required –see table and description below:
Colour
Description
Wire Gauge
(AWG)
Orange
External Input -Volt free or TTL +ve
22
Purple
External Input -Volt free or TTL GND
22
Yellow
External Output –Volt free
22
White
External Output - Volt free
22
Detection Resistance Selection
Switch

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WARNING:To maintain the IP rating of the product the multicore auxiliary
cable must be waterproofed and terminated appropriately even if it is not in
use.
Telemetry Input (Orange & Purple)
As default the telemetry input will be wired together so that the
unit turns on/off automatically via the photocell. If required to be
activated by PIR or alarm system, connect to appropriate, volt-
free or TTL input. Volt free input/dry contact: Non polarity
sensitive, short circuit = light on
TTL input: Orange = TTL +ve, Purple = TTL –ve (GND) 0V = Light on,
3V = Light off
Photocell following output (White & Yellow)
Volt free output - normally open (day) to normally closed (night).
Connect direct to camera if required to control switchover of
day/night cameras.
Step 4 : Interchangeable Lenses: Changing the Angle
Step 1
Unscrew
baseplate
Step 2
Remove
baseplate
Step 3
Remove /
Replace diffuser
lens
Step 4
Replace
baseplate
& tighten

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The illuminator is delivered with a 35 Degree beam angle. To alter to 10
Degrees, remove the baseplate from the bottom of the product (Using a
2.5mm allen/hex key ) and remove the existing lens and then re-attach the
baseplate securely ensuring the gasket is correctly located. With no lens
insert the product produces a 10 Degree beam angle.
To alter to any other angle, remove the existing lens and insert the required
lens which will have its angle indicated on it. Ensure the baseplate is securely
re-attached to maintain waterproof integrity of the product.
The angles available as standard are: 10°x10° (No lens / diffuser in place),
35°x10° and 60°x25°. Other angles are available to order: 80°x30° and
120°x50°.
All ILS lenses will be clearly marked with the angle which they will produce
when inserted into VARIO2 POE.
Please handle ILS lenses with care –and do not touch optical film.
Only 1 ILS lens can be inserted into the product at any time. The product
cannot accommodate multiple ILS lenses at the same time.
We would recommend that power is turned off when replacing ILS lenses.
Step 5 : Configuration - Programming and Settings
Programme using optional VARIO Remote Controller (VRC) or the
manual control push buttons. –See Detailed Section
Step 6 : Security (Optional PIN protection)
Set PIN (If Required) (Can only be done with the optional VARIO Remote
Controller (VRC) –See Detailed Section
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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LED Status Indicators- Feedback system
There are two tri-coloured LEDs visible on the base of the VARIO2
POE illuminator. The two LEDs provide important operating and
status information.
The status information provided by each of these LEDs differs
depending on which of the two operating modes the VARIO2
POE illuminator is in: (A) Programming OR (B) Operating
The LED Indicators also give feedback if you are using the
Remote, PIN Function or Manual Control Modes –Please see
Pages 14 to 22 for detail on the LED status indicator feedback for
these functions
(LHS) (RHS)
Programming Mode and Operating Mode
Factory Default: On initial power-up, the illuminator is in
Programming Mode.
On powering up the illuminator, it automatically enters
programming mode to allow the user to adjust set-up and
operation. The programming mode automatically times out after
7 Days or until the user actively disables the programming mode
and changes to Operating Mode. However, if you use the
manual push buttons at all during this time, the illuminator will
automatically enter operating mode 30 minutes after the last
button press.
Base Plate Pictured ON

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Changing from Programming mode to Operating Mode
Enter operating mode using the ‘Disable Remote Control
Set-up’Button on the remote controller –or by using the
manual push buttons.
Changing from Operating Mode to Programming Mode
If no PIN present
-Re-cycle the power to your illuminator
-Use the Manual Buttons
If a PIN present
-Enter the PIN
-Full Re-set Procedure
(Power re-cycling only will not change the unit to
Programming Mode)
During Programming Mode and Operating Mode the two LED’s
indicate the following status
LHS SOLID GREEN: Power Applied
LHS FLASHING GREEN: Remote controller IR receiver problem
(Max VRC distance is 8m (26ft) (both
modes)
RHS FLASHING AMBER: Indicates unit is in programming mode
(Programming Mode Only)
RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being
received from the remote controller
(Programming Mode Only)
LHS FLASHING RED: POE / Voltage supply problem detected
(both modes)
LHS SOLID RED: Illuminator fault detected (both modes)
All functions of the remote controller and manual push buttons
are available in Programming Mode.
The only function of the Remote Controller available during Operating
Mode is LED Status Indicators Enable/Disable, entering a PIN or disabling
manual push buttons (if done at the same time as disabling the remote –
see P. 22)

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VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Optional Accessory
Full instructions provided with VRC when supplied
Note : Reset button will not remove a PIN if one is present
Note : Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or blocked
command is attempted, both LEDs will flash RED

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Extra VRC Functionality
-PIN Function
For extra security VARIO2 allows a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) to be set for each lamp
The PIN is set by using the Vario Remote Control (VRC). There are
five buttons / characters on the remote that can be used for this
purpose. Please see PIN Function Guide (P. 10) for full details on
how to use the PIN function.
Note : Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or blocked
command is attempted, both LEDs will flash RED

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PIN Function Guide
The PIN is set by using the VARIO Remote Controller (VRC). It adds an
extra layer of protection over your settings –and allows you to return to
programming mode from operating mode –without recycling the power
to your illuminators.
There are five buttons / characters on the remote that can be used for
this purpose. They are Power 5, Power 1, Min Photocell (Smallest moon),
Max Timer (Full Red Circle) & Timer Disable ( Timer Circle image with a line
through) . Note –invalid characters will not be recognised.
To create a PIN, press STATUS BUTTON for 4 seconds. LHS LED will flash
RED/GREEN. This indication will always show that you are in PIN mode.
RHS LED FLASHING RED shows that you are in PIN set mode. The number
of flashes indicates how many characters are required to complete the
PIN entry. There are four characters to be entered to successfully set up a
PIN.
As you enter the characters, the number of flashes will decrease until all
characters are entered. Note, illegal characters will not be recognised
and will not reduce the number of flashes. When the PIN is set the
illuminator will revert to Programming Mode.
Operation When a PIN is Set:
Using the remote controller you can access the illuminator settings from
operating mode by entering the PIN.
You cannot access Programming Mode by power re-cycling only.
In operating mode, if you want to go back into programming
modesimply enter your PIN. To do this, press STATUS BUTTON for 4 seconds.
LHS LED will flash RED/GREEN to show you are in PIN mode. RHS LED
FLASHING GREEN shows that a PIN has been previously set. As you input
the four correct characters the number of flashes will reduce and you will
be returned to programming mode.

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If legal characters but not the correct sequence of characters are
entered the number of flashes will still reduce and after 4 characters
have been entered an error will be shown by both LED`s flashing RED.
If an illegal character is used when entering a pin, it will be ignored and
the PIN character count will not reduce. The process to enter a PIN will
have to be repeated.
Deleting a PIN
To delete a PIN you first need to be in Programming Mode. Press STATUS
BUTTON for 4 seconds to go into PIN set mode. LHS LED will flash RED /
GREEN. RHS LED FLASHING RED. Instead of entering one of the known
legal characters press the RESET BUTTON four times. The illuminator will
return to programming mode.
*Note –if you delete the PIN and then use your remote or manual push
buttons to put your illuminator into operating mode, you will not be able
to go back to programming mode without recycling the power.
*Note - If you forget your PIN and need to make adjustments to the
illuminator you will need to perform a full Re-set. This requires power
recycling whilst pressing the two manual control buttons at the same
time. This will restore factory default settings AND remove the previously
programmed PIN. Both LEDs will flash AMBER to signify that the process
has been completed.
*Note –If you do not want to set a PIN, but want to prevent another
person with a remote setting a PIN, then you need to Disable both the
Remote and the Manual Push Buttons (See Manual Control Push Buttons
section –Page 16) The only way another user can then access the
illuminator is by performing a full re-set (see Page 23)
*Note –If you are trying to access a PIN in Operating Mode, hold the
status button down for 4 seconds and both LEDs flash RED, this means
there is no PIN present.

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Manual Control Push Buttons
The two manual control push buttons gives a wide selection of user control:
1. Power Control –100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20% of maximum. (Factory
Default is 100%)
2. Photocell Control –3 levels, 25 Lux on, 50 Lux off, 10 Lux on 30 Lux off,
5 Lux on 15 Lux off and photocell disable.
3. Turn LED indicators on & off
4. Illuminator Reset Options
5. Disable Remote Controller and enter Operating Mode,
or Enable Remote Controller and enter Programming Mode
6. Button Enable & Disable
In short, the LHS button selects your mode/category, indicated by
specific behaviours of the LHS LED - and the RHS button selects your
chosen level/setting with that pre-selected mode –also indicated by
specific behaviours of the RHS LED.
The buttons are active in both programming mode and operating mode
regardless of whether a PIN is present, unless you have previously disabled
the manual buttons.
Buttons are
accessed by
removing the base
plate at the
bottom of the unit

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Select Your Mode using the LHS BUTTON
A single momentary press of LHS button will turn the LHS LED solid RED and
enters the user into the Illuminator Setting Modes.
In these modes you can change the following settings:
- Power Level
- Photocell sensitivity
- Indicator LED status (On or Off)
Note: As soon as manual button mode is entered by pressing the Left Hand
Button, the standard LED indicators will be disabled and offer a new set of
indicating modes, Standard LED indicators are enabled after exiting manual
button modes.
A continuous 4 second press of the LHS button turns LHS LED flashing RED and
enters the user into the Illuminator Configuration Modes.
In these modes you can change the following configurations:
- Illuminator Re-set
- Enable Remote Controller and enter Programming Mode/
Disable Remote Controller and enter Operating Mode
- Manual Button Enable / Disable
Sequential presses of LHS BUTTON will cycle you through the available
options to get to the required mode that you desire (indicated by the
LHS LED).
Note: Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or blocked
button push is attempted, both LEDs will flash Red
*Note: –If the status indicator LEDs are disabled and you use the manual
buttons the indicator LEDs will still illuminate accordingly
The LHS BUTTON is used to access two different modes 1) ‘Illuminator
Setting Modes’ and 2) ‘Illuminator Configuration Modes’ and their
relevant sub modes - the LHS LED displays specific behaviours to
indicate which mode you are in

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Choose your setting/level using the RHS Button
The RHS BUTTON will only be operational if you have already selected a
mode using LHS Button –otherwise it will have no affect on the Illuminator
operation. –
Sequential presses of RHS BUTTON will cycle you through the available
options to get to the required setting that you desire within that mode
(indicated by the RHS LED).
Locking in your Settings/Levels
The Illuminator will stay at this setting / level providing you do not push
the RHS BUTTON again. Once you have reached the required
setting/level (detailed in the following section), you can lock in your
settings in one of two ways:
1) Press the LHS BUTTON to cycle through the modes until LHS LED
extinguishes showing that you are at the end of the mode loop.
Or
2) You can also wait 2 minutes for the illuminator to time out and the
value shown by RHS LED will be stored into the illuminator memory.
The settings programmed by the manual push buttons will be retained
upon power recycling unless a reset has been performed, in which case
the factory defaults will be applied.
The RHS BUTTON is used to select your settings/levels within the
mode chosen by LHS Button –and the RHS LED displays specific
behaviours to indicate each setting/level

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Illuminator Setting Modes in Depth (accessed by LHS
BUTTON)
Enter Illuminator Setting Modes by a momentary press of LHS button to turn
the LHS LED solid RED. Pressing the LHS button again will turn the LED solid
GREEN and pressing a third time will turn the LED solid AMBER. Each of
these colours indicates which setting mode you are in.
A further momentary press of LHS Button will exit you from the mode entry
and then return the LEDs to the standard indication of either operating
mode or programming mode (depending on whichever previous mode
the Illuminator was in before selecting the manual controls).
The following modes are available:
Power Level Mode (LHS LED: Solid RED)
:
20% Power Setting: RHS LED 1 Flash GREEN
40% Power Setting: RHS LED 2 Flashes GREEN
60% Power Setting: RHS LED 3 Flashes GREEN
80% Power Setting: RHS LED 4 Flashes GREEN
100% Power Setting: RHS LED 5 Flashes GREEN
Photocell Level Mode (LHS LED: Solid GREEN)
Low sensitivity: RHS LED 1 Flash GREEN
Medium Sensitivity: RHS LED 2 Flashes GREEN
High Sensitivity: RHS LED 3 Flashes GREEN
Disabled photocell: RHS LED Solid RED
Within the ‘Illuminator Setting Mode’ the LHS LED displays 3 different
SOLID colours to signify 3 different sub modes –: 1)Power Level –
RED 2) Photocell Level –GREEN 3) Enable/Disable Status LEDs –
AMBER.

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Enable / Disable Status Indicator LEDs Mode (LHS LED: Solid AMBER)
Enable LEDs: RHS LED Solid GREEN
Disable LEDS: RHS LED Solid RED
Note: –If no buttons are pressed within 2 minutes the Illuminator times out
and returns to the previous mode it was in –either operating or
programming mode.
Illuminator Configuration Modes in Depth (accessed by LHS
BUTTON)
Enter the Illuminator Configuration Mode by a long 4 second press of LHS
button to turn LHS LED Flashing RED. Pressing the LHS button once again
momentarily will turn the LHS LED Flashing GREEN and pressing a third
time momentarily will turn the LHS LED Flashing AMBER. Each of these
colours indicates which setting mode you are in.
A further momentary press of LHS Button will exit from the mode entry,
both LEDs will go blank for 1 second and then return to the standard
indication of either operating mode or programming mode (depending
on which mode the illuminator was in previously before selecting manual
controls)
Within the ‘Illuminator Configuration Mode’ the LHS LED displays 3
different FLASHING colours to signify 3 different sub modes –:
1)Illuminator Rest –FLASH RED 2) Remote Enable/Disable –FLASH
GREEN 3) Manual Buttons Enable/Disable –FLASH AMBER