Raytec VARIO2 i16 Troubleshooting guide

Quick Start
Safety Information:
White Light and IR Variants (850nm & 940nm)
Caution – Risk Group 2. Avoid Exposure / use protection.
See Safety Information in FULL Instruction Guide for details.
Box Contents:
VARIO2 Illuminator with 35° ILS fitted, spare 60° beam angle ILS, User Guide
(ILS: Interchangeable Lens System)
Optional Accessories: Remote Controller for additional programming,
80˚ beam angle ILS, 120˚ beam angle ILS, Bracketry
Factory Default Set-Up:
35˚ Beam Angle ILS, Max 100% Power
Telemetry Input – closed, Photocell sensitivity – MID
Status LEDs – ON, No PIN Set
Unit will change from Programming Mode to Operating Mode after 7 Days (or 30
minutes after last press of manual buttons)
VARIO2 Specifications Table:
i16 w16 i8 w8 i6 i4 w4 i2 w2
Consumption 100W
max
84W
max
46W
max
42W
max
25W
max
13W
max
24W
max
10W
max
11W
max
Input 24V AC/DC 12/24V AC/DC 12/24V AC/DC 12/24V AC/DC
Weight 3.1kg (6.8lbs) 1.65kg (3.61lbs) 950g (2.1lbs) 600g (1.3lbs)
Number of
LED’s 48 24 12 9 12 6 6
Environment IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66
Dimensions
180 x 277 x 75mm
7”x11”x2.9”
135 x 180 x 68mm
(5”x7”x3”)
100 x 135 x 66m
4”x5”x2.5”)
75 x 100 x 64mm
3”x4”x2.5”)
Cable Length 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m
Ver.10/17

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.
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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

Manual Button Operation
Buttons are accessed by removing the base plate at the bottom of the unit.
The number of button pushes indicated below are based on the user starting
with the illuminator in either programming or operating mode.
Action
Required
Step1 :
LHS Button
LHS
LED
Step 2 :
RHS Button
RHS
LED
Comment
Power Adjust
1 x Push
Solid
Red
Each Push
cycles
through
power
levels
Green flashes
indicate level.
High power (5
flashes) to Low
power (1 flash)
Photocell
Adjust
2 x Push
Solid
Green
Each Push
cycles
through
photocell
levels
Green flashes
indicate 3
sensitivity
settings:
Low: 1 Flash
Med: 2 Flashes
High: 3 Flashes
Solid Red for
Photocell
disabled.
Status
Indicator
LEDS On / Off
3 x Push
Solid
Amber
Each Push
cycles
between
On and
Off
On – Green
Off - Red
Factory Re-
set (Does not
Re-set PIN)
1 x Long
Push
(4
Seconds)
Flashing
Red –
Push and
Hold until
both LEDs
flash
Amber
Solid Red – After
4s both LEDs
Flashing Amber
Reverts to
Programming
Mode unless a
PIN is present. If a
PIN is present
reverts to original
mode before re-
set
Disable
Remote
Control
1 x Long
Push (4s),
then 1 x
short Push
Flashing
Green
Push to
cycle
Disable /
Enable
Disable – Red
Enable - Green
Reverts to the
Mode requested
unless a PIN is
present. If a PIN is
present and you
are in Operating
Mode you
cannot change
to Programming
Mode

Action
Required
Step1 :
LHS Button
LHS
LED
Step 2 :
RHS Button
RHS
LED
Comment
Disable /
Enable
Manual
Buttons
1 x Long
Push (4s),
then 2 x
short Push
Flashing
Amber
Push to
cycle
Disable /
Enable
Disable – Red
Enable - Green
Buttons will be
Disabled 30
minutes after this
selection is made
–This is to allow
the user to re-
enable manual
buttons if
required
Full Re-set
(including
PIN re-set)
Keep both
buttons
depressed
during
power up –
LEDs will
both flash
Amber
Flashing
Amber
then
solid
green
after
button
release
Keep both
buttons
depressed
during
power up
–LEDs will
both flash
Amber
Flashing Amber
then Flashing
Amber after
button release
Illuminator will
revert to
Programming
Mode, Full
factory default
including No PIN
The illuminator has two modes;
(1) Programming Mode when the remote control can be used and
(2) Operating Mode when most of the remote control functions are disabled.
The only remote control functions that can be used in Operating mode are;
Enable/Disable Status LEDs, Disable Manual Buttons and PIN entry.
Manual Buttons are always available in programming mode or if they have been
disabled, they can be enabled in programming mode.
Manual Buttons are available in operating mode, provided they have not already
been disabled.
The number of button pushes indicated above are based on the user starting with
the illuminator in either programming or operating mode.
If no buttons are pressed within 2 minutes then the illuminator will automatically
default back into the previous mode it was in – programming or operating mode.

Pressagainfor4secondsto
disablemanualbuttons–
mustbedonewithin5
minutesofremotedisable
ThiswillNOTremove
PINifpresent

Remote Control Operation
PIN set and Manual Button Disable / Enable
Action
Required
Available
Mode
Step1
Step 2
LHS
LED
RHS
LED
Comment
Disable
Remote
Programming
Mode
Press
<Disable
Remote
Control>
button on
VRC for 4
seconds
N/A
Solid Green
Flashing Amber to
Solid Amber to Off
Illuminator will go
to Operating
Mode. RHS LED
turns Off when in
Operating Mode.
Disable
Manual
Buttons
Operating
Mode
Press
<Disable
Remote
Control>
button on
VRC for 4
seconds
N/A
Solid Green –
After 4
seconds
Flashing Red
(Returns to
Solid Green
after button
release)
Off to Solid Amber,
then after 4
seconds Flashing
Red
(Returns to Solid
Green after button
release)
Must be done
within 5 minutes
of Disabling
remote (as
above) Change
will take effect
after 30 minutes
Create or
Change
PIN
Programming
Mode
Press
<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds
Enter
valid PIN
charact
ers
x 4
Green to
Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green
Solid Amber to
Flashing Red
Flash qty counts
down the No. of
characters
required.
After PIN created
Illuminator goes
to Programming
Mode (Standard
LED indication)
Enter
existing PIN
Operating
Mode
Press
<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds
Enter
valid PIN
charact
er
x 4
Green –
Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green
Solid Amber to
Flashing Green
Flash qty counts
down the No. of
characters
required
If invalid PIN
entered both
LEDs flash red and
unit will stay in
Operating Mode
Delete PIN
Programming
Mode
Press
<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds
Press
<Re-Set>
button 4
times
Green –
Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green
Solid Amber to
Flashing Red Flash
qty counts down
the No. of
characters
required
After PIN deleted
Illuminator goes
to Programming
Mode (Standard
LED indication)
For full PIN function detail (inc valid PIN characters) – see FULL instruction
guide

LED Status Indicators:
Programming Mode and Operating Mode
On first power up (Factory Default) the illuminator automatically enters
Programming Mode. It will then time out automatically after 7 Days to Operating
Mode unless the user actively disables the remote control or uses the manual
buttons in which case Operating Mode will start 30 minutes after the last manual
button press. The LED Indicators feedback the mode you are in. (They are also
used for PIN or Manual Button Control Modes – please see tables / FULL Instruction
Manual)
During Programming Mode and Operating Mode the two LED’s indicate the
following status :
•LHS SOLID GREEN: Power Applied
•LHS FLASHING GREEN: Remote control IR received problem
•RHS FLASHING AMBER: Indicates unit is in programming mode
(Programming Mode Only)
•RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being received
(Programming Mode Only)
•LHS FLASHING RED: Voltage supply problem detected
•LHS SOLID RED: Illuminator LED fault detected
All functions of the remote control and buttons are available in Programming
Mode.
The only function of the Remote Control available during Operating Mode is
LED Status Indicators Enable/Disable, entering a PIN or disabling manual buttons
(if done at the same time as disabling the remote – see FULL Instruction Manual
Lefthandside
(LHS)Button
Righthandside
(RHS)Button
Lefthandside
(LHS)LED
Righthandside
(RHS)LED

RESET:
Settings Re-set : Pressing and holding the RESET BUTTON on the remote control
or using the manual buttons to complete a RESET will restore the factory
settings to the illuminator. Note : It will not remove a PIN if one is present.
Full Re-set : Re-cycling the power whilst pressing both manual buttons will
restore factory settings and remove a PIN if one is present.
Both indicator LEDs flash amber for both above re-sets when complete.
VARIO2 Quick Troubleshoot:
Ensure all tests are undertaken by a qualified, trained engineer. Ensure safe
working practices are followed at all times.
•Check polarity of illuminator connection red=+ve, black=-ve
•Ensure power is 12-24V AC or DC (For Vario 16 variants : 24V only AC or DC )
•Ensure telemetry wires are shorted out or valid telemetry input (zero volt or
TTL) is applied and correctly wired
•Check photocell is working. Cover photocell fully, light should turn on if valid
telemetry input. It is sometimes difficult to see Infra-Red illuminators working in high
brightness conditions.
•Ensure power supply is suitably rated to product - check page 1 for
specifications
•If longer cables used, ensure sufficient voltage is provided to allow for drops
across the cable
For in-depth Troubleshoot, see Full Instructions, or contact Raytec.
UK / Europe
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
Americas
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www.rayteccctv.com

Full Installation Guide
Contents :
Page 2 Box Contents and Safety Information
Page 3 Short Guide and Factory Defaults
Page 6 LED Status Indicators – Feedback System
Page 8 VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Page 10 PIN Function Detail
Page 12 Manual Control Buttons
Page 17 Disabling Manual Buttons
Page 18 Power Up Functionality ; Re-Set Options
Page 19 Standard Bracketry
Page 20 Specifications Table
Page 21 Troubleshooting
Ver. 10/17

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Box Contents :
VARIO2 Illuminator , spare 60° beam angles ILS
(ILS: Interchangeable Lens System)
Accessories (Optional) :VARIO Remote Control for additional Programming;
80˚ beam and 120˚ beam angle ILS; Bracketry
VARIO2 Enhancements
•Increased Distance
•Default time for illuminator to go into Operating Mode reduced
•PIN function for enhanced security
•Manual Control added – Push Buttons Accessible on the illuminator
•Improved RESET Options
•The 3 single colour feedback LED’s have been replaced with
2 tri-colour LED’s
SafetyInformation
Eye Safety : IR Variants (850nm and 940nm)
Caution – IR emitted from this product EN62471 Risk Group 2
Do not stare at the lamp. Avoid exposure or use appropriate
shielding / eye protection. Risk Group 2 for cornea / lens
infrared hazard. For VAR-i2, VAR-i4, VAR-i6 and VAR-i8
variants hazard distance is 1500mm. For VAR-i16 hazard
distance is 1840mm. Max IR EHV (Exposure Hazard Value) :
69% of Risk Group 2 Limit at 200mm from the lamp.
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. For VAR-w2,
VAR-w4, VAR-w8 Hazard distance is 1500mm. For VAR-w16
hazard distance is 1840mm. Max WL EHV (Exposure Hazard
Value) : 68% of Risk Group 2 Limit at 200mm from the lamp.
The Illuminator is Class lll for insulation
Illuminators are suitable for use Outdoors and Indoors

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Installation Steps:
1.VARIO2 is factory set and delivered with a 35˚
beam width.
To alter to 10˚, simply remove interchangeable
lens (ILS). See page 4 for detailed instructions
To alter to 60˚, replace with other ILS lens
supplied.
2. Mount Illuminator
3. Connect Illuminator to low voltage input 12-24V
AC/DC (For Vario 16 variants : 24V AC or DC only)
4-6. Complete configuration, wiring and final set-up using manual push
buttons on the illuminator or VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
-VRC is an optional accessory
The external cable cannot be replaced. If it is damaged and the customer
is unable to shorten and re-use the cable, the illuminator must not be
powered.
Wiring–sixcorecable
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(seePage5and6formoredetail)
DC AC
Black Wire - ~
Red Wire + ~
Photocell
Cable
Breather
Gland

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Factory Default Set-Up:
35˚ Beam Angle ; Max 100% Power
Telemetry Input – closed ; Photocell sensitivity – MID
Status LEDs – ON ; No PIN Set ; Manual Button Control Enabled
Programming function will auto-disable after 7 Days
VARIO2 Complete Set up and Installation
Step 1. Select different beam angle – if required
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˚.
All ILS lenses will be clearly marked with the angle which they will produce
when inserted into VARIO2.
Please handle ILS lenses with care – and do not touch optical film.
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.
Remove base plate from VARIO2 unit using 2.5mm allen/hex key. Insert
required ILS lens and re-attach base plate securely ensuring gasket is
correctly located.
VARIO is factory set and delivered with a 35˚ beam width angle.
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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Step 2. Mounting Illuminator
VARIO2 is delivered as standard with bracket at the bottom of the unit.
This can be moved to the top of the unit if required. See page 18 for
optional brackets
Step 4. 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

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Step 5. 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 6. Programme using optional VARIO Remote Control (VRC) or the
manual control buttons.
Step 7. Set PIN (If Required) (Can only be done with the optional VARIO
Remote Control(VRC)
LED Status Indicators- Feedback system :
There are two tri-coloured LEDs visible on the base of the VARIO2
illuminator. The two LEDs provide important operating and status
information.
The LED Indicators also give feedback if you are using the
Remote, PIN Function or Manual Control Modes – Please see
Pages 10 to 17 for detail on the LED status indicator feedback for
these functions

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Programming Mode and Operating 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 remote control or the
unit times out 30 minutes after any press of the manual buttons on
the illuminator.
During Programming Mode and Operating Mode the two LED’s
indicate the following status :
LHS SOLID GREEN: Power Applied
LHS FLASHING GREEN: Remote control IR receiver problem (Max
VRC distance is 8m (26ft)
RHS FLASHING AMBER: Indicates unit is in programming mode
(Programming Mode Only)
RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being
received from theremote (Programming
Mode Only)
LHS FLASHING RED: Voltage supply problem detected
LHS SOLID RED: Illuminator fault detected
All functions of the remote control and buttons are available in
Programming Mode.
The only function of the Remote Control available during
Operating Mode is LED Status Indicators Enable/Disable, entering
a PIN or disabling manual buttons (if done at the same time as
disabling the remote – see P.8)
Factory Default: On initial power-up, Programming Mode.

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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
Pressagainfor4secondsto
disablemanualbuttons–
mustbedonewithin5
minutesofremotedisable

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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.
Note : Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or
blocked command is attempted, both LEDs will flash RED
Thismustbedonewithin5
minutesofdisablingremote

10
PIN Function Detail :
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.
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 there 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.
When a PIN is Set :
Using the remote 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 mode
simply 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.
If legal characters but not the correct sequence of characters is 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.

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To delete an existing PIN you first need to be in Programming Mode by
entering your PIN. Once in Programming Mode, press STATUS BUTTON for
4 seconds to go into PIN set mode. LHS LED will flash RED / GREEN and
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 the illuminator
times out 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 need to do 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 need to check if a PIN is set up, 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 – Buttons :
The two manual control 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 Control and enter Operating Mode or Enable
Remote Control and enter Programming Mode
6. Button Enable & Disable