Raytec VARIO2 w8 User manual

Combined Installation Guide
2
Quick Installation Guide Page 3
Full Installation Guide Page 12
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Quick Start Guide
White-Light, 730nm and IR Variants (850nm & 940nm)
Caution – Risk Group 2. Avoid Exposure / use protection.
See Safety Information in FULL Instruction Guide for details.
VARIO2 Illuminator with 35° ILS tted, 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
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)
Timer Disabled
Eye Safety
Information:
Box Contents:
Factory Default
Set-Up:
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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 LEDs 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
VARIO2 Specications Table
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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.
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 con guration, wiring and  nal set-up using manual push buttons
on the illuminator or VARIO Remote Controller (VRC) - VRC is an optional
accessory
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  lm.
Use 2.5mm Allen/hex key. Re-attach base plate securely ensuring gasket is correctly
located. (Screw Torque: 0.6Nm)
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
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.
Use2.5mm Allen/hex key. Re-attach base plate securely ensuring gasket is
correctly located. (Screw Torque: 0.6Nm)
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
Change
between
Programming
Mode and
Operating
Mode
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 pro-
Disable remote
(enter OP Mode)
or Enable remote
(enter prog. Mode)
gramming Mode.

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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 Step 1: 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
Change between
Programming Mode
and Operating Mode
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 and you
are in Operating Mode
you cannot change
to programming
Mode. Disable remote
(enter OP Mode) or
Enable remote (enter
Programme Mode)

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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.
Action Required Step 1: 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 ash
Amber
Flashing
Amber
then solid
Green
after
button
release
Keep both
buttons
depressed
during power up
- LEDs will both
ash Amber
Flashing Amber
then Flashing
Amber after
button release
illuminator will revert to
Programming Mode,
full factory default
including No PIN

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VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Optional Accessory
Full instructions provided with VRC when supplied
Power Select
Quick and easy selection
of 5 accurately dened
power settings, 1=20%,
2=40%, 3=60%, 4=80%
5=100%. Provides
exact amount of light
required for the scene
requirements.
Photocell Adjust
To select 3 different photocell sensitivity
levels to accommodate different
operational requirements.
Timer Setting
The timer function allows the
illuminator to be triggered
via the telemetry input and
remain on for a pre-dened
period of time.
Photocell Disable
Lamp operates from
telemetry input only Timer disable
30 mins
10 mins
3 mins
1 min
Selects dimming
function on
telemetry wires.
Restores Factory
Default Settings.
Must be depressed
for 4 seconds.
For extra security VARIO2 allows a PIN (Personal Identication Number) to be set. There are ve buttons /
characters on the remote that can be used for this purpose: 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.
LED Status Indicator
Turns status LED’s On or Off and PIN Entry
Selects telemetry Input.
Disable Remote Control
Set-Up
Must be depressed for
4 seconds to lock-in
settings and prevent
further alterations. Press
again for 4 seconds to
disable manual buttons
- must be done within
5 minutes of remote
disable

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Remote Control Operation
PIN set and Manual Button Disable / Enable
Action
Required
Available
Mode Step 1 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 affect
after 30 minutes
Create or
Change
PIN
Programming
Mode
Press
<Status
Button> for 4
seconds
Enter
valid PIN
characters
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
characters
x 4
Green to
Intermittent
Flashing Red
/ Green
Solid Amber to
Flashing Green
Flash qty counts
down the No.
of Characters
required
If invalid PIN entered
both LEDs  ash 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 to
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.

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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
LED Status Indicators
Programming Mode and Operating Mode
On  rst 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:
• LHS FLASHING GREEN:
• RHS FLASHING AMBER:
• RHS SOLID AMBER:
• LHS FLASHING RED:
• LHS SOLID RED:
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.
Power Applied
Remote control IR received problem
Indicates unit is in programming mode
(Programming Mode Only)
Indicates that a valid command is being received
(Programming Mode Only)
Voltage supply problem detected
Illuminator LED fault detected

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Reset
Settings Re-set: Pressing and holding the RESET BUTTON on the remote control
(Programming Mode Only) 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 ash amber for both above re-sets when complete.
VARIO2 Quick Troubleshoot
• Ensure all tests are undertaken by a qualied, 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 difcult to see Infra-Red illuminators working in
high brightness conditions.
• Ensure power supply is suitably rated to product - check page 3 for specications
• If longer cables used, ensure sufcient voltage is provided to allow for drops
across the cable
For in-depth Troubleshoot, see Full Instructions, or contact Raytec.

Contents
Page 13 Box Contents and Safety Information
Page 15 Installation Steps and Factory Defaults
Page 16 Complete Set Up and Installation
Page 18 LED Status Indicators – Feedback System
Page 20 VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Page 22 PIN Function Detail
Page 24 Manual Control Buttons
Page 29 Disabling Manual Buttons
Page 30 Power Up Functionality; Re-Set Options
Page 31 Standard Bracketry
Page 32 Specications Table
Page 33 Troubleshooting
Full Installation Guide
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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
Eye Safety : IR Variants (850nm and 940nm)
Caution – EN62471 Risk Group 2 Classication - IR emitted from this
product. Do not stare at the lamp. Avoid exposure or use appropriate
shielding / eye protection. For VAR2-i2-1, VAR2-i4-1, VAR2-i6-1, VAR2-i8-1
and VAR2-i2-2, VAR2-i4-2, VAR2-i6-2 variants hazard distance is 1900mm
(Risk Group 1 distance 800mm). For VAR2-i16-1 and VAR2-i4-3,
VAR2-i6-3, VAR2-i8-2/-3 variants hazard distance is 2700mm (Risk Group
1 distance 900mm).
Eye Safety : White Light and 730nm variants
Caution – EN62471 Risk Group 2 Classication - Possible hazardous
optical radiation emitted from this product. May be harmful to eyes, do not
stare at the lamp. For VAR2-w2-1, VAR2-w4-1, VAR2-w8-1 and VAR2-w2-2,
VAR2-w4-2 variants hazard distance is 1500mm. For VAR2-w16-1 and
VAR2-w4-3, VAR2-w8-2/-3 variants hazard distance is 1840mm.
Eye Safety: Other Wavelengths - Contact Raytec.
The Illuminator is Class lll for insulation
Illuminators are suitable for use Outdoors and Indoors
Safety Information

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Sécurité Phytobiologique - spécications pour les projecteurs
Infrarouges (850nm et 940nm)
Attention – Les rayons infrarouges émis par ce produit appartiennent
au Groupe de Risque 2 selon EN62471 - Ne pas regarder directement
les diodes électroluminescentes. Éviter l’exposition ou mettre en
œuvre des mesures appropriées pour la protection des yeux.
Pour VAR2-i2-1, VAR2-i4-1, VAR2-i6-1, VAR2-i8-1 and VAR2-i2-2,
VAR2-i4-2, VAR2-i6-2 maintenir une distance de sécurité de 1900 mm
(Risque Groupe 1 distance 800mm). Pour VAR2-i16-1 and VAR2-i4-3,
VAR2-i6-3, VAR2-i8-2/-3 maintenir une distance de sécurité de 2700
mm (Risque Groupe 1 distance 900mm)
Sécurité Phytobiologique - spécications pour les projecteurs a
lumière blanche 730nm
Attention – Classication EN62471 du groupe de risque 2 – Risque
de rayonnement optique dangereux émis par ce produit. Peut être
dangereux pour les yeux, Ne pas regarder directement les diodes
électroluminescentes. Pour VAR2-w2-1, VAR2-w4-1, VAR2-w8-1 and
VAR2-w2-2, VAR2-w4-2 maintenir une distance de sécurité de 1500
mm. Pour VAR2-w16-1 and VAR2-w4-3, VAR2-w8-2/-3 maintenir une
distance de sécurité de 1840 mm.
Sécurité des yeux : Autres longueurs d’onde - Contactez Raytec.
Le projecteur est de la classe d’isolation III.
Les projecteurs conviennent pour une utilisation extérieur et
intérieur
Consignes de Sécurité

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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 16 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. Complete conguration, wiring and nal
set-up using manual push buttons on the
illuminator or VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
- VRC is an optional accessory
Photocell
Cable
Breather
Gland
Wiring - six core cable
White & Yellow wires =
Photocell following contact.
Volt free output. Non polarity sensitive.
Orange & Purple wires =
Telemetry input Volt free/dry contact or
TTL input (See Page 17 - Step 4 for more details)
DC AC
Black wire - ~
Red wire + ~
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.

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VARIO2 Complete Set up and Installation
Step 1. Select different beam angle – if required
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˚.
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 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.
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. (Screw
Torque 0.6Nm)
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.
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
Timer Disabled

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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 31 for optional brackets.
Step 3. Connect to low voltage power supply and input 12-24 AC/DC (24 AC/DC
only for Vario 16 Variants)
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
A B C
Mount and position
illuminator adjacent to
camera and point towards
scene (Optional night set-up for
optimum image performance)
Adjust vertical position of
lamp to ensure full eld of
view illuminated
Tighten all xings
TARGET
A
B
Connect Illuminator to low voltage power supply:
Installers can extend or reduce lead length using
appropriate cable and weather proof box
Input 12-24V AC/DC
(For Vario 16 variants : 24V AC or DC only)
Note: Red = positive
Black = negative

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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. Photocell following output (White & Yellow)
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 (see separate
instructions provided with the remote) or PIN Function and Manual Control Modes
(See Pages 22 to 29).
Right Hand
Side LED
Left Hand
Side LED

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Programming Mode and Operating Mode:
On powering up the illuminator or re-applying power after a power interruption and if
no PIN is present, the unit 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:
LHS FLASHING GREEN:
RHS FLASHING AMBER:
RHS SOLID AMBER:
LHS FLASHING RED:
LHS SOLID RED:
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)
If a PIN is present the unit will return to Operating mode after a power interruption.
Factory Default: On initial power-up, Programming Mode, No PIN present.
Power Applied
Remote control IR receiver problem (Max VRC
distance is 8m (26ft)
Indicates unit is in programming mode
(Programming Mode Only)
Indicates that a valid command is being received
from the remote (Programming Mode Only)
Voltage supply problem detected
Illuminator fault detected

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VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Optional Accessory
Full instructions provided with VRC when supplied
Power Select
Quick and easy selection
of 5 accurately dened
power settings, 1=20%,
2=40%, 3=60%, 4=80%
5=100%. Provides
exact amount of light
required for the scene
requirements.
Photocell Adjust
To select 3 different photocell sensitivity
levels to accommodate different
operational requirements.
Timer Setting
The timer function allows the
illuminator to be triggered
via the telemetry input and
remain on for a pre-dened
period of time.
Photocell Disable
Lamp operates from
telemetry input only Timer disable
30 mins
10 mins
3 mins
1 min
Selects dimming
function on
telemetry wires.
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
ash RED
LED Status Indicator
Turns status LED’s On or Off and PIN Entry
Selects telemetry Input.
Disable Remote Control
Set-Up
Must be depressed for
4 seconds to lock-in
settings and prevent
further alterations. Press
again for 4 seconds to
disable manual buttons
- must be done within
5 minutes of remote
disable
Restores Factory
Default Settings.
Must be depressed
for 4 seconds.