Raytec vario2ip HYBRID Assembly instructions

Installation and Setup Guide
Box Contents:
VARIO2 IPPOE Hybrid Illuminator - Infra-Red (IR) & White-Light (WL)
35° x 10° beam angle IHD
60° x 25° beam angle IHD
Waterproof RJ45 connector
Accessories (optional):
80° x 30° beam angle IHD
120° x 50° beam angle IHD
System requirements: PC running Windows 7 with IE9 (or equivalent) and network access.
Installation by suitably trained and qualified personnel only
Suitable for Internal and External Applications

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Safety Information
Install in a well ventilated area.
Eye Safety : IR Light (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. Hazard
distance is 2000mm.
Eye Safety : White Light
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.
Eye Safety : EHV (Exposure Hazard value)
69.2% of RG2 limit at 200mm from the lamp

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Product Introduction
Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid is a Network Illuminator that uses the latest in Infra-Red and White Light
LED technology in the same illuminator package. The Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid is designed to
connect to a suitable network and is provided with an integrated Web Interface.
The Raytec Discovery Tool allows for easy identification and connection to the illuminator or
you can connect directly to the illuminator via its IP address.
The illuminator has a CAT 5 cable for data connection, can be powered from PoE, and is
supplied with a waterproof CAT 5 connector. The illuminator also has an auxiliary cable if low
voltage 24V DC operation is preferred.
The Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid comes with a number of feratures that allow the user to change
between the two wavelengths.
The illuminator has a photocell for automatic day/night switching and has an External Input (to
act as a telemetry, trigger input, volt free or TTL) and an External Output (volt free output). It
also benefits from Raytecs interchangeable lens system so that the correct angle of illumination
can always be achieved easily.
The illuminator has Operator and Administrator log-in and access rights. The Operator has
access to the Homepage and Diagnostic pages. The Administrator has access to all pages.
An API is available for programmers for integration within a VMS / BMS environment. The
illuminator also has a HTTP API to control the illuminator via HTTP commands.

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Hard Reset Button
Photocell
Auxiliary Cable
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 Data and Optional 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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Basic Steps
(Quick Installation Guide P1-19/ Detailed Guide –see Raytec website)
STEP 1: Safety Information (Pg. 2)
STEP 2: Wiring (Pg. 7)
For PoE, use standard CAT 5 or better for both power and data. For all 8 sized products, check
the PoE detection resistance of the illuminator is compatible with your PoE equipment (24.9KΩ
is factory default).
For low voltage (non-PoE) apply 24V DC to red and black cores of auxiliary cable and use
standard CAT 5 or better for data connection. Connect external inputs and external output
wires as required.
IMPORTANT:
To choose between Infra-Red and White Light configure using the GUI interface
Default is IR for P/cell senses darkness and WL for Ext. Input if active when P/Cell senses darkness.
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 using low voltage, a CAT 5 cable must still be connected to the network for communication
If not using auxiliary cable, it must still be suitably terminated and waterproofed
STEP 3: Physical Installation (Pg. 9-10)
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

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STEP 4: Change IP address and connect to the illuminator (Pg. 11)
All Vario2 IPPOE Hybrids have the same default IP address and this must be changed
immediately to avoid any potential conflicts or communication errors.
We recommend the easiest and fastest way to identify and connect to illuminators is using the
Raytec Discovery Tool where the IP address can be altered or DHCP enabled.
Alternatively, type the IP address of illuminator into a web browser –default is 192.168.2.80 –
and use the web interface to manually alter IP address.
IMPORTANT:
We recommend Raytec Discovery Tool as the easiest way to establish communication. If using IP
address for direct communication, illuminator and computer must be in same network range.
STEP 5: Illuminator Set-Up (Pg. 12-18)
Raytec Discovery Tool Basics
Log-in, Security & Basic Illuminator Setup
Basic Web Page Functionality
STEP 6: Basic Troubleshoot (Pg. 19)

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Wiring
The illuminator is supplied with a terminated CAT 5 cable with a waterproof Ethernet connector
(supplied loose i.e. not fitted) and an auxiliary multi-core cable.
Option 1 –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 IPPOE Hybrid device as follows:
Model
PoE Requirement
VAR2-IPPOE-hy4-1, hy4-1-C, hy6-1
IEEE 802.3at (HP PoE) ≥25.5W
VAR2-IPPOE-hy8-1, hy8-1-C
4-pair PoE ≥51W
The CAT5 cable is both the power and data connection for the illuminator. The maximum
Ethernet cable length is 100m (328 ft) without boosting the signal.
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 Network
Option 2 –Power from 24V DC
If using low voltage power, connect 24V DC to the red (+ve) and black (-ve) cables of the
auxiliary cable. In this case the Ethernet cable is a data connection only.
For either Option 1 or Option 2 above, connect external input trigger and external output as
required –see table 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
WARNING:To maintain the IP rating of the product the multi-core auxiliary cable must be
waterproofed and terminated appropriately even if it is not in use.

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PoE Detection –Resistance Selection Switch
There is a switch on the VAR2-IPPOE-hy8-1 and hy8-1-C illuminators which can be used to
change the PoE detection resistance of the illuminator (24.9KΩis 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 24.9KΩto establish a PoE
link. Some models of PSE equipment require a 12.5KΩdetection 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.
Detection Resistance Selection Switch

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Interchangeable Lenses: Changing the Angle
The illuminator is delivered with a 35° beam angle. To alter to 10o, remove the baseplate from
the bottom of the product and remove the existing lens and then re-attach the baseplate
securely. With no lens insert the product produces a 10obeam 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°.
Step 1
Unscrew baseplate
Step 2
Remove baseplate
Step 3
Remove / Replace
diffuser lens
Step 4
Replace baseplate
& tighten

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Installation
Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid is delivered as standard with a bracket at the bottom of the unit. This can
be moved to the top of the unit if required.
Attach illuminator to wall, housing or pole using U-bracket provided or dedicated Raytec
bracketry.
Notes :
Unit can alternatively be powered by 24V DC if required
Multi-core auxiliary cable also fitted to unit
Use for alternative power (24V DC) if required
Use for connecting external input and external output as required
To maintain the IP rating of the product, any cable not in use must be waterproofed and
terminated appropriately.

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Connecting to the Network
Assign an IP Address
All Vario2 IPPOE Hybrids have the same default IP address (192.168.2.80) and this must be
changed immediately to avoid any potential conflicts or communication errors.
There are two main ways to change the IP address of an illuminator:
OPTION 1: Raytec Discovery Tool
We recommend the easiest and fastest way to identify and connect to illuminators is using the
Raytec Discovery Tool where the IP address can be altered or DHCP enabled. Using the
Raytec Discovery Tool avoids the need to have the computer and illuminator in the same
network range in order to alter the IP address. This free application is downloadable from our
website or please contact Raytec.
To change the IP address using the Raytec Discovery Tool so that you can communicate with
the illuminator(s) you can:
Use DHCP
Run the Raytec Discovery Tool. Single click on illuminator to highlight it. Select Network from
bottom menu. Highlight DHCP option. Press OK, then OK again to the “Confirm Changes”
dialog box. Press Discover. The illuminator should now appear with a valid IP address. You
can now double click illuminator to navigate to it.
WARNING: Your network must have DHCP capability.
Manually set the IP address
Run Raytec Discovery Tool. Single click on illuminator to highlight it. Select Network from
bottom menu. Type in a new IP address and subnet mask - which must be compatible with
your network. Check with your IT manager. After changing the IP address and subnet mask,
press OK, then OK again to the “Confirm Changes” dialog box. Press Discover.You can now
double click illuminator to navigate to it.
OPTION 2: Use the Illuminators Web Interface
Alternatively, type the IP address of illuminator into a web browser –default is 192.168.2.80 –
and use the web interface using the “Network” tab on the left hand side to manually alter the IP
address or enable DHCP. For manual allocation of a static IP address it is important that the
network administrator controls and ensures the IP addresses issued are unique and not
repeated. In order to establish communication the computer and illuminator must be in the
same network range.
In either option above, if DHCP is enabled, your network must have DHCP capability.
Note: - If assigning the IP address fails, check that there is no firewall blocking the operation

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and that the computer and illuminator have IP addresses in the same range.
Raytec Discovery Tool Basics
The Raytec Discovery Tool is downloadable from our website or you may request it from
Raytec.
During the initial set-up we strongly recommend that you use the Raytec Discovery Tool on a
computer on the same network as the Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid illuminators to discover and
establish connection.
The illuminator responds to multicast messages - and therefore does not need to have a valid
IP address in the same network range for the Raytec Discovery Tool to find it. But it does
require a valid IP address for connection and communication. ALL IP addresses need to reside
within the same network address range to ensure these components can communicate with
each other.
With the Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid powered and attached to the same network, press Discover and
the Raytec Discovery Tool will display a list of illuminators available on the network.
See instructions above on how to change IP address or enable DHCP in order to allow
communication with the illuminator.
Once the IP address of the illuminators have been changed, you can double click on the
illuminator from the Raytec Discovery Tool to navigate directly to the illuminators web interface.
The Raytec Discovery Tool allows you to:-
Discover all illuminators on the network –illuminators do not need a valid IP address to
be discovered
Alter IP address of illuminator –the illuminator must have a valid IP address to allow
communication
Enable DHCP
Navigate directly to each illuminator –once a valid IP address has been assigned
See the illuminators status
See whether the illuminator is ON / OFF
View the MAC address of each illuminator
Change Network Settings
Change the Name and Group Name
See additional illuminator details including name, firmware version, model and the time
the illuminator has been powered.

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Hierarchy of Photocell vs. Telemetry
The telemetry function enables the choice of wavelength. The photocell must detect
that it is dark for the telemetry function to operate.
The photocell overrides the telemetry function during the day. If the external
input/telemetry function needs to be operated 24 / 7, then the photocell function should
be disabled from the settings / groups page.
If the external input/telemetry is not active, then the unit will follow the photocell settings.
The system requires 15 seconds of light to deactivate the photocell and turn the
illuminators off to avoid accidental turn off of the illuminators via car headlights or torches.
If illuminators are in groups, the following rules apply:
-ANY sending illuminator within a group which says it is dark will turn all the illuminators
in the group on (subject to local illuminator settings)
-ALL illuminators in the group need to say it is light before all the group illuminators will
go off together (subject to local conditions)
Log-in, Security & Basic Illuminator Setup
Log-in using Operator or Administrator user names and passwords. Operator has limited
access rights. Administrator has full access rights.
Defaults (User Names & Passwords are case sensitive):
Users & Passwords
Name
Password
Operator
user
password
Administrator
admin
password
In order to maintain maximum security of your system, we recommend you change the
passwords at the earliest opportunity (for further information, please see GUI Access page and
“Access / Passwords Section” of full installation instructions).
Take instant control of a illuminator by pressing the Override button on the home page. This will
countdown for 30 minutes to allow the user to control the illuminator and then will revert to
standard settings automatically or if the Override button is deselected. Override is only
available when the illuminator mode is set to Local,HTTP + Local or VMS + Local.
To operate the illuminator via a VMS or third party application that uses the Raytec API, then the
illuminator mode should be set to VMS or VMS + Local. In VMS mode the illuminator will ignore
Photocell and External Input triggers and respond only to valid VMS commands. In VMS +
Local mode the illuminators can be controlled via a VMS system whilst also still responding to
local photocell and telemetry triggers.
To operate the illuminator with an application that uses the HTTP API, then the illuminator mode
should be set to HTTP or HTTP + Local. In HTTP mode the illuminator will ignore Photocell and
External Input triggers and respond only to valid HTTP commands. In HTTP + Local mode the
illuminators can be controlled with HTTP commands whilst also still responding to local
photocell and telemetry triggers.

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VMS integration allows the illuminator(s) to be directly controlled and triggered by events within
the VMS environment such as scheduled events, alarm triggers, camera commands, etc.
HTTP Integration allows the illuminator to be directly controlled and triggered on receipt of valid
HTTP commands generated on the network from VMS, cameras or other components capable
of generating HTTP commands.
The illuminator mode can be changed on the Settings / Groups page. The default illuminator
mode is Local.
Standard Setup –Factory Defaults
The illuminator is operating in Local mode and will respond only to its own photocell and
telemetry status. By default the illuminator is NOT assigned to a group.
The illuminator will turn ON / OFF automatically when the photocell detects it is dark / light at
100% (soft start) via the photocell.
The External Input will activate the illuminator at 100% (NOT soft start) for the duration of the
input provided the photocell detects it is dark.
External Output: activated by photocell and will become active when short circuit, unless
changed in advanced settings on the GUI.
Factory Defaults
Name
VARIO2 IP
Group Name
<<Deliberately Left Blank>>
IP Address
192.168.2.80
Enable DHCP Checkbox
Not Selected –IP addresses will NOT be automatically allocated. If
illuminator is being operated on a DHCP enabled network, DHCP
can be selected for automatic allocation of IP address.
Illuminator Mode
Local: Control the illuminator using the web interface.
Illuminator will respond to its own photocell and telemetry events.
Photocell
External Input
Trigger Control
Lamp Control
Lamp Control
Light Type
IR
WL
Respond to Group
Commands
No, ignore group command
No, ignore group command
Lamp Mode on Trigger
On
On
Power (%)
100%
100%
Duration
All night
Duration of Input
Soft Start
On
Off
Deterrent
Pattern = SOS
Frequency = Slow

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Advanced Settings
Manual Override
Countdown Duration = 30 mins
External Input External Output
Type of Input = Volt Free Trigger State = Photocell Only
Active State = Short Circuit / Low Active State = Short Circuit / Low
Photocell
Photocell Sensitivity = 20 lux
Basic Web Page Functionality
All web pages have the following information in the header bar
Model Type / Lamp Name / Group Name

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User has access to Home Page and Diagnostics pages.
Administrator has access to all pages.

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Page Name Functions available
Home Page Allows manual control of an individual illuminator or group of
illuminators including power adjustment, wavelength choice and
deterrent controls. Select override to operate above functions.
Settings / Groups Allows detailed set-up and configuration of the illuminator
including how it responds to Photocell and External Inputs, light
type, duration on period, power levels, soft start, response to
group commands, deterrent patterns and speeds. Allows
illuminators to be allocated to a group or to create a new group.
Selectable control of illuminator either locally, by VMS or HTTP
commands.
Adv. Settings Allows for further detailed setup of External Input, External
Output, Photocell sensitivity level and duration of Override.
Access Change passwords
Network Allocate IP address and other network settings, select DHCP
operation, allocate illuminator name
System Information Indicates basic information about the illuminator. Ability to
restore factory settings or restart illuminator.
Diagnostics Basic diagnostics to enable 1st level troubleshooting
Adv. Diagnostics Advanced diagnostics to enable 2nd level troubleshooting
Software Update Indicates current software / firmware version. Ability to upload
updated software / firmware version.
Log Off We recommend logging off illuminator after every session

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Illuminator web interface note
You may see the model name of your illuminator cut short on the home page of your illuminator
like below:
Due to a change to the format of our model names, the size of the illuminator details box above
has been increased. If you have previously used a Vario IP PoE on your machine, your browser
will have remembered the old style and will re-use this. You can force your browser to pull the
size change in by removing temporary Internet files, this procedure is explained for Chrome
and Internet Explorer browsers below.
Chrome
Internet Explorer
1. Hold Ctrl-Shift-Del keys
2. Change drop down box to “the beginning
of time”
3. Tick “Cached images and files” ONLY. If
others are ticked, untick.
4. Select Clear browsing data
1. Hold Ctrl-Shift-Del keys
2. Tick “Preserve Favourites website data”and
“Temporary Internet files and website files”
ONLY. If others are ticked, untick.
3. Select Delete
After performing the steps above, refresh the illuminator home page and the longer illuminator
details box will appear.
Instructions for this procedure for other browsers can be found online.
Ping
The illuminator will respond to a standard Ping command sent to its valid IP address. For the
ping command to work the illuminator and computer must reside in the same network range.

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Basic Troubleshoot
Check if the camera and illuminator are aligned correctly.
For Infra-Red illumination, ensure that a Day and Night or Black and White camera is
used and that the camera switches correctly into night mode.
Check camera and lens. Is iris fully open at night and set correctly. Ensure camera is
fully operational and has correct night time settings and capability.
Ensure correct illuminator lens angle selected for required distance –check stated
performance.
Check the LED status indicator: if green LED indicator is lit on the bottom of the unit,
then the unit is receiving power.
If powering from PoE, ensure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is suitably rated for the
VARIO2 IPPOE HYBRID unit –see page 6 for required ratings –and for all 8 size units
check correct PoE Detection Resistance has been selected –see page 7.
If powering from low voltage 24V DC, check voltage applied and that power supply is
suitably rated for the VARIO2 IPPOE HYBRID unit –see page 6 for required ratings.
Check connection and wiring of CAT5 / 6 cable to VARIO2 IPPOE HYBRID. Verify link
has been established with the router / switch to which the illuminator is connected and
that the wiring is compatible with T-568B wiring standard.
If the illuminators are correctly wired to the network, run the Raytec Discovery Tool and
try to discover the illuminator on the network.
If the illuminator is discovered and the “State” indicator is grey, this indicates that there
is no communications with the illuminator. Ensure IP Address and Subnet Mask of
computer and illuminator are set within the same range. If not, alter IP address of
illuminator or Enable DHCP on illuminator for automatic allocation of suitable IP
address.
Use a Ping command to see if the illuminator and device are on the same network and
have communication.
If still unsuccessful try a different web browser.
If unit still cannot be discovered then type default IP address into browser: 192.168.2.80
If no communication possible after above steps, please contact Raytec for further
support or consider a Hard Reset of the illuminator.
Vario2 IPPOE Hybrid Instruction Guide Rev 1.0.0 Short

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