Raytec VARIO2 w16 User manual

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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
Page 24 Quick reference Tables for Manual Button Control and
Remote control for PIN Set and Manual Button Disable/
Enable

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Box Contents :
VARIO2 Illuminator , 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.

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Installation Steps –Short Guide :
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
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 status information provided by each of these LEDs differs
depending on which of the two operating modes the VARIO2
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 10 to 17 for detail on the LED status indicator feedback for
these functions
(LHS) (RHS)

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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 programming mode
and changes to Operating Mode
During Programming Mode and Operating Mode the two LED’s
indicate the following status (unless detailed below):
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 the remote (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.17)
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

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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 Detail (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 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.