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.

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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.
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 program mode. Note –if you delete the PIN and the illuminator
goes into operating mode, you will not be able to go back to program
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 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 Buttons (See Manual Control Buttons section –
Page 12) The only way another user can then access the illuminator is by
performing a full re-set (see Page 18)
*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 –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

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Manual buttons can be accessed by removing the base cover of the
illuminator
The buttons are active in both programming mode and operating mode
regardless of whether a PIN is present or not unless you have previously
disabled the manual buttons
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.
Note : Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or
blocked button push is attempted, both LEDs will flash Red
Manual Mode Selection by using LHS Button :
A momentary press of LHS button turn 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)
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
- Disable Remote Control and enter Operating Mode or Enable
Remote Control and enter Programming Mode
- Manual Button Enable / Disable
*Note –If the status indicator LEDs are disabled and you use the manual
buttons the indicator LEDs will still illuminate accordingly

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Manual Setting / Level Indication using RHS Button :
The RHS BUTTON will only have an effect if you have selected a mode
using LHS Button –pressing RHS Button without previously pressing LHS
Button will have no effect on the Illuminator operation –it is used to
control the setting for the mode chosen by LHS Button
When you select a mode using LHS BUTTON, the LHS LED will confirm
which mode you are in and RHS LED will show the current setting / level
of that mode for the Illuminator.
Sequential presses of RHS BUTTON will take you through the available
options to get to the required setting you want within that mode. The
Illuminator will stay at this setting / level providing you do not push the
RHS BUTTON again. Once you have reached the required setting as
shown in the following text, either press the LHS BUTTON to cycle through
the modes until LHS LED extinguishes showing that you are at the end of
the mode loop.
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 will be retained on power recycling unless a
reset has been performed, in which case the factory defaults will be
applied

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Illuminator Setting Modes Detail :
Enter this mode by a momentary press of LHS button to turn 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 from the mode entry,
both LEDs will go out 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
The following modes are available :
Power Level Mode (LHS LED : Solid RED)
RHS LED :
20% Power Setting: 1 Flash GREEN
40% Power Setting: 2 Flashes GREEN
60% Power Setting: 3 Flashes GREEN
80% Power Setting: 4 Flashes GREEN
100% Power Setting: 5 Flashes GREEN
Photocell Level Mode (LHS LED : Solid GREEN)
RHS LED:
Low sensitivity: 1 Flash GREEN
Medium Sensitivity: 2 Flashes GREEN
High Sensitivity: 3 Flashes GREEN
Disabled photocell: Solid RED
Enable / Disable Status Indicator LEDs Mode (LHS LED: Solid AMBER)
RHS LED:
Enable LEDs: Solid GREEN
Disable LEDS: 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.

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Illuminator Configuration Modes Detail :
Enter this mode by a long 4 second press of LHS button to turn LHS LED
Flashing RED.
Pressing the LHS button 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)
The following modes are available :
Illuminator Reset Mode (LHS LED : Flashing RED)
RHS LED: Solid RED
Keep RHS BUTTON depressed for 4 seconds. RHS LED stays solid RED and
then after 4 seconds both LEDs flash AMBER to show the illuminator has
been reset. This operation is equivalent to the factory reset button on the
remote control. It will not re-set a PIN if one is present.
Remote Control Disable and Enter Operating Mode or Remote Control
Enable and enter Programming Mode (LHS LED : Flashing GREEN)
RHS LED:
Enable Remote: Solid GREEN
Disable Remote: Solid RED
Note : If the a PIN is present and the Illuminator is in Operating mode you
cannot enable the Remote Control and enter Programming Mode
Enable & Disable of Manual Control Buttons (LED A : Flashing AMBER)
RHS LED:
Enable Manual Button Control –Solid GREEN
Disable Manual Button Control –Solid RED
Note : If the illuminator is in Operating Mode and the buttons are
currently disabled, you cannot re-enable.

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NOTE –If no buttons are pressed within 2 minutes the illuminator times out
and returns to the previous mode it was in –either Programming Mode or
Operating Mode.
Disabling the Manual Buttons :
If the Illuminator is in Operating Mode, once the disable manual buttons
command is executed the buttons will be disabled after 30 minutes. This
is to allow the user to re-enable manual buttons if required.
During this 30 minutes the button response will be the following
- LHS Button
o Illuminator Settings Modes cannot be accessed. A momentary
press of the button will not be recognised and the indicator LEDs
will not change
o Illuminator Configuration Modes can be accessed in the normal
way by a continuous 4 second press
- RHS Button
o Pushing this button will cause both indicator LEDS to flash RED
Once the 30 minutes has expired any button push (LHS or RHS) will cause
both indicator LEDs to flash RED and the manual buttons are fully
disabled
Disabling the Manual Buttons Using the Remote :
The manual buttons can be disabled using the remote.
Once the illuminator is put into Operating mode if the disable remote
control Set Up button (see diagram on Page 8) is pressed again and held
for 4 seconds the manual buttons will be disabled. This is shown by both
indicator LEDs flashing RED after 4 seconds.
Note : This command can only be used within 5 minutes of the illuminator
being put into Operating Mode
(If the Manual Buttons are already Disabled , both LEDs will flash RED
straight away)

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Power Up Functionality :
After power is supplied to the unit :
If no PIN is present the Illuminator will go into Programming Mode for 7
Days and then will default to Operating Mode
- During this time if the remote is used to change settings the illuminator
will still default into Operating Mode after 7 Days from the power up
(unless the remote disable button is used to change the illuminator to
Operating Mode)
- During this time if the manual buttons are used in either Illuminator
Settings Modes or Illuminator Configuration Modes the Illuminator will
default into Operating Mode 30 minutes after the last button press
RESET Options :
There are Two Re-set options for resetting your VARIO2 illuminator
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 : If a PIN is present it will not be removed and the
illuminator will return to the mode you were in (Programming or
Operating) prior to the re-set command. Both indicator LEDs will flash
AMBER when completed.
Full Re-Set :
The other option to reset your illuminator is available by recycling the
power whilst holding down the two manual buttons. This is a FULL RESET
and will restore factory settings AND remove the PIN if one has been set.
Both Indicator LEDs will flash AMBER when completed.

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Standard Bracketry :
Supplied with the Product (Model Dependant)
( not to scale, dimensions rounded to nearest mm)
Optional Bracketry ( not to scale - other Bracketry also available )
VUB-Pole VUB-Wall VUB-Plate VUB-PSU Plate
Wall Mount PTZ Mount Dome Mount Pole Mount

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VARIO2 Specifications Table :
Infra-Red Series & White-Light Series
i16
w16
i8
w8
i6
i4
w4
i2
w2
10°
500m
(1640ft)
250m
(820ft)
350m
(1148ft)
180m
(591ft)
200m
(656ft)
144m
(472ft)
110m
(361ft)
78m
(256ft)
60m
(197ft)
35°
250m
(820ft)
125m
(410ft)
165m
(541ft)
95m
(312ft)
120m
(394ft)
78m
(256ft)
65m
(213ft)
54m
(177ft)
40m
(131ft)
60°
135m
(443ft)
70m
(230ft)
95m
(311ft)
50m
(164ft)
70m
(230ft)
54m
(177ft)
35m
(115ft)
36m
(118ft)
25m
(82ft)
80°
105m
(344ft)
48m
(157ft)
70m
(230ft)
35m
(115ft)
50m
(164ft)
36m
(118ft)
25m
(82ft)
24m
(79ft)
20m
(66ft)
120°
65m
(213ft)
35m
(115ft)
45m
(148ft)
25m
(82ft)
30m
(98ft)
24m
(79ft)
18m
(59ft)
18m
(59ft)
12m
(39ft)
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
For IR940nm Distances please contact Raytec
Standards:
CE (Covering EMC, Safety, IP rating)
FCC
IEC/EN 62471 (Photobiological Safety)