Raytec PSU-VAR-20W-1, PSU-VAR-50W-2, PSU-VAR-100W-2, PSU-VAR-150W-3 Installation & Setup Manual

Installation and Setup Guide for
the VARIO PSU

PSU

Designed to power all VARIO illuminators (including VARIO IP)

PSU-VAR-20W-1 (small) PSU-VAR-50W-2 (medium)

PSU-VAR-100W-2 (large) PSU-VAR-150W-3 (x-large)

Contents

Page 2 - 3 Installation
Page 4 Setup
Page 5 VARIO Standard Bracketry
Page 6 VARIO PSU Specifications
Page 7 - 8 Troubleshooting

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Installation

!

Isolate mains before
removing PSU cover

Install in a well
ventilated area

Do not continually

stare at lamp

1.5 m

Mount PSU to

flat surface

Warnings

1

1m - 9m

(3.3ft - 29.5ft)

Approx

Mains Lead

2

3

!

CAUTION:

Red = +ve
Black = -ve

(polarity sensitive)

Photocell

Cable

Breather

Gland

1 Select interchangeable lens and

mount VARIO illuminator

VARIO is factory set and delivered with a
35˚ beam width. To alter to 10˚, simply
remove interchangeable holographic
diffuser (IHD). To alter to 60˚, replace with
other IHD supplied.

2 Mount PSU

Mount PSU on wall/flat surface with
glands facing down

3 Connect illuminator to PSU

VARIO PSU provides 24V DC

Wiring – six core cable

Red wire +
Black wire -

Installers can extend or reduce lead

length using appropriate cable and
weather proof box

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4 PSU Connections

Connect photocell following output/telemetry if required into ‘Fast Connect’ wiring terminal.

Photocell following contact - White & Yellow wires

Volt free output. Non polarity sensitive.
Terminal 1 – white wire
Terminal 2 – Yellow wire

Telemetry input - Orange & Purple wires

Volt free/dry contact or TTL input
Terminal 3 – Orange wire
Terminal 4 – Purple wire

5 Connect PSU to mains

CAUTION: Ensure cable glands and PSU lid are water tight by tightening the fixings

Golden Rules

Ensure PSU lid orientation has warning label in line
with glands (see PSU diagram, right)
Ensure PSU is fully water tight

!

WARNING

Automotive blade

output fuse

High quality IP66

aluminium enclosure

Slowblow
input fuse

Mains Input

‘Fast-Connect’

wiring terminal:

inc. telemetry input

and photocell

following output

Cat5

Connector

Glands x 5

White-Light LED

status indicators

Illuminator

Outputs 1+ 2

Image featuring PSU-VAR-50W-2 (medium)

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Setup

Match illumination to

camera field of view

Camera

Light

May cause hot spots

x

Reduces performance

Camera

x

Light

Camera

TARGET

1 Position illuminator

Position illuminator adjacent to camera and point
towards scene (Optional night set-up for optimum
image performance)

3 Adjust horizontal angle

Adjust horizontal angle via Adaptive Illumination
(AI) if required (VARIO AI illuminators only)

4 Tighten all fixings

5 Final illuminator configuration

Complete configuration and final setup using
VARIO Remote Controller or VARIO IP Integrated
Web Interface (or via 3rd party VMS if applicable)

Max x2

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CAUTION: Do not fully loosen AI bolt

2 Adjust vertical angle

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Standard Bracketry

VARIO 2 series

51mm

47mm

52mm

VARIO 4 series

VARIO 8 series

Other bracket options available – see specific illuminator instructions.
See VARIO AI Installation instructions for VARIO AI bracketry options.

56mm

72mm

53mm

53mm

104mm

53mm

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PSU Specifications

PSU-VAR-20W-1

(small)

PSU-VAR-50W-2

(medium)

PSU-VAR-100W-2

(large)

PSU-VAR-150W-3

(x-large)

Illuminators

1 x VARIO 2 series

Plus aux output (max 8w)

2 x VARIO 4 series

2 x VARIO 8 series or

1 x VARIO 16 series

3 x VARIO 8 series

Other Illuminator options

4 x VARIO 2 series * 4 x VARIO 4 series *

8 x VARIO 2 series *

1 x VARIO 16 series*

6 x VARIO 4 series*

*Please note: for medium, large and x-large PSUs powering an increased number of VARIO illuminators,

the total power of the illuminators must be equivalent to the PSU max output - illuminator output cables may

also need to be commoned together to suit the number of available glands.

Mixed model sizes of VARIO illuminators can be powered from the same PSU e.g. PSU-VAR-50W-2 can

also run 2 x VARIO 2 series and 1 x VARIO 4 series.

Input 100-230V AC

Input Fuse Type 20mm, slowblow, user replaceable without disconnecting mains input

Input Fuse Rating 1A 2.5A 2.5A 2.5A

Max Output 20W 50W 100W 150W

Output for VARIO

Illuminators

1 for VARIO 2 series

2 for VARIO 4 series

or equivalent power units

2 for VARIO 8 series

or equivalent power units

3 for VARIO 8 series

or equivalent power units

Output Voltage 24V DC

Output Fuse Type automotive, blade, user replaceable

Output Fuse Rating 3A 3A 5A 5A

FastConnect™ wiring

Quick and easy wiring for VARIO input and output connections - 4 way robust

terminal for telemetry input and photocell following output

White Light status LEDs

White-Light LED status indicators on all fused outputs to indicate correct voltage

and to provide support illumination during installation and maintenance

Cat5 Connector N/A

Cat5 Connector for

VARIO IP

Cat5 Connector for

VARIO IP

Cat5 Connector for

VARIO IP

Glands 2x M16, 2x M12, IP68 3x M16, 2x M12, IP68 3x M16, 2x M12, IP68 4x M16, 2x M12, IP68

Enclosure construction High quality, power coated, IP66 aluminium

PSU Dimensions

165x129x61 mm

(6.5 x 5 x 2.4”)

200x131x61 mm

(7.9 x 5.2 x 2.4”)

160x191x81 mm

(6.3 x 7.5 x 3.2”)

240x191x81 mm

(9.4 x 7.5 x 3.2”)

Drilling Dimensions

4 x M4 holes

145 x 63 mm (5.7 x 2.5”)

4 x M4 holes

185 x 63mm (7.3 x 2.5”)

4 x M4 holes

145 x 123mm (5.7 x 4.8”)

4 x M4 holes

225 x 123mm (8.9 x 4.8”)

Weight 0.9kg (2.0 lbs) 1.0kg (2.2 lbs) 1.7kg (3.7 lbs) 2.4kg (5.3 lbs)

IP Rating IP66

Certification CE compliant

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Troubleshooting

Ensure all tests are undertaken by a qualified, trained engineer Ensure safe working practices
are followed at all times

Step 1 Basics

• Check polarity of illuminator connection: red= +ve, black= -ve

• Ensure PSU outputs provide 24V DC

• Ensure telemetry wires are shorted out or closed contact input (zero volt) is applied

• Check photocell is working. Cover illuminator photocell fully, light should turn on. It is
sometimes difficult to see Infra-Red lamps working in high brightness conditions.

• Check mains input

• Check fuses intact

• If longer cables used, ensure sufficient voltage is provided to allow for drops across the cable

If OK...

Step 2 Lamp Test

• Check current is being drawn – amount of current will depend on power setting of unit.
Please note – use appropriate DC multimeter

• To test this you must ensure photocell fully covered (or disabled using optional VARIO
remote controller or VARIO IP web interface) and ensure telemetry wires are shorted out or
closed contact input (zero volt) is applied

Step 3 Set-up Camera, lens and illumination

• Check camera lens – fully open at night & set correctly

• Check model number to Raytec performance specification to ensure required distance is
achievable;

- Check illuminator is set to max power

- Check orientation of illuminator and ensure it is pointing in correct direction

- Check angle of illuminator (Holographic lens) – Too narrow may cause hot

spots and the aperture of the camera lens to close down. Too wide and there may
be insufficient light on scene and light going where it is not needed.

• Check the LED status indicator on standard VARIO illuminators (not applicable for VARIO
IP) – if a flashing red light is visible in programming mode, please check the input voltage of
the unit. The feedback system will respond differently depending on what mode the unit is
in (see specific VARIO installation guide for further details)

Step 4 Call Raytec for further assistance

Note down:

• Model and serial number of PSU/ illuminator

• Camera make and model

If the Raytec lamp or remote control is still not delivering the required
performance, please contact us for further assistance:

Raytec Global Tel: [phone]

Raytec Warranty

Please register you VARIO PSU for its 3 year warranty by visiting
www.rayteccctv.com/products/warranty-card

Global HQ
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