Raytec VAR2-W4-1 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start

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”)

Safety Information:

White Light and IR Variants (850nm & 940nm)

Caution – Risk Group 2. Avoid Exposure / use protection.
See Safety Information in FULL Instruction Guide for details.

Box Contents:

VARIO2 Illuminator with 35° ILS fitted, 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

Factory Default Set-Up:

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)

VARIO2 Specifications Table:

i16 w16 i8 w8 i6 i4 w4 i2 w2

100W

84W
max

max

48 24 12 9 12 6 6

Ver.10/17

Consumption

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

Environment IP66 IP66 IP66 IP 66

Dimensions

Cable Length 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m

46W
max

42W
max

25W
max

13W
max

24W
max

10W
max

11W
max

Wiring:

Important Note : Ensure base plate is securely located, the gasket is

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.

Use 2.5mm Allen/hex key. Re-attach base plate securely ensuring gasket is correctly
located.

correctly located and the screws correctly fasten ed to ensure and

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maintain IP66 rating of the produ ct

Manual Button Operation

Action

Required

Step1 :

LHS Button

LHS

LED

Step 2 :

RHS Button

RHS

LED

Comment

Power Adjust

1 x Push

Solid

Each Push

levels

Green flashes

power (1 flash)

Photocell

2 x Push

Solid

Each Push

Green flashes

disabled.

Status

3 x Push

Solid

Each Push

Off

On – Green

Factory Re-

1 x Long

Flashing

Push and

Solid Red – After

Reverts to

set

Disable

1 x Long

Flashing

Push to

Disable – Red

Reverts to the

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.

Red

cycles
through
power

indicate level.
High power (5
flashes) to Low

Adjust

Indicator
LEDS On / Off

set (Does not
Re-set PIN)

Remote
Control

Push
(4
Seconds)

Push (4s),
then 1 x
short Push

Green

Amber

Red –

Green

cycles
through
photocell
levels

cycles
between
On and

Hold until
both LEDs
flash
Amber

cycle
Disable /
Enable

indicate 3
sensitivity
settings:
Low: 1 Flash
Med: 2 Flashes
High: 3 Flashes
Solid Red for
Photocell

Off - Red

4s both LEDs
Flashing Amber

Enable - Green

Programming
Mode unless a
PIN is present. If a
PIN is present
reverts to original
mode before re-

Mode requested
unless a PIN is
present. If a PIN is
present and you
are in Operating
Mode you
cannot change
to Programming
Mode

Action
Required

Step1 :

LHS Button

LHS

LED

Step 2 :

RHS Button

RHS

LED

Comment

Disable /

Enable

1 x Long

Flashing

Push to

Disable – Red

Buttons will be

selection is made

required

Full Re-set

Keep both

Flashing

Keep both

Flashing Amber

Illuminator will

Manual
Buttons

Push (4s),
then 2 x
short Push

Amber

cycle
Disable /
Enable

Enable - Green

Disabled 30
minutes after this

– This is to allow
the user to re­enable manual
buttons if

(including
PIN re-set)

buttons
depressed
during
power up –
LEDs will
both flash
Amber

Amber
then

solid
green
after
button
release

buttons
depressed
during
power up
– LEDs will
both flash
Amber

then Flashing
Amber after
button release

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.

revert to
Programming
Mode, Full
factory default
including No PIN

Pressagainfor 4secondsto 

disablemanualbuttons–

ThiswillNOTr emove

mustbedon ewithin5

minutesofre motedisable 

PINifpres ent

Remote Control Operation

Action

Required

Available

Mode

Step1

Step 2

LHS
LED

RHS
LED

Comment

Disable

Programming

Press

N/A

Solid Green

Flashing Amber to

Illuminator will go

Disable

Operating

Press

N/A

Solid Green –

Off to Solid Amber,

Must be done

Create or

Programming

Press

Enter

Green to

Solid Amber to

required.

After PIN created

Enter

Operating

Press

Enter

Green –

Solid Amber to

If invalid PIN

Delete PIN

Programming

Press

Press

Green –

Solid Amber to

After PIN deleted

PIN set and Manual Button Disable / Enable

Remote

Manual
Buttons

Change
PIN

Mode

Mode

Mode

<Disable
Remote
Control>
button on
VRC for 4
seconds

<Disable
Remote
Control>
button on
VRC for 4
seconds

<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds

valid PIN
charact
ers
x 4

After 4
seconds
Flashing Red

(Returns to
Solid Green
after button
release)

Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green

Solid Amber to Off

then after 4
seconds Flashing
Red

(Returns to Solid
Green after button
release)

Flashing Red
Flash qty counts
down the No. of
characters

to Operating
Mode. RHS LED
turns Off when in
Operating Mode.

within 5 minutes
of Disabling
remote (as
above) Change
will take effect
after 30 minutes

Illuminator goes
to Programming
Mode (Standard
LED indication)

existing PIN

Mode

Mode

For full PIN function detail (inc valid PIN characters) – see FULL instruction
guide

<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds

<Status
Button>
for 4
seconds

valid PIN
charact
er
x 4

<Re-Set>
button 4
times

Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green

Intermittent
Flashing Red /
Green

Flashing Green
Flash qty counts
down the No. of
characters
required

Flashing Red Flash
qty counts down
the No. of
characters
required

entered both
LEDs flash red and
unit will stay in
Operating Mode

Illuminator goes
to Programming
Mode (Standard
LED indication)

LED Status Indicators:

Lefthandside

Righthandside

Lefthandside

Righthandside

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)

(LHS)Button

(LHS)LED

(RHS)LED

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

• RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being received

• 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

(Programming Mode Only)

(Programming Mode Only)

(RHS)Button

RESET:

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 : 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 flash amber for both above re-sets when complete.

VARIO2 Quick Troubleshoot:

Ensure all tests are undertaken by a qualified, 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 difficult to see Infra-Red illuminators working in high
brightness conditions.

• Ensure power supply is suitably rated to product - check page 1 fo

specifications

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

across the cable

For in-depth Troubleshoot, see Full Instructions, or contact Raytec.

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Full 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

Ver. 10/17

Box Contents :

VARIO2 Illuminator , spare 60° beam angles ILS
(ILS: Interchangeable Lens System)
Accessories (Optional) :VARIO Remote Control for additional Programming;

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

80˚ beam and 120˚ beam angle ILS; Bracketry

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.

The Illuminator is Class lll for insulation
Illuminators are suitable for use Outdoors and Indoors

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Installation Steps:

Wiring–sixcorecab le

DC AC

Photocell

Cable

Breather

Gland

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

Black Wire - ~
Red Wire + ~

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)

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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Factory Default Set-Up:

VARIO is factory set and delivered with a 35˚ beam width angle.

Important Note : Ensure base plate is securely located, the gasket is

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.

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 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

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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 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: Power Applied
LHS FLASHING GREEN: Remote control IR receiver problem (Max

RHS FLASHING AMBER: Indicates unit is in programming mode

RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being

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.8)

Factory Default: On initial power-up, Programming Mode.

VRC distance is 8m (26ft)

(Programming Mode Only)

received from the remote (Programming
Mode Only)

7

VARIO Remote Controller (VRC) :

Pressagainfor 4secondsto 

Optional Accessory
Full instructions provided with VRC when supplied

disablemanualbuttons–
mustbedon ewithin5

minutesofre motedisable 

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

8

Extra VRC Functionality :

Thismustbedonewithin5

- 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.

minutesofd isabling remote

Note : Unless detailed as part of the functionality, if an invalid or
blocked command is attempted, both LEDs will flash RED

9

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.
If an illegal character is used when entering a pin, it will be ignored and
the PIN character count will not reduce.

10

To delete an existing PIN you first need to be in Programming Mode by
entering your PIN. Once in Programming Mode, press STATUS BUTTON for
4 seconds to go into PIN set mode. LHS LED will flash RED / GREEN and
RHS LED FLASHING RED. Instead of entering one of the known legal
characters press the RESET BUTTON four times. The illuminator will return to
programming mode. Note – if you delete the PIN and the illuminator
times out into operating mode, you will not be able to go back to
programming 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 need to check if a PIN is set up, 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

12

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 will indicate a
new set of information, 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

Mode Selection by using LHS Button :
A momentary press of LHS button turn LHS LED solid RED and enters the
user into the Illuminator Settings 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 Security Modes.
In these modes you can change the following Security/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

13

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 OR 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.

14

Illuminator Settings Mode 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.

15

Illuminator Security 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 there is a PIN 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 Mode cannot be accessed. A momentary
press of the button will not be recognised and the indicator LEDs
will not change

o

Illuminator Security Mode 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 using the Remote Control

(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 (
VUB-Pole VUB-Wall VUB-Plate VUB-PSU Plate

Wall Mount PTZ Mount Dome Mount Pole Mount

not to scale - other Bracketry also available

)

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VARIO2 Specifications Table :

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”)

Infra-Red Series & White-Light Series

i16 w16 i8 w8 i6 i4 w4 i2 w2

500m

250m

350m

180m

200m

144m

110m

10°

(1640ft)

250m

35°

(820ft)

135m

60°

(443ft)

105m

80°

(344ft)

65m

120°

(213ft)

Consumption

Weight 3.1kg (6.8lbs) 1.65kg (3.61lbs) 950g (2.1lbs) 600g (1.3lbs)

Number of

Environment IP66

Dimensions

Cable Length 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m

100W

max

Input 24V AC/DC 12-24V AC/DC 12-24V AC/DC 12-24V AC/DC

LED’s

48 24 12 9 12 6 6

(820ft)

125m

(410ft)

70m

(230ft)

48m

(157ft)

35m

(115ft)

84W
max

(1148ft)

165m

(541ft)

95m

(311ft)

70m

(230ft)

45m

(148ft)

46W
max

IP66

(591ft)

95m

(312ft)

50m

(164ft)

35m

(115ft)

25m
(82ft)

42W
max

(656ft)

(472ft)

120m

78m

(394ft)

(256ft)

70m

54m

(230ft)

(177ft)

50m

36m

(164ft)

(118ft)

30m

24m

(98ft)

(79ft)

25W

13W

max

max

IP66 IP 66

For IR940nm Distances please contact Raytec

For i16; w16; i8; w8 the supply to the units should be limited to/ fused at 5A

•

• For i6; w4 the supply to the units should be limited to/ fused at 3.15A

• For i4; i2; w2 the supply to the units should be limited to/ fused at 1.6A

Standards:

CE (Covering EMC, Safety, IP rating)
FCC
IEC/EN 62471 (Photobiological Safety)

(361ft)

65m

(213ft)

35m

(115ft)

25m

(82ft)

18m

(59ft)

24W
max

78m

(256ft)

54m

(177ft)

36m

(118ft)

24m

(79ft)

18m

(59ft)

10W
max

60m

(197ft)

40m

(131ft)

25m

(82ft)

20m

(66ft)

12m

(39ft)

11W
max

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VARIO2 Troubleshoot :

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 power is 12-24V AC or DC (For Vario 16 variants : 24V AC or DC
only)

• 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 difficult to see Infra-Red illuminators
working in high brightness conditions.

• Ensure power supply is suitably rated to product - check page 20 for
specifications

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

If OK…

Step 2: Illuminator Test

• Check current is being drawn – amount of current will depend on

power setting of unit. Please note – use appropriate multimeter depending
on how the unit is being powered (AC or DC)

• To test this you must ensure photocell fully covered (or disabled using

optional VARIO remote controller or manual control buttons) and ensure
telemetry wires are shorted out or valid telemetry input (zero volt or TTL) is
applied and correctly wired

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Step 3: Set up camera, lens, and illumination

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

- Check unit is set to max power

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

- Check angle of unit (Interchangeable 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 indicators for the status of the illuminator.

Programming mode – LHS Green Solid RHS LED flashes AMBER 1 sec on/off
Operating mode – LHS Green Solid

Status LEDs can be turned off in either mode – check if no LEDs visible.

LHS SOLID GREEN: Power Applied
LHS FLASHING GREEN: Remote control IR receiver problem
RHS FLASHING AMBER: Indicates unit is in programming mode
RHS SOLID AMBER: Indicates that a valid command is being received
LHS FLASHING RED: Voltage supply problem detected
LHS SOLID RED: Illuminator fault detected

Note: the if there is a voltage supply error, the LHS RED LED will FLASH RED
but extinguish and revert to the standard SOLD GREEN when the correct
voltage has been restored.

The fault indications are non latching

• Check unit is responding to remote /Manual Control buttons.

If not..

- Status indicators may be turned off. Turn on with remote or with manual
buttons. This can be done even if programming has been disabled

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- In extreme sunlight conditions, distance between remote and unit may
need to be reduced

- Programming may be disabled. Enter PIN to retrieve control or RESET
illuminator using one of the two RESET modes.

- Battery failure. Check battery on remote (CR2025). Test 3 volt battery,
replace if necessary. Ensure battery has clean contacts.

- Remote failure. Test with new remote

Step 4: Call Raytec for further assistance
Note down:

• Model and serial number of illuminator

• Camera make and model

• Camera Lens make and model

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

UK / Europe Tel: [phone]
Americas Tel: [phone]

(Note : The light source (LEDs) of this Illuminator is not replaceable. When
the unit reaches its end of life the whole Illuminator shall be disposed of and
re-cycled where possible.)

Raytec Warranty

Please register your Raytec LED Illuminator(s) for its 5 year warranty by
visiting www.rayteccctv.com/products/warranty-card

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Ver. 10/17

Raytec Global (excluding Americas)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Americas
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
[e-mail]

www.rayteccctv.com

Ver. 10/17