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 

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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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