Raytec VAR-i8-2, VAR-i4-3, VAR-i4-3-C User Manual

Installation and Setup guide
VARIO Series

VARIO w8

VARIO i8

VARIO w4

Contents

Page 2 Quick Set-Up and Factory Defaults
Pages 3 - 4 Complete Set-Up and Installation
Page 5 VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)
Page 6 Feedback System
Page 7 Bracketry
Page 8 Specifications
Page 9 - 11 Troubleshooting

Box Contents:

Accessories:

(optional)

VARIO illuminator with 35˚ beam angle IHD
60˚ beam angle IHD

VARIO Remote Controller for additional programming of the unit
80˚ beam angle IHD
120˚ beam angle IHD

VARIO i4

VARIO w2

VARIO i2

Installation Steps – Quick Guide

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

To alter to 10˚, simply remove interchangeabIe

holographic diffuser (IHD). See page 3 for

detailed instructions

To alter to 60˚, replace with other IHD supplied.

2. Mount Illuminator

3. Connect Illuminator to low voltage input 12/24V
AC/DC

4. Complete configuration and final set-up using
VARIO Remote Controller (VRC) - this is an
optional accessory

Wiring - six core cable

Photocell

DC AC

Black wire - ~

Red wire + ~

White & Yellow wires =
Photocell following contact.
Volt free output. Non polarity sensitive.

Orange & Purple wires =
Telemetry input Volt free/dry contact or
TTL input

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(See Page 4 - Step 5 for more details)

• IR Variants
CAUTION - IR emitted from this product – 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.

At a distance of more than 1500mm for all products the unit is in the exempt

group.

• White Light Variants
Risk Group 1 classification. Do not stare at the lamp.

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
Programming function will auto-disable after 4 weeks

VARIO Complete Set up and Installation

Step 1. Select different beam angle – if required

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

To alter to 10˚, simply remove interchangeabIe holographic diffuser (IHD) lens.

To alter to 60˚, replace with other IHD lens supplied.

Other angle IHD lenses are available to order: 80˚ and 120˚.

All IHD lenses will be clearly marked with the angle which they will produce when
inserted into VARIO.

Please handle IHD lenses with care – and do not touch optical film.

Only 1 IHD lens can be inserted into the product at anytime. The product cannot
accommodate mutliple IHD lenses at the same time.

We would recommend that power is turned off when replacing IHD lenses.

Remove base plate from VARIO unit using 2.5mm allen/hex key. Insert required IHD
lens and re-attach base plate firmly ensuring gasket is correctly located.

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

VARIO is delivered as standard with bracket at the bottom of the unit. This can be
moved to top the of unit if required. See page 6 for optional brackets

TARGET

1 2 3

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

Adjust vertical position of
lamp to ensure full field of
view illuminated

Tighten all fixings

Step 3 & 4. Connect to low voltage power supply and input 12/24 AC/DC

1

2

Mount illuminator

1

Connect Illuminator to low voltage power supply:

2

Installers can extend or reduce lead length using
appropriate cable and weather proof box

Input 12-24V DC/ 24V AC

3

Note: Red = positive
Black = negative

Step 5. Telemetry Input (Orange & Purple)

As default will be wired together for standard photocell controlled on/off operation.
If required to be activated by PIR or alarm system, connect to appropriate, volt-free
input or TTL. Telemetry Input for remote switch or 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

Step 6. 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.

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VARIO Remote Controller (VRC)

Optional Accessory

Full instructions provided with VRC when supplied

Photocell Adjust

To select 3 different photocell sensitivity

levels to accommodate different

operational requirements.

Power Select

Quick and easy selection

of 5 accurately defined

power settings, 1=20%,

2=40%, 3=60%, 4=80%

5=100%. Provides

exact amount of light

required for the scene

requirements.

Photocell Disable

Lamp operates from

telemetry input only

Selects telemetry Input.

Disable Remote

Control Set-Up

Must be depressed for

4 seconds to lock-in

settings and prevent

further alterations.

LED Status Indicator

Turns status LED’s On or Off

Timer Setting

The timer function allows the

illuminator to be triggered

via the telemetry input and

remain on for a pre-defined

period of time.

30 mins

10 mins

3 mins

1 min

Timer disable

Selects dimming

function on

telemetry wires.

Restores Factory
Default Settings.

Must be depressed

for 4 seconds.

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Feedback system

VARIO LED Status Indicators (in Programming Mode)

SOLID GREEN status LED indicates unit has power
applied.

FLASHING GREEN status LED indicates a problem
with the remote control IR receiver. The maximum
remote operating distance is 8m (26ft).

FLASHING AMBER status LED indicates unit is in
programming mode. SOLID AMBER indicates unit
receiving valid command from remote control device.

SOLID RED status LED indicates an internal LED fault,
and a FLASHING RED status LED indicates that there
is a problem with the input voltage.

the voltage problem has been corrected, the user must disable
remote control set-up or power the unit on and off to stop the
RED status LED flashing)

VARIO LED Status Indicators (in Normal Operating Mode)

SOLID GREEN status LED indicates unit has power
applied.

FLASHING GREEN status LED indicates a problem
with the remote control IR receiver. The maximum
remote operating distance is 8m (26ft).

SOLID AMBER status LED (non flashing) indicates a
problem with the input voltage level.

(Please note – once the voltage problem has been corrected,
the user must disable remote control set-up or power the unit on
and off to extinguish the AMBER status LED)

(Please note – once

GREEN

AMBER

RED

GREEN

AMBER

SOLID RED status LED indicates an internal LED fault.

RED

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Standard Bracketry (not to scale, dimensions rounded to nearest mm)

VARIO 2 series VARIO 4 series

52mm

47mm

51mm

VARIO 8 series

53mm

104mm

Optional Bracketry (not to scale)

Wall Mount

56mm

72mm

53mm

53mm

Dome MountPtz Mount

Pole Mount

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VARIO Specifications

Infra-Red Series & White-Light Series

VARIO i8 VARIO w8 VARIO i4 VARIO w4 VARIO i2 VARIO w2

220m (10˚) 150m (10˚) 120m (10˚) 90m(10˚) 65m (10˚) 50m (10˚)

120m (35˚) 80m (35˚) 65m (35˚) 55m (35˚) 45m (35˚) 35m (35˚)

Max. Distance

Model dependent

Consumption

~

Input 12-24V AC or DC 12-24V AC or DC 12-24V AC or DC

Weight 1.8kg (4lbs) 1kg (2.2lbs) 650g (1.4lbs)

Environment IP66 IP66 IP66

65m (60˚) 45m (60˚) 45m (60˚) 30m (60˚) 30m (60˚) 20m (60˚)

45m (80˚) 30m (80˚) 30m (80˚) 20m (80˚) 20m (80˚) 15m (80˚)

30m (120˚) 20m (120˚) 20m (120˚) 15m (120˚) 15m (120˚) 10m (120˚)

48W max 24W max 12W max

Dimensions

L x W x D

Cable Length 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m

135 x 180 x 68.2 mm

(5” x 7” x 3.2”)

100 x 135 x 66mm

(4” x 5” x 2.5”)

75 x 100 x 64mm

(3” x 4” x 2.5”)

Standards:

Radiated/Conducted Emissions: EN55015; EN55022; EN61547; FCC

Radiated/Conducted Immunity: EN55015; EN55022; EN61547; FCC

EN50130-4

EN60529-1

IEC/EN 62471

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VARIO 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 Lamp connection red=+ve, black=-ve

• Ensure power is 12-24V AC or DC

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

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

• Ensure power supply is suitably rated to product - check page 8 for specifications

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

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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 (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 – 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 below)

Programming mode – (AMBER LED flashes 1 second on/1 second off)

SOLID GREEN - Power Applied

FLASHING GREEN - Remote IR receiver problem

SOLID RED - Internal LED Fault Detected

FLASHING RED - Voltage supply problem detected

(Please note – once the voltage problem has been corrected, the user must disable remote
control set-up or power the unit on and off to stop the red status LED flashing)

SOLID AMBER - Valid command being received, this remains lit for the duration

that the button on the remote is held. After a valid command has been received the
Amber LED will continue to flash

Normal operating mode

SOLID GREEN - Unit powered up and operating normally

FLASHING GREEN - Remote IR receiver problem

SOLID RED - Internal LED fault detected

SOLID AMBER - Voltage supply problem detected

(Please note – once the voltage problem has been corrected, the user must disable remote

control set-up or power the unit on and off to extinguish the AMBER status LED)

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• Check unit is responding to remote. If not..

- Programming may be disabled. Turn power off/on to ensure unit returns to
programming mode.

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

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

- 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

• Lens make and model

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

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Raytec Warranty

Please register you Raytec LED Illuminator(s) for its 5 year warranty by visiting
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