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0610-D-00015-rev3

Full Installation and Setup Guide 

VARIO2 iPPoE Series

Box Contents

VARIO2  IP PoE Illuminator - Infra-Red (IR) or White-Light (WL) 
35° x 10° beam angle IHD; 60° x 25° beam angle IHD 
Waterproof  RJ45 connector

Accessories (optional): 

80° x 30° beam angle IHD
120° x 50° beam angle IHD

System requirements:  A PC running Windows with network
access running a modern web browser

HTTPS: 

The illuminator software has HTTPS capability
The encryption algorithm used is ECDSA (256 bit private keys)
This guide outlines the basic set up information, for full set up details please download the 
separate HTTPS User Guide from the Raytec website 
DiscoMan version 2 or above is required for certificate generation using DiscoMan (available 
from www.raytecled.com)

Installation by suitably trained and qualified personnel only

Suitable for Internal and External Applications

0610-D-00015-rev3

Full Installation and Setup Guide 

VARIO2 iPPoE Series

2 iPPoE

Box Contents

VARIO2  IP PoE Illuminator - Infra-Red (IR) or White-Light (WL) 
35° x 10° beam angle IHD; 60° x 25° beam angle IHD 
Waterproof  RJ45 connector

Accessories (optional): 

80° x 30° beam angle IHD
120° x 50° beam angle IHD

System requirements:  A PC running Windows with network
access running a modern web browser

HTTPS: 

The illuminator software has HTTPS capability
The encryption algorithm used is ECDSA (256 bit private keys)
This guide outlines the basic set up information, for full set up details please download the 
separate HTTPS User Guide from the Raytec website 
DiscoMan version 2 or above is required for certificate generation using DiscoMan (available 
from www.raytecled.com)

Installation by suitably trained and qualified personnel only

Suitable for Internal and External Applications

Summary of Contents for VARIO2 series

Page 1: ...y suitably trained and qualified personnel only Suitable for Internal and External Applications 0610 D 00015 rev3 Full Installation and Setup Guide VARIO2 iPPoE Series 2 iPPoE Box Contents VARIO2 IP P...

Page 2: ...onnecting to the Network Page 14 Raytec DiscoMan Tool Basics Page 15 Hierarchy of Photocell vs Telemetry Page 16 Log in Security Basic Illuminator Setup Page 17 Factory Defaults Page 18 Basic Web Page...

Page 3: ...9 External Output Page 40 Photocell Sensitivity Page 40 LED String Adjust Page 41 Access Passwords Page 43 Network Page 43 Enable DHCP Page 44 Manual IP Address Page 44 HTTP and HTTPS Ports Page 44 Ne...

Page 4: ...iation emitted from this product May be harmful to eyes do not stare at the lamp For VAR2 IPPOE w4 1 VAR2 IPPOE w8 1 and VAR2 IPPOE w4 2 variants hazard distance is 1500mm For VAR2 IPPOE w4 3 VAR2 IPP...

Page 5: ...for Data and Optional PoE Photocell The illuminator has a photocell for automatic day night switching and has an External Input to act as a telemetry trigger input volt free or TTL and an External Ou...

Page 6: ...l inputs and external output wires as required IMPORTANT Ensure PoE equipment or 24V PSU are suitably rated For 8 and 16 sized products check PoE detection resistance is set correctly Ensure Cat 5 cab...

Page 7: ...We recommend Raytec DiscoMan Tool as the easiest way to establish communication If using IP address for direct communication illuminator and computer must be in same network range STEP 5 Illuminator...

Page 8: ...illuminator is shown by characters 4 5 6 4 6 8 size products and 5 6 7 16 size products in the product serial number The CAT5 cable is both the power and data connection for the illuminator The maxim...

Page 9: ...C illuminators which can be used to change the PoE detection resistance and the PD class of the illuminator see table below 24 9K and PD class 6 8 size products and PD class 8 16 size products is the...

Page 10: ...y products high power PSE Central 24 9K 4 Compatible with legacy single signature high power PSE using class 4 power negotiation Right 12 5 K 4 Compatible with Phihong non standard high power PSE For...

Page 11: ...m of the product and remove the existing lens and then re attach the baseplate securely With no lens insert the product produces a 10o beam angle To alter to any other angle remove the existing lens a...

Page 12: ...d Use for connecting external input and external output as required Installers can extend or reduce cable length using appropriate cable and weatherproof connector To maintain the IP rating of the pro...

Page 13: ...PTION 1 Raytec DiscoMan Tool We recommend the easiest and fastest way to identify and connect to illuminators is using the Raytec DiscoMan Tool where the IP address can be altered DHCP enabled as stan...

Page 14: ...ility Note If assigning the IP address fails check that there is no firewall blocking the operation and that the computer and illuminator have IP addresses in the same range Raytec DiscoMan Tool Basic...

Page 15: ...nators DiscoMan version 2 and above Update the settings of more than one illuminator at a time See additional illuminator details including name software version model the time the illuminator has bee...

Page 16: ...VMS or third party application that uses the Raytec API then the illuminator mode should be set to VMS or VMS Local In VMS mode the illuminator will ignore Photocell and External Input triggers and re...

Page 17: ...respond only to its own photocell and telemetry status By default the illuminator is NOT assigned to a group The illuminator will turn ON OFF automatically when the photocell detects it is dark light...

Page 18: ...ve State Short Circuit Low LED String Adjust Unchecked Not enabled External Input Type of Input Volt Free Active State Short Circuit Low Photocell Photocell Sensitivity 20 lux Basic Web Page Functiona...

Page 19: ...ed setup of External Input External Output Photocell sensitivity level and duration of Override Access Change passwords Network Allocate IP address and other network settings select DHCP operation all...

Page 20: ...of our model names the size of the illuminator details box to the right has been increased If you have previously used a VARIO IP PoE on your machine your browser will have remembered the old style a...

Page 21: ...unication with the illuminator Ensure IP Address and Subnet Mask of computer and illuminator are set within the same range If not alter IP address of illuminator or Enable DHCP on illuminator for auto...

Page 22: ...he same network range for the Raytec DiscoMan Tool to find it But it does require a valid IP address for connection and communication The Raytec DiscoMan Tool allows you to Discover all illuminators o...

Page 23: ...tatus The Raytec DiscoMan Tool has three status indicators for each illuminator The colours of these indicators change depending on the state of the illuminators as described below An illuminator faul...

Page 24: ...ase sensitive Max 31 characters alphanumeric symbols allowed Log on using either Operator User Name and Password or Administrator User Name and Password The Operator only has access to Home Page and D...

Page 25: ...the default password The password and confirmed password must match After changing the password you will be prompted to login with the new password Forgotten Password If you are an operator please req...

Page 26: ...ge displays the current status of the illuminators including the following information A visual representation of the product and its current state ON or OFF Product Type Model Product Name Group Name...

Page 27: ...duration can be reset at any time and will restart from maximum time The Manual Override function can be deselected at any time and the illuminator will return to normal operating mode On Group On The...

Page 28: ...n the group if GROUP BOOST selected to 110 of normal output power for a period of 10 seconds Boost will then be disabled for 100 seconds whilst the illuminator recharges Deterrent Group Deterrent This...

Page 29: ...luminator to a Group and configure the deterrent mode of the illuminator The illuminator can be configured to operate from the above inputs independently and the power level duration and soft start fu...

Page 30: ...Tel 44 0 1670 520055 Americas Tel 1 613 270 9990 Illuminator Mode The illuminator can be operated in five different modes 1 Local 2 VMS 3 VMS Local 4 HTTP 5 HTTP Local These modes are selected in the...

Page 31: ...the illuminators web interface IMPORTANT For detailed instructions on VMS and VMS Local modes please refer to the Raytec API Document 4 HTTP The illuminator will respond ONLY to any device applicatio...

Page 32: ...to respond to Photocell or External Input triggers Ignore group commands the illuminator will ignore all group commands Yes Send and Receive the illuminator can both originate a group command and will...

Page 33: ...ol Respond to Group Commands If Group control is NOT selected from Trigger Control options then the illuminator will not respond to any Group commands If Group Control is selected from Trigger Control...

Page 34: ...This dictates the power level that the illuminator turns on at in response to a valid instruction Power levels can be set from 20 to 100 using the slider bar Factory Defaults Photocell 100 External I...

Page 35: ...tively a specific time period can be selected using the slider bar The illuminators will operate immediately and the timer duration starts from the end of the External Input signal The External Input...

Page 36: ...e if Deter Feature selected from Illuminator Mode on Trigger Traditional SOS pattern 3 short on off 3 longer on off 3 short on off Wave The illuminator slowly ramps up and down from 100 to 20 Hi Lo Th...

Page 37: ...anced Settings This page is used to further configure the operation of the illuminator based on more detailed requirements of the Photocell External Input External Output and to set the duration of th...

Page 38: ...30 minutes External Input Select type of Input Active State on Input The External Input wires will accept either volt free or TTL inputs see polarity on wiring instructions on page 9 The correct type...

Page 39: ...ceived Fault relates to input voltage or LED fault If you set the Active State to Open Circuit High the fault option also provides a means of informing you when the lamp has lost power With active sta...

Page 40: ...els are Minimum level 5 lux Maximum level 65 lux Factory Default 20 lux There is a high level of hysteresis and an in built delay incorporated to avoid switching ON OFF in marginal lighting conditions...

Page 41: ...icas Tel 1 613 270 9990 Access Passwords Caution All passwords are case sensitive Keep a note of all passwords in a safe place Defaults Only the Administrator can change passwords User User name Passw...

Page 42: ...t login with the Administrator account and this page also prevents the password being set to the default Recovery of Lost Passwords If you are an Operator please request the assistance of the Administ...

Page 43: ...ors network settings The MAC Address is a unique identifier and cannot be changed The Illuminator Name can be changed on this page Avoid duplicates Maximum number of characters is 15 alphanumeric Enab...

Page 44: ...ser will only attempt the default HTTPS port of 443 Ensure you have a valid certificate on the lamp prior to using HTTPS otherwise your browser will show trust warnings when the lamp has the default s...

Page 45: ...613 270 9990 Warning We strongly recommend that IP addresses are changed via the Raytec DiscoMan Tool This is the safest way to ensure that the connection to the illuminator is not lost as a result of...

Page 46: ...ginal factory settings of the illuminator Any settings that have been previously changed will be lost During the Restore Factory Settings the illuminator may come on flash for a short period For Softw...

Page 47: ...t using the existing settings of the illuminator A reboot restart is generally recommended if a system becomes unresponsive or you want to ensure settings have been reloaded correctly During the reboo...

Page 48: ...ed com Raytec Global Tel 44 0 1670 520055 Americas Tel 1 613 270 9990 Diagnostics This page is useful for first level troubleshooting and displays basic diagnostics and information of the illuminator...

Page 49: ...eir illuminator Input Voltage Status Green LED Input voltage correctly within specified range Amber LED Potential fault Check Adv Diagnostics for more information LED Status Green LED All LED strings...

Page 50: ...ons see safety information section If all LEDs are illuminated follow the instructions in the above warning and tick the box on the Advanced Settings page Press save on this page to implement the chan...

Page 51: ...e version 2 5 0 will not display this message the Factory Software version of the illuminator is shown by characters 4 5 6 in the product serial number Note Information on this page is NOT constantly...

Page 52: ...troubleshooting and displays diagnostics and information about the illuminator It is intended to be used for detailed troubleshooting with Raytec Note Information on this page is NOT constantly updat...

Page 53: ...enables the software firmware to be updated over the network To upload a new version of software firmware please contact Raytec to receive the latest version Upload new version onto a computer on the...

Page 54: ...From software firmware version 2 0 0 and above the following settings will remain unchanged IP Address if configured statically DHCP mode Gateway address Subnet mask Primary DNS Secondary DNS Network...

Page 55: ...certificate and private key files that are incompatible with this will lead to errors We highly recommend that you use the DiscoMan Tool to upload certificates to the lamp as this takes care of the f...

Page 56: ...ress to Factory Default settings 1 Disconnect power from the illuminator 2 Remove the baseplate on the illuminator to access the reset button 3 Press and hold the Reset button and reconnect power 4 Ke...

Page 57: ...nator has been designed such that it can be integrated into 3rd party systems such as a VMS BMS etc as well as receiving HTTP commands and Raytec have suitable APIs to support such integrations Please...

Page 58: ...y software 2 5 0 is bt compliant and requires 60W minimum For units that have a factory software 2 5 0 requires a compatible power source of 60W minimum The Factory Software version of the illuminator...

Page 59: ...Adv Settings web page Make sure the illuminator is not mounted under or next to another light source which may affect the performance of the photocell I want my illuminator to turn ON via the photoce...

Page 60: ...aytecled com Raytec Ltd Unit 15 Wansbeck Business Park Rotary Parkway Ashington Northumberland NE63 8QW United Kingdom Raytec Americas Tel 1 613 270 9990 ussales raytecled com Raytec Systems Inc 800 3...

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