Benchmark Innovation Awards – Finalist!

27 May 2025

We are happy to announce that VARIO2 IP PoE 16 has been shortlisted for the Surveillance CCTV Innovation Award category in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2025. VOTE for us here!

Part of our award-winning lighting portfolio, the VARIO2 IP PoE 16 is designed to deliver powerful, intelligent illumination tailored specifically for IP surveillance systems. Fully integrable into IP ecosystems, it provides smart, adaptive lighting based on real-time conditions. It is available in infra-red, white-light, or hybrid models, and in various sizes for medium to long-range applications.

With world-class performance and innovative technology, VARIO2 significantly enhances night-time video surveillance, ensuring clarity, security, and peace of mind.

Key Features:


  • Outstanding Distances:

    Using PLATINUM Elite SMT LED technology for maximum performance and reliability, VARIO2 delivers distances of up to 500m (1,640 ft) of infra-red illumination, and up to 250m of white-light, while the Hybrid delivers distances of up to 450m (1,476ft) of Infra-Red illumination and 195m (640ft) of White-Light illumination – all from a single illuminator.


  • Fully Programmable:

    Fully programmable and manageable from anywhere on the network, reducing installation time and maintenance costs while maximising 24/7 performance.


  • Integrated Web Interface:

    An integrated web interface provides a host of user-defined additional settings and diagnostics tools. Tailor your solution to meet the exact demands of your installation.


  • Advanced security:

    Greater levels of security, including stricter access controls and HTTPS. Health monitoring and lifetime diagnostics also provide insight into the illuminator’s history and status.

VARIO2 IP PoE Hybrid

Learn more about VARIO2 IP PoE here or contact us at solutions@raytecled.com for more information. Don’t forget to vote for us here!

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