RAKO RMS800 Switching Module Instructions

RAKO RMS800 Switching Module

General

Rako RMS800 modules are switching units for use with non-dimmable loads. RMS800 modules can be controlled by any Rako device that transmits wireless RAKOM messages. Before commencing installation of a Rako module please read this instruction manual carefully. Rako Controls Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused by incorrect installation of a Rako product. Installation should only be carried out by a competent electrician. Never attempt to connect a Rako module or remove the terminal cover without first isolating the circuit at the fuse/MCB board. The circuit supplying a Rako module should always be protected by either a 5A fuse or 6A MCB.

Mounting

Rako modules should be mounted in areas that are adequately ventilated, dry, and outside of any enclosed metal casings that may interfere with the wireless signal.MWherever possible the mounting bracket should be used. Modules should be mounted vertically, with the terminals at the bottom, or horizontally with the ventilation slots at  the top. While Rako modules are designed to be completely maintained free the units should be mounted in an accessible location should there be a fault or re-addressing of the unit be necessary (see ‘Set-up and Addressing’)

Loadings
Min -1W

Max 800VA – Note the RMS800 unit is fitted with a robust relay designed to switch most non-dimmable lighting loads up to a rating of 800VA. Care must be taken however to take into account the necessary power factor and in-rush currents. Particular care must be taken when switching discharge lighting.

Connections

Connect the RMS800 according to the wiring diagram overleaf. Do not use loop In/Out connections within the module. A junction box should be used if required. Ensure the cable clamp bar securely clamps the cables and that the terminal cover is fitted before switching the supply on.

Initial Checks

When power is initially connected to the module the unit should switch the load ON. The load can then be manually switched using the clear button on top of the module. The factory set address for both modules and transmitters is House 1 Room 4 (See Fig 1 for further information). A Rako wireless wall panel set as address House 1 Room 4 will control and dim the module. Should the module not respond as above then further investigation should be made before proceeding further.

Set-Up and Addressing

RMS800 modules can be programmed manually or by using RASOFT programming software. For software, programming refers to the appropriate programming guide supplied as a PDF with the programming interface (RA or RTC-Bridge, etc.) or download it from our website: www.rakocontrols.com.

Manual Addressing from Wallplate or Handheld

Before any lighting scenes can be programmed (see the wall panel or hand-held manual) the RMS800 module needs to be addressed. To avoid interference between neighboring installations choose a House address other than the factory default of House 1 and set this on the transmitters using the House address switches. Keep the House address the same throughout the project (for master functions). Choose a Room address for each separate room or area to be controlled independently and set this on the appropriate transmitters using the Room address switches.

Note: Any control panels set with the same address will act as two ormulti-way controls for the same Room. The module now needs to be sent its new House and Room address from the appropriate keypad. For rooms with multiple modules, each module needs to be also assigned a separate Channel number from 1-15 within each Room. The House and Room addresses are set using the switches on the back of a Rako transmitter (see Fig 1) and the Channel addresses are selected by putting a transmitter in programming mode and ‘stepping’ through the channel numbers (see Step 3 overleaf). This number is then ‘sent’ (along with the House and Room address) to a receiver (Step 5).

Notes on address switches

The address numbers are set using the switches on the back] of a Rako transmitter. Binary coding is used and a diagrammatic explanation is given in Fig 1. It is not however necessary to understand binary just set the House switches to a different setting than the factory default and use a different combination of Room switch settings for each room or area to be controlled separately.

Notes on Addressing

A dimmer cannot be set to an address of House 0 (All switches set to off) A dimmer will respond to, but not receive an address of Room 0 (All switches set to off). This Room 0 address is used for ‘Master House’ control A dimmer cannot be set to channel 0. To program, a lighting scene see Wall panel or Hand held manual.

Power-Up Mode

With the factory address setting of House 1, an RMS800 will turn ON when power is applied. When the House address is changed the Power-Up mode becomes ‘OFF’ which is generally preferred, for instance, if there is a power cut during a holiday.

Manual Operation

The clear button can be used as a manual On/Off switch.

Fade Rate

An RMS800 module has a default fade rate of zero making its response immediate. It may be preferable to have a delayed OFF rate when being used in conjunction with dimming modules. The OFF fade rate can be changed by using RASOFT programming software or from a standard wireless 7 or 10 button keypad. To increase the fade rate from a 7 or 10-button wireless keypad Press and Hold both the Off button and thescene 1 button for approximately 5 seconds (the wallpanel LED will start to flash) and then release the buttons.

Multiple Control Panels

If the module is to be controlled by two wall or handheld transmitters it is only necessary to address the module to one of these transmitters. Set the other transmitters to the same House and Room address and they will transmit exactly the same message as the first transmitter and the module will respond accordingly.

LED functions

The internal LED behind the clear button will flicker when the module receives ANY Rako wireless message and is a useful diagnostic indicator. This function becomes inactive after 20 minutes to avoid nuisance light spill but can be re- activated by pressing the clear button. If an RMS800 module has already been addressed to a wall-panel the internal LED will start to pulse as soon as that transmitter (or any other transmitter with the same address) is put into programming mode. The module can still be re-addressed in the normal way, for example when changing its Channel address within the same Room.

Care and Maintenance

A Rako module contains no user-serviceable parts. Should for any reason you need to contact us please contact us via our website www.rakocontrols.com or by phoning our customer helpline on 01634 226666.

Initial Addressing of a Rako Receiver Module

In the following procedure, both the controllers (wall panels and handheld remotes) and the receivers have an automatic time out after approximately 3 minutes when in programming or set-up mode. This feature avoids the possibility ot either being left permanently in programming or set-up mode. This may cause contusion it either the controller or receiver times out before the procedure is complete. It is worth becoming familiar with the procedures before starting the addressing procedure. It at any time it is necessary to start again the controllers can be returned to normal mode by pressing the Off button and the receivers by resetting the electrical supply.

If some receivers are already addressed to a wall panel then they will trash their connected lamps as their channel number is reached during] the stepping procedure, this allows the user to “identity which channel numbers are already taken. To add a new receiver to an existing installation step up through the channels until a channel number i5 reached where no receiver flashes a load, this is\ then an available channel. If at any point there is uncertainty as to whether a receiver actually trashed its load then button 3 will flash the load but without stepping up or down a channel. It all of the loads flash then this indicates that the current address is Channel 0.

Note: If it is not possible to see the connected lamps flashing when stepping through the channels it is possible to tell from the LEDs in the receivers which will momentarily go solid when their channel address is reached.

References

• Smart Lighting Controls | Rako Lighting Solutions

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