rako WCM-XXX Wired Push Button Control Module Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents
rako WCM-XXX Wired Push Button Control Module
What is the WCM?
The WCM is a wall controller for use within a Rako Wired system, it is designed to fit in a standard UK back box for wall mounting. Depending on the WCM requirement, many button configurations are possible, ranging from Lighting, Blind and Audio control. Through Rasoft Pro, commands can be assigned to the buttons to perform actions, such as switching a Scene for a Room or closing Blinds.
Commands include:
- Scenes 1 to 16
- Toggles for individual Channels or Rooms.
- Fade Up/Fade Down for individual Channels or Rooms
- Levels (0-100%)
- Multiple commands on a single input
- Press and hold
- Press and release
- Whole House commands
Installation
NB: The WCM comes in two parts, the installation guide refers to the ‘Back’ as the part which has the cable connections, and the ‘Front’ which has a four-pin connector which contains all of the programming.
Installation of the WCM (Screwless plates)
Installation of the WCM (Screwed plates)
Terminating the WCM
It is important to terminate WCMs correctly otherwise the Wired system will not function. The termination that is required depends on the nature of the installation and the position of the RAK-LINK within the system.
No Term – Both Jumpers removed
Used when the WCM is not at the end of line. This is usually identifiable
by two cables being punched down to the WCM.
Term – Jumper fitted across 1+2 & 4+5
Used when the WCM is end of line in a daisy chain configuration.
Star Term – Jumper fitted across 2+3 & 5+6
Used when the WCM is the end of line in a STAR wire configuration.
Button configurations
The WCM is capable of having up to ten buttons to control Lighting and
Blinds. Custom button layouts can be created on the Plate Designer; the
standard button layouts are below:
Programming the WCM
Before the WCM can operate Lighting or Blinds, it needs to be programmed into a Wired system using Rasoft Pro and a Wired programming Device, such as the WK-HUB or a WA/WTC-Bridge. For instructions on how to do this, please refer to the Wired programming guide: Wired system setup guide.
Appendix 1: Troubleshooting the Wired Network
Sometimes cabling problems or incorrectly punched down cables mean a degree of fault finding needs to be done on the Wired network. The WCMs use backlit LEDs to provide fault codes, which can be combined with the guides below to resolve problems.
- Wired LED Diagnostics – Diagnostics for specific LED patterns on the
- WCM RAK-LINK diagnostics – For fault finding, “Daisy Chain” and “Star” configuration.
- RAK-STAR diagnostics – For fault finding, “STAR” configuration.
Appendix 2: System Wiring Examples
Radial Wiring
A Radial system consists of one or more Wired Devices connected in a loop-in
/loop-out arrangement. The end of line points should be terminated in the
‘Term’ configuration.
STAR Wiring A STAR Wired system has individual runs from one or more RAK-
STAR units to the Wired Devices, every end of line in a STAR system should
have the STAR termination.
NB: More than one Device can be connected to a leg on a STAR system,
Devices in the middle of a loop in/loop out should be set to TERM, and the end
of lines should be set to STAR.