RAKO RLED150CV1 (01) PDF MANUAL

RAKO RLED150CV1 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What are Rako RLED150CV1 modules designed for?

Rako RLED150CV1 modules are dimmer units designed for use with constant voltage LED devices, usually flexible tape lighting. They are designed to accept a 12V or 24V DC supply from a power supply and provide a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) output for smooth flicker-free dimming.

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How are RLED150CV1 modules controlled?

RLED150CV1 modules can be controlled by any Rako device that transmits wireless RAKOM messages.

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What should be done before installing a Rako module?

Before commencing installation, the instruction manual should be read carefully.

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Who should carry out the installation of a Rako module?

Installation should only be carried out by a competent electrician.

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What safety precautions should be taken before working on a Rako module?

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.

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Where should Rako modules be mounted?

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. Wherever 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 maintenance-free, the units should be mounted in an accessible location should there be a fault or re-addressing be necessary.

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What are the load ratings for the RLED150CV1 module?

The load ratings are 150W @ 12V and 300W @ 24V.

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How should the RLED150CV1 module be connected?

Connect the RLED150CV1 module according to the wiring diagram. The unit is designed to be fed from a 12V or 24V DC power supply. The power supply should be of an adequate rating for the connected load. For example, if dimming 4m of LED tape light with a rating of 12V and 9.6W/m, the power supply needs to be rated to give at least 38.4W. If more than 5m of tape lighting is to be connected, it is generally recommended to parallel the connections at the RLED150CV1 module rather than connecting the start of the second strip to the end of the first to avoid excessive voltage drop issues.

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Should loop In/Out connections be used within the module?

No, 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.

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What should happen when power is initially connected to the module?

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. A Rako wireless wall panel set as address House 1 Room 4 will control and dim the module. Should the module not respond as described, further investigation should be made before proceeding further.

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How can RLED150CV1 modules be programmed?

RLED150CV1 modules can be programmed manually or by using RASOFT programming software. For software programming, refer to the appropriate programming guide supplied as a PDF with the programming interface (RA or RTC-Bridge etc.) or download it from the website.

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How is manual addressing done from a wall plate or handheld device?

Before any lighting scenes can be programmed, the RLED150CV1 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. Any control panels set with the same address will act as two or multi-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 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. The Channel addresses are selected by putting a transmitter in programming mode and ‘stepping’ through the channel numbers. This number is then ‘sent’ along with the House and Room address to a receiver.

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What are some notes on the 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 provided. However, it is not 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.

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What are some 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, refer to the Wall panel or Hand held manual.

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What is Power-Up Mode?

With the factory address setting of House 1, an RLED150CV1 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.

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How can the module be operated manually?

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

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What if the module is to be controlled by multiple control panels?

If the module is to be controlled by two wall or hand-held 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 the same message as the first transmitter, and the module will respond accordingly.

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What are the LED functions of the module?

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 reactivated by pressing the clear button. If an RLED150CV1 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.

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What about care and maintenance of the module?

A Rako module contains no user-serviceable parts. For any issues, contact via the website or phone.

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What is an example of binary value per switch for room number?

Switch Value	Binary Representation	Example Room Number
128	[:lro
64	□~
32	□-o	2
16	CILD
8	[:ls,
4	□<‘>	1
2	[:lo,
1	CJ~

HOUSE 1 ROOM4 SWITCH VALUES FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 1+4+32=37.

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What is an important note regarding the initial addressing 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 of either being left permanently in programming or set-up mode. It is worth becoming familiar with the procedures before starting the addressing procedure. If 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.

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What is Step 2 of the initial addressing procedure?

Put the controller into programming mode. To do this, press a scene button and both the raise and lower buttons together. After 5 seconds, the LED on the panel starts to flash, indicating that the panel is now in programming mode. Release the buttons.

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What is Step 1 of the initial addressing procedure (referred to in Step 2)?

Select the House and Room address switches on the controller. Pick a House address from 1-255 (keep the same address for all panels in the house). Select Room addresses from 1-255 for each room (Room 0 is master house control).

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What are the button actions when a Rako panel is in programming mode (Table 1)?

Button	Action
1	Step up one channel and ident
2	Step down one channel and ident
3	Ident
4	No action
Off	Exit programming

Note: A Rako panel will always enter programming mode at Channel 0. It is not possible to give a receiver an address of Channel 0, but this gives a consistent starting point. When in programming mode, the buttons have functions as detailed in Table 1.

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What is Step 3 of the initial addressing procedure?

Press button 1 once to step up one channel. If this is the desired channel (i.e., Channel 1 for the 1st receiver), then go to Step 4. If not, press button 1 again to step up to channel 2 (for the 2nd receiver), again to step to channel 3, etc., until the desired channel number is reached (maximum = 15). This channel number, along with the House and Room address, is sent to the receiver in Step 5. If at any point it is necessary to step down a channel, press button 2 once.

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What is Step 4 of the initial addressing procedure?

Go to the receiver to be addressed. Press the set-up button until the internal LED illuminates and keep the button pressed with the LED on until it starts to flash. Release the button. The module is now in set-up mode. Note: If a receiver is already addressed to a controller (for example, a receiver is addressed to the controller but with the wrong channel number), then the internal LED will be flashing as soon as the panel is put into programming mode. It will still be possible to re-address this receiver as normal.

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What is the function of the SET-UP BUTTON AND MANUAL ON/OFF?

(The text does not explicitly state the function beyond being used in the addressing procedure and for manual on/off operation mentioned earlier.)

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What is a note regarding AUX terminals?

AUX TERMINALS ARE NOT USED.

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What should be considered regarding the POWER SUPPLY?

The power supply should be 12VOR24VDC with the voltage and rating to suit the load.

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What happens if some receivers are already addressed to the wall panel during the stepping procedure?

If some receivers are already addressed to the wall panel, they will ‘flash’ their connected lamps as their channel number is reached during the stepping procedure. This allows the user to ‘identify’ which channel numbers are already taken. To add a new receiver to an existing installation, step up through the channels until a channel number is 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 flashed its load, then button 3 will flash the load but without stepping up or down a channel. If all of the loads flash, this indicates that the current address is Channel 0.

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What is another way to identify the channel address of a receiver if the connected lamps are not visible?

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.

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What is Step 5 of the initial addressing procedure?

Press button 3 to send the ident of the channel selected in step 3. The receiver automatically returns to normal mode (blue LED goes out) while the controller remains in programming mode (red LED keeps flashing).