RAKO WCM-101 (01) PDF Document

The RAKO WCM-101 is a ten-button wired keypad designed for use with the Rako wired system. By default, it transmits Scene 1-4, Off, and Fade Up/Down in one room, and Fade Up/Down and Off in another (typically for curtains/blinds). The WCM-101 requires a RAK-LINK to operate as part of the system.

The RAKO WCM-101, as part of the wired network, can be wired in two ways:

“Daisy Chain” configuration: A single run of keypads runs from the RAK-LINK to an end point. It is usually advisable to run a return leg back to the RAK-LINK as a spare.

“STAR” configuration: Cables are all run back to a central point, which is a RAK-STAR usually located with the RAK-LINK. Each cable can be from a single keypad or a leg of keypads.

The RAKO WCM-101 comes in two sections:

“Back” section: This is the connection board for the CAT5/6 cable.

“Front” section: This section contains all the memory and programming for the keypad.

Step 1: Prepare the cable(s) in the backbox for connection. Separate the two halves of the WCM ready for installation. The “back” section with the punchdown connections will be installed first.

TIP: Leave plenty of slack if possible to allow for re-punching down at a later date if required.

Step 2: Punch down the cable(s), matching the cable colours to the colours written on the circuit board. There may be either one or two sets of cables to punch down.

Step 3: Terminate the WCM as required. The back section of the WCM is now installed and ready for the front section and cover plate.

TIP: Take care when preparing and installing not to disturb the punchdown connections. Loops are provided on the back section to cable tie the cable(s) if desired.

Step 4: Clip the front section of the WCM into the grid and connect the front section of the WCM to the back section of the WCM. Screw the grid for the screwless cover plate into the backbox.

TIP: If the wired network is powered, the backlit LEDs on the keypad will illuminate.

Step 5: Clip the cover plate into the grid to complete the installation.

Step 1: Prepare the cable(s) in the backbox for connection. Separate the two halves of the WCM ready for installation. The “back” section with the punchdown connections will be installed first.

TIP: Leave plenty of slack if possible to allow for re-punching down at a later date if required.

Step 2: Punch down the cable(s), matching the cable colours to the colours written on the circuit board. There may be either one or two sets of cables to punch down. Terminate the WCM as required.

Step 3: The back section of the WCM is now installed and is ready for the front section and cover plate.

TIP: Take care when preparing and installing not to disturb the punch down connections. Loops are provided on the back section to cable tie the cable(s) if desired.

Step 4: Clip the transparent surrounding mounting plate and the WCM front board together. Fit the WCM front board and attached surround to the WCM back board.

TIP: If the wired network is powered, the backlit LEDs on the keypad should illuminate once the two halves are connected together.

Step 5: Finally, screw the cover plate into the back box through the screw holes in the transparent surround. Installation of the WCM is now complete.

It is important to terminate the RAKO WCM-101 keypad correctly; otherwise, the wired system will not function. The required termination depends on the installation type and the position of the RAK-LINK.

No Term – Both Jumpers removed: This setting is used when the WCM is not at the end of a line. This is usually identifiable by two cables being punched down to the WCM.

Term – Jumper fitted across 1+2 & 4+5: This setting is used when the WCM is at the end of a line in a daisy chain configuration.

Star Term – Jumper fitted across 2+3 & 5+6: This setting is used when the WCM is at the end of a line in a STAR wire configuration.

The RAKO WCM-101 is programmed using the Rasoft Pro programming software. A WA/WTC-Bridge is required for any programming of a wired system.

If you experience issues due to cabling problems or incorrectly punched down cables, a degree of fault finding will be necessary. The RAKO WCM-101 keypads use backlit LEDs to provide fault codes. These codes, in combination with diagnostic guides for the WCM, RAK-LINK, and RAK-STAR, can be used to resolve problems in both “Daisy Chain” and “Star” configurations.