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WA-Bridge User Manual 

 

For an overview of Bridges:

 

"Bridge Application Sheet" 

 

For how to use the App:

  

"Rako App User Guide"

 

Contents:

 

1 Functions of the WA-Bridge 

2 Installing the WA-Bridge 

3 Discovering the Bridge and Setting the House Number 

Discovering the Bridge 
To set the Bridge House number 
If you cannot connect to the Bridge 

4 Adding the Bridge as a device 

5 Uploading the project file 

6 Downloading the project file 

7 UDP Feedback 

8 Performing a Firmware upgrade 

 
 

1 Functions of the WA-Bridge  

The WA-Bridge will add the following features to a Rako wired system: 
 

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Network interfacing:

 Including App. 

control via mobile devices, system 
programming via PC/Mac and 3rd Party 
integration over IP. 
 

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Storing Project file information:

 

Room, Channel and Scene information 
can be uploaded to, stored on, and 
downloaded from the Bridge.  
 

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Wired-Wireless Interface:

 The 

WA-Bridge functions as an interface 
between wireless signals and the wired 
network.  

 
 

Summary of Contents for WA-Bridge

Page 1: ...ading the project file 6 Downloading the project file 7 UDP Feedback 8 Performing a Firmware upgrade 1 Functions of the WA Bridge The WA Bridge will add the following features to a Rako wired system N...

Page 2: ...to the WTC Bridge and an available RJ11 port in a RAK LINK RAK STAR WPCON C etc Step 3 Plug the Ethernet patch cable from the WA Bridge to a spare port in a router or network switch Step 4 Mount the B...

Page 3: ...ght of the software with a red stop sign If it does not appear press the Refresh To set the Bridge House number The Bridge always has a default House Number of 1 Before beginning any programming using...

Page 4: ...e Bridge The Bridge is now ready to be connected Do this by double clicking on the Bridge as below WARNING If a pop up box appears with a warning about the House number click Cancel This means there i...

Page 5: ...on on how to do this 4 Adding the Bridge as a device Once the Bridge has been successfully connected it will need to be added into the software as a device Select File New Device to open the new devic...

Page 6: ...mple a room set to switch type will show two buttons on and off whereas a blind type room will show three buttons open stop and close Mode The mode of the room is only set when lighting is selected as...

Page 7: ...s called Room Import select it to open the page below Step 1 Press the Download Data at the top of this page This will open the data for preview on this page Step 2 Press Refresh List if the rooms do...

Page 8: ...ations window is the Live feedback section Each command received or transmitted by the Bridge will appear here and it is useful for checking commands have been programmed as desired 7 2 UDP feedback l...

Page 9: ...Bridge it is advised that it is updated with the latest firmware if possible This requires an active internet connection Click Refresh to see if updates are available Select Update All if updates are...

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