General
RCM100 Wall-plate electronics module is a wireless 10 button wall mounted control panel providing 7 Scenes
plus Off and Master Raise and Lower. The unit provides full scene programming.
The Rako RCM series of wall-plates are designed to cope with a number of different installation situations.
These are predominantly:
Flush fixing into a UK back-box.
Surface mounting with a UK back-box (not screwless).
Surface mounting with no back-box or onto a European DIN standard or French box (Euro module).
In order to fit the wall-plate it requires a fixing kit which is supplied separately. Fixing kits are available with a
number of faceplate finishes and styles. The standard flush fitting fixing kit is as follows:
White Plastic Front Plate
Black Back Plate
2 x 25mm M3.5 screws.
2 x M3.5 nuts
White pattress
Flush Mounting Plate
2 x 12mm M3.5 screws.
Rako RCM100 Wall-Plates: Installation, Programming and Operating Instructions
Flush Fixing a Wallplate to a Back Box
Warning
Rako wall-plates are designed to operate at safety extra low voltages (6V). When fixing
the wall-plates to existing back-boxes there may be mains wiring present, if this is the
case then the wiring should be made safe, properly insulated and any metal back-boxes
earthed. Earthing of the back box is essential if a decorative metal front plate is being
used. Should there be any doubt in how to do this contact a qualified electrician.
Rako Controls Ltd accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by incorrect
installation of a Rako product.
Fit Electronics Module to Mounting
Plate
Set correct House and Room
Address switches
Place Module onto Back Box
Tip:
Aerial works
best when
kept straight
by pushing
it into wall
cavity
Screw on Front Plate
Surface Mounting a Wallplate using a Pattress (not screwless cover plates)
Thread Aerial
through hole
in Back Plate
Fit Nuts to
Back Plate
Set House &
Room DIP
Switches
Fit Electronics Module to
Back Plate
Secure Aerial
into Plastic
Guides
Fix back Plate to Wall
Fit Front Plate using
12mm Screws
Push Pattress
onto Back Plate
Clip Pattress to Back
Plate
House
Address
Switches
Room
Address
Switches
Battery
Compartment
Aerial
Mounting
Clips
LED
Indicator
Front view of 7 Button Controller
White Plastic Front
Plate
Back Plate
Flush Mounting
Plate
M3.5 x 12
Screws
M3.5 x 25 screws
M3.5
nuts
White Pattress
Checking for correct operation
Rako control panels are supplied with a pullout tab to prevent inadvertent operation and battery deterioration
during transit. Slide the tab out of the battery compartment. The Rako control panel should now be operational.
To check this press one of the buttons on the front of the Electronics Module and the indicating LED should
illuminate briefly for a single flash. If the LED does not flash or it flashes repeatedly for a short burst (low
battery warning) then you should contact Rako controls.
Battery replacement
The Rako RCM series of wall-plates are designed to be powered by batteries. The designed battery life is better
than 3 years (based on 30 button presses daily) but the batteries will eventually need replacing. In normal use
the Led on the front panel illuminates momentarily when a button is pressed to indicate that a (radio)
transmission has been made. When the batteries are approaching the end of their useful life the Led will
continue to blink after a button has been pressed. When this starts to happen the batteries should be replaced
as soon as possible.
Always use two CR2016 batteries. To replace the batteries remove the Wall Plate from the
wall and unclip the Electronics Module from it’s mounting plate, taking care not to damage the aerial (note that
when flush mounted the aerial may be located in a hole outside the back-box). Carefully Slide out the battery
compartment drawer. Replace with new batteries ensuring that the positive (+) terminal makes contact with the
battery clip and the negative (-) terminal with the pad on the circuit board.
To ensure reliable operation always ensure that battery contacts and battery surfaces are kept clean of any
grease, moisture or other contamination.
Warning
Lithium batteries may explode if handled incorrectly. Always dispose of used batteries in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
General
Rako thanks you for having purchased a Rako product and hopes that you are pleased with your system. Should for
any reason you need to contact us please contact us via our website
customer help line on 01634 226666.
