Rako RSRDMX Installation, Programming and Operating Instructions
General
Rako RSRDMX modules are 15 Channel DMX
controllers for use with DMX drivers, typically
controlling 3/4 colour light fittings.
RSRDMX modules can be controlled by any Rako
device that transmits wireless RAKOM messages.
Before commencing installation of a Rako module
please read this instruction manual carefully. Rako
Controls Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage or
injury caused by incorrect installation of a Rako
product.
Mounting
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.
Modules should be mounted vertically, with the
terminals at the bottom, ensuring the ventilation slots
are not covered.
Whilst 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 of the unit be necessary (see 'Set-up and
Addressing')
Connections
Remove the bottom two fixing screws and remove the
main lid.
Power
Connect the 12V dc supply using the jack socket.
Data
Connect the DMX data to the DMX device using either
the terminal connections or the RJ45 socket provided
(see Fig. 2 overleaf).
Note
There is no formal standard for the connection of the
Data + and Data – lines for DMX. The most commonly
found connection type is supported by having the
header connectors (see Fig. 2) in the NORMAL
position. If this does not work they can be placed in
the INVERTED position, this reverses the Data + and
Data – connections.
DMX Addressing
When giving the RSRDMX a Rako channel address the
next 14 channels are automatically assigned,
sequentially from this point. For example, a module
controlling an RGB fitting and addressed as channel 3
will control Red on channel 3, Green on channel 4 and
Blue on channel 5.
Initial Checks
When power is initially connected to the module the
unit should switch the load ON. The load can then be
manually switched using the Set-up button under the
top cover (see Fig.2 overleaf).
The factory set address for both modules and
transmitters is House 1 Room 4 (See Fig 1 for further
information). A Rako wireless wallpanel set as address
House 1 Room 4 will control the module.
Should the module not respond as above then further
investigation should be made before proceeding
further.
Fig.1
Set-Up and Addressing
RSRDMX 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 from
our website:
www.rakocontrols.com.
To access the Set-up button necessary for both
software and manual addressing remove the top screw
and top cover (see Fig.2 overleaf)
Manual Addressing from Wallplate or Handheld
Before any lighting scenes can be programmed (see
the wall-panel or hand-held manual) the RSRDMX
module needs to be addressed.
To avoid interference between neighbouring
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. Note: 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
also 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 (see Fig 1)
and the Channel addresses are selected by putting a
transmitter in programming mode and ‘stepping’
through the channel numbers (see Step 3 overleaf).
This number is then 'sent' (along with the House and
Room address) to a receiver (Step 5).
Notes on 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 given in Fig 1. It is not
however 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.
Notes on Addressing
A module cannot be set to an address of House 0 (All
switches set to off)
A module 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 module cannot be set to channel 0.
To program a lighting scene see Wall panel or Hand
held manual.
Power-Up Mode
With the factory address setting of House 1 an
RSRDMX 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.
Manual Operation
The set-up button can be used as a manual On/Off
switch.
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 exactly the same message as the
first transmitter and the module will respond
accordingly.
LED functions
The internal LED will flicker when the module receives
ANY Rako wireless message and is a useful diagnostic
indicator.
If an RSRDMX 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.
Colour Cycling
As a default setting the RSRDMX module will not
dim from Fade Up/Down commands from a Rako
transmitter but instead will start a colour cycle
through
the colours programmed for Scenes 1–4 when it
receives a Fade Up command. A Fade Down command
will stop the cycling
Care and Maintenance
A Rako module contains no user serviceable parts.
Should for any reason you need to contact us please
contact us via our website
www.rakocontrols.com
or
by phoning our customer help line on 01634 226666.
