Rako RAVIR Instruction Manual

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Rako RAVIR Installation, Programming and Operating Instructions General Configuring the RAVIR to match IR transmitters The Rako RAVIR is an Infra-red to RF interface designed to convert standard RC5 infra red The default address of the RAVIR is RC5 Base address 5 (VCR1) controlling a single Room. If signals to Rakom RF. The unit allows use of generally available IR transmitter devices to select any other setting is required the set-up requires setting in Rasoft Pro (or original Rasoft). From lighting scenes on a Rako system. The RAVIR is fitted with an internal receiver but can also be Rasoft Pro once the unit is addressed (see Set-up and Addressing) right click the device from used with an external IR receiver head allowing the unit to be positioned in a discrete location. within the Room Editor page and click Goto RAVIR (Infrared Module). Click the Infrared Set-up The RAVIR requires the use of an external power supply tab and a menu will appear allowing the selection of different RC5 base addresses as well as the option allowing the RAVIR to control 2 or 4 Rooms with either a single or 4 Room increment. Before commencing installation of a Rako module please read this instruction manual carefully. Note: the first Room will always be the Room to which the RAVIR has been addressed. Should Rako Controls Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused by incorrect the user require the Hex Codes for devices such as a Phillips Pronto then click the check box installation of a Rako product. 'pronto codes' and the codes will appear in a new window. Mounting Care and Maintenance Rako modules should be mounted in areas that are adequately ventilated, dry and outside of A Rako module contains no user serviceable parts. Should for any reason you need to contact us any enclosed metal casings that may interfere with the wireless signal. Wherever possible the please contact us via our website www.rakocontrols.com or by phoning our customer help line on mounting bracket should be used. 01634 226666. 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 Connect the RAVIR module according to the wiring diagram overleaf. Note the unit is designed to be fed from a 9V or 12V DC power supply. Set-Up and Addressing RAVIR modules can be programmed manually or by using RASOFT programming software. The module needs to be addressed as a channel (preferably one not used by lighting modules) in the same Room as the lighting to be controlled. When programming from RASOFT it is possible to control up to 4 Rooms from one RAVIR, in which case the module should be addressed to a channel in the first Room to be controlled. To address a RAVIR using Rasoft 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. Manual Addressing from Wallplate or Handheld To manually address a RAVIR follow the Initial Addressing of a Rako Receiver Module overleaf.