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RAK-LINK Instruction Manual

What is the RAK-LINK?

The RAK-LINK is a required element of any wired system.

The RAK-LINK powers the wired network and also provides a link between the keypads and

RAK dimmers.

Up to 32 RAK circuits can be used per RAK-LINK. These 32 circuits can be designated in

any combination of RAK8s and RAK4s.

The RAK-LINK supports up to approximately 40 wired devices in a typical installation of

1000m of data cable.

For a more exact calculation of power requirements please refer to "RAK-LINK diagnostics"

application sheet

Figure 1: A typical small wired installation

RAK-LINK

Manual Version 2.0.1

Table of Contents

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Page 1 The RAK-LINK powers the wired network and also provides a link between the keypads and RAK dimmers. Up to 32 RAK circuits can be used per RAK-LINK. These 32 circuits can be designated in any combination of RAK8s and RAK4s.
Page 2 Installation of the RAK-LINK The connections to the RAK-LINK, as shown in figure 2, are: 1) Mains AC connection to power supply 2) RJ45 patch lead to RAK stacks 3) Krome connector punchdowns and RJ11 sockets to wired network Figure 2: Connection used on RAK-LINK...
Page 3 Wire the mains supply in to the Step 4 terminal block. Insert the RJ45 cable that links the RAK-LINK to a stack of RAKs Prepare two remaining screws to be slotted into top tray Reattach the ribbon cable Step 5...
Page 4 Figure 3 - Terminations jumper settings No Term - Both Jumpers removed Used when the RAK-LINK is not at the end of line. This is usually identifiable by two cables being punched down to the RAK-LINK. Term - Jumper fitted across 1+2 & 4+5...