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rako WA-NEX Instruction Manual

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WA-NEX Instruction Manual

What is the WA-NEX?

Example WA-NEX configuration
WA-NEX
The WA-NEX is generally used to partition a wired system that has
exceeded the maximum cable distance of the data run. Once
partitioned by a WA-NEX the two partitioned halves will behave
exactly as if it were a single wired network.
The RAKO wired system has a maximum data network length of
approximately 3000m. When using a RAK-STAR the cable length
is effectively doubled as the data travels out and returns on the
same cable. This means the maximum is reached with 1500m of
cable.
Symptoms of excessive cable length:
The symptom of this maximum data length being exceeded is that newly
added CAN devices will cause other network devices to disappear from
the system. If keypads or other devices that were previously appearing as
online start going offline as new ones are added and the system is large
then it is very likely that the total data length has been exceeded.
Manual Version 1.1.1

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  • Page 1 WA-NEX Instruction Manual What is the WA-NEX? The WA-NEX is generally used to partition a wired system that has exceeded the maximum cable distance of the data run. Once partitioned by a WA-NEX the two partitioned halves will behave exactly as if it were a single wired network.
  • Page 2 Installing the WA-NEX Connections The WA-NEX has both punch-down and RJ11 ports that can be used to connect it to each half of the newly partitioned system. As indicated on the board the wired network with the Bridge should be connected to the “Master” side and the other to the “Remote” side.
  • Page 3 See WA-NEX Application data sheet for more information on using this product to form multiple spurs. Setting jumpers and terminations There are two sets of termination jumpers on the WA-NEX, one for each half of the newly partitioned network. These must be terminated in the same fashion as any other Rako wired device.
  • Page 4 WA-NEX can be used as a plug and play device. It is advisable that the WA-NEX is set up for two reasons. Firstly it is a good idea to have the presence of the device visible on the software as a record for any future work. There are also diagnostic tools and information available from the software that may help with fault finding if cabling problems remain on the wired network.
  • Page 5 B (Master Error)​ : Red LED. Will display solid if no network can be found on the Master side of the WA-NEX. Will flash red if there is a network connected on the Master side but there is an error in communication (likely cabling fault).
  • Page 6 Diagnostic features using Rasoft Pro Once addressed the WA-NEX can give diagnostic feedback about the state of the Rako wired network: Pressing “Poll” will run a diagnostic check on both sides of the system. If there is a problem such as “Remote CAN Voltage too low” or “Short on Master Data side” it will appear to the right of the screen in Rasoft Pro.

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