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Summary of Contents for rako RAK-STAR
- Page 1 Instruction Manual RAK-STAR 16-Way Connection Unit 2024 Version 2.0.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The RAK-STAR is a 16-way distribution board for centrally run CAT5 or CAT6 wiring. The RAK-STAR has no internal power supply as this is supplied by a connected RAK-LINK. The RAK-STAR is used when there are more than two centrally run cables in a single location. There can be multiple RAK-STARs in a system. -
Page 3: Installation Principles
● There should only be one power source per RAK-STAR; if there are multiple RAK-LINK’s connected to the RAK-STAR, the power jumpers must be removed ● If multiple RAK-STAR units are required, legs 1 and 18 should be reserved for connections between each RAK-STAR unit. - Page 4 Bring in the CAT5/CAT6 cables Step 2 for the Wired devices into the RAK-STAR via the knockouts on either the top, bottom, or left-hand side. The RAK-LINK will provide power for the devices on the RAK-STAR.
- Page 5 Place the RAK-STAR circuit Step 4 board on the two screws on either side of the metalwork, ensuring that the stripped CAT5 or CAT6 cables are sitting on top. Tighten the two screws to secure the circuit board. Using a punchdown tool,...
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Page 6: Terminating Devices
5. Terminating devices connected to the RAK-STAR Devices connected to the RAK-STAR require a ‘STAR’ termination if at the end of line on a cable run, if a device is in between a run it should be set to ‘NO TERM’. -
Page 7: Appendix 1: Wiring Examples
Appendix 1: Wiring examples One RAK-STAR The system below shows a RAK-STAR joining six devices together to form a Rako wired network. The RAK-LINK has a power supply, which supplies the devices connected to the RAK-STAR. RAK-STAR Manual Version 2.0.0... - Page 8 Multiple RAK-STARs When a wired system is large and requires more than one RAK-STAR, it must be connected in a loop-in/loop-out arrangement. RAK-STAR Manual Version 2.0.0...
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Page 9: Appendix 2: Core Voltage Table
Appendix 2: Core voltage table Core Colour Function Typical Value Green/White Data + (return) 2.5-3V Green Data - (return) 2.5-3V Brown Power - Brown/White Power + Blue/White Data + 2.5-3V Blue Data - 2.5-3V Orange Power - Orange/White Power + RAK-STAR Manual Version 2.0.0... -
Page 10: Appendix 3: Troubleshooting
Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Fault description Solution There is no power on the RAK-STAR. Remove all power jumpers on every leg of the RAK-STAR apart from the RAK-LINK leg If the fault clears, introduce one power jumper at a time until the red light on the RAK-STAR goes off.