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rako WMR-DLI Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
WMR-DLI
Wired Multi-Room DALI Controller
2024
Version 1.0.0

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual WMR-DLI Wired Multi-Room DALI Controller 2024 Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    13 Colour Control In Device Editor 13.1 Setting Temperature 13.2 RGBWAF Colour (DT8 only) 14 Setting Colour and Temperature in the Rako App 14.1 Setting a Colour Scene in the Rako App 14.2 Setting Colour Tunable Scenes in the Rako App 15 Advanced features of WMR-DLI 15.1 Swap Channels...

  • Page 3: What Is The Wmr-Dli

    64 ballasts to be grouped with a maximum limit of 16 Rooms. The WMR-DLI is fitted with an RJ11 socket for connection to a RAK-LINK or RAK-STAR. It can also be connected to the Wired network using the punch-down connections on the daughterboard with a CAT5 or CAT6 cable.

  • Page 4: Installing The Wmr-Dli

    3 Installing the WMR-DLI POWER SHOULD BE ISOLATED THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS STEP 1 Fix the back section of the WMR-DLI to the wall using the fixing points. Ensure there is a mains plug socket within 0.5M of the unit for the WMR-DLI power supply.

  • Page 5: Terminating The Wmr-Dli

    No Term: Both Jumpers removed Used when the WMR-DLI is not at the end of line. This is usually identifiable by two cables being punched down to the WMR-DLI. Term: Jumper fitted across 1+2 and 4+5 Used when the WMR-DLI is end of line in a daisy chain configuration.
  • Page 6 DALI connections, if the LED illuminates there is likely an issue on the DALI network. Connected luminaires turn on and off via the override button on the WMR-DLI The WMR-DLI is connected to the Rako Wired network via the RJ11 or daughterboard, LED 2 will illuminate.

  • Page 7: Adding The Wmr-Dli As A Device

    If the above has not been done, refer to the Wired System Programming Guide before continuing. Put the WMR-DLI into Setup Mode by pressing and holding the setup button on the unit for 3-4 seconds. Choose the WMR-DLI name, and select “Next”. WMR-DLI...
  • Page 8 The WMR-DLI does not require Room assignment during the setup wizard, select "Next" Select “Finish” The WMR-DLI has been assigned in Rasoft Pro, it can be accessed by selecting it in the “Device List” WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 9: Force Re-Address

    7 WMR-DLI Setup Once the WMR-DLI has been added as a Device, it requires further setup to assign ballasts short addresses and arrange them into their respective Rooms and Channels. 7.1 Assigning ballasts a short address Each DALI ballast requires a unique short address so that it can be communicated with individually, multiple short addresses can be grouped into a maximum of 16 Rooms.
  • Page 10 7.5 Assigning Short Addresses Select the WMR-DLI in the “Device List” to open the “Device Editor” Select the “DLI Setup” tab Select “Force Re-address” which will assign short addresses to all connected DALI ballasts. If DALI ballasts have been added to an existing DALI network, select "Automatically Re-Address"...

  • Page 11: Mapping And Grouping Channels

    8 Mapping and Grouping Once the WMR-DLI has assigned a short address to all connected DALI ballasts, they must be assigned to their relevant Rooms via the Circuits Mapping page. Ballasts are given group numbers unique to each Rako Room, the first Room to be selected from the Room dropdown will be given group 0, the second Room Group 1 and so on.

  • Page 12: Assigning Rooms And Channels To Ballasts

    8.1 Assigning Rooms and Channels to Ballasts Select the WMR-DLI from the Device List Select "Circuits (mappings" Select the first row of the mapping, and test the output of the ballast by pressing one of the following keys: "<" - Off ">"...

  • Page 13: Ballast Configuration

    10.1 Fade Time Set how long it takes the light to reach full brightness from off, 3 seconds is recommended. 10.2 Fade Rate The speed of dimming when using the "Fade Up" or "Fade Down" controls. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 14: Minimum Level

    Equally divides 0-255 levels across 0-100%. 11.2 Exponential Dimming Within the lower dimming range, the ballast's influence on light output evolves gradually, within the higher dimming signal range, its impact on lighting effects shifts more rapidly. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 15: Colour/Temperature Control In Room Editor

    12 Colour/Temperature Control In Room Editor Rako Channels can be adjusted for colour and temperature control in Rasoft Pro and the Rako App. Colour and temperature control can also be set in the Device Editor in the Ballast Configurations tab although this is not necessary.

  • Page 16: Setting A Temperature Scene

    Select the required intensity using the slider, and select “OK” Select “Store Scene” The Scene is now set for the specified colour. 12.2 Setting a Temperature Scene Select the Room which has the RGBWAF Channels assigned. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 17 Right-click the Channel number, and select “Set Channel type” > “Tunable White” Select the Scene to be changed. Select the Tunable white icon for the Channel. Tick “Set Tunable White”. Adjust the temperature slide to the desired Level. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 18: Colour Control In Device Editor

    The colour control menu is not suitable for DT6 ballasts as they require two DALI addresses: one for each channel. 13.1 Setting Temperature To set the colour temperature of a ballast, first ensure that the "Colour Temperature" box is ticked. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 19 From the drop-down menu, select the Scene to which the colour temperature will apply. Using the sliders, select the intensity, and the desired temperature. Temperature scale measured in Kelvin. Use the "Test" buttons to verify the intensity and temperature are correct, then select "Write Scene" WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 20: Rgbwaf Colour (Dt8 Only)

    RGBWAF abbreviates Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, and Free Colour. These six colours represent the output capabilities of compatible lights. Ensure that the RGBWAF box is ticked. Select the Scene to be adjusted Using the slider, set the Intensity WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 21 Enter a value between 0-254 in each required input, representing Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber and Free Colour. Test both the Intensity and RGBWAF by selecting the Test buttons to verify the light settings are correct Select "Write Scene" WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 22: Setting Colour And Temperature In The Rako App

    14 Setting Colour and Temperature in the Rako App Once the Channels have been configured in section 12, the data can be uploaded to the Rako HUB to set Colour and Temperature Scenes in the Rako App. For instructions on uploading Channel and Room information, see below:...

  • Page 23: Setting Colour Tunable Scenes In The Rako App

    Select the desired colour using the colour wheel, and the brightness using the slider. Select “Save Scene” 14.2 Setting Colour Tunable Scenes in the Rako App Open the Rako App, Connect to the HUB Select the Room requiring the Scene change WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 24 Select the Scene number to change Select the "Tunable White" Icon Select "Edit Scene" Adjust the Temperature and Brightness sliders to the desired level. WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 25: Advanced Features Of Wmr-Dli

    Select “Save Scene” 15 Advanced features of WMR-DLI 15.1 Swap Channels Two DALI short addresses can either be merged or swapped. “Perform Swap” will directly swap two DALI short addresses. “Perform Move” will take DALI Short Address 1 and merge it with DALI Short Address 2.

  • Page 26: Visible Channels

    15.2 Visible Channels The WMR-DLI will allocate all 15 Channels in a Rako Room by default, if all 15 Channels are not being utilised, the number of allocated Channels can be reduced. To set the number of visible Channels, use the slider. The remaining Channels can now be used for additional Rako devices.

  • Page 27: Appendix 1 - Hardware Changes

    ● WMR-DLI issues C and below require an 18V DC power supply Appendix 2 - Recommended Wiring Topology There are several ways to wire the DALI bus when connecting ballasts to the WMR-DLI, it is recommended to wire in a radial topology which can be seen below: WMR-DLI Manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 28: Appendix 3 - Led States

    Appendix 3 - LED States The table below references the two LEDs on the WMR-DLI board labelled “1” and “2”. State LED 1 LED 2 CAN bus activity Rapid Flash 0.16s Solid Setup mode Multiple slow flashes 0.5s Solid Ident...

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