Rako RCI-4L User Manual

RCI-4L Instruction Manual

The Rako RCI-4Lis a battery powered interface unit for up to 4 x 2 way
latching volt-free switch inputs. Programmed by NFC (Near Field
Communication) with macro capability.

The Rako RCI-4L accepts volt-free latching switch inputs such as standard
domestic light switches and transmits wireless Rako coded Rakom messages to
other Rako wireless receiver and Bridge units.

Cabling – The RCI module is designed to fit in a back-box locally to the
connected switch inputs. Excessive cable lengths can pick up noise which can
cause intermittent operation or spurious triggering. The recommended
maximum cable length is 300mm. For interfacing remotely the RMRVF should
be used instead.

Note: This product can only be programmed with RASOFT Pro software and
the Rako RAMPI programming interface.

Battery
The RCI4-L requires a single CR2032 lithium cell battery for power

Warning
Lithium batteries may explode if handled incorrectly. Always dispose of used
batteries in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Installation

The RCI-4L is designed to fit into a UK
backbox. As the unit transmits a wireless
message to remote receivers it is important
that the aerial is not surrounded by
metalwork which will restrict transmitting
range, as may be the case with a metal
backbox and cover plate. It is highly
recommended to feed the aerial out of any
backbox as shown right.

The only connections required are those to the switched inputs and should be
made as shown below

Pr ogramming.

The following assumes that the user is already programming a system using
Rasoft Pro, if this is not already the case follow the guide 'Rasoft Pro-Wireless
module set-up guide' downloadable from www.rakocontrols.com/support

Hold the RAMPI against (or near to) the RCI-4L as shown below.

RCI-4L Instruction Manual

When the device is correctly positioned a green LED will flash in the RAMPI
and a window will pop-up in Rasoft Pro prompting the device to be named and
associated to a Room. Having done this go to the Device editor page select
the inputs as necessary and assign the associated actions. This will be a single
action such as selecting a scene. If a macro function is desired then select the
Macro radio button and a drop down menu of actions will appear (the actual
macro steps are defined under the Macro tab). Having input the required
actions click on the Data Transfer tab and click Upload to device. Rasoft will
issue a prompt to hold the RAMPI against (or near) the RCI-4L. When
transferring data a progress bar will appear in Rasoft Pro and a solid green LED
will appear on the RAMPI.

To confirm the RCI-4L has been correctly programmed activate the connected
switches. The RAMPI has an internal wireless receiver which will detect the
transmissions and display the transmissions in the bottom right hand corner of
Rasoft Pro.

For more detailed information on programming the RCI-4L refer to the set-up
guide from www.rakocontrols.com/Support or Help/Set-up within Rasoft Pro.

General
Rako thanks you for having purchased a Rako product and hopes that you are
pleased with your system. Should for any reason you need to contact us please
contact us via our website www.rakocontrols.com or by phoning our customer
help line on 01634 226666.