Rako Wa-bridge User Manual

WA-Bridge User Manual

For an overview of Bridges: "Bridge Application Sheet"

For programming a wireless system: “Wireless Module

Programming Guide”/”Wireless RAK Programming guide”

Contents:

1 Functions of the WA-Bridge

2 Installing the WA-Bridge

3 Discovering the Bridge and Setting the House Number

Discovering the Bridge

To set the Bridge House number

If you cannot connect to the Bridge

4 Adding the Bridge as a device

5 Uploading the project file

6 Downloading the project file

7 UDP Feedback

8 Performing a Firmware upgrade

1 Functions of the WA-Bridge

The WA-Bridge will add the following features to a Rako wired system:

- Network interfacing: Including App.
control via mobile devices, system
programming via PC/Mac and 3rd Party
integration over IP.

- Storing Project file information:
Room, Channel and Scene information
can be uploaded to, stored on, and
downloaded from the Bridge.

- Wired-Wireless Interface: The
WA-Bridge functions as an interface
between wireless signals and the wired
network.

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2 Installing the WA-Bridge

- Step 1: Loosen the two screws and the bottom of the casing and remove lid.

- Step 2: Plug RJ11 cable provided into the WTC-Bridge and an available RJ11 port
in a RAK-LINK/RAK-STAR/WPCON-C etc.

- Step 3: Plug the Ethernet patch cable from the WA-Bridge to a spare port in a router
or network switch.

- Step 4: Mount the Bridge to a wall using fixing point at top of case if desired.

- Step 5: Replace lid to complete installation.

WA-Bridge Manual Version 2.1.4

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3 Discovering the Bridge and Setting the House Number

Before proceeding with any programming the Bridge needs to be discovered and the House
number set.

Discovering the Bridge

Open Rasoft Pro programming software. Ensure that the
laptop is connected to the same network as the Bridge.

The Bridge should appear in the “Communication” window in
the bottom right of the software with a red stop sign. If it does
not appear press the “Refresh”.

To set the Bridge House number

The Bridge always has a default House Number of 1.  Before beginning any programming
using the Bridge it is important to first set the House number to match the one used when
creating the Project File. Failure to do so may result in interference with other systems.

- Step 1: Right click on the Bridge in the communications window in the bottom right of
the software. Select “Open in Browser” to open the Bridge webpages.

WA-Bridge Manual Version 2.1.4