Rako is a standalone wireless dimming system used mainly in the home market, and is provided by Rako Controls Ltd. A RakoSerial interface connects to the WEMSprogrammer, allowing the WEMS system to issue commands as if it were part of the Rako wireless network.
Once a Rako Object has been set up, clicking on it on the Floorplan will allow the user to choose a lighting 'scene'.
Lighting Scenes
Lighting scenes are pre-programmed lighting levels that Rako devices use to control the level of dimming applied to the lights. The available lighting scenes are 1, 2, 3, 4 and Off (to switch the lights off altogether).
Setting Up A Rako Object
To set up a Rako Object, do the following:
- Attach a RakoSerial interface to the WEMSprogrammer.
- Run the Rako Discover Wizard.
Switching Between Lighting Scenes
Once a Rako Object has been set up, switching between lighting scenes is simply a case of selecting the Object on the Floorplan (see example below) and then clicking the relevant buttons in the Info Panel on the left-hand side of the screen. Alternatively, the user can choose the desired setting using the Rako wireless wall panel.
A Rako-controlled device shown in the Lighting Layer