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Rako Controls offers push-button mood lighting control

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Rako offers push-button mood lighting control - a system that is becoming ever more popular because of its sophistication and ease of control for multi-channel lighting schemes.

Until recently installation of the necessary controls has meant fundamental re-wiring but Rako Controls is changing all that. With its wireless data communication, CAT5 data cables are eliminated and discrete dimmer modules can be mounted in-line with conventionally wired lighting circuits. In addition table and free-standing lamps can now be simply incorporated into a scheme by wiring a module in-line with the flex.

The multi-channel dimming system gives the user four programmable lighting scenes or moods that can be re-called at the touch of a button, either from wall-plates or from a hand-held remote. With modules to cater for tungsten, low-voltage, fluorescent, DMX colour change fittings, plus curtains and blinds the Rako system can be seamlessly integrated with a home cinema, security and multi-room audio systems and with overall master house controls, lights need never be left on in the house again.

Further advantages to the Rako system are that being modular it can be expanded at a later date and being wireless, it provides the ideal solution for a retrofit project.

Put simply, Rako offers everything that a Smart Home needs from lighting control but with an unprecedented ease of installation.

New Products:

Rako launches the new Pill Dimmer

This exciting new product from Rako revolutionises the way you can control your lights. From chandeliers to wall lights the new Pill dimmer makes things utterly simple by allowing retrofit connection in standard wiring situations.

The unique, 250w, back-box dimmer which requires no neutral and is designed to fit in a standard UK or European back-box means it is no longer necessary to gain access to ceiling voids or awkward wiring locations.

Rako combines wireless lighting controls with home security

Rako's wireless lighting control system now brings together the aesthetics of mood lighting with the security features provided by its innovative timeclock module. The MB1 timeclock has the capacity to turn lights on automatically at dusk or follow a programmed sequence, ensuring that lights are on when you arrive home from work on those dark nights or if you plan to be away from home.

Where the timeclock really finds its niche is when it replays Ôholiday-mode'. Simply set the timeclock to record your regular lighting activity around the house for a two week period, and then whilst you take a holiday the timeclock will simulate normal occupancy by replaying your lighting usage - all this, with the peace of mind that your home is safe.

Recent enhancements to the MB1 time-clock are Macro programming features. Programmed using the intuitive RASOFT software, Macros allow the time-clock to listen to commands sent from Rako panels and use them to trigger a series of programmable steps. Macros can be active before or after set times of the day or during night/day only and can be used to create Ôpathways of light' or to stop/start looping sequences.

Rako's alternative Rack Option

As part of its continuous product development programme, the RAK-4 units house four transistor dimming channels, giving smooth silent dimming of mains voltage and electronic transformer fed loads, which can be switched between trailing and leading edge dimming modes to accommodate inductive circuits.

RAK-4s can be stacked with an innovative clip-together mechanism to form 8, 12 or 16 way cabinets and linked to an Rx-Link receiver module, located anywhere in the building, still allows Rako wall panels to communicate without data cabling.

The RAK-4 system makes a more practical solution for the larger project or when it is necessary to wire back to one location but can still be used seamlessly with Rako's existing range of modules and accessories.

For more information contact:

sales@rakocontrols.com
www.rakocontrols.com