Lightware RAP-B511 Series Quick Start Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

Introduction

The Room Automation Panel (RAP) is an integrated room control interface device for collaboration spaces. It features a programmable keypad, a volume knob, and a processor running Event Manager, Lightware's proprietary room control application. The RAP can initiate actions in other Lightware products, execute scheduled tasks, and send commands to or set the volume on third-party devices. Its real-time clock with Network Time Protocol and automatic daylight saving adjustment enables scheduled or recurring actions.

The RAP-B511 series is compatible with devices featuring standard RS-232, Ethernet, and GPIO ports.

Box Contents

• Button panel
• Safety and Warranty Info
• Quick Start Guide
• Phoenix® combicon 3-pole connector
• Phoenix® combicon 4-pole connector
• Transparent button caps in a plastic bag
• Labels for button caps

Front View (RAP-B511-EU-K)

The RAP-B511 features:

• 1 Buttons: 11 configurable buttons with normal and long press detection, each with a programmable background light. They can be set to five different modes: off, low bright, high bright, slow blink, or sine pulse.
• 2 Rotary LEDs: Eight green LEDs provide feedback on the current position of the jog dial knob. LEDs illuminate sequentially as the jog dial is rotated right, indicating volume increase.
• 3 Rotary knob: A jog dial for volume control on a 16-level scale, or programmable for other control purposes by turning and clicking.
• 4 Mute LED: Indicates the mute status of the volume. Can be toggled by pressing the rotary knob.
• 5 IR detector: Built-in IR eye to receive infrared signals.

Note: The button labels are for illustration; the button caps are empty by default and can be fitted with the provided labels. All models share the same front and rear panel appearance, differing only in enclosure size and color.

Rear View (RAP-B511-EU-K)

The rear panel includes:

• 1 GPIO 4-pole Phoenix® connector: For configurable general-purpose input/output.
• 2 RS-232 port 3-pole Phoenix® connector: For bi-directional serial communication.
• 3 DC Input: For powering the device via a local adapter. Connect to the 2-pole Phoenix® connector.
• 4 Ethernet port: Two RJ45 connectors for Ethernet communication. Both are PoE-compatible; one is a PoE receiver, and the other can send PoE.

Hidden Functions (Front View)

After removing the front plate:

• 1 USB Port: USB mini-B connector for LDC access or firmware upgrade.
• 2 Reset Button: Hidden button to restart the device.
• 3 Factory default: Hidden button to reload factory default settings.
• 4 Live LED: Indicates the operational status: blinking (powered and ready), on (powered but CPU not running), off (not powered or out of operation).

Power Supply Options

The RAP-B511 series supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). It can be powered in the following ways:

• 1. Local adaptor and remote power (PoE OUT): When powered by a 48V DC adapter, the RAP-B511 can send remote power via its PoE OUT RJ45 connector to other PoE-compatible devices.
• 2. Remote power injector (PoE IN): Powered remotely by a PoE-compatible power injector or switch, connected to the POE IN RJ45 connector.
• 3. Standalone Matrix or Matrix board (PoE IN): Powered by a matrix board (e.g., TPS2 I/O board with PoE extension) over a CATx (TPS) cable, connected to the POE IN RJ45 connector. The output board requires an external PSU.

Note: Ethernet communication is transmitted over the CATx cable.

Connecting Steps

1. GPIO: Connect a controller/controlled device (e.g., relay box) to the GPIO port.
2. RS-232: Optionally, connect a controller/controlled device (e.g., Projector) to the RS-232 port for serial communication.
3. LAN: Connect the device to a LAN network for control. Connect a PoE-compatible device to the PoE OUT LAN port for remote powering and control.
4. IR: The built-in infra detector is ready to receive IR signals without user intervention.
5. Power: Powering on the devices is recommended as the final installation step. Refer to the Power Supply Options section for details.

Label and Cap Fixation

The button caps are supplied separately. Insert the desired label into the cap, then place the cap onto the button. Some caps may need to be rotated 90° due to different button orientations.

Mounting Options

The RAP-B511 can be mounted into various outlet boxes:

• RAP-B511-EU: Recommended for Double EU wall boxes (65mm).
• RAP-B511-UK: Recommended for Double UK wall boxes.
• RAP-B511-US: Recommended for Double US wall boxes.

Mounting into the Outlet Box:

1. Gently pull apart the front plate from the RAP-B511.
2. Use four screws (or two for the -EU model) over the yellow (or red) holes to align with the outlet box.
3. Insert the RAP-B511 into the outlet box and align the screw holes.
4. Fasten the front side of the device to the outlet box using the screws.
5. Replace the front plate onto the RAP-B511.

Software Control - Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)

Control the device from a computer via Ethernet using the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software, available for download from www.lightware.com. Install the application on a Windows PC or macOS and connect to the device via Ethernet.

Firmware Upgrade

Use Lightware Device Updater (LDU2) to keep your device up to date. Establish an Ethernet connection, download LDU2 from www.lightware.com, and install it along with the latest firmware package.

Set Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

1. Press and hold the 2nd button for 5 seconds until all front panel LEDs blink.
2. Release the button and press it three times quickly to enable DHCP.

Reset the Device

1. Press and hold the 5th and 9th buttons for 10 seconds.
2. Release the buttons. The mute LED will light up when the device restarts.

Restore Factory Default Settings

1. Press and hold the 2nd button for 10 seconds. After 5 seconds, the front panel LEDs will blink. Continue holding the button; the LEDs will blink faster after another 5 seconds.
2. Release the button and press it three times quickly to restore factory default settings, including IP address (static: 192.168.0.100), subnet mask (255.255.255.0), static gateway (192.168.0.1), DHCP (Disabled), TCP/IP port numbers (LW2: 10001, LW3: 6107), RS-232 mode (Command Injection), RS-232 control protocol (LW2), RS-232 port settings (57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1), RS-232 command injection port (8001), and IR command injection port (9001).

User Interface Configuration - Buttons

Configure buttons using the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software or LW3 protocol commands:

1. Run LDC and navigate to the UI Config menu.
2. Select the button to configure.
3. Choose a Button operation mode: momentary, toggle, or radio group (1-5).
4. Set the button LED function, defining different functions for true and false states with five available LED behaviors.
5. Configure the button's action from a thematic list, specifying details like IP address or GPIO state. Actions can trigger on state change true or false.
6. Use 'Test Button Press' to verify functionality within LDC.
7. Adjusted actions for the selected button are displayed in the right block of LDC.

Button Operation Modes:

• Momentary: Action triggers on press and release.
• Toggle: State flips between true and false on each press.
• Radio Group: Buttons belong to a group (1-5), with only one active button per group.

Infra

The built-in IR detector allows control via IR remote controllers or smartphones with IR emitters. The unit can learn and store up to 20 fingerprint (hash) codes, which can be used as conditions in Event Manager for customizable third-party remote control integration.

GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output Ports)

The device features three GPIO pins operating at TTL digital signal levels (0-0.8V for logic low, 2-5V for logic high). Pins can be set as input or output (Push-Pull). Max output current is 0.5A. The total available current for the controller is 180 mA. Recommended cable is AWG24 (0.2 mm²). Pin assignments: 1, 2, 3 for Signal (configurable direction: input/output), 4 for Ground.

User Interface Configuration - Rotary

Configure the jog dial knob for volume control or other purposes using LDC software or LW3 protocol commands:

1. Run LDC and navigate to the UI Config menu.
2. Click the rotary icon.
3. Choose the interface for command sending (RS-232 or Ethernet), specifying IP address and port number if Ethernet is selected.
4. Choose a volume control schema: LWR (for Lightware device analog audio outputs) or Custom (for sending serial or Ethernet messages to third-party devices).
5. Save the schema.

Rotary LEDs provide visual feedback on the jog dial's position.

Ethernet

The Ethernet port connects to a LAN hub, switch, or router via a LAN cable. It supports 10/100 Mbps data transfer and features auto crossover, recognizing both patch and cross TP cables.

RS-232

The RAP-B511 series provides a 3-pole Phoenix connector for bi-directional serial communication. It can be controlled via serial port or send serial messages to control devices with standard RS-232 ports. Signal levels: Logic low (0-0.8V), Logic high (2-5V). The RAP-B511 series functions as a DCE unit.

RS-232 connector and plug pin assignment:

• Pin 1: Ground
• Pin 2: TX data
• Pin 3: RX data

Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission

Connect the RAP-B511 (DCE) to a DTE device using a crossover cable, or to another DCE device using a straight-through cable. Ensure correct pin mapping for TX/RX data and Ground.

Lightware device and a DCE:

• D-SUB 9 (DCE) Pin 2 (TX) to Phoenix Pin 3 (RX)
• D-SUB 9 (DCE) Pin 3 (RX) to Phoenix Pin 2 (TX)
• D-SUB 9 (DCE) Pin 5 (Ground) to Phoenix Pin 1 (Ground)

Lightware device and a DTE:

• D-SUB 9 (DTE) Pin 2 (TX) to Phoenix Pin 2 (TX)
• D-SUB 9 (DTE) Pin 3 (RX) to Phoenix Pin 3 (RX)
• D-SUB 9 (DTE) Pin 5 (Ground) to Phoenix Pin 1 (Ground)

For detailed cable wiring, refer to the user's manual or the Cable Wiring Guide on www.lightware.com.

Further Information

This document is valid with firmware version 1.1.0. The User's manual is available on www.lightware.com in the Downloads section of the dedicated product page.

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