Kohler rada outlook User manual

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IMPORTANT
Installer: These instructions are for use with the
UK version of this product only. This Manual is the
property of the customer and must be retained with the
product for maintenance and operational purposes.
Product Manual
Rada Outlook
Conguration Tool and USB Cable

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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................3
System Requirements..........................................................................3
Data Storage ........................................................................................ 3
Legionella Control ................................................................................ 3
PACK CONTENTS....................................................................................4
USB CABLE INSTALLATION................................................................... 5
Single Sensor Box................................................................................5
Multiple Sensor Boxes..........................................................................6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................8
Installation of RS485 - USB Driver on Windows ..................................8
CONFIGURATION TOOL .........................................................................9
Site Details ........................................................................................... 9
Locate Valves ..................................................................................... 11
Select Valve........................................................................................12
Valve Status .......................................................................................12
Valve Setup ........................................................................................13
Outlet Setup ....................................................................................... 14
Outlet Setup - Basin ...........................................................................15
Outlet Setup - Shower........................................................................15
Outlet Setup - Options........................................................................16
Extra Outlet Options...........................................................................17
Duty Flush Setup................................................................................18
Duty Flush Log ...................................................................................20
Disinfection & Disinfection Setup .......................................................21
Disinfection Settings...........................................................................23
Disinfection of Cold Supply ................................................................25
Disinfection Cycle...............................................................................26
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................29
Valve Calibration ................................................................................29
GUARANTEE..........................................................................................30
CUSTOMER SERVICE .............................................................Back Page

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DESCRIPTION
The USB contains software that is designed to run on a Laptop or PC with a Windows based
operating system
The software communicates with the Sensor Box and allows the user to:
Control Group Bathing: Alter the temperature/time settings of water outlets
controlled by a Mixer Valve.
Perform Disinfection Cycle: DisinfecttheMixerValve,outletpipeworkandttings.
Perform Duty Flush: PeriodicallyushtheMixerValve,outletpipework and
ttingstoreducethebuildupofbacteria.
Data Logging: Duty Flush and Disinfection data logs can be recorded
to monitor the performance of the washroom.
System Requirements
TheUSB andCongurationToolare designedtorun onMicrosoftWindows XP,
Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems.
Data Storage
Kohler Mira Limited shall not accept liability in contract, tort (including negligence or
otherwise)foranylossofprots,businessoranticipatedsavings,orlossorcorruption
of data, or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of the customer’s use of Rada
Outlook. The customer shall be solely responsible for the independent backup of all
data/information stored on Rada Outlook. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the
exclusions and limitations stated above are intended to limit any rights the customer
may have under local law or other statutory rights which may not be excluded.
Legionella Control
Every precaution is taken to ensure this product leaves our manufacture and test
facility free from microbiological contamination. However the presence of such
microorganisms is universal and their control is dependent highly on the quality of
on-sitewatermanagement.Thefunctionsof“dutyush”and“thermaldisinfection”
present in Rada Outlook are there to assist in controlling Legionella, but facility
owners/managers are responsible for regular cleaning, disinfection and maintenance
asrequiredtoremainwithinanyapplicablecontrollimits.The“dutyush”and“thermal
disinfection”functionsofRadaOutlookmaynotbeenoughtocontrolLegionella
inanyspeciclocation.KohlerMiraLimitedonlyuseWRASapprovedmaterials
in this product and Kohler Mira Limited take no responsibility for post installation
contamination. After installation, suitable additional disinfection/sterilisation must be
performed before use.

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PACK CONTENTS
1 x RS485 - USB Cable
1 x Installation USB Stick
The cable needs to be
connected to the Rada
Outlook Sensor Box
according to the system
requirements. Refer to
“USB Cable Installation”
for further details.

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Single Sensor Box
Connect RS485 - USB Cable to Network (NET) port of Sensor Box.
It is recommended that all connections should be made by someone familiar
with electronic network installations.
A (yellow)A (yellow)
B (yellow) A (yellow)
B (orange)B (orange)
B (brown) A (brown)
0V (black)0V (black)
A (green) B (green)
+5V (red)N/C
A (orange) B (orange)
0V (black) 0V (black)
N/C +5V (red)
Internal Power
(without termination)
Internal Power
(with termination)
External Power
(with termination)
External Power
(without termination)
Crop excess wires
back to insulation.
USB CABLE INSTALLATION

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Multiple Sensor Boxes
Multiple Sensor Boxes can be connected together, up to a maximum of 31, to form
a network (see wiring diagram). The recommended network cable is Cat5 twisted
pair (not supplied).
To connect the Sensor Boxes to a PC/Laptop device there are two options:
1. Connect both the RS485 - USB Cable and Cat5 cable to the Network (NET) port
of one Sensor Box. Recommended for permanent connection.
2. Connect both the RS485 Socket and Cat5 cable to the Network (NET) port of
one Sensor Box. Recommended for temporary connection.
R
R
O
O
Bk
Bk
Bn
Y
Cat5 cable
Designate one
twisted pair as “1”
& “2”connections
and one twisted
pair as “3” & “4”
connections.
Option 1
RS485 - USB
(supplied)
USB
RS-485
Option 2
RS485 Socket
(supplied separately)
1
1
1
1
+
2
2
2
2
0
3
3
3
3
B
4
4
4
4
A

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Sensor Box Network
Wiring Diagram
1
2
3
4
B
0V
+Ve
A
B
0V
+Ve
A
NET port
Sensor
Box 1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
red
black
orange
yellow
B
0V
+Ve
A
RS485
Socket
orange
black
brown
red
RS485 - USB
NET port
Sensor
Box 2
NET port
Sensor
Box 3
Option 1
RS485 - USB
(supplied)
Option 2
RS485 Socket
(supplied separately)

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If the USB storage stick does not start automatically, find the USB drive location
using Windows Explorer and run the following file:
For example if the USB stick is using drive “E:\” find the following path:
E:\RADA_OUTLOOK.exe
3. Connect the USB Cable to the Sensor Box.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installation of RS485 - USB Driver on Windows
1. IfyouarerunningWindowsXPorWindowsXPSP1,temporarilydisconnect
your PC from the Internet. This can be done by either removing the network
cable from your PC or by disabling your network card by going to the “Control
Panel\Network and Dial-Up Connections”, right-clicking on the appropriate
connection and selecting “Disable” from the menu. The connection can be
re-enabled after the installation is complete.
If you are running SP2 or above, the internet connection does not need to be
disconnected.
2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the USB Cable Driver and the Rada
Outlook Configuration Tool.

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CONFIGURATION TOOL
Site Details
Check the Sensor Box is connected to both the Mixer Valve and the PC/Laptop
device. Double click the “Rada Outlook” icon on the desktop or search for and run
thele“Rada Outlook.exe”.
Enter the site details in the above screen and save using “File”, “Save”. A folder
with the “Site Name” will be created automatically.

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Enterthenameoftheletobesavedandpress“Save”.Anewtextlewillbe
createdandusedautomaticallyeachtimetheCongurationToolisstarted.

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The “Locate Valves”screeniswhereallconnectedSensorBoxesareidentied
andtheircurrentsettingsarereadintotheCongurationTool.
Select the Com Port where the RS485 - USB Cable is connected.
Locate Valves
Press “Search”tondallconnectedSensorBoxes.
All devices found are listed with their network address and location. (When connecting
toadeviceforthersttimetherewillbenolocationassigned.)

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Select Valve
Change the selected Sensor Box and Mixer Valve from any of the main screens by
using the drop down menu in the top right corner.
The “Valve Status” is displayed under the title of the screen. Error messages will
appear in red.
Valve Status

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The Setpoint is the outlet temperature of the Mixer Valve to all six outlets.
Input the desired “Setpoint” temperature and decide on a reasonable temperature
range for the setpoint to be within. Input the range using the “Max” and “Min”
values and press “Write”.
The “Location” is a name you give to the Sensor Box to identify it (usually the location
of the device). Input a location name (up to 16 characters) and press “Location”.
The “Set Calibration No.” is used only if the Mixer Valve is required to be calibrated.
This is necessary if the internal Mixer Valve Assembly or the Mixer Valve Control
PCB are replaced. For further details see “Maintenance - Valve Calibration”.
Activate any of the outlets to turn the Mixer Valve back on.
The current settings can be retrieved from the valve by pressing “Read”.
Valve Setup

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Outlet Setup
Select the outlet usage “Type”.
Thisscreenshowshoweachofthesixoutletsareconguredtooperate.Alterthe
various settings for each individual outlet.

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Outlet Setup - Basin
Select the “Mode”.
“Manual” - The outlet can be turned on
or off with the sensor. The outlet stops
automatically after the “Run Time”
duration.
“Automatic” - The outlet runs continuously
if the sensor is active continuously (i.e.
hand held over the sensor). Once the
sensor is uncovered, the outlet stops after
the “Run Time” duration.
Outlet Setup - Shower
Set the required “Run Time” (mins:secs).
Select the “Mode”.
“On/Off” - The outlet can be turned on
or off with the sensor. The outlet stops
automatically after the “Run Time”
duration.

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Tick the boxes for the required options as
follows:
“Pump” - If a pump is available and
required when this outlet is turned on.
“Fan” - If a fan is available and required
when this outlet is turned on. (See also
“No. of outlets for Fan” and “Fan Run
On Time”.)
“Duty Flush” - To include the outlet when
a Duty Flush Cycle is performed.
Outlet Setup - Options
“Timed” - The outlet is turned on with the
sensor and stops automatically after the
“Run Time” duration.
“Blocking” - The outlet will function the
same as “Timed” mode but cannot be
restarted during the “Blocking Time”
period.
If the “Mode” is set to “Blocking”, set
the required “Run Time” and “Blocking
Time” (mins:secs).

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Extra Outlet Options
“Copy Outlet 1 to all outlets” - Press to make the settings on all outlets the same
as Outlet 1.
Presstherequiredoutletnumber(s) to test the designation and ow.The boxes
turn green when the outlets are switched on. The outlets turn off automatically after
5 seconds.
“No. Outlets for Fan” - Enter a number from 1 - 6 to control the number of outlets
required to be active simultaneously for the fan to be switched on.
“Fan Run On Time” - The length of time the fan operates after all outlets are switched
off. (Up to a maximum of 59 mins 59 secs.)
“Disinfection” - Enables a Disinfection Cycle to be performed on all outlets.
“Full Cold” - Alters the Mixer Valve to deliver full cold water immediately.
When all alterations are made, press “Write” to transfer the settings to the Sensor
Box and Mixer Valve.
“System Info”-CreatesalewiththecurrentSensorBoxsettings.Adiagnostic
tool for use by Service Engineers.

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The Duty Flush Cycle settings for all outlets are controlled here. A Duty Flush Cycle
will be performed on all outlets that have their “Duty Flush” option checked. See
“Outlet Setup”.
“Flush Type”:
• “None” - Duty Flush disabled for all outlets.
• “Standard” - Duty Flush Cycle activates according to the settings.
• “Smart” - Duty Flush Cycle activates according to the settings and the period of
inactivity. The system detects if an outlet is used within the “Flush Interval” and
suspendstheushcycleautomaticallyuntilthe“Flush Interval” has expired.
This conserves the water when it is not needed.
“Flush Interval”-Timebetweenushes(days).
“Flush Warmup” - Time allowed for water to reach “Flush Temperature”
(mins:secs).
“Flush Duration”-LengthoftimetoushtheMixerValve,outletpipeworkand
ttings(mins:secs).
“Scheduled Flush Time” - The time of day set to perform the Duty Flush Cycle
(24 hour clock).
Duty Flush Setup

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“Flush Temperature” - The temperature of the water during the Duty Flush Cycle
(º C).
When all alterations are made, press “Write” to transfer the settings to the Sensor
Box and Mixer Valve.
“Set Date” - Sets the Sensor Box’s date and time to the current PC/Laptop date
and time.
Default Values:
Standard
3 days
01:00
02:00
02:00
38 ºC
Flush Type........................................
Flush Interval...................................
Flush Warmup (mm:ss).........................
Flush Duration (mm:ss)........................
Scheduled Flush Time (hh:mm)............
Flush Temperature.............................

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The Duty Flush Log records the results every time a Duty Flush Cycle is
performed.
Enter the number of data entries you wish to see and press “Read No. of Entries”
or press “Read Entire Log”. The table consists of the following:
“Date” - The date and time of the cycle.
“Outlet Status” - If the cycle was successfully performed on each of the six
outlets.
Duty Flush successful
Duty Flush failed or interrupted.
Duty Flush not required. Usually seen when the Duty Flush Setup is set to
“Smart” mode. The outlet was used within the “Flush Interval”, so that
particulardutyushcyclewasnotnecessaryandthewaterwasconserved
automatically.
Duty Flush failed to reach the required temperature.
Duty Flush Log