LightWare RAP-B511-UK-W Room Automation Panel

Product Overview

The Lightware RAP-B511-UK-W is a wall-mount room automation panel in a UK back-box format finished in white, designed for commercial meeting rooms, boardrooms, and huddle spaces. It combines a touch-sensitive button panel with integrated AV signal switching and room control capabilities, serving as both the user interface and the signal routing brain for a meeting room without requiring a separate control processor. The RAP-B511-UK-W is part of Lightware's RAP-B511 series, which provides a single-device approach to room automation, reducing rack footprint and integration complexity.

Product Description

The RAP-B511-UK-W mounts directly into a standard UK wall back-box and presents a clean white fascia with capacitive touch buttons for source selection, display control, audio volume, and user-defined room functions. Behind the panel, HDMI and USB-C inputs accept signals from laptop presenters or room PCs, and the device outputs via HDMI to a local display or HDBaseT to a remote display or matrix switcher. The panel runs Lightware's embedded control engine, allowing button behaviour to be programmed via LW3 protocol without an external control processor such as a Crestron or AMX unit. Ethernet connectivity enables the panel to communicate with room booking systems, display endpoints, and building management systems over IP. The USB-C input supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for video, and USB data is passed through to support conference room peripherals. An integrated audio output handles the routing of line-level audio to room amplifiers or all-in-one displays. The white finish is specified for environments where the wall panel must match standard light switch and socket plates, maintaining the interior design intent of corporate office fit-outs.

Key Features

• Integrated Room Automation — combines HDMI/USB-C switching, display control, and room automation in a single wall-mount device, eliminating a separate control processor
• UK Wall Back-Box Format — mounts into standard UK 2-gang back-box for clean flush installation alongside standard electrical fittings
• White Finish — matches standard UK wall plates for visually consistent corporate and education environments
• Capacitive Touch Buttons — programmable button panel for source selection, display on/off, audio control, and custom room functions
• LW3 Control Protocol — native Lightware protocol enables third-party integration and custom automation scripting without external processors
• HDMI and USB-C Inputs — supports legacy and modern presenter laptops at the wall plate
• HDBaseT and HDMI Outputs — drives local and remote displays over a single CATx cable or direct HDMI connection
• Ethernet / IP Connectivity — integrates with room booking systems, IP displays, and building management over standard network infrastructure
• USB Pass-Through — extends USB 2.0 to connected peripherals for camera, speakerphone, and hub connectivity
• No External Control Processor Required — reduces rack space, wiring, licensing costs, and system complexity for mid-size meeting rooms

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms and executive meeting rooms
• Open-plan collaborative spaces and huddle rooms
• University seminar and tutorial rooms
• Government meeting rooms requiring integrated AV control
• Healthcare consultation and meeting suites
• Commercial office fit-outs with standard UK electrical infrastructure

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the RAP-B511-UK-W require a separate control processor?

No. The RAP-B511-UK-W contains an embedded control engine running the LW3 protocol. It can execute room automation logic, drive displays, switch sources, and integrate with third-party systems over IP without a Crestron, AMX, or Extron control processor. This reduces rack space, wiring, and ongoing licensing costs.

What wall box does the RAP-B511-UK-W fit into?

The panel is designed for a standard UK 2-gang wall back-box. This is the same back-box used for double switched sockets in UK electrical installations, making it straightforward to incorporate into standard fit-out specifications.

Can the RAP-B511-UK-W integrate with room booking systems?

Yes. The panel communicates over Ethernet using LW3 and standard IP protocols, enabling integration with room booking platforms such as Microsoft Exchange, Google Calendar, and dedicated room management systems via API or third-party control drivers.

What is the maximum display distance when using HDBaseT output?

The HDBaseT output supports distances up to 100 m over Cat6A cable, covering the full depth of large conference rooms and allowing the display to be located in an adjacent space if required.

Is the white finish available with both UK and EU back-box formats?

Yes. Lightware offers the RAP-B511 in both UK and EU back-box formats, with white, black, and silver finish options depending on the variant. The RAP-B511-EU-W covers EU format in white.

How are the capacitive buttons programmed?

Button functions are configured using Lightware's LW3 protocol via a web-based interface or control driver. No proprietary programming software licence is required. Integrators can define source selection, display control macros, audio levels, and custom automation sequences per button.

Where can I buy the Lightware RAP-B511-UK-W?

The RAP-B511-UK-W is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net, an authorised Lightware reseller serving commercial AV integrators and end-user procurement teams across the UK.