Pathway connectivity solutions PWINF DIN NFP Manual Download Page 1

POWER

Blue

. Steady glow indicates power supply is 

OK. Off indicates no power.

IDENTIFY

Blue.

 Blinks when identify is active.

DMX OUTPUT 

A/B

Green

. Steady glow indicates port is transmit-

ting DMX. Blinking indicates no DMX output. Off 

indicates Port is Disabled.

NETWORK 

LINK/ACT

Green

. Flickering glow means active Ethernet 

network link. Off indicates no network link.

DMX Interface - PWINF DIN NFP

Network Fade Processor

Manual

03/09/22

The Network Fade Processor (PWINF DIN NFP) is a DIN-rail 

mounted interface that serves as an DMX/Network DMX fade 

processor.
The Network Fade Processor receives ASCII text based com-

mands and process those commands to fade DMX channels 

over specified times. The NFP accepts plainly readable com

-

mands made up of 8-Bit ASCII characters over a standard 

UDP transport. 

The NFP calculates and processes fades independently, re

-

ducing computation load on controllers, or enabling fade 

initiation by PLC’s or other non-real-time control devices.  
Regardless of the number of fades running on the unit, DMX 

and Network DMX refresh rates are maintained.

The PWINF DIN NFP features terminal strips that can be removed 

from the card to facilitate easy wiring installation or replacement. 

Make the following connections, 

WITH THE POWER TURNED OFF.

POWER

The PWINF DIN NFP is designed to run on either Power-over-Ether-

net (PoE), or on an auxiliary power supply providing between 18 and 

48 volts DC. The device is Class 1 PoE and will draw up to 4 Watts.
If an auxiliary supply is used, observe the correct polarity when con-

necting V+ and V-. A second set of terminals are provided so power 

may be daisy-chained to other cards. The earth ground terminal 

must be connected to the enclosure’s chassis or electrical ground 

terminal to improve EMC compliance.

DMX512

DMX connections consist of a shield and data pair. Connect DATA+ 

and DATA- to D1+ and D1-. Observe the same polarity convention 

throughout the system. Connect the cable shield or common to the 

SHLD COM terminal.

OVERVIEW

CONNECTIONS

STATUS INDICATORS

NETWORK

All network wiring should follow standard Ethernet rules and be in-

stalled by a qualified person. As part of the installation, all wiring 

should be certified under the TIA/EIA-568 standard.

NC

NC

D1+

COM SHLD

D1-

DMX PORT A

NC

NC

D1+

COM SHLD

D1-

V+

V-

GND EAR

TH

V-

DMX - 

A OUTPUT

DMX - B OUTPUT

AUX POWER IN

18 - 48VDC MAX 4 W

DMX PORT B

V+

POWER

NET
 LINK / 

ACT

IDENTIFY

POWER IN (If PoE not in use):

18-48VDC, 4W Supply required.

Use PWPWR DIN TERM [xxxx]
Connect Earth ground to improve 

EMC compliance

Fastening mechanism 

designed for 35 x 7.5mm 

DIN rail

4.5”

[113mm]

4.0”

[103mm]

1.9”

[49mm]

DMX512 Outputs (2)

LED Output 

Active Indicators

Female RJ45

Ethernet Connector

DIN rail release lever

Use large flat-head 

screwdriver or similar tool to 

gently pry lever away from 

DIN rail to release

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