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Martin PDE Junction Box / Break-In / Break-Out Cable user guide
Data connection to Passive Junction Box or Break-In Cable using Art-Net
or sACN
Art-Net or sACN data is connected to the system using the etherCON socket on the Passive
Junction Box or Break-In Cable. Each Junction Box / Break-In Cable must have its own Ethernet
connection from a network switch.
x
Please ensure that network switch can operate at 100Mbit Ethernet link speed towards
the junction boxes, as the PDE hybrid fixtures can only operate at that link speed.
x
The combined length of Ethernet cable (between network switch and passive junction
box / break-in cable) and hybrid PDE cable to first fixture must not exceed 90 m.
x
The length of hybrid PDE cable between any two daisy-chained fixtures may also not
exceed 90 m.
x
A shielded Ethernet cable must be used between the between the Network Switch and
the Passive Junction Box / Break-In Cable. Use shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable of
type S/UTP, SF/UTP, S/STP or SF/STP only. The cable must be rated Cat 5e or better.
The cable shield must be electrically connected to connector housings, and the other
devices on the data link must also support shielded connections.
x
Caution:
To avoid ground loops and damage of equipment, make sure the Ethernet is
galvanically isolated when linked between equipment of different potentials or power
sources.
(this example shows the
Passive Junction Box, but the
functionality and connectivity of
the Break-In Cable is identical.
Also VDO Atomic Bold and VDO
Atomic Dot fixtures are shown,
but any mix of Martin products
with PDE interface can be used)
