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A Pathport system is a data manager that utilizes a distributed network of devices that are capable of adding data to, or reading data
from the network. Because the system is distributed, every device has access to all of the information being carried on the system, and
can be configured to use the data differently than any other device on the system. The ability of every device to individually process
data provides the amazing power of Pathport.
By distributing the processing of network data, a Pathport system is able to grow and re-configure to meet the changing needs of a
facility with the minimum possible effort and expense.
Guardian software and the Capio Plus System use the industry standard Pathport network licensed from Pathway Connectivity.
Pathway Connectivity is the leading data communications company in the entertainment lighting industry. Basic setup of the Pathport
network requires the Pathport Manager application, which can be downloaded at: http://www.pathwayconnect.com
For Pathport Enabled Capio Plus Systems, the PC may be plugged into any Ethernet control port (including the Ethernet port) in the
control system using a CAT5 patch cable.
Connecting to the Control Module (Pathport Enabled RCM):
For Pathport Enabled Capio Plus Systems, to connect directly to the RCM, you will need an Ethernet turnaround cable (also know n
as a crossover cable).
Connecting to the Control Module (non-Pathport RCM):
For non-Pathport Capio Plus Systems, the PC must be plugged directly into the RCM through the serial port on the PC and RCM.
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When configuring an RCM using this method, the RCM must be configured for RS232 operation.
Connecting a PC to the Capio Plus® System
