Installer’s Guide
This guide describes the requirements for and the
steps involved in the permanent installation of all
Pathway Connectivity Pathport
®
nodes. Some
familiarity with DMX512 and Ethernet lighting
networks is assumed.
This guide covers the following model numbers:
1011, 1012, 1014, 6101, 6102, 6151, 6152, 6182, 6201,
6202, 6203, 6225, 6311, 6312, 6316, 6401, 6402, 6403,
6406, 6407 and 6730. It may also cover certain
custom Pathport models.
PRE-CONFIGURATION
Pathport nodes retain their IP and patch configuration in
non-volatile memory. Significant on-site time savings can
be attained by configuring the node name and network
information in the shop. With a computer and a switch,
create a simple network mock-up. Use Pathport Manager
software to configure the individual node and port names,
and to set IP addresses and basic patches. Put tempo-
rary labels on the nodes with their fit-up location, then
repackage the nodes for shipping.
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS - POE
Pathport one–, two– and four–port nodes are designed
to utilize the IEEE 802.3af standard, commonly called
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). PoE-enabled switches, such
as Pathport Model 6730, are readily available. Their use
is strongly recommended to simplify installation and pre-
vent the need for separate power cabling.
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS - WIRING & LAYOUT
Network wiring should follow standard Ethernet wiring
rules and be installed by a qualified person. Category 5
wire or better is required and should be certified under the
TIA/EIA-568 standard. Without certification, it may be
impossible to determine the source of problems.
Good wiring practice prohibits the termination of building
wire with a male RJ45 plug or the “hard-wiring” of data
lines to end devices. Pathport two-port nodes ship with an
in-line female RJ45 mini-jack, similar to a punchdown
connector, as well as a short male-to-male RJ45 jumper.
The jumper is then connected to the node.
The in-line jack and jumper are available as an acces-
sory package for the Pathport Uno.
DMX CONNECTOR WIRE TERMINATIONS
This chart is based on ANSI standard E1.27-2 and is
intended for DMX cabling. The connection of DMX equip-
ment to non-DMX equipment such as Ethernet switches
may result in serious equipment damage.
To help prevent this possibility, unless the wires have
another known usage in the existing installation, wires 4
and 5 should be capped and turned back.
The use of RJ45 connectors for DMX equipment should
be restricted to patch bays in access controlled rooms
and not used for the connection of portable equipment.
RS422/485 wire color is manufacturer-specific. Use the
connector to determine pin number for each wire.
XLR Pin
Standard RS422/485 Wire Conductor
Pin 1
Shield
Pin 2
Data – (pair 1 complement)
Pin 3
Data + (pair 1 true)
Pin 4
Optional Data – (pair 2 complement)
Pin 5
Optional Data + (pair 2 true)
Wire Color
and #
Function
XLR Pin
Number
White/
orange (1)
Data + (pair 1 true)
3
Orange (2)
Data –
(pair 1 complement)
2
White/
green (3)
Optional Data +
(pair 2 true)
5
Green
(6)
Optional Data –
(pair 2 complement)
4
Blue
(4)
Unassigned
-
White/blue
(5)
Unassigned
-
White/
brown (7)
Data signal common for
Pair 1
1
Brown
(8)
Data signal common for
Pair 2
1
DMX-over-Cat5e/Cat6
When Cat5 (or higher) wire is used for DMX transmis-
sion, the following chart is used instead:
rev.6
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