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- Page 1 Pathport OCTO User Guide November 2018 © 2018 Pathway Connectivity A Division of Acuity Brands Canada 1439 17 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 1J9 403-243-8110 www.pathwayconnect.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About Pathport OCTO ................... 3 Installation Instructions ..................3 Protocols Supported ..................... 5 Front Panel ......................7 Rear Panel ......................7 Front Panel Display ....................8 Setting Gateway Properties .................. 9 Note Regarding ArtNet, Shownet and Subnet Mask ........11 Setting Port Properties .................. -
Page 3: About Pathport Octo
About Pathport OCTO Pathway Connectivity’s Pathport® OCTO is a four-port DMX-over-Ethernet gateway intended for use primarily in entertainment lighting systems. The OCTO provides transparent transmission and receipt of the DMX512 lighting control standard, using a number of widely accepted protocols, across a standard Ethernet data network. - Page 4 Wall-mount kits (#9002) and truss-mount adaptors (#9003) are also available. #9002 Wall-mount kit #9003 Truss-mount kit The Pathport OCTO is intended for installation in a dry, indoor location. Operating conditions: -10°C to 50°C; 10-90% relative humidity, non-condensing. Warning: The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Page 5: Protocols Supported
Protocols Supported DMX512 The most widely used digital multiplex protocol for controlling entertainment lighting and effects equipment. The DMX signal consists of 512 8-bit control packets sent asynchronously over a two-pair shielded cable at 250K Baud. The standard connector type is 5 pin XLR. The standard has been revised several times over the years, with the latest being ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A (2005). - Page 6 Remote Device Management (RDM) ANSI E1.20 Remote Device Management (RDM) is an industry standard, also published by ESTA, which allows remote configuration of last-mile DMX devices, using the same wire pair that carries the DMX signal. Like DMX, RDM requires a separate dedicated controller to generate the signal packets the OCTO will route.
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Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel Model 6423 shown Depending on the model number ordered, the DMX ports are: 5-pin XLR, 3-pin XLR or RJ45 Ethercon connectors, mounted front or rear, or terminals strip connectors, rear only. Rear Panel The RJ45 Ethercon network connection is located on the rear panel, and cannot be front mounted. -
Page 8: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display The front panel controls of the OCTO allow the user to configure properties of the gateway. Current settings are displayed on the LCD screen. The rotary knob will scroll the screen between base gateway information and properties of each port. When pushed, the knob acts as a selector. By default, the LCD display shows the gateway name, or soft label, its IP address and subnet class. -
Page 9: Setting Gateway Properties
Setting Gateway Properties With the default display showing, press the encoder knob. The Node Configuration menu will be shown. Node Configuration Network Setup Device Info / Status The current menu choice will be highlighted in black. Rotate the knob to scroll through the list. - Page 10 Auto Negotiate (default) 10Mb Half Duplex Set the maximum connection Link Max 10Mb Full Duplex speed for the Ethernet port 100Mb Half Duplex 100Mb Full Duplex <Back> Returns to previous menu Device Info / Status Property Explanation Available Settings Serial Number Reports gateway’s serial number MAC Address...
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Page 11: Note Regarding Artnet, Shownet And Subnet Mask
Utilities Property Explanation Available Settings Reboot Power cycle the gateway Factory Default Resets patches and all properties except the IP settings to factory values. Includes properties, such as signal loss, that are set from Pathscape. Factory Default Including Resets patches and all Network Setup properties including the IP settings to factory values. -
Page 12: Setting Port Properties
Setting Port Properties From the Port Status screen of the desired port, push the button. The Port Configuration screen will be shown. Port x Configuration DMX Port: Enabled Port Direction: DMX Out The property available for editing will be highlighted in black. Rotate the knob to scroll through the list of properties. -
Page 13: Contact Closure Input (Cc1)
Contact Closure Input (CC1) On the rear panel, there is a 2-pole terminal plug for dry contact closure input. Currently, as of the publish date of this document, there is no supported feature making use of this input; however this will be expanded in future firmware updates. Advanced Configuration Several gateway and port properties may only be altered using Pathscape software, available on the Pathway website: www.pathwayconnect.com. -
Page 14: Appendix
Appendix Electrical information • Power input: 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz • Max current consumption: 0.75 A • 1000V isolation between all ports • 250V protection on all ports Compliance • USITT DMX512 – 1990 / ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A R2013 • E1.20 RDM – Remote Device Management •...
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