pathway PWREP RM P8 Manual

OVERVIEW

The DMX512-A standard requires that DMX devices be
installed in a daisy chain, with no tees, wyes or stars in the
data wiring. However, site conditions may make star wiring
desirable or even mandatory.
The Pathway PWREP RM P8 NONRDM permits star-wiring
layouts by making each output a separate electrical entity,
thereby protecting connected equipment from harmful
electrical faults and ground loops.

CONNECTIONS

DMX INPUT
Connect to the DMX output of the controller or console using an
appropriate cable for the connector type on your model. (See below
for pinout information).
DMX OUTPUTS
Connect to the remote output receptacles and/or DMX-controlled
devices receiving the console signal.
DMX THRU
Passes the console signal to additional PWREP RM P8 NONRDM
units or similar devices when connected to the DMX input on the
next unit in line. This connection is passive and unisolated and will
work if the power to the PWREP RM P8 NONRDM is lost.

CONNECTOR PIN OUT

5-PIN XLR (STANDARD)
XLR PIN #
1
2
3
4
5
3-PIN XLR (NON-STANDARD)
XLR PIN #
1
2
3
SCREW TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
Model PWREP RM P8 TERM REAR NONRDM uses pluggable
screw terminal connectors on the rear panel. The pinout arrangement
is the same as 5-pin XLR connectors above.
Model PWREP RM P8
DMX Repeater
PURPOSE
Shield
Data - (complement)
Data + (true)
Not Used
Not Used
PURPOSE
Shield
Data - (complement)
Data + (true)
CONNECTOR PIN OUT
RJ45 etherCON CONNECTORS
Model PWREP RM P8 RJ45EC REAR NONRDM and PWREP RM
P8 RJ45EC FRONT NONRDM use RJ45 etherCON connectors.
The following is the ANSI standard wiring pin out for DMX-over-
Category wire.
XLR PIN # CAT5/6 Pin # and Color
3 1 - White/Orange
2 2 - Orange
5 3 - White/Green
4 6 - Green
- 4 - Blue
- 5 - White/Blue
1 7 - White/Brown
1 8 - Brown

STATUS INDICATORS

POWER Blue. Located next to the DMX INPUT port.
(MAIN) Steady glow indicates main power input is OK. Off
indicates no power.
POWER Blue. Located next to each port. Steady glow
(PORT) indicates port power is OK. Off indicates a problem
with internal port power supply.
DMX IN Amber. Located above Main Power LED. Steady
glow or glow with flicker indicates valid DMX input.
Off indicates no DMX input.
DMX Green. Located next to each port. Steady glow or
OUTPUT glow with flicker indicates DMX output by that port.
Off indicates no DMX output at that port.

DMX TERMINATION

DMX rules require the last device on a DMX line to be terminated with
a 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3 to prevent signal reflection.
The Repeater has a termination switch to accomplish this.
If there is no connection to the DMX THRU terminals,
the DMX Terminate switch should be ON (pressed in
and latched).
If there are other devices connected to the DMX THRU
terminal, the DMX Terminate switch should be OFF (in
the out position). Ensure termination is applied to the
final device in the daisy-chain.
Manual
(CONT'D)
PURPOSE
Data 1 + (true)
Data 1 - (complement)
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used - do not connect
Not Used - do not connect
Shield/COM
Shield/COM
08/27/21