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Vignette Architectural Gateway
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
Additional configuration of Vignette gateways and wall stations must be
performed using Pathscape.
For Gateway model PWGW DIN VD2C8 and VE2C8, contact closures/
buttons are configured as snapshots 1-8 (1-16 for model PWGW DIN
VC16) by default. They behave as momentary switches (toggle on/off);
this is appropriate for use of third party push buttons. For use with
external switches, configure the appropriate contact closures/buttons'
Button Type as "maintained" in Pathscape.
When a contact closure/button is configured as "momentary" (the
default, toggle on/off Button Type), it is also possible to use the on-
board buttons to record memories. Set up a look, press the Record
Enable button, and press and hold a button, just like on a wall station.
Using Pathscape, you may also configure the following:
• Zones: Programmed directly in Pathscape; does not require a DMX
source. Can be used on sliders (dimmable) or buttons (non-dim,
on/off).
• Allow Record: Set any button as the "Record Enable" button. Useful
for turning on/off Record Enable from a wall station.
• Grandmaster: Set a button or slider to be Grandmaster for all Zone
and Snapshot control.
• Exclusive Lock: Lock out all buttons and sliders on a playback,
except for those on the station where the Exclusive Lock button
was pressed.
• Blackout Zones: Set a button to deactivate all Zone playbacks,
regardless of slider position. Useful for situations where a Zone has
a minimum level above zero; but you still need to be able to turn it
off.
For detailed instructions on the advanced capabilities of Vignette and
how to configure them, see the "Vignette" section of the Pathscape
manual.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Before recording any snapshots, make sure that no snapshots are playing back. All buttons should be the same color of white when no snapshots
are playing back.
When you activate a snapshot, the button will glow dim blue for 5 seconds as the snapshot fades in. It will glow a brighter blue when the snapshot
is active. When you press an active button, it will glow lavender for 5 seconds while the gateway fades to black.
One second after it fades to black, the DMX A port will shut off and its amber DMX IN LED will flash indicating that the port is disabled. (Gateway
models PWGW DIN VD2 and PWGW DIN VD2C8)
When you connect an active source to DMX Port B, the lights will take 5 seconds to fade from the active snapshot to the console's look. (Gateway
models PWGW DIN VD2 and PWGW DIN VD2C8)
When you unplug the console, the console's look will hold for 1 second, then start to fade to the active snapshot over 5 seconds. The 1 second
hold will reduce flicker if you have faulty cabling.
Every aspect of the Vignette system may be configured with Pathscape, available free for download from Pathway Connectivity's website. This
includes the ability to prioritize or merge snapshots with the console, snapshot and recalling four universes of E1.31 sACN, changing crossfade
times, partitioning between four rooms, defining custom zones for use on buttons or faders, setting up a grand master fader and much more. The
output port(s) on the gateway (PWGW DIN VD2 and VD2C8) can also act as RDM controllers when used with Pathscape.
Pathscape allows you to name your stations, buttons, sliders, and identify individual stations to ease the setup process.
When using Pathscape, the Vignette Gateway has the ability to playback snapshots and zones in four independent areas. You may also mix
Vignette PoE stations on the same network. Each PoE Master station you add gives you another network-wide playback group which any button
or slider may use.
PWGW DIN V
IMPORTANT - UNSCURED NETWORK PROTOCOLS
Due to new cybersecurity laws, all Vignette devices shipped after
January 1, 2020 have security properties enabled. This means
that by default, the device is not set up to receive unsecured
network protocols such as E1.31 sACN.
You must add the Pathport to a Security Domain using
Pathscape before configuration and use.
Pathway ssACN (Secure sACN) is enabled by default.
To use the above unsecured protocols, open Pathscape. In
the Pathport base device properties, under the Network DMX
Receive Protocols section, click the Allow Unsecured RX
checkbox.
Once checked, you may select the network protocol(s) to receive.
For further information, please see the following sections in the
Pathscape manual: Security, Vignette Properties > Network
DMX Receive Protocols.
Installation
Guide
08.27.21
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