Pathway connectivity solutions 9010 Series User Manual

Operational Philosophy
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. A Pathway DMX Repeater per-
mits star-wiring layouts by making each output a
separate electrical entity, thereby protecting con-
nected equipment from harmful electrical faults
and ground loops.
Data Connections
Pathway DMX Repeaters are typically used in the
following configuration:
DMX INPUT: connected to the DMX output of the
control console
DMX OUTPUTS: connected to the remote output
receptacles and/or
receiving the console signal.
DMX THRU: passes the console signal to
additional DMX Repeaters or similar devices
when connected to DMX INPUT on the next unit
in line. This passive, unisolated connection will
work after loss of power to the DMX Repeater.
XLR Connector Pin-out
5 Pin XLR Connectors (Standard)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
3 Pin XLR Connectors (Non-Standard)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
DMX-controlled devices
Common
Data (-)
Data (+)
Optional Data (-)
Optional Data (+)
Common
Data (-)
Data (+)

User Manual

DMX Repeater
9010-series 8-way
isolated DMX opto-splitter
Screw Terminal Connections
Model 9015 uses pluggable screw terminal
connectors on the rear panel. The pinout arrange-
ment is the same as 5 pin XLR connectors.
RJ45 Connectors
Model 9017 and 9018 use RJ45 Ethercon® con-
nectors. The following is the ANSI standard wir-
ing pin-out for DMX-over-Category wire.
ANSI E1.27-2—Wiring Standard for DMX-over-Cat5/6
Wire# -Color
1 - White/orange Data +
2 - Orange Data -
3 - White/green Optional Data +
6 - Green Optional Data -
4 - Blue Unused/unconnected
5 - White/blue Unused/unconnected
7 - White/brown Data signal common
8 - Brown Data signal common
LED Status Indicators
MAIN POWER Blue. Located next to the INPUT port.
Steady glow indicates the main power
input OK. Off indicates no power.
Blue.
PORT POWER
Steady glow indicates port power OK.
Off indicates 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 indi-
cates no DMX input.
Green.
DMX OUT
Steady glow or glow with flicker indi-
cates DMX output by that port. Off
indicates no DMX output at that port.
Function XLR equivalent
3
2
5
4
-
-
1
1
Located next to each port.
Located next to each port.