pathway 901, 9015, 9017, 9018 Series Manual

Model 901X DMX Repeater

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 DMX Repeater 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 DMX Repeaters 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 DMX Repeater is lost.

Manual

CONNECTOR PIN OUT (CONT’D)

RJ45 etherCON CONNECTORS

Model 9017 and 9018 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 PURPOSE

3 1 - White/Orange Data 1 + (true)

2 2 - Orange Data 1 - (complement)

5 3 - White/Green Not Used

4 6 - Green Not Used

- 4 - Blue Not Used - do not connect

- 5 - White/Blue Not Used - do not connect

1 7 - White/Brown Shield/COM

1 8 - Brown Shield/COM

CONNECTOR PIN OUT

5-PIN XLR (STANDARD)

XLR PIN # PURPOSE

1 Shield

2 Data - (complement)

3 Data + (true)

4 Not Used

5 Not Used

3-PIN XLR (NON-STANDARD)

XLR PIN # PURPOSE

1 Shield

2 Data - (complement)

3 Data + (true)

SCREW TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

Model 9015 uses pluggable screw terminal connectors on the rear
panel. The pinout arrangement is the same as 5-pin XLR connectors
above.

STATUS INDICATORS

POWER
(MAIN)

POWER
(PORT)

DMX IN Amber. Located above Main Power LED. Steady

DMX
OUTPUT

Blue. Located next to the DMX INPUT port.

Steady glow indicates main power input is OK. O󰀨

indicates no power.

Blue. Located next to each port. Steady glow

indicates port power is OK. O󰀨 indicates a problem

with internal port power supply.

glow or glow with icker indicates valid DMX input.
O󰀨 indicates no DMX input.

Green. Located next to each port. Steady glow or

glow with icker indicates DMX output by that port.
O󰀨 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 reection.

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

nal device in the daisy-chain.

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Model 901X DMX Repeater

Manual

DMX BASICS

• Star wiring is permitted only in conjunction with a repeater

• All cabling must be a continuous daisy-chain. No “tees” are

permitted

• Cable shield is earth-grounded at one end only, preferably at the

control console

• Maximum length of one cable segment is 1,800 ft. (550m)

• The last DMX device on the line must be terminated with a 100

or 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3

• Cable must be Belden 9842 (120Ω), 9829, 9729 (100Ω), ISO/

IEC 11801 (Cat5) or equivalent

• Keep all DMX cabling away from high voltage or power cables

to maintain data integrity

DMX512-A COMPLIANCE

When equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors, this product complies
with the current ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A standard and all previous
standards to DMX512 (1990).

Screw terminal connector and RJ45-equipped models are compliant
with E1.11 DMX512-A under the non-compatible connector (NCC)
provision. RJ45-equipped models are intended for installation in
restricted-access equipment rooms and should not be used as
portable gear. Accidental connection to data switching or other
equipment may cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury.

All DMX ports are protected to 250V with self-healing circuitry.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• Power input: Universal input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.08A
maximum

• 250V Fault protection on DMX ports

• 1000V Opto-isolation between DMX ports (THRU port
non-isolated)

• Connections: 5-pin XLR, 3-pin XLR, screw terminal, RJ45
(depending on model)

• Input Signal: ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A

• Outputs: ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A

PHYISCAL

• 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)

• 17”W x 1.7”H x 7”D (432mm x 43mm x 178mm)

• Ambient operating conditions: 14°F-104°F (-10°C to 40°C);
10-90% relative humidity, non-condensing

COMPLIANCE

• USITT DMX512 - 1990 / ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A

R2013

• RoHS 2011/65/EU

• CE

• ETL

INSTALLATION

DMX Repeaters are intended for desktop use, or may be mounted
in a standard 19” equipment rack, using the rack ear kit included.

Truss-mount adaptors (#9003) and wall-mount adaptors (#9002)

are also available.

The DMX Repeater is intended for installation in a dry, indoor
location. Operating conditions: 14°F-104°F (-10°C to 40°C); 10-

90% relative humidity, non-condensing.

Warning: The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Warning: This equipment relies upon building installation primary
overcurrent protection.

Warning: Except for the IEC chassis plug marked for AC input,
all ports on the DMX Repeater are intended for low voltage data
lines only. Attaching anything other than low voltage sources to
the data ports may result in severe equipment damage, personal
injury or death.

Pathway Connectivity Solutions

#103—1439 17Avenue SE Calgary AB

Canada T2G 1J9

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