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PATHPORT OCTO
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Pathport OCTO provides all the features and flexibility that
Pathports are renowned for, at our lowest cost-per-port ever.
Status LEDs provide instant confirmation of port direction and the
LCD display and encoder knob allow for front panel configuration and
reporting of the most commonly used features, such as IP address and
subnet mask, port direction and protocol selection. Different Ethernet
protocols may even be merged together and prioritized.
Advanced features include: crossfade between DMX sources, DMX
output speed and signal loss behavior. Multiple connector options are
available, such as XLR, terminal block, and RJ45 etherCON.
FEATURES
• Eight DMX512 ports, individually configurable
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
• Front panel UI supports configuration of IP settings, port direction,
basic patching and more
• Route DMX on either a universe or channel-by-channel basis
• Map up to eight sources to each output channel, with merge and/
or priority options user-set for each source
• Supports the following Ethernet protocols:
• E1.31 streaming ACN (sACN)
• Art-Net
• Pathport Protocol
• Shownet
• Acts as E1.20 RDM proxy controller, when used with freely down-
loadable Pathscape software
• DMX output speed and signal loss behavior user-selectable
• Silent, fanless operation
• Rackmount ears included
• Wide-range power input
• Contact closure input (features added in future firmware updates)
SPECIFICATIONS
• 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz wide-range power input
• 0.08A max power consumption
• 2000V isolation between DMX ports
• 250V fault protection on DMX ports
• Operating Conditions: 14°F-122°F (-10°C to 50°C);
5-95% relative humidity, non-condensing
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
• USITT DMX512 - 1990 / ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A R2013
• E1.20 RDM - Remote Device Management
• ETL
• CE
• RoHS 2011/65/EU
• California Title 1.81.26, Security of Connected Devices
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
• 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)
• 17”W x 1.7”H x 7”D (432mm x 43mm x 178mm)
INCLUDED FURNISHINGS
• Installation/Operations manual
• Rackmount ears
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FRONT PANEL
PATHPORT OCTO
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PORTA B C D E F G H
MODELS 6421/6422/6426
PORTA B C D E F G H
MODELS 6423
REAR PANEL
DMX/RDM
PORT H
DMX/RDM
PORT G
DMX/RDM
PORT F
DMX/RDM
PORT E
A
PORT
MODELS 6421
MODELS 6423/6427
DMX/RDM
PORT D
DMX/RDM
PORT C
MODELS 6422
B C D E F G H
MODEL 6427
LINK/ACT
LINK/ACT
LINK/ACT
CC1
CC1
CC1
DMX/RDM
PORT B
DMX/RDM
PORT A
10/100 ETHERNET
10/100 ETHERNET
10/100 ETHERNET
100-240V~
50/60Hz 0.08A
100-240V~
50/60Hz 0.08A
100-240V~
50/60Hz 0.08A
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
ATTENTION
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
ATTENTION
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
10/100 ETHERNET
LINK/ACT
CC1
100-240V~
50/60Hz 0.08A
MODEL 6426
#103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary AB Canada T2G 1J9 Phone + 1 403 243 8110 orders@pathwayconnect.com www.pathwayconnect.com
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ATTENTION
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
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Ethernet Switch
DIMENSIONS
PATHPORT OCTO
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APPLICATION RISER
Pathport Octo Gateway
(Front of House)
DMX512
B
PORTA
FRONT SIDE
Ethernet
D E F
C
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
Intelligent Lights
H
G
POELINK/ACT
DMX512
Touring Dimmer Rack
Pathport Octo Gateway
(On Stage)
Intelligent Lights
Primary Lighting Console
Intelligent Lights
LED Wash LightsLED Wash Lights
Backup Lighting Console
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17.6”
TRUSS MOUNT KIT - P/N #9003
3.3”
[84mm]
[447mm]
½” Hole for Mounting Device (By Others)
B C D E
PORTA
PATHPORT OCTO
#6421/6422/6423/6426/6427
1.5”
[38mm]
3.3”
F G H
[84mm]
WALL MOUNT KIT - P/N #9002
18.3”
[465mm]
19.3”
[490mm]
2.4”
[61mm]
0.45” [11.4mm] DIA.
0.125”
[3.2mm]
PORTA
B C D E
F G H
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DMX PIN OUTS
PATHPORT OCTO
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DMX512/RDM
PINOUT:
FOR SHIELDED
TWISTED PAIR
XLR PIN # PURPOSE
1 Shield
2 Data - (complement)
3 Data + (true)
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
DMX512/RDM
PINOUT:
FOR CAT 5/6
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
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART # DESCRIPTION
6421 Pathport OCTO 8-port Gateway, Rear XLR5F
6422 Pathport OCTO 8-port Gateway, Rear Terminals
6423 Pathport OCTO 8-port Gateway, Front XLR5F
6426 Pathport OCTO 8-port Gateway, Rear RJ45 etherCON
6427 Pathport OCTO 8-port Gateway, Front RJ45 etherCON
ACCESSORIES
9002 Wall mount kit (Repeater, Repeater Pro, Octo, VIA)
9003 Truss mount kit (Repeater, Repeater Pro, Octo, VIA)
00-2095 Adapter, 5-position IDC to Phoenix-style connector, two ports. For use with model 6422/6427
Please note all models using RJ45 etherCON connectors for DMX ports are custom-built and are not returnable.
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