User Manual
DMX Repeater
9010-series 8-way
isolated DMX opto-splitter
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 permits star-wiring layouts by making each output a
separate electrical entity, thereby protecting connected 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 DMX-controlled devices
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.
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.
RJ45 Connectors
Model 9017 and 9018 use RJ45 Ethercon® connectors. The following is the ANSI standard wiring pin-out for DMX-over-Category wire.
ANSI E1.27-2—Wiring Standard for DMX-over-Cat5/6
Wire# -Color Function XLR equivalent
1 - White/orange Data + 3
2 - Orange Data - 2
3 - White/green Optional Data + 5
6 - Green Optional Data - 4
4 - Blue Unused/unconnected 5 - White/blue Unused/unconnected 7 - White/brown Data signal common 1
8 - Brown Data signal common 1
XLR Connector Pin-out
5 Pin XLR Connectors (Standard)
Pin 1 Common
Pin 2 Data (-)
Pin 3 Data (+)
Pin 4 Optional Data (-)
Pin 5 Optional Data (+)
3 Pin XLR Connectors (Non-Standard)
Pin 1 Common
Pin 2 Data (-)
Pin 3 Data (+)
LED Status Indicators
MAIN POWER
PORT POWER
DMX IN
DMX OUT
Blue. Located next to the INPUT port.
Steady glow indicates the main power
input OK. Off indicates no power.
Blue. Located next to each port.
Steady glow indicates port power OK.
Off indicates problem with internal,
port power supply .
Amber. Located above Main Power
LED. Steady glow or glow with flicker
indicates valid DMX input. Off indicates no DMX input.
Green. Located next to each port.
Steady glow or glow with flicker indicates DMX output by that port. Off
indicates no DMX output at that port.
DMX Basics
Installation Instructions
• 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 120 ohm 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
DMX Termination
If a DMX Repeater has nothing connected to the
DMX THRU port, the termination switch must be
set to the ‘ON’ position (pushed in and latched).
If several DMX Repeaters are connected together
using the DMX THRU connector, only the last
DMX Repeater in the chain is terminated. All the
others are not terminated (switch in the ‘out’
position).
As well, always ensure that the last receiving
device connected to any output line is properly
terminated.
9014 1 in - 8 out DMX Repeater, 5 pin XLR
9014-3 1 in - 8 out DMX Repeater, 3 pin XLR
9015 1 in - 8 out DMX Repeater, terminal connectors
9017 1 in - 8 out DMX Repeater, RJ45 Ethercon
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).
9016 1 in - 6 out DMX Repeater, 5 pin XLR
9016-3 1 in - 6 out DMX Repeater, 3 pin XLR
9018 1 in - 6 out DMX Repeater, RJ45 Ethercon
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 (#9002) and wall-mount
kits (#9003) are also available.
The DMX Repeater is intended for installation in a
dry, indoor location. Operating conditions: 0°C -
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 Pro 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, and personal injury or death.
Model Descriptions
Rear-mounted Connectors
Front-mounted Connectors
Terminal-strip and RJ45-equipped models are
compliant with E1.11 DMX512-A under the noncompatible connector (NCC) provision. RJ45equipped 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 equipment damage and/or personal injury.
All DMX ports are protected to 250V with selfhealing circuitry.
Pathway Connectivity Solutions
103-1439 17Avenue SE Calgary AB Canada T2G 1J9
tel (403) 243-8110 fax (403) 287-1281
rev.1.1
Specifications
Power Supply:
Connections:
Isolation:
Protection:
Protocols:
Size:
Unit Weight:
Universal input (90-260V, 50/60Hz), 0.75A
5 pin XLR , 3 pin XLR, terminals, or RJ45
2500V Opto-isolation on DMX lines
4000V Mains isolation
Up to 250VAC/DC on all port pins
ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A, DMX512 (1990),
or any EIA422 or 485 based simplex protocol
17 x 6 x 1.75” (432 x 152 x 44mm)
5.0 lbs. (1.86 kg)
support@pathwayconnect.com
www.pathwayconnect.com
Printed in Canada
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