Product Description
Pathway Connectivity Pathport IP65 DMX/RDM Ethernet Gateway
Overview
The Pathport® series of DMX/RDM Ethernet Gateways are the heart of DMX distribution
Connect DMX512 control devices and send data over an Ethernet network to DMX512- capable end-devices such as intelligent lighting fixtures, LEDs, dimmers, and more. Each port can be configured as an Input or Output as needed.
The IP65 DMX Gateway, a 2, 4, or 8-port PoE Pathport, in a water resistant IP65 rated enclosure designed for permanent installation. Suitable for venues with fountains, water displays, and any outdoor applications like marquees, Facades, and parking garages. They are configured using the free downloadable software, Pathscape.
Advanced features include extensive protocol support, slot-by-slot patching using multiple sources, cross-fading on priority change, and signal loss behavior. Different Ethernet protocols may be merged together and prioritized. Status LEDs provide instant confirmation of port activity
Features
- Convert DMX512 to Ethernet protocol for distribution
- Convert Ethernet protocol to DMX512 for end-devices
- Two, Four, or Eight DMX512 ports, individually configurable
- LED Indicators for Port Direction, Power, Ethernet link activity, and Identify
- DMX output configured as whole universes or custom slot-by-slot patch
- Map up to eight control sources to each output slot, with merge and/or priority options for each source
- Acts as E1.20 RDM controller, when used with free Pathscape configuration software or ANSI E1.33 RDMnet compliant controllers
- User-configurable DMX output speed and signal loss behavior
- Supports the following Ethernet sending and receiving protocols:
- Pathway ssACN (Secure sACN)
- E1.31 streaming ACN (sACN)
