Pathway System Design/Layout Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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PATHPORT
NODES
(cont’d)
Pathport Manager 5 Pathport Manager 5 Pathport Manager 5 Pathport Manager 5
All Pathport nodes are easily configured using Pathport Manager 5 software - a
free download from the Pathway website. Pathport Manager is a Java-based
program that is operating-system independent. It will discover the nodes
connected to the network and allows easy configuration of node parameters, such
as IP address, node name and Ethernet transmit and receive protocols, as well as
reporting the node’s firmware version and signal status. Backlights can be turned
on and off via the software as well.
Pathport Manager also gives access to port-specific parameters such as signal
direction, channel patch and speed. Individual ports can be named according to
CONFIGURATION
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Pathport Octo Pathport Octo Pathport Octo Pathport Octo
The newest Pathport model, the Octo offers eight ports of input or output or any
combination in between. With all the features and flexibility Pathports are re-
nowned for, the one RU design is also the perfect building block for replacing aging
Pathfinder systems.
Pathport Touring Edition
Pathport Touring Edition Pathport Touring Edition Pathport Touring Edition
The Pathport TE fills a need in the rental and touring markets for a robust one-
port node. Sporting an IP54 rating and a battery-powered user interface, all input
and output parameters are easily configured using just three buttons. DMX and
RDM testing tools are also accessible from the front panel, eliminating the need to
boot up a computer to trouble shoot a rig.
PATHPORT
DESIGN
NOTES
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Include enough Pathport input nodes for the anticipated maximum number
of DMX sources—up to 128 input universes are possible
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Each output can merge/prioritize up to 8 input universe streams
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Specify 2-gang deep masonry boxes for C-Series nodes
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Specify Power-over-Ethernet for systems using one and two-port nodes
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Pathport nodes support all major DMX-over-Ethernet protocols: Net3/
streaming ACN; Pathport; Strand Shownet; ArtNet—so the choice of con-
sole isn’t dictated by the DMX distribution
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All one and two-port nodes support Net2 (as outputs)
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Choose the best form for the job—without sacrificing features
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Each port on any node can be configured independently for signal direction,
DMX speed, signal loss behaviour, and channel patch