Pathway DMX Manager Plus! #6301, 6302 - Manual (Page 3)

DMXManager Plus! User’s Guide
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This manual describes the function, configuration and patching options for the
Pathway Connectivity DMX Manager Plus with firmware versions of 3.0.4.0 or
higher. Some features and menu items described below are not available in
earlier firmware releases.
The DMX512 entertainment lighting control protocol standard has become
accepted throughout the world as the standard for interoperability between
equipment supplied by most manufacturers. The DMX Manager Plus is
designed to connect with up to four independent DMX512 data streams, in a
variety of popular configurations to suit the user’s specific application. These
include:
Stand Alone Installations:
• DMX Merger: The most common stand-alone application, DMX
Manager Plus accepts up to three incoming DMX512 data streams,
merging them into one or two DMX output streams using a highest-
level-takes-precedence (HTP) mode of operation.
• DMX Patch: Individual channels within each DMX input universe can
be selectively re-mapped to outputs, allowing the user to create custom
DMX universes from all available input channels. Multiple input
channels can be assigned to a single output channel, on a merge or
priority basis.
• DMX Splitter: One incoming DMX data stream can be repeated from
up to three output ports, allowing a “star” topology to be created.
Networked Installations:
• DMX-over-Ethernet Gateway: DMX Manager Plus will function as a
four-port DMX512 gateway to or from an Ethernet control network. All
merging and channel patching features are supported in this mode.
Dual Ethernet ports allow daisy-chaining of two or more units. The DMX
Manager Plus supports Pathport
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Protocol, Strand Shownet, ArtNet and
streaming ACN Ethernet protocols.
• DMX Router: Together with other compatible devices, DMX Manager
Plus will function as part of a sophisticated DMX distribution system,
where DMX input ports are selectively routed, or patched, to any DMX
output port. All merging and channel patching features are supported
in this mode.
• RDM Support: DMX Manager Plus’ bidirectional ports are compatible
with the talkback required to configure and monitor RDM-enabled
devices on a DMX512 based lighting system. Full RDM functionality
will be supported in future firmware versions.