COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

OF CONTROLS & CONTROLLABLE PRODUCTS FOR

THEATER AND HOUSE LIGHT SYSTEMS

THEATER HOUSE LIGHTING

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

PRESENTATION SPACES

MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES

SPECIALTY RETAIL
 PATHWAY CONNECTIVITY
PRODUCTS USED IN THESE APPLICATIONS MAY INCLUDE
PATHPORT OCTO / QUATTRO GATEWAYS
The heart of DMX distribution. Rackmountable
four and eight-port gateways with front panel
configuration are powerful and compact.
Pathscape allows you to configure all RDM
devices connected to Pathports in your
venue in a single table for ease of addressing,
regardless of how the system is wired.
6824 PATHPORT 4-PORT GATEWAY, eDIN
A Pathport mounted in an installation
enclosure for encoding, routing and
decoding DMX512/RDM data over an
Ethernet lighting control network.
VIA10 GIGABIT PoE ETHERNET SWITCH
The rackmount entertainment-
class gigabit PoE Ethernet switch
that connects the Ethernet console,
configuration PC, and connects and
powers QUATTRO gateways.
VIGNETTE
Customizable houselight controller;
snapshot up for 4 Universes of E1.31
sACN or 1 Universe of DMX512.
Playback and crossfade between
snapshots, complex zones, single
channels or non-dims. PoE or RS485
wiring topology.
1004 eDIN DEMULTIPLEXER
Converts DMX512 to 0-10VDC for
control of LED drivers, Mark 7-type
fluorescent ballasts, or solid state
relays. Extremely versatile problem
solver for lighting networks.
VIA16 PoE ETHERNET SWITCH
DIN-mount, entertainment-class PoE
Ethernet switch that connects and powers
the controllers and remote stations.
Like all VIAs, this switch is fully managed by
Pathscape and features PoE allocations and
reporting, port bandwidth usage, VLANs,
IGMP, RSTP, EAPS, DHCP and LLDP. It also
has presets for Dante QoS.
VIGNETTE CLOCK
Time-based Vignette Playback, which
allows for scheduling playback events
such as snapshots, zones, and other
functions. Trigger events based on date,
time, or astronomical events such as
dawn, dusk, sunrise or sunset.
1009 eDIN DMX/RDM REPEATER
An essential building block in modern
DMX512 distribution systems. Five bi-
directional ports support E1.20 RDM
responders and cascaded system
layout.
MODULAR RECEPTACLES
Robust, attractive wall plates and
connectors for customizable receptacle
stations. Available with removable
screw terminal or IDC connector
blocks, in black, white or stainless steel.
RJ45, XLR3, XLR5 male, female, and
passthrough. Sizes from 1 to 6-gangs
wide.
 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS NOTES
REFER TO ONE-LINE SCHEMATIC
In this application, Vignette is the houselight control system.
A Vignette wall stations can be accessed by Stage Managers, FOH
staff, or the lighting board operators in the booth. Either the
Stage Manager or the staff in the booth can lock out all other
Vignette wall stations in the venue during a show situation. This
turns off the button backlights and disables any tampering with
the house lights during performances.
The Vignette 485 Gateway provides connectivity for Vignette
B 485 wall stations. The Gateway has four separate buses, each
connecting and powering up to 16 discrete stations. An Ethernet
port connects it to the lighting network. The basic 485 Gateway
is shown here, but it is available in a variety of configurations,
including with physical buttons, contact closure inputs, and DMX
In/Out.
Vignette is also available in a PoE version, connecting directly to
PoE switches for network and power.
Vignette Clock extends the Vignette system to allow for
C automatic triggering of Vignette snapshots. Easily schedule a
trigger event based on date, time, or astronomical events such
as dawn, dusk, sunrise of sunset.
VIA Switches live at the very heart of the Pathway Connectivity
D ecosystem. Entertainment-class Ethernet switches with advanced
management features support distribution of streaming data for
audio, video and lighting control applications.
VIA10 (D) connects the PC running Pathscape to the network
to allow for configuration, as well as connecting the Ethernet
console, VIA16 and OCTO and QUATTRO gateways to the system.
VIA16 (E) connects to the VIA10 in the booth, as well as the
E Vignette 485 Gateway, Vignette Clock and 6824 Gateway to
the network. It powers the Vignette Clock and 6824 via PoE.
It accepts a Guest Ethernet Console via a 5165(M) Ethernet
receptacle for programming or show control.
Pathport Ethernet Gateways provide robust DMX-over-
F Ethernet routing, with advanced features such as RDM,
crossfade between DMX sources, DMX output speed and signal
loss behavior.
In this application, the OCTO (F) on stage and the QUATTRO (G)
G on the FOH rail provide eight and four DMX ports, respectively,
for connecting to end equipment such as light fixtures or
dimmer racks.
An additional QUATTRO in the Booth allows for connection of
a DMX source, such as a console, that is not natively Ethernet-
equipped. QUATTRO can be powered via PoE or DC.
The 6824 is a four-port DIN-rail mountable DMX/RDM-over-
H Ethernet Pathport Gateway, with all the same features of the
rackmountable versions. It can be powered via PoE or DC.
Typical of many theater spaces, visiting production companies
I may want to operate their show lighting with a console they
bring with them, referred to as a “Guest Console”. The guest
console connects to the VIA10 Ethernet Switch in the booth.
Small and compact, eDIN System Enclosures enable systems
J to be built in bespoke configurations including VIA16 switches,
eDIN interface cards and/or the DIN-mountable Pathport
gateways. In this application, controllers and control interface
devices are distributed throughout the venue and the need for
bulky 19” equipment racks is reduced to where appropriate; eg.
in the booth.
The 1004 eDIN Demultiplexer converts DMX512 to 0-10VDC for
K control of LED drivers, fluorescent ballasts or solid-state relays.
In this application, it is driving the LED lobby pot lights.
The 1009 eDIN DMX/RDM Repeater is a four-port bi-
L directional DMX512/RDM repeater. A 5th port supports a
cascade of repeaters to be installed in large scale systems. In
this application, the 1009 is routing DMX to the RGB House and
Accent lighting.
Pathway Connectivity manufactures a complete line of Modular
M Data Receptacles used to connect plug-and-play devices to the
system infrastructure. It is another way that we provide single-
manufacturer accountability for everything from the controller,
to the Ethernet switch, to the remote stations, to the gateways,
including even the simple wall plates.
All modulars and eDIN products may use either compression-fit
removable connectors for stranded copper wire, or Pathway’s
own IDC connectors for extremely fast terminations using
category cable without the need for stripping.
The network is configured with a computer running Pathscape
N Software downloaded for free from the Pathway Connectivity
web site.
Once configuration is complete, the PC may be removed.
Pathscape is the unified tool that helps in setting up all Pathway
products including VIA, Pathport, Vignette, NSB and RDM-
capable eDIN interface cards.
It also has the advantage of discovering every 3rd party RDM
responder in your system and allows you to edit them in a
single table, regardless of which data port they are physically
plugged into.
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STAGE 0700-5432/5903/5904
Vignette Station Vignette Station

A
TM TM

6423 OCTO
Stage Right 8-Port Gateway Stage Left
SM Position SM Position

PORT A B C D E F G H
F

120V
Supply
House Left House Right
Door Door
0700-5432 0700-5432
Vignette Station Vignette Station
6321 QUATTRO
4-Port Gateway
G
PoE A B C D

FOH RAIL

BOOTH
1 pole 120v
I or 277v
1 pole 120v
or 277v
120V Supply
J Enclosure
4908-M04-09-P09

Guest Ethernet Console

Enclosure K

POWER IN
6 W MAX
9-30VDC
4907-6716-M5490-5481-24-P09 POWER IN
EARTH

Lobby Pot Lights

NC
NC
D1+
D1-
COM
SHLD

NC
NC
D1+
D1-
COM
SHLD

V+
V-

V-
V+
ADDRESS GND
PROCESSOR
MODE
DMX INPUT
MIN

ON
MAX

ISO 5V
TEST

OFF
120V
E
ENTER

Supply 6730 VIA10

Pathway Connectivity
eDIN 16 CHANNEL
DIODE SHUNT CH 1-8 DIODE SHUNT CH 9-16

DMX-ANALOG
CONVERTER
CCL-IN
COM

COM

COM

COM
10
11
12

13
14
15
16
Gigabit Ethernet Switch

1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8

9
VIA
LINK/ACT POE

POWER IN
9-36VDC
6W MAX
ISO INPUT PWR
MANAGED GIGABIT
ETHERNET
SWITCH

EARTH
GND
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10

NC
NC
D1+
D1-
COM
SHLD

NC
NC
D1+
D1-
COM
SHLD

V+
V-

V-
V+
D
DMX IN DMX THRU

N
RDM A RDM B RDM C RDM D
POWER

ISO PWR A ISO PWR B ISO PWR C ISO PWR D PROCESSOR

4-PORT DMX/RDM SPLITTER

DMX/RDM

DMX OUT B DMX OUT B DMX OUT C DMX OUT D

SHLD

SHLD

SHLD

SHLD
D1-
D1+
D2-
D2+

D1-
D1+
D2-
D2+

D1-
D1+
D2-
D2+

D1-
D1+
D2-
D2+
COM

COM

COM

COM
PoE
6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1

M
+24v

Rx-
Rx+

+24v

Rx-
Rx+
GND

GND
Tx+
Tx-

Tx+
Tx-
A B C D Factory
BUS 1 BUS 2 Default

Power

RGB House Lights

Identify

Wire Key
Record Enable
DC Power
Model 5490 Gateway 24–48VDC
4W Max
– +

6321 QUATTRO
Status

Configuration PC
BUS 3 BUS 4
EARTH
+24v

+24v

+24v

+24v
GND

GND

GND

GND
Tx+

Tx+
Rx+

Rx+
Tx-

Tx-
Rx-

Rx-

Line Voltage
4-Port Gateway
running Pathscape
B C
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Belden 5320FL
DMX512 (Cat5)
A DMX Jumper
RS485 (Cat5)
0700-5432/5903 Programming Position in House FACTORY
DEFAULT

RGB Accent Lights Ethernet/PoE

House Light
– +
COM

CC1

24–48VDC
7W Max

Control /5904 5165 & 5203 w/ 5002 Ethernet Jumper

Vignette Station 120V Supply
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT IDENTIFY

Ethernet & DMX512 Receptacle Port A Port B Port C Port D Ethernet Fiber
PROCESSOR

(1 per fixture)
SD CARD OK
SHLD

SHLD

SHLD

SHLD
D1+

D1+

D1+

D1+
COM

COM

COM

COM
D1-

D1-

D1-

D1-
NC
NC

NC
NC

NC
NC

NC
NC

Client
H
RGB(A)(W) Running / Work / Step Lights Job

Date
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