pathway eDIN 1016 User manual
Model 1016 rev1 • eDIN DMX/RDM Hub Manual
STATUS INDICATORS CONNECTIONS
POWER Amber. Steady glow indicates each port’s
isolated power supply is OK; off indicates
no power. If all LEDs are off, check that
the module is receiving power.
INPUT Amber. Steady glow indicates port latched
to active DMX source. Input and Output
off on all ports indicates no DMX source.
OUTPUT Green. Steady glow indicates port is
transmitting DMX. Input and Output off on
all ports indicates no DMX source.
FUNCTION Amber. Steady glow indicates the current
operating mode. Flashing indicates the
module is in edit mode.
OVERVIEW
The #1016 eDIN 8-port RDM Hub brings flexibility to
single universe DMX512 distribution systems.
Through the use of automatic DMX512 sensing,
across four operating modes, any port may detect
a roving DMX512 source and act as an input; or
two inputs may be merged together; or the user
may select between inputs; or a priority scheme
may be invoked. The module is RDM discoverable
and configurable, as well as daisy-chainable.
The eDIN RDM Hub features terminal strips that can be
removed from the card to facilitate easy wiring installation
or replacement. Make the following connections, WITH
THE POWER TURNED OFF.
POWER
The RDM Hub will operate on a range of voltages from 9-
30 volts DC. Each eDIN module requires 250mA.
Observe the correct polarity when connecting to V+ and
V-. A second set of terminals are provided as a thru con-
nection to other eDIN modules. The EARTH GND termi-
nal must be connected to the enclosure’s chassis or elec-
trical ground terminal to ensure EMC compliance.
DMX512
DMX512 (DMX) connections consist of a shield and data
pair. DMX usually comes from a lighting console, Path-
port
®
gateway, architectural controller or another #1016.
Connect DATA+ and DATA- to D1+ and D1-. Observe
the same polarity convention throughout the system.
Connect the cable shield or common wire to the SHLD
COM terminal.
DMX TERMINATE
Each port on the RDM Hub is auto-terminated as required
by its operation.
CONFIGURATION
To configure, press and hold the function button until the
current Function LED begins to flash. Momentarily re-
lease then press the button to cycle through the operating
mode options. Once the desired mode is selected,
release the button. After three seconds, the LED will
change to a steady glow and the new mode will take ef-
fect.
V-
V+
V-
GROUND
EARTH
V+
NC
NC
D1-
D1+
NC
SHLD
COM
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
12 Watts MAX
9-30 VDC
POWER IN
NC
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
NC
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
NC
NC
D1-
D1+
NC
SHLD
COM
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
NC
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
NC
NC
D1+
COM
SHLD
D1-
RDM Hub
Priority
RDM A/B
Rev.0
8 CHANNEL RDM HUB
COM
A/B
Merge
rev.1
1/16
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Detect and latches to a DMX input applied to any port.
Ideal when a single console or controller is moved be-
tween multiple locations in a venue.
All DMX lines are wired back to the #1016 RDM Hub
card. When no DMX is present, the RDM Hub will scan
all ports looking for an input signal. Once a DMX input is
detected, that port becomes the input and all other ports
become DMX outputs. If a second DMX source is applied
to another port, that source will be ignored until the initial
source is disconnected.
While in RDM Hub mode, the RDM Hub card acts as an
RDM responder and proxy. Any connected downstream
RDM devices may be discovered and configured using an
RDM-enabled console or other RDM controller.
OPERATING MODE: RDM HUB
P
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S
UPPLY
: 9-30VDC,12W
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: ANSIE1.11DMX512-A,ANSIE1.20RDM
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: ANSIE1.11DMX512-A,ANSIE1.20RDM
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ONNECTIONS
:
S
IZE
:
Twopiececompressionscrewterminals,16-24AWG
3.5” x 6.25” x 1.25” (90mm x 160mm x 35mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
The #1016 RDM Hub is fully compliant with the E1.20
Remote Device Management standard. Operating modes
may also be set remotely using an RMD-enabled console
or other RDM controller.
The RDM Hub has two custom properties, which may
only be set using an RDM-enabled console or other RDM
controller.
Hold Last Look: On loss of all DMX inputs, output may
be held for zero seconds, thirty seconds, 1 minute, 5
minutes or forever. Default is zero seconds.
DMX512 Output Speed: The DMX output frame rate
may be set to: Slow, Medium or Fast. Default is Fast.
Model 1016 rev1 • eDIN DMX/RDM Hub Manual
RDM PROPERTIES
OPERATING MODE: RDM A/B
Allows the user to select input on Port B over Port A, us-
ing a maintained dry contact closure between COM (pin
3) and A/B (pin 1) of the three-position contact closure
terminal block. Ideal for selecting a backup console over
the primary console or source, on the fly.
Ports A and B are wired to DMX sources. All other
ports are used as outputs. With no connection between
COM and A/B, input signal on Port A will be routed to all
output ports, and any input on Port B will be ignored.
When a dry contact is closed and maintained between
COM and A/B, input signal on Port B will be routed to all
outputs, and any input on Port A will be ignored. The
switch between sources is immediate.
NOTE: If there is no DMX signal on the selected input
port, no DMX will be output by the card.
While in RDM A/B mode, the RDM Hub acts as an RDM
responder and proxy. Any connected downstream RDM
devices may be discovered and configured using an RDM
-enabled console or other RDM controller.
OPERATING MODE: PRIORITY
Provides predictable, signal priority arrangements of DMX
sources. Ensures a primary console will take over com-
pletely from stage management panels, architectural con-
trollers and other data sources.
Ports are wired to DMX sources as desired, with Port A
having highest priority and Port H lowest. When signal
ceases on Port A (or whichever port is currently the active
input), after a one second delay, the card will latch to the
next lower active source and distribute this source to all
other ports. Should signal return on Port A, or any other
port higher than the current input, the card will immediate-
ly latch to that source and distribute its signal to all other
ports.
OPERATING MODE: MERGE
Allows slot-by-slot, HTP (highest-takes-precedence)
merging of two DMX sources. For example, allows use of
a remote focus unit while the main console is also active.
All DMX lines are wired back to the RDM Hub card.
With one DMX input active, the RDM Hub will scan the
remaining ports looking for an additional input signal.
When found, the card will latch to the second signal and
begin merging the two sources. When the secondary
source ceases, merging will stop and the card will begin
scanning once again.
NOTE: Should more than two DMX inputs be active, the
sources actually merged will be determined using the
Priority Mode order-of-precedence.
While in Merge mode, the RDM Hub acts as an RDM
responder. However, all proxy functions are disabled.
Any connected downstream RDM devices will not be dis-
covered and cannot be configured.
NOTE: The DMX source must cease entirely for priority
to take effect. Bringing all DMX levels to zero is not the
same as the signal stopping or disconnecting.
NOTE: Do not install any DMX receiving devices be-
tween the DMX source and the RDM Hub card when in
Priority mode. Intermediate devices will not function cor-
rectly should a different DMX source have priority.
While in Priority mode, the RDM Hub acts as an RDM
responder. However, all proxy functions are disabled.
Any connected downstream RDM devices will not be dis-
covered and cannot be configured.
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