pathway VIA PWVIA RM P12 User manual

PoE After boot up, solid green indicates PoE is enabled on
the Port. O󰀨 indicates PoE is disabled.
Link/Act Amber. Intermittent blinking indicates valid link to
other device. O󰀨 indicates link is down.
Fiber Port
LEDS (rear)
Green. Intermittent blinking indicates valid link to
other device. Solid red indicates incompatible ber
transceiver.
LCD
Backlight
Will light up when using the front encoder knob. When
set to Identify mode using Pathscape, the backlight
will ash.
VIA Ethernet Switches
PWVIA RM P12 Models
Installation
Guide
10/21/21
VIA™ Gigabit Ethernet Switches are designed for live entertainment
Ethernet systems, including audio, video and DMX-over-Ethernet
networks. This guide covers models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC
NONPOE, PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC POE, PWVIA RM P12 DUO
POE and PWVIA RM P12 QUAD POE.
VIA Ethernet Switches are intended specically for signal routing
between Pathport DMX-over-Ethernet gateways, or similar
equipment, and Ethernet-aware lighting and audio control products,
such as consoles and controllers and end equipment. A VIA is a
routing device and is not a source of the control protocols or the
data being passed. Switches only provide management control
over the data path.
The PWVIA RM P12 family is easily congured and upgraded
using the freely available software tool, Pathscape. They are also
congurable using the Front Panel UI, which consists of the LCD
and rotary pushbutton encoder.
POWER
Connect the switch to an AC input between 100 and 240VAC, either
50 or 60 Hz, with included IEC power cable (models PWVIA RM
P12 RJ45EC NONPOE and PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC POE) or
powerCON cable (models PWVIA RM P12 DUO POE and PWVIA
RM P12 QUAD POE).
Models PWVIA RM P12 DUO POE and PWVIA RM P12 QUAD
POE have an additional powerCON THRU connector to simplify
mains power connections in a rack. DO NOT EXCEED 10A DRAW
ON THE FIRST SWITCH. The powerCON THRU jumper cable is
not provided.
ETHERNET
Connect Ethernet devices to the RJ45 etherCON ports on the
device.
All network wiring should follow standard Ethernet rules and be
installed by a qualied person. As part of the installation, all wiring
should be certied under the TIA/EIA-568 standard.
Pathway recommends the use of manufactured rather than hand-
terminated cables.
POWER-OVER-ETHERNET (PoE)
VIA model PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC NONPOE does not provide
hardware support for IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). It
does not provide a way to connect an external PoE supply.
VIA models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC POE, PWVIA RM P12 DUO
POE and PWVIA RM P12 QUAD POE feature an integrated 100W
PoE supply for powering compatible external devices.
If you connect PoE-enabled devices to a PWVIA RM P12
RJ45EC NONPOE they will not receive power.
SFP+ PORTS
Models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC NONPOE and PWVIA RM P12
RJ45EC POE have two SFP+ compatible ports on the rear of the
device. These require the user to provide an SFP or SFP+ ber
transceiver to allow connection to ber networks.
Disconnect all power before proceeding with installation.
Securely mount device to rack unit, if applicable. Connect the AC
input. The VIA will boot up, which may take 15-20 seconds.
Attach required network cables to RJ45 ports. Connect the ber
module(s), if used.
Choose the Security Mode from the front panel using the encoder
knob.
Security Mode
Wait for Pathscape to Secure
Local Conguration Only
Disable Security
If adding to a Security Domain in Pathscape, no input here is
needed. Open Pathscape on a PC on the same network as the
VIA and add the switch to a Security Domain.
If using the VIA from the front panel only, select Local Conguration
Only (Read-Only) mode. The device will only be congurable from
the Front Panel, conguration from Pathscape is disabled.
If opting out of Security features, select Disable Security. The
device will be congurable using Pathscape from any PC on the
network, even unauthorized parties.
The system is now ready for conguration and testing.
OVERVIEW
CONNECTIONS
STATUS INDICATORS
INSTALLATION
opticalCON PORTS
Models PWVIA RM P12 DUO POE and PWVIA RM P12 QUAD
POE have opticalCON DUO and opticalCON QUAD ports,
respectively, for multimode ber cables installed instead of SFP+
ports. Additional SFP+ transceivers are not required.

IP Address Static, set at 10.x.x.x (where x is a number
between 0 and 254)
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway 10.0.0.1
VLANs Disabled (all ports run as untagged on VLAN
ID #1)
Mgmt VLAN VLAN ID#1
Port PoE Enabled (not applicable on model PWVIA
RM P12 RJ45EC NONPOE)
QoS O󰀨
Port Link Auto-negotiate
DHCP Disabled
IGMP Disabled
Art-Net Trap &
Convert
Disabled
Art-Net Alternate
Mapping
Enabled (only applies when above feature is
enabled)
VIA Ethernet Switches
PWVIA RM P12 Models
Installation
Guide
10/21/21
© 2021 Acuity Brands, Inc. • One Lithonia Way, Conyers GA 30012
Pathway Connectivity | #103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 1J9
Phone: + 1 866 617 3074 www.pathwayconnect.com
For detailed instructions on operation of VIA switches, please see the VIA manual available at the Pathway website.
All eld conguration of VIA switches is recommended to be done with Pathscape software.
Download the software from www.pathwayconnect.com and install.
Before conguring and using the VIA, you must select a Security Mode as described above. To use Pathscape software to congure
your devices, they must be added to a Security Domain. Alternately, you can lock out remote changes by selecting Local Conguration
Only; all changes must then be made physically from the front panel of the device.
You can also opt out completely of the security features by selecting Disable Security. This mode of operation is not a recommended
practice. However, if the production is on a dark network with a known crew, risk assessment may be weighed against convenience. In
this mode the switch will behave like a legacy device in Pathscape; all properties are Read/Writable from any PC on the network,
even unauthorized users.
If using Pathscape, set the computer’s IP to a static address in the 10.x.x.x range, with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0 and default gateway
of 10.0.0.1. No conguration of the computer’s DNS settings should be required. Plug into the VIA and launch the software. Discovery
will be automatic.
Refer to the VIA and Pathscape manuals for description of conguration options.
CONFIGURATION
DEFAULT SETTINGS
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC NONPOE:
• Power input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 25W maximum power consumption
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC POE:
• Power input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 125W maximum power consumption (25W for switch, 100W distributed to connected PoE devices)
• Integrated PoE supply: 100W; Class 3 PoE (15.4W maximum per port)
PWVIA RM P12 DUO POE, PWVIA RM P12 QUAD POE:
• Power input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 125W maximum power consumption (25W for switch, 100W distributed to connected PoE devices); plus 10A maximum if using
powerCON AC Thru. Do not connect more than 6 switches together using thru connector on one ac input. Do not exceed
10a draw through the rst switch.
• Integrated PoE supply: 100W; Class 3 PoE (15.4W maximum per port)
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

PWACC WMLG Wall-mount kit (models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC
[NONPOE/POE] only)
PWACC TMLG Wall-mount kit (models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC
[NONPOE/POE] only)
PWACC SFPP SFP+ 850nm 10GB Ethernet Optical Transceiver
PWACC SFP SFP 850nm 1GB Ethernet Optical Transceiver
VIA Ethernet Switches
PWVIA RM P12 Models
Installation
Guide
10/21/21
© 2021 Acuity Brands, Inc. • One Lithonia Way, Conyers GA 30012
Pathway Connectivity | #103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 1J9
Phone: + 1 866 617 3074 www.pathwayconnect.com
PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC NONPOE
• Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg)
• Dimensions: 17”W x 1.7”H x 7”D (432mm x 43mm x 178mm)
PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC POE
• Weight: 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)
• Dimensions: 17”W x 1.7”H x 7”D (432mm x 43mm x 178mm)
PPWVIA RM P12 DUO/QUAD POE
• Weight: 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)
• Dimensions: 17”W x 1.7”H x 12”D (432mm x 43mm x 305mm)
• Operating Conditions: 14°F-122°F (-10°C to 50°C); 5-95% relative
humidity, non-condensing
PHYSICAL
• ANSI E1.31 sACN - Streaming ACN
• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE-enabled models)
• IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support
• IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• IETF EAPS - Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching
• IETF IGMPv2 - Internet Group Management Protocol
• Dante QoS - Quality of Service
• California Title 1.81.26, Security of Connected Devices
• CE
• ETL
• RoHS 2011/65/EU + A1 2015/863
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
The AC socket outletshall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
This equipment relies on building installation primary overcurrent protection.
Except for the IEC chassis plug marked for AC input, all ports on VIA switches
are to receive low voltages only.
Attaching anything other than low voltage sources to the data ports may result
in severe equipment damage, and personal injury or death.
WARNING ACCESSORIES
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PO RT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PO RT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PO RT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PO RT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PO RT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PO RT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PO RT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PO RT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PO RT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PO RT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PO RT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PO RT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
A B CD
PortA PortB
PUSH PUSH
PWPP WM P2 XLR5F
Pathport Gateway
Wireless Access Point
PWCOG DT
Lighting Console
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC SFPSLOT POE
Ethernet Switch
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC SFPSLOT POE
Ethernet Switch
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC SFPSLOT POE
Ethernet Switch
PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC SFPSLOT POE
Ethernet Switch
Configuration Laptop
running Pathscape
PWCHOREO
Architectural Controller
Media Server
Intelligent
Fixtures
DMX512 End
Devices
DMX512 End
Devices
LED Wash
Lights
DMX512
DMX512
Ethernet w/ PoE
Ethernet w/ PoE
Ethernet w/ PoE
Ethernet
(Redundant Link)
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
PWPP RM P4 XLR5F REAR
Pathport Gateway