Pathway DMX/RDM Merger
The 1017 DMX/RDM Merger allows merging and switching between two DMX sources in a one-universe system.
Through the use of automatic signal sensing across four operating modes, any port may detect incoming DMX signals and act as an input and produces two outputs; or two inputs may be merged to create one output; based on priority, HTP merge or switchable using an external contact. The 1017 is RDM discoverable and configured.
Product Features
- Three bi-directional ports
- Four operating modes
- Simple UI for mode selection
- Pluggable screw terminal connector block for power IN and THRU to daisy-chain between modules
- Two sets of pluggable terminal blocks for all DMX512 connections to support both shielded twisted pair and CAT5/6
- Automatically locates incoming DMX signal and routes according to current mode
- HUB: Sense input on any port and output to other two ports
- A/B: External A/B switch for user selection of input
- Priority: Automatically switch to Input A on active DMX signal, and fall back to Input B
- Merge: Merge Input A and B with highest level per slot output
- E1.20 Remote Device Management support in routing modes
- Auto-termination of inputs
- LEDs for Port direction, as well as power and function
- Hold last look time and output speed user-settable by RDM
- Multi-level cascade of modules permitted
- Firmware field-upgradable using RDM (requires Pathway Pathport gateway and Pathscape software)