Pathway LR Manual User Manual

DMXPathfinder LRInstallation &User GuideVersion 1.2June 2000Gray InterfacesGray Interfaces480C - 36 Avenue S.E.Calgary, AB, T2G 1W4CanadaPhone:

DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements andInstallation9Chapter 2: System Requirements andInstallationSUMMARY:This Chapter describes:• What kind of PC

DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements andInstallation10COM PORTSThe DMXQConnect program utilizes one asynchronous communications port(COM port) for fil

DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements andInstallation11The test is finished! Your PC has now been verified to run DMXQConnectproperly.COMMUNICATIONS S

DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements andInstallation12Select the COM port your PC is using for router communications, then thespeed (the factory defau

DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements andInstallation131281 to obtain an authorization number. When you receive the 8-digit number,enter it into the A

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations14To get a fresh start, click on File, New Show. Enter the working title for theshow file (20 characters max

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations15status appear as the title of the Station Detail pane. Now click in the descriptionarea of the Station Det

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations16SAVINGYou don’t need to do anything special to save a patch as everything you do issaved to your computer’s

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations17for extended use. Use the Offline mode when you are not connected to thePathfinder rack or do not wish to

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations18Select View from the main menu. Choose DMXPathfinder HardwareSetup. Click on the DMXPathfinder System Con

DMXPathfinder LR Contents1CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...3WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF DMXPATHFINDER!..

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations19There are two tabs, Show Specific and Defaults. The values entered underthe Default tab will be used unles

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations20It is unnecessary to enter any universe information under the Show Specific tabunless the requirements of,

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations21text editing conventions of Windows apply, including the right-click editing tools.When your editing is co

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations22workspace you find useful. You can enlarge the pane to see more. Similarly theindividual columns of the t

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations23Maximize the report window so that it fills the screen. If the report form looksempty, you probably don’t h

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations24data with the backup copy. Note that this process archives all show patches andconfiguration data.OPENING A

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations25Chapter 4: Command ReferenceSUMMARYThis Section describes the function and use of DMXQConnect main menucom

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations26Use the standard Windows file management conventions to specify where youwant the archive saved to.Restore

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations27Splash: This refers to the initial screen and graphic seen when DMXQConnectis first started. You can spec

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations28automatically highlit so that you may continue the editing process. Click onClose when complete.StationTo

DMXPathfinder LR Contents2CHAPTER 5: DIAGNOSTICS ...31MODULE HEALTH CHECK ...

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations29placed in the Program Files\QConnect\Icons directory for easy access fromDMXQConnect use.UniverseDMX Univer

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations30As well, reports can be exported to a variety of formats including Lotus, Exceland Word, by clicking on the

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics31Chapter 5: DiagnosticsSUMMARYThis Chapter explains how to use DMXQConnect and the DMXPathfinder’sbuilt-in diagnostic s

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics32CROSSPOINT TESTSThe functional backbone of the DMXPathfinder hardware is an electroniccrosspoint matrix device, which pr

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics33When a loopback test is initiated, the DMXPathfinder’s Output Module CPUgenerates a simulated DMX signal and creates a r

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics34diagnostics are started all DMX data moving through the selectedDMXPathfinder module will be cut off until you exit from

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics35N - numeric loopback channel selectPressing N then entering the desired I/O channel to test (range 01-16 for inputs, 0

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics36firmware version are always shown when the maindiagnostics menu is displayed.A -- Access Code Input/DisplayPressing ‘A

DMXPathfinder LR Diagnostics37yes” when the fan is on. Note that to conserve fan life, the fan will operateonly when one or more channels in the Outp

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly38Chapter 6: Installation and AssemblySUMMARYThis section describes how to correctly assemble the DMXPat

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect3INTRODUCTIONWELCOME TO THE WORLD OF DMXPATHFINDER!This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the installat

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly39the same rack, allow for at least a 1U vent panel at the top and bottom of therack.Power Requirements --

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly40Modules and 4U Output Modules to be installed, then add at least 2U for ventpanels and allowance for pow

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly41boards mount directly to the rear of each output module using five 6-32standoffs and screws. They elect

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly42each module, and use 8-32 screws to attach the rack mount ears to the sides ofeach Input and Output Modu

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly43Locate the 37-conductor ribbon cable jumpers and 37-pin busterminator(s). There should be one 7” long c

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly44Remember that for systems with only one input module, only the CABLE Ajacks need ribbon cable jumpers an

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly45PC-COM CABLE CONNECTIONEach Output Module is provided with an 8-position rear-mounted terminal blockfor

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly46Pin 5 – Power & Signal Common (connect to “COM” terminal)Pin 6 – Data Set ReadyPin 7 – Request to Se

DMXPathfinder LR Installation & Assembly47TESTING THE INSTALLATIONOnce all connections are made and inspected for errors, you can power up theDMXP

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations48MAINTENANCE AND TESTINGPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEThe DMXPathfinder LR will require a minimal amount of ongoing

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect4• DMXPathfinder Installation leads you through all the steps necessary fora “clean” installation of your hardware.•

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations49circuit card with a spare unit and re-test. Powering down the entireDMXPathfinder, or at least the specif

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations50Fluke 650 Cable Meter -- Please refer to the manufacturer's user'smanual for detailed instruct

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations51ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTINGAs described earlier, basic troubleshooting usually involves isolating atroublesom

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations52If the above tests yield passing results and the problem persists, it may benecessary to use the Fluke LAN

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations53Chapter 7: DMXPathfinder OperationsSYSTEM OVERVIEWThe entertainment industry standard DMX512 data protoc

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations54To accommodate the above requirements, a typical DMX DistributionSystem consists of the following major co

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations55PATCHING TECHNIQUESProper use of the DMX Distribution System involves the electronic routing,or patching,

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations56FRONT PANEL CONNECTORSSince each Input Module in the system includes eight faceplate-mounted male XLR jack

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations57Remember that end-of-line termination (100-120 ohms) is necessary on allindividual DMX cable runs. Source

DMXPathfinder LR DMXPathfinder Operations58All red LED indicators should be on steady in normal usage. A flashingMain 5V Status LED warns of a prob

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect5Chapter 1: About DMXQConnectQUICK STARTLike most users of new lighting controlequipment, you probably want to get

DMXPathfinder LR Index59INDEX[[*] key · 22[/] key · 22[@] key · 22[+] key · 22[Delete] key · 22[Enter] key · 22, 27, 28[Tab] key · 26, 27““eraser” but

DMXPathfinder LR Index60Eedit icons · 28End Device # · 18Environmental Considerations· 37EPROM · 34Equipment Name · 20equipment rack · 37, 38, 40, 41,

DMXPathfinder LR Index61printer · 9, 21processor failure · 56Processor LED · 10Processor OK LED · 10, 45, 47,55, 56QQuick Start · 5RRack cleaning · 46

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect6resemblance to the old load patch panels that have been obsolete for almosttwenty years.DMXQConnect is a software t

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect7Launching DMXQConnect, the user is presented with a combinationstatus screen and work area made up of several windo

DMXPathfinder LR About DMXQConnect8than 512, and pops it into an Address cell for all to see, especially whoever is incharge of hanging lights and set