Pathway PWINF DIN CC 12-Channel Contact Closure Interface Manual

Quick Guide

The Pathway PWINF DIN CC is a 12-channel DMX-controlled relay interface designed for DIN-rail mounting. It provides form-C relay closures for low-voltage power or signal switching. Key setup steps include connecting power (9-30VDC), wiring DMX512 data, and configuring the operating mode via the onboard user interface.

Overview

The module features twelve DMX-controllable switch closures. Each relay has three sets of contacts: normally-open (NO), normally-closed (NC), and common (C). The unit is RDM discoverable and configurable.

Connections

Important: Always perform wiring with the power turned off.

• Power: Connect 9-30VDC to the V+ and V- terminals. Observe correct polarity. A second set of terminals allows for daisy-chaining power to other DIN modules. Connect the EARTH GROUND terminal to the chassis or electrical ground for EMC compliance.
• DMX512: Connect the shield and data pair. Connect DATA+ and DATA- to D1+ and D1- respectively for both DMX IN and DMX THRU. Connect the cable shield to the SHLD COM terminal.
• Contact Outputs: Each relay provides independent NO, NC, and C contacts. These switches provide no voltage or current on their own; they act as a switch between the supply and the load.
• DMX Present Relay Closure: Starting with firmware 1.5.5, wire RCOM to RNO or RNC for normally-open or normally-closed operation.

Status Indicators

• POWER IN (Blue): Steady glow indicates power supply is OK.
• PROCESSOR (Green): Steady glow indicates processor is OK.
• DMX INPUT (Amber): Steady glow indicates port is latched to an active DMX source.
• RELAY (Red): Steady glow indicates relay is energized.
• FUNCTION (Amber): Indicates the function associated with the numeric display.

Configuration and Operating Modes

The user interface has two modes: Function and Edit. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a function (ADDRESS, MODE, UTIL, TEST). Press and hold ENTER until a dot appears in the lower right-hand corner to enter EDIT mode.

Operating Modes

• Mode 1 (12-Channel Maintained Control): Relay is "on" while DMX value is above 50%.
• Mode 2 (12-Channel Momentary Control): Relay closes for 100mS when DMX passes 50% threshold.
• Mode 3 (12-Channel Momentary ON): Relay closes for 100mS when DMX increases past 50%.
• Mode 4 (6-Channel Momentary Split): Adjacent pairs associated with one DMX channel.
• Mode 5 (6-Channel Maintained Split): Adjacent pairs associated with one DMX channel.
• Mode 6 (12-Channel Momentary Split with Secondary Reset): Uses 2 sequential DMX channels per pair.
• Mode 7 (Chase): Test feature; each relay triggers for two seconds.
• Mode 8 (Single Channel Select): DMX level determines which single relay is maintained.
• Mode 9 (Single Channel Build): DMX level determines how many relays are triggered.

DMX Termination

If the device is the last on the DMX line, the DMX Terminate switch must be set to ON to prevent signal reflection. If other devices are connected to the DMX THRU terminal, the switch must be OFF.

Technical Specifications

• Input Voltage: 9-30VDC
• Power Consumption: 6W
• Relay Rating: 2A @ 30VDC (minimum 100,000 operations)
• Operating Temperature: 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C)
• Compliance: ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A, ANSI E1.20 RDM, RoHS, CE