The KUPO PDB-E1401M Linear Data Distribution Box bridges a long EtherCon (RJ45) trunk run to traditional 5-pin XLR DMX cabling. Its compact black hard-anodized aluminum housing is built for portable and touring use, with four XLR outputs arranged for truss-mounted lighting positions.
Why It Matters
Running individual XLR home runs to every fixture position can be slow and untidy. PDB-E1401M lets two DMX universes travel over one Cat5/6 cable, then splits each universe across two of the four XLR ports close to the fixtures.
Key Features
1 x EtherCon RJ45 input to 4 x 5-pin XLR Male connectors
Supports two DMX universes over a single Cat5/6 trunk cable
Black non-conductive hard-anodized aluminum body
Low-profile underside bracket accepts a standard lighting clamp
Pin wiring follows the box silkscreen for Cat5/6 to XLR breakout
Applications
PDB-E1401M is suited to truss-mounted lighting positions, touring DMX distribution, venue installations, long Ethernet trunk runs, and fixture rows where local XLR breakouts are cleaner than separate home runs.
Compatibility
Use PDB-E1401M with EtherCon / RJ45 Cat5/6 trunk cabling and downstream XLR-female cable runs, the more common configuration for DMX runs into fixtures. Follow the printed pin wiring and the lighting system's DMX universe plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDB-E1401M used for?
It breaks out DMX data from an EtherCon / RJ45 Cat5/6 trunk cable to four 5-pin XLR ports near the fixtures.
How many DMX universes can it carry?
The specification describes wiring that carries two DMX universes over a single Cat5/6 cable, split across the four XLR ports.
Should I choose male or female XLR outputs?
Choose this male version when it matches the downstream cable runs and the direction of your DMX patch.
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