The Pharos LPC (Lighting Playback Controller) is an award-winning, all-in-one control solution for themed entertainment and LED lighting installations. It features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, letting you build dynamic, precise, fully customisable pre-programmed lighting effects with the freedom of real-time manual overrides and the versatility of powerful show control and integration features.
The LPC is designed for 24/7 operation and total reliability, with a rugged DIN rail mounting enclosure and install-friendly connectors. Its compact form-factor and minimal power requirements make it suitable for installation anywhere – including in weatherproof enclosures or even on roller-coaster ride vehicles.
It is at the heart of the fully scalable Pharos system which can be tailored to the needs of your project. Multiple Controllers can be used together and will synchronise automatically. Additional integration options are supported by our range of Remote Devices. The LPC is programmed using the free Pharos Designer 2 software and existing installations can be managed from anywhere using its built-in web server.
Supported Fixtures
LEDs: LEDs in any colour configuration (RGB, RGBW, 8-bit, 16-bit, tuneable white)
Automated: Moving heads, yokes or scanners
Generic: Downlights, spotlights, uplights, etc. via controllable dimmers, relays or ballasts
Fountain Jets: Fountain jets for fountain animation or other animatronics
Fixture Library: Pharos offers a cloud library with over 13,000 fixture profiles, for easy download of your luminaires
Output
RDM: Supports discovery and addressing via Designer software
sACN: ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority) standard
Scalable: Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Controllers over network
Simultaneous: Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used
Triggering & Integration
Startup: Commences programmed playback automatically on receiving power
Contact Closures: Connect an external volt-free switch between input and ground (internal 2.2k pull-up to 5V)
Digital In: Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum; internal 2MOhm pull-down to 0V); software-configurable low/high threshold
Analog In: Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum); software-configurable range
Clock: Battery-backed real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers
Astronomical: Sunrise/Sunset/Twilight and Lunar phases
Ethernet: UDP, TCP, Multicast; send/receive any Ethernet message
Serial Data: RS232, RS485; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
MIDI: MIDI Notes, SysEx or Timecode
Timecode: Linear Timecode via RIO A (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)
Audio Level: Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis via RIO A
DMX: Trigger on changes within a range or entering a range
eDMX: sACN or Art-Net (option to pass-thru on local DMX output)