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.
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)
DALI: Trigger on any message, via RIO D
Web Interface: Built-in or custom designed
Wall Stations: Integrate with BPS or TPC
Conditions: Full conditional logic support
Scripting: Lua scripting for total flexibility
Scalable: Supports Pharos Remote Devices
Specifications
Certifications: CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed
Power: 9V to 48V DC * or PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 2) 4W typical
Data Storage: Removable SD Card (supplied)
Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Physical: 8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail))
Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Recovery: Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
Warranty: 5 years
Interfaces
Ethernet: RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP; Dual IP address for eDMX
DMX512: Two isolated DMX ports, RDM compatible *
Serial: RS232 / RS485 / DMX in *
Inputs: Eight inputs, individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analogue input *
MIDI In & Out: MIDI via 5-pin DIN 41524 socket
USB-B socket: USB 1.1 for connection to PC
* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)