LPC

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

• DMX512 : 2 ports (max 512 channels each) USITT E1.11-2008
• RDM : Supports discovery and addressing via Designer software
• sACN : ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority) standard
• Art-Net : Art-Net, Art-Net 2, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 (configurable broadcast override)
• KiNET : KiNET V1 (DMX out) and V2 (Port out); PDS/Data Enabler discovery
• Pathport : Pathway Connectivity protocol
• DALI : Via RIO D (supplied separately)
• 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)
• Shipping : 20 x 15 x 12 cm (8″ x 6″ x 5″)
  0.8 kg (1.8 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)