Pharos

Pharos LPC X

The award-winning Pharos Designer LPC X (Lighting Playback Controller X) offers an extreme level of power and integration, making it an ideal lighting control solution for architectural and landmark lighting installations requiring significant channel counts. The LPC X Series 3 is a next generation hardware platform with improved performance and connectivity. The S3 capture card…

Product code: LPC-X
Category: Lighting
Family: controllers
Rack units: 1U

Specifications

Output

DMX512: Via Pharos Gateways EDN and RIO G4 , or any eDMX node
RDM: Via Pharos Gateways EDN and RIO G4 , or Art-Net, supports discovery and addressing via Pharos Designer 2 software
sACN: ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority) standard
Art-Net: Art-Net I, Art-Net II, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 (transmit only). Configurable broadcast override
KiNET: KiNET V1, V2, V3; PDS/Data Enabler discovery
Pathport: Pathway Connectivity protocol
SPI: Via RIO G4 + SDI / EDN + SDI : synchronous and asynchronous serial data output
DALI: Via RIO D4 , interface limits apply, DALI ballasts do not count towards used channels
Video Out: Display port for video-mapped fixtures
Audio Out: Audio Output with two audio layers; a background layer for ongoing audio and an alert layer for high-priority overriding.
Simultaneous: Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously
Capacity: Limited by patched channels, not universes used
Scalable: Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Designer Controllers over network

Triggering & Integration

Startup: Commences programmed playback automatically on receiving power
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
RS232 Serial: Configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
RS485 Serial: Via RIO : configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
eDMX: sACN or Art-Net
Inputs: Via RIO : contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analogue level
Outputs: Via RIO : isolated relay outputs (48V, 250mA)
MIDI: Via RIO A : MIDI Notes, SysEx or MIDI Time Code
Timecode: Linear Timecode (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)
Audio Level: Via RIO A : Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis
DALI: Via RIO D4 : transmit and receive DALI commands
Web Interface: Built-in or custom designed
Wall Stations: Integrate with BPS , TPS 5 or TPS 8
Conditions: Full conditional logic support
Scripting: Lua scripting for total flexibility
IO Modules: Supports our extensive IO Module library for easy integration
Scalable: Supports Pharos Designer Remote Devices

Interfaces

Ethernet: Network port for device access and management; Neutrik etherCON (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP
eDMX: Dedicated Ethernet port for lighting data; Neutrik etherCON (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP
Serial: RS232 *
USB: Two USB 2.0 Type A ports (for future development)
Audio Output: Stereo balanced line level analog port * / SPDIF (RCA) port
Audio Input: Stereo balanced line level analog port *
Video Output: Display port for monitoring or video-mapped fixtures
HDMI Input: Video input up to 1080p60 (with HDMI IN option)

Certifications: CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed, may be used as part of a Title 24 compliant lighting control system
Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 0.4-0.2A; 40W typical (50W maximum); IEC connector with switch (power cable not supplied)
Configuration: Pharos Designer 2.11 or later
Data Storage: Internal 128GB SSD (supplied)
Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity: 10-90% relative, non-condensing
Ingress: IP20
Physical: 19″ Rack unit, 1U, 13.5″ deep; 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.5 cm (19 x 13.5 x 1.8 in); 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Shipping: 57 x 45 x 17 cm (22 x 18 x 7 in); 5.5 kg (12 lbs)
Recovery: Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
Warranty: 5 years

Specification from Pharos