Pharos TPC + EXT

Output

DMX512

One port (max 512 channels) USITT E1.11-2008

RDM

Via Art-Net, EXT or EDN , supports discovery and addressing via Pharos Designer 2 software

sACN

ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority)

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

EDN

Via EDN : natively integrate, and output DMX, with the EDN

SPI

Via EDN + SDI : synchronous and asynchronous serial data output

DALI

Control for up to 64 DALI devices; DALI discovery and configuration commands. Interface limits apply. DALI ballasts do not count towards used channels.

Simultaneous

Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. 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

Touchscreen

Buttons, sliders, colour picker, etc

Clock

Battery-backed real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers

Astronomical

Sunrise/Sunset/Twilight and Lunar phases

Temperature

Trigger on changes or entering a range

Ethernet

UDP, TCP, Multicast; send/receive any Ethernet message

eDMX

sACN or Art-Net

DALI

Transmit and receive DALI commands

Serial Data

Via EXT : RS232; via RIO : RS232 or RS485; configurable ports; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

MIDI

Via RIO A : MIDI Notes, SysEx or MIDI Time Code

Timecode

Via RIO A : Linear Timecode (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)

Audio Level

Via RIO A : stereo 30-band spectrum analysis

Inputs

Via EXT : contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analog level

Outputs

Via RIO : isolated relay outputs (48V, 250mA)

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 and Controllers

Capabilities TPC

TPC Orientation

Portrait or landscape

Layouts

Free editable layouts

Pages

Any number of pages

Navigation

Convenient and custom navigation via configurable navigation bars

Fonts

Custom font support, including fonts with extended character sets e.g. Chinese, Korean, Japanese

Themes

Wide selection of themes available to download, or create your own with Designer’s theme editor

Controls

A wide array of customisable buttons, sliders, colour pickers, labels, keypads and clocks

Flexible integration

Fully integrated with Pharos Trigger, so button states, graphics, and captions can change according to any number of preset triggers

Infrared

Learning IR allows any standard remote control to be used to activate button presses/state changes

Secure access

Keypad for PIN-code entry; multiple user levels

Commissioning

Commissioned with Pharos Designer 2 software

Capabilities EXT

Contact Closure

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

Serial Data

RS232; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

DALI Control

Control for up to 64 DALI devices including device discovery and configuration

DALI Receive

Receive DALI messages from other controllers such as wall panels or occupancy sensors

Emergency Lighting

Emergency Lighting Schedule automatic Function and Duration tests; automatic querying for battery level and lamp hours; test result and error reporting web page

Bus Power Detection

Detect and report bus power status, a separate DALI bus power supply is required

Interfaces TPC

Ethernet

RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP; Dual IP address for eDMX

Touchscreen

4.3” capacitive touch; 480×272 24bpp; 340 cd/m 2 ; magnetic overlay

IR Sensor

Learning IR sensor for remote control

Temperature

Built-in ambient temperature sensor

Interfaces EXT

TPC PoE

RJ45 socket with Link/Data LEDs for direct connection to TPC only (100m max distance)

Ethernet

RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP

DMX512

Isolated DMX port, RDM compatible *

DALI

Transmit and receive DALI commands *

Serial

RS232 *

Inputs

Individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analogue input (24V maximum) *

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, 0.1A, 10W typical

Configuration

Pharos Designer 2

Data Storage

Removable SD Card (supplied)

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Humidity

10-50% relative, non-condensing

Ingress

IP40

Physical TPC

Wall mounted, partly recessed in UK 2-gang 35mm or custom US 2.5” backbox (supplied separately); 14.6 x 8.6 x 3.2 cm (5.8 x 3.4 x 1.3 in); 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)

Shipping TPC

20 x 15 x 12 cm (8 x 6 x 5 in); 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

Physical EXT

8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail)); 14.4 x 9 x 5.8 cm (5.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 in); 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

Shipping EXT

20 x 15 x 12 cm (8 x 6 x 5 in); 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)

Recovery

Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button

Warranty

5 years