Pharos VLC+

Output

DMX512

Pharos Gateways EDN and RIO G4 , or any eDMX node

RDM

Not available on VLC family controllers

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

EDN

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

SPI

Via EDN + SDI : synchronous and asynchronous serial data output

Video Out

Display port for video-mapped fixtures (VLC+ M); DVI-I output for video-mapped fixtures (VLC+)

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 analog 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) (VLC+ M); Via RIO A : Linear Timecode (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC) (VLC+)

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

Two dedicated Ethernet ports for lighting data; Neutrik etherCON (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP

Serial

RS232 * (VLC+ M); RS232 via DB9 connector (VLC+)

USB

Two USB 2.0 Type A ports (for future development)

Audio Output

Stereo balanced line level analog port * / SPDIF (RCA) port (VLC+ M); Stereo analogue & digital audio ports with RCA connectors (VLC+)

Audio Input

Stereo balanced line level analog port * (VLC+ M)

Video Output

Display port for monitoring or video-mapped fixtures (VLC+ M); DVI-I output for monitoring or video-mapped fixtures (VLC+)

Video Input

HDMI live video input to capture resolutions up to 1080p60 (VLC+ M); DVI-D live video input to capture resolutions up to 1080p60 (VLC+)

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 (100W maximum); IEC connector with switch (power cable not supplied)

Configuration

Pharos Designer 2.15 or later (VLC+ M); Pharos Designer 2.6 or later (VLC+)

Data Storage

Internal 128GB SSD (supplied) (VLC+ M); Internal 512GB SSD (supplied) (VLC+)

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Humidity

10-90% relative, non-condensing (VLC+ M); 10-50% relative, non-condensing (VLC+)

Ingress

IP20

Physical (VLC+ M)

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)

Physical (VLC+)

19″ Rack unit, 2U, 16″ deep; 48.3 x 40.6 x 8.9 cm (19 x 16 x 3.5 in); 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)

Shipping (VLC+ M)

57 x 45 x 17 cm (22 x 18 x 7 in); 5.5 kg (12 lbs)

Shipping (VLC+)

55 x 52 x 22 cm (21.5 x 20.5 x 8.5 in); 10.0 kg (22 lbs)

Recovery

Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button

Warranty

5 years