Pharos LPC 2 - Designer Lighting Playback Controller 2 with 1,024 DMX Channels and DIN-Rail Mounting in Black Finish

The Pharos LPC 2 (Lighting Playback Controller 2) is a powerful and versatile control solution designed for themed entertainment and LED lighting installations, featuring an impressive 1,024 DMX channels and DIN-rail mounting capabilities in a sleek black finish. This award-winning controller is engineered to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to lighting control, allowing users to create intricate, fully customizable pre-programmed lighting effects. The LPC 2's ability to operate independently with individually controllable timelines and scenes empowers users to deliver stunning lighting displays that can be overridden in real-time, offering the flexibility needed for live events and dynamic environments.

Central to the functionality of the Pharos LPC 2 is the Designer Engine, which transforms light fixtures into a creative canvas for visual storytelling through sophisticated effects and video playback. Utilizing the robust Designer 2 software, users can swiftly configure their fixture layout with pixel-precise adjustments, ensuring that every light shines its brightest. The LPC 2 supports independently running timelines, enabling the creation of engaging, synchronized lighting shows across multiple fixtures. Furthermore, the Designer Trigger system allows for responsive programming, making it possible to adapt lighting effects based on real-time stimuli through a rules engine that incorporates conditional logic and a comprehensive scripting language for limitless customization.

The LPC 2 also prioritizes user control and interface design. With the ability to create custom web interfaces via the built-in web server, users can tailor the control experience to meet their specific needs while maintaining a polished aesthetic. Pharos Cloud connectivity future-proofs installations by allowing remote management of the controller, enabling users to check statuses, schedule events, and upload new projects from anywhere in the world. The comprehensive Designer Mapping feature lets users create a complete visual representation of their lighting array, facilitating the development of stunning effects and video displays across all fixtures.

Built for scalability, the LPC 2 can seamlessly connect multiple Pharos Designer Controllers over a standard Ethernet network, accommodating installations of any size, from single units to extensive arrays. The device is designed for reliability, with hardware and firmware that operate independently, eliminating the need for a dedicated PC. Its compact 1U enclosure allows for straightforward installation in 19-inch racks, and the durable construction ensures uninterrupted operation, even in demanding environments.

In terms of output capabilities, the Pharos LPC 2 excels with its support for various protocols, including DMX512, sACN, Art-Net, and DALI, making it compatible with a wide array of lighting fixtures such as LEDs, downlights, and intelligent moving lights. With an extensive online fixture library containing over 30,000 profiles, users can effortlessly integrate their luminaires into their lighting designs. The controller's triggering and integration capabilities provide extensive options for automation and communication with external systems, enhancing its versatility in various applications.

Features

• The LPC 2 supports 1,024 DMX channels and features DIN-rail mounting for efficient installation.
• Independently controllable timelines enable dynamic, pre-programmed lighting effects with real-time manual overrides.
• Powered by the Designer Engine, allowing for creative effects and video playback across light fixtures.
• Utilizes Designer 2 software for quick setup and pixel-precise fixture layout adjustments.
• Designer Trigger enables responsive, reactive programming using conditional logic and a built-in scripting language.
• Custom web interface creation supports tailored user control and aesthetic preferences.
• Remote management via Pharos Cloud allows for global monitoring and event scheduling.
• Designer Mapping feature facilitates pixel-precise control and stunning visual effects across fixtures.
• Scalable architecture supports linking multiple LPC 2 units over Ethernet for large-scale installations.
• Self-sufficient hardware and firmware designed for 24/7 operation without a dedicated PC.
• Compatible with a variety of output protocols: DMX512, sACN, Art-Net, and DALI.
• Extensive fixture library with over 30,000 profiles for easy integration of lighting fixtures.
• Comprehensive triggering and integration capabilities enhance automation and external system communication.
• Compact 1U enclosure designed for standard 19-inch rack mounting.
• Power supply options include 9V-48V DC or PoE, with a typical power consumption of 4W.
• Five-year warranty ensures reliability and support for all installations.

Specifications

Supported Fixtures

• LEDs: Any colour configuration e.g. RGB, RGBW, 8-bit, 16-bit, tuneable white
• Generic: Downlights, spotlights, uplights, etc. via controllable dimmers, relays or ballasts
• Intelligent: Moving and multi-parameter fixtures
• Fountain Jets: Fountain jets for fountain animation or other animatronics
• Fixture Library: Pharos offers an online fixture library with over 30,000 fixture profiles, for easy download of your luminaires

Output

• DMX512: Two ports (max 512 channels each) USITT E1.11-2008
• RDM: Via local ports or Art-Net, supports discovery and addressing via 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
• EDN: Via EDN: natively integrate, and output DMX, with the EDN
• SPI: Via EDN + SDI: synchronous and asynchronous serial data output
• DALI: Via RIO D
• 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 and 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
• Outputs: Via RIO: isolated relay outputs (48V, 250mA)
• 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 MIDI Time Code
• Timecode: Via RIO A: Linear Timecode (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)
• Audio Level: Via RIO A: stereo 30-band spectrum analysis
• 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: Via RIO D: 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: RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Static IP or DHCP; Dual IP address for eDMX; Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• DMX512: Two isolated DMX ports, RDM compatible
• Serial: RS232 / RS485 / DMX in
• Inputs: Eight inputs, individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analog input *
• MIDI In & Out: MIDI via standard 5-pin DIN
• USB-B socket: USB 1.1 for connection to PC

Specifications

• Certifications: CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed, may be used as part of a Title 24 compliant lighting control system
• Power: 9V-48V DC * or PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 2), 4W typical
• Configuration: Pharos Designer 2
• Data Storage: Removable SD Card (supplied)
• Temperature: 32F to 122F
• Humidity: 10-50% relative, non-condensing
• Ingress: IP40
• Physical: 5.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 inches, 1.1 lbs
• Shipping: 8 x 6 x 5 inches, 1.8 lbs
• Recovery: Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
• Warranty: 5 years