Pharos LPC X S3 10 HDMI - Designer Lighting Playback Controller with 5,120 DMX Channels and HDMI Input in Black Finish

The Pharos LPC X S3 10 HDMI (Lighting Playback Controller X) is a powerful and highly integrated lighting control solution designed for large-scale landmark lighting installations. With an impressive capacity of 5,120 DMX channels and a sleek black finish, this controller is ideal for complex projects requiring significant channel counts and robust functionality. The LPC X S3 is built on a next-generation hardware platform that enhances connectivity options and introduces new capabilities, including an optional HDMI input for real-time video integration and Audio In for Linear Timecode, making it a comprehensive tool for modern lighting design.

At the core of the LPC X S3 is the innovative Designer Engine, which allows users to transform their light fixtures into dynamic canvases for creative expression through various effects and video playback. The accompanying Designer 2 software empowers users to rapidly create and adjust fixture layouts with pixel-precise control. This feature facilitates the programming of individually controllable and independently running timelines, enabling the design of striking, pre-programmed lighting displays that can respond in real-time to events and stimuli, which is essential for live performances and complex installations.

The LPC X S3 includes the Designer Trigger system, providing the ability to execute responsive and reactive programming based on various triggers. This powerful rules engine supports conditional logic and integrates with a wide range of interfaces and protocols, allowing users to send and receive commands to and from any connected system. With a built-in scripting language, the controller offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling tailored programming solutions to meet specific project demands.

One of the standout features of the LPC X S3 HDMI is its optional HDMI input, which supports real-time video mapping at resolutions up to 1080p60. This capability allows users to create immersive visual displays by mapping live video directly onto their lighting fixtures, enhancing the overall aesthetic and interaction of the installation. Additionally, the controller's stereo balanced line-level audio input can receive Linear Timecode on both channels, with autodetection for various formats, including film and broadcast standards. This ensures smooth and responsive playback while maintaining precise synchronization with audio sources.

The LPC X S3 HDMI also excels in remote management capabilities. By connecting to Pharos Cloud, users can control their lighting systems from anywhere in the world, enabling real-time status checks, event scheduling, and project uploads. Each controller features its own web interface, accessible via a local area network, providing users with comprehensive oversight and control of their installations, including access to logs and trigger functions.

Designed with scalability in mind, the LPC X S3 HDMI allows multiple Pharos Designer Controllers to be linked together via a standard Ethernet network. This flexibility accommodates installations of any size, from single controllers to extensive systems with numerous units. The unit is built for reliability, with hardware and firmware designed to operate independently, eliminating the need for a dedicated PC on-site and ensuring consistent performance even in demanding environments.

In terms of output capabilities, the LPC X S3 HDMI supports a variety of protocols, including sACN, Art-Net, and DMX512, making it compatible with a wide array of lighting fixtures, including RGB, RGBW, and intelligent moving lights. The extensive fixture library, featuring over 30,000 profiles, simplifies the integration of various luminaires into the system, ensuring efficient setup and operation. Furthermore, the controller can manage multiple eDMX protocols simultaneously, enhancing the versatility and control over diverse lighting setups.

Features

• The LPC X S3 10 HDMI supports 5,120 DMX channels and features a sleek black finish designed for high-performance installations.
• Equipped with the Designer Engine for creative effects and video playback across multiple light fixtures.
• Utilizes Designer 2 software for fast, pixel-precise adjustments in fixture layout configurations.
• Responsive programming enabled by the Designer Trigger system using conditional logic and built-in scripting.
• Optional HDMI input supports real-time video mapping at resolutions up to 1080p60 for immersive displays.
• Audio In for Linear Timecode ensures seamless synchronization with audio sources for complex lighting setups.
• Remote management via Pharos Cloud allows global monitoring and control of lighting installations.
• Scalable architecture supports linking multiple controllers over Ethernet for extensive lighting projects.
• Reliable hardware designed for 24/7 operation without needing a dedicated PC on-site.
• Compatible with various output protocols: sACN, Art-Net, and DMX512, supporting diverse lighting fixtures.
• Extensive online fixture library with over 30,000 profiles for easy integration of luminaires.
• Supports simultaneous operation of multiple eDMX protocols, maximizing control over lighting designs.
• Battery-backed real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers, ensuring precise operation.
• Compact design measures 19 x 13.5 x 1.8 inches and weighs 7.7 lbs, suitable for various installations.
• Power requirements of 100-240V AC with a typical consumption of 40W and maximum of 50W.
• Five-year warranty ensures reliability and support for 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

• 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
• DisplayPort: Output for video-mapped fixtures
• DMX512: Via EDN or any other eDMX node
• RDM: Via Art-Net or EDN, supports discovery and addressing via Pharos Designer 2 software
• DALI: Via RIO D
• 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. 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 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: 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: DisplayPort for monitoring or video-mapped fixtures
• HDMI Input: Video input up to 1080p60 (with HDMI IN option)

Specifications

• 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: 32F to 122F
• Humidity: 10-90% relative, non-condensing
• Ingress: IP20
• Physical: 19 x 13.5 x 1.8 inches, 7.7 lbs
• Shipping: 22 x 18 x 7 inches, 12 lbs
• Recovery: Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
• Warranty: 5 years