Pharos Architectural Controls are pleased to announce their return to PLASA Show, taking place at Olympia London from 6 – 8 September 2026, where visitors can discover the company’s latest innovations in lighting control.
Visitors to the stand can discover Fixture Status in Pharos Cloud. A new feature expanding the reach of Pharos Cloud beyond the controller to RDM-enabled fixtures. The new functionality provides fixture-level visibility, remote diagnostics and configuration across every project managed remotely using Pharos Cloud. Requiring no additional hardware, Fixture Status benefits both new and existing installations.
Using Pharos Cloud, users can automatically discover and identify individual fixtures, monitor their status in real time, receive configurable alerts if devices go offline, and remotely adjust settings including DMX addressing, operating modes and fixture identification. Bringing this information together within a single interface gives lighting professionals greater visibility and control across multiple projects, anywhere in the world.
Alongside the latest Cloud developments, visitors to the Pharos stand will also have the opportunity to see the recently introduced Pharos RIO 84 – the next-generation remote input/output device for Designer systems. The RIO 84 combines eight configurable inputs and four relay outputs in a single, Power-over-Ethernet device. Supporting analogue and digital inputs, relay outputs, RS232/ RS485 communications, and a configurable DMX port, it delivers flexible integration with sensors, switches and third-party systems, while requiring just a single network cable for power and data. Pharos has also brought DMX input functionality to the RIO 84; the first time a remote device has offered this for use in triggering.
Pharos Designer continues to enhance system integration and workflow efficiency through native support for Advatek PixLite Mk3 pixel controllers. Users can discover devices on the network, configure settings, manage port properties and commit configuration directly within Designer, simplifying the deployment of complex pixel lighting installations.
Visitors will also be able to explore the latest capabilities within Pharos Express, including enhanced DALI integration, MQTT connectivity and expanded automation features.
Michael Crilly, Senior Product Manager at Pharos Architectural Controls, said: “PLASA Show provides the perfect opportunity to demonstrate how the Pharos platform continues to evolve beyond lighting control alone. Whether it’s fixture-level visibility through Pharos Cloud, expanded integration with Designer, or increasing flexibility, we remain committed to helping customers deliver smarter, more connected lighting installations that are easier to commission, manage and maintain throughout their lifecycle.”
Visitors to PLASA Show London can experience the latest Pharos innovations firsthand at Stand A58.
