An easy to specify, easy to use solution for dynamic architectural lighting control.Pharos Architectural Controls has unveiled Expert; a new lighting control solution at this year’s Light + Building exhibition. Expert is an all new, innovative and straightforward control solution centred around a single, reliable, set-and-forget controller. A lighting control system that behaves the way you
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Pharos showcases the splendour of Lincoln Cathedral
Standing tall over the city, Lincoln Cathedral is a magnificent and iconic international landmark, and one of Britain’s most spectacular pieces of architecture. Once admired as the tallest building in the world, the spire at Lincoln Cathedral was an impressive feat of engineering, reaching a remarkable 525 feet before the central spire collapsed in 1548, nearly 250 years after its completion, and
Making a Scene with DALI
The DALI protocol allows for up to 16 DALI Scenes to be saved locally in the fixture to be recalled on command. We can also programme DALI fixtures in a more traditional way using flexible Designer Scenes, which can then be placed on a timeline or triggered as required. In this Tips and Tricks, we will cover the two ways to approach working with DALI ballasts in Designer. DALI Scenes The first
DALI Configuration
The DALI protocol is a staple for static architectural lighting and is often now used hand-in-hand in projects with more flexible DMX for dynamic lighting. Pharos has always supported DALI via the RIO D to work alongside the standard controllers and with native support on the EXT recognising the TPC’s ideal package of DMX, DALI and a touchscreen suitable for small installations. In Designer, DALI
Under is a Wonder
The Norwegian word ‘under’ means both 'underwater' and 'wonder'. A perfect description for this most unusual restaurant, partly submerged more than five metres below the surface of the icy waters of the North Sea on the tip of Norway. The restaurant in Lindesnes is the first of its kind in Europe, with a unique view of a rarely seen marine ecosystem in these rugged sea conditions, and designed so