Pharos in control
Programmed using our Designer software, our award-winning Designer controllers are highly flexible, versatile and powerful – the perfect all-in-one solution that you can trust to deliver successful installations.
Full Designer hardware range: Controllers, Wall Stations, Remote Devices and Accessories.
Datasheets and Specifications can be downloaded from here.
Controllers
Quick introductions to each of our controllers to help you choose the best fit for your project.
Detailed comparison tables here.
LPC
Enduringly popular, the LPC (Lighting Playback Controller) has always been our best-selling controller – combining reliability and flexibility for large and small projects around the globe.
Powerful lighting and show control solutions in a robust and compact enclosure
Capacities of one, two and four universes of eDMX in this form factor, with two convenient local DMX ports on board
Larger and distributed systems accommodated by scaling with other Designer controllers for a seamless solution
LPC X
As installations got bigger, so did the LPC. The LPC X (Lighting Playback Controller X) offers a high-capacity solution.
From 10 universes up to 100 universes of eDMX
Multiple LPC X can be scaled for even larger or distributed control systems
Powerful, rugged 1U rackmount with optional HDMI input
VLC
The VLC (Video Lighting Controller) was designed and introduced to solve another aspect of architectural lighting control where the fixtures are treated primarily as video pixels.
From 50 eDMX universes up to 1500 universe capacity
Optimised to play content over a huge array
VLCs can also be combined with LPC family controllers for a complete control solution
VLC+
With additional playback and video processing, and for the largest façades and arrays, you can choose the VLC+ (Video Lighting Controller+).
Capacity up to 3000 eDMX universes from a single controller
Even more playback and effect options
1U rackmount VLC+ M for up to 500 universe capacities; 2U VLC+ supports up to 3000 universes
Learn more about the LPC family and the VLC family, and see our detailed controller comparison chart
Complete your installation
Our Designer range includes a comprehensive set of additional hardware to meet the needs of any project integration requirements. These include: Wall Stations, Remote Devices and Accessories.
Wall Stations
For easy, user-friendly control access.
TPS 5
The Designer TPS 5 (Touch Panel Station 5″) is an elegant interface with a customisable, 5” capacitive touch screen.
Compatible with any Pharos Designer range controller
TPS 8
The Designer TPS 8 (Touch Panel Station 8″) is a new, spacious and elegant interface with a customisable, 8” capacitive touch screen.
Compatible with any Pharos Designer range controller
BPS
The Designer BPS (Button Panel Station) is a versatile 8-button station with integrated, programmable button LEDs.
Compatible with any Pharos Designer range controller
Remote Devices
Providing scalable remote input and output for show control over an Ethernet network.
RIO
The Pharos RIO 84 (Remote Input Output) device provides a convenient and scalable way to add inputs and outputs for show control and integration.
Add contact closures and relays to your Pharos Designer system
The multi-protocol serial port supports RS232, RS485, and DMX for output or triggering
RIO A
The Designer RIO A (Remote Input Output Audio) device provides a convenient and scalable way to add audio integration.
Add MIDI and Audio In or Timecode to your Pharos Designer system
RIO D4
The Pharos RIO D4 (Remote Input Output DALI 4-Port) device is a convenient and scalable way to control DALI fixtures from Designer controllers and recieve DALI commands.
Add DALI control and integration to your Pharos Designer system
RIO G4
The Pharos RIO G4 (Remote Gateway 4-Port) device is a convenient and scalable solution, providing cost-effective Ethernet-distributed DMX ports from Designer controllers.
Add DMX ports where you need them in your Pharos Designer system
Each unit has fully-isolated and RDM-capable DMX512 outputs
EDN
The Designer EDN (Ethernet Data Node) provides reliable, cost-effective DMX output for large Pharos Designer systems.
Available in 10-port and 20-port output versions in a rugged 1U rackmount unit
Each unit has fully-isolated and RDM-capable DMX512 outputs
Accessories
For a unified and reliable power and data infrastructure.
The solution for controlling serial products such as addressable LED tape
Repeat
A replacement for the RDM, the Pharos Repeat is a 4-port DMX512 Splitter compatible with the RDM standard.
Providing DMX distribution to luminaires and other devices
Switch
A replacement for the PoE, the Pharos Switch provides a simple power and networking solution for four Power-over-Ethernet devices.
Unmanaged switch for data and PoE providing simple powered connectivity for Designer LPC 1/2/4 as well as TPC, TPS, BPS and all the RIOs
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