The Pharos Designer BPS (Button Panel Station) is a versatile eight-button station with integrated button LEDs that works with any Pharos Designer Controller.
The BPS is supported with Pharos Designer controllers running v2.0 or later.
Finishing touches
The stylish BPS is available in a range of finishes and there are two variants for compatibility with either US or UK back boxes. Install is easy and convenient as the BPS only requires a single Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) network connection.
Pharos Designer Wall Stations and Remote Devices can be used with the full range of Pharos Designer Controllers, providing additional functionality
The Pharos BPS provides a simple interface for any project, allowing buttons to trigger actions within the project
Button LED states can be altered during live operation through the Designer Trigger functionality
The BPS is available in a range of different coloured bezels and overlays
Features
Sleek Design
An embossed magnetic overlay sits within a low-profile bezel that is only 5.5mm thick to give a sleek finish with no visible fixings. Both the bezel and the overlay are available in a variety of colours. There are two variants for compatibility with either US or UK back boxes.
Scalable
Up to 200 Remote Devices can be combined with one or more Pharos Designer Controllers on the same network to build the ideal system for your installation. Each BPS is easily addressed using a convenient thumb wheel. Whether one controller or many, it’s all easily programmed using our Designer 2 software. Read more
Designer Trigger
Designer Trigger is a rules engine that uses conditional logic and a broad range of interfaces and protocols so you can control your lighting with responsive, reactive programming. Send and receive any command, to and from any system. Conditional logic is supported, along with a powerful built-in scripting language for unlimited flexibility. Read more
Buttons
The function of each of the 8 buttons is freely programmable and the system can detect press, hold, repeat and release events.
LEDs
Each button has a white LED indicator with fully user-controllable brightness and a choice of visual effects such as fades, fast or slow flashing or ramps.
Power over Ethernet
As a PoE device, the BPS can be placed at any remote location and only needs a single Ethernet cable that provides both power and data.
Learning IR
The BPS may be taught to recognise up to eight different IR codes from a standard infrared remote control. When one of these keys on the remote control is pressed the BPS will treat that as a press on its own button.
From a few simple scene presses to pages of buttons, unlock sequences and more, with LED feedback to suit any requirements
Programmability
The function of each button is freely programmable.
Visual Impact
Each button has a white LED indicator with fully user-controllable brightness and a variety of flash effect options for giving visual feedback.
Remote Control
A learning infrared sensor is included, allowing any standard remote control to be used to trigger button presses.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS
BPS Datasheet
Click on the link below to download the datasheet.
Download Software
Download the latest version of our Designer software.
Comparison Chart
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Capabilities
Buttons
Eight high-reliability, tactile buttons with detection of press, held, repeat, release and clicked
LEDs
Each button has an individual white LED indicator with variable brightness and flash effect options
Infrared
Learning IR allows any standard remote control to be used to activate button presses
Interfaces
Ethernet
RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP; Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
System Limits
Remote Device system limit count includes all RIO, EDN, TPS and BPS in project.
In Project
Maximum 200 remote devices across multiple controllers in a single Pharos Designer project.
Specifications
Certifications
CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed
Power
PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 1), 1.5W typical
Required
Configuration
Pharos Designer 2.0 or later
Addressing
By rotary selector switch
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity
10-50% relative, non-condensing
Ingress
IP40
Physical
Flush-mounting wall panel with variants suitable for standard single-gang UK or US backboxes
UK: 8.6 x 8.6 x 3.2 cm (3.4 x 3.4 x 1.3 in)
US: 7 x 11.5 x 3.2 cm (2.8 x 4.5 x 1.3 in)
0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Shipping
20 x 15 x 12 cm (8 x 6 x 5 in)
0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Recovery
Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
Warranty
5 years
Order Code & Variants
BPS UK BB
Designer Button Panel Station UK Black-on-Black (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK CC
Designer Button Panel Station UK Cream-on-Cream (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK WW
Designer Button Panel Station UK White-on-White (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US BB
Designer Button Panel Station US Black-on-Black (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US CC
Designer Button Panel Station US Cream-on-Cream (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US WW
Designer Button Panel Station US White-on-White (Magnetic Overlay)
Pharos Designer Controller required
Colour Information
Jet Black
Bayblend T45 (UL94 HB) RAL 9005 jet black
Cream
Bayblend T45 (UL94 HB) RAL 9001 cream
Signal White
Bayblend T45 (UL94 HB) RAL 9003 signal white