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LPC X

LPC X

The award-winning Pharos Designer LPC X (Lighting Playback Controller X) offers an extreme level of power and integration, making it an ideal lighting control solution for architectural and landmark lighting installations requiring significant channel counts.

Technical Details

Unprecedented capacity

The LPC X is available in capacities ranging from 10 DMX universes (5,120 channels) up to 100 DMX universes (51,200 channels) from a single unit, with further scaling (for even larger architectural lighting installations) by using multiple LPC X connected and synchronised automatically over Ethernet.

Additional integration options are supported by our range of Pharos Designer Remote Devices and IO Modules

Optional DVI-D input for mapping live video in your installation, supporting up to 1080p60 with configurable scaling and X/Y pixel offset

Installations can be managed locally with the built-in web server, and from anywhere in the world via Pharos Cloud

High capacity controller with optional real-time video input

Features

Designer Engine

Based on individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, the intelligent Designer Engine gives you complete control, letting you build dynamic, precise, fully customisable pre-programmed lighting displays, all while giving you the freedom of real-time manual overrides, flexible multi-zone control, prioritisation and more. 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

Designer Mapping

Create a map of your fixtures within the Designer 2 software, then use Designer Mapping to control every pixel, create visually striking effects or play video across the entire LED array. Powerful controls allow you to build maps fast with pixel-precise adjustment. Multiple maps can be created to support different zones or for modelling different views of your installation. Read more

Remote Management

Future-proof your lighting projects by connecting your Designer Controllers to Pharos Cloud. This allows remote, but direct, control of your controllers from anywhere in the world, letting you check the status, fire triggers, schedule events, upload new projects and much more. All through one portal, accessible at your own Internet domain. Read more


Scalable

The right fit for every installation. Multiple Designer Controllers can be seamlessly linked together to work as one via a standard Ethernet network giving impressive scalability. For additional integration options simply add Remote Devices to further extend the network. Whether one controller or many, it’s all easily programmed using our Designer 2 software. Read more


Flexible

Be limited by your design brief, not your lighting control system. Our products support a vast range of different fixture types and can output multiple DMX-over-Ethernet (eDMX) lighting protocols at the same time. No other system gives you this level of flexibility and control over your project.


Custom Interfaces

Create a custom web interface for your installation that gives your users the control they need and the look they expect. Our built-in web server supports an extensive JavaScript API and access control with multiple user levels.


LPC X or VLC?

Learn more about which controller best suits your requirements here

Total Reliability

Designed for 24/7 operation and total reliability. Designed and manufactured in the UK, with a 5 year warranty.

Rugged Unit

Rugged 1U 19” rackmount unit with separate Ethernet interfaces for management and DMX-over-Ethernet (eDMX) output.

Fixture Library

Supported fixtures include LEDs in a wide array of colour configurations, moving lights, fountain jets and DALI ballasts.

High Capacities

Available in capacities ranging from 5120 to 51200 channels (10-100 DMX universes) from a single unit.


Unsure which controller to choose? Learn more about the LPC & VLC families here

TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS

LPC X Datasheet

Click on the link below to download the datasheet.

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Download Software

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Comparison Chart

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Supported Fixtures

LEDs

LEDs in any colour configuration (RGB, RGBW, 8 bit, 16 bit, tuneable white)

Automated

Moving heads, yokes or scanners

Generic

Downlights, spotlights, uplights, etc. via controllable dimmers, relays or ballasts

Fountain Jets

Fountain jets for fountain animation or other animatronics

Fixture Library

Pharos offers an online fixture library with over 20,000 fixture profiles, for easy download of your luminaires

Output

sACN

ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority)

Art-Net

Art-Net, Art-Net 2, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 (configurable broadcast override)

KiNET

KiNET V1 (DMX out) and V2 (Port out); PDS/Data Enabler discovery

Pathport

Pathway Connectivity protocol

DMX512

Via the EDN or any other eDMX node

EDN

Can natively integrate with and output DMX through the ports of the EDN 

SPI

Supports synchronous and asynchronous serial data output via the EDN + SDI

DALI

Via RIO D 

Scalable

Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Designer Controllers over network

Simultaneous

Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used

Audio Out

Audio Output with two audio layers; a background layer for ongoing audio and an alert layer for high-priority overriding.

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

eDMX

sACN or Art-Net

Inputs

Contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analogue level via RIOs

MIDI

MIDI Notes, SysEx or Timecode via RIO A

Timecode

Linear Timecode via RIO A (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)

Audio Level

Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis via RIO A

RS485 Serial

Via RIO; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

DALI

Trigger on any message, via RIO D

Web Interface

Built-in or custom designed

Wall Stations

Integrate with BPS or TPS 5

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

Specifications

Certifications

CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed, may be used as part of a Title 24 compliant lighting control system

Power

100-240VAC / 50-60HZ / 0.4-0.2A
40W typical (50W maximum)
IEC connector with switch (power cable not supplied)

Data Storage

Internal 16GB SSD (supplied)

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Physical

19″ Rack unit, 1U, 13.5″ deep

Weight

3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)

Shipping

57 x 45 x 18 cm (22″ x 18″ x 7″)
5.0 kg (11 lbs)

Recovery

Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button

Warranty

5 years

Interfaces

Ethernet

Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP

eDMX

Dedicated Ethernet port for eDMX; Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; Static IP or DHCP

Serial

RS232 via DB9 connector

USB

Two USB 2.0 Type A ports

Audio Out

Stereo analogue & digital audio ports with RCA connectors

DVI-D Input

Video input up to 1080p60 (with DVI-D IN option)

Order Code & Variants

LPC 10

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 10 (5,120 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 20

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 20 (10,240 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 30

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 30 (15,360 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 40

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 40 (20,480 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 50

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 50 (25,600 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 60

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 60 (30,720 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 70

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 70 (35,840 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 80

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 80 (40,960 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 90

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 90 (46,080 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 100

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 100 (51,200 channels eDMX/DVI)

LPC 10 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 10 DVI-IN (5,120 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 20 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 20 DVI-IN (10,240 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 30 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 30 DVI-IN (15,360 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 40 DVI

Lighting Playback Controller 40 DVI-IN (20,480 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 50 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 50 DVI-IN (25,600 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 60 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 60 DVI-IN (30,720 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 70 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 70 DVI-IN (35,840 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 80 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 80 DVI-IN (40,960 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 90 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 90 DVI-IN (46,080 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

LPC 100 DVI

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 100 DVI-IN (51,200 channels eDMX/DVI, DVI-D IN)

Downloads:

LPC X Datasheet

LPC X Specifications

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