• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Pharos Controls

Pharos Controls

Dynamic Lighting Control for Iconic Installations

  • Expert
  • Designer
  • Cloud
  • Support
  • Sales
  • About
  • Overview
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Designer 2
  • LPC
  • TPC
  • TPC & EXT
  • LPC X
  • VLC
  • VLC+
  • TPS 5
  • TPS
  • BPS
  • RIO
  • RIO A
  • RIO D
  • EDN
  • SDI
  • EXT
  • RDM
  • POE
You are here: Home / Products / LPC

LPC

LPC

The Pharos Designer LPC (Lighting Playback Controller) is an award-winning, all-in-one control solution for themed entertainment and LED lighting installations.

Technical Details

Timelines and scenes

The LPC features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, letting you build dynamic, precise, fully customisable pre-programmed lighting effects with the freedom of real-time manual overrides and the versatility of powerful show control and integration features.

Its compact form-factor and minimal power requirements make the LPC suitable for installation anywhere – including in weatherproof enclosures or even on roller-coaster ride vehicles. Designed for 24/7 operation and total reliability.

Multiple Pharos Designer Controllers can be used together and will synchronise automatically

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

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

Available in one, two and four universe eDMX output capacities,
with two local DMX ports on board for convenience

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.

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 Outputs

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.


Custom Interfaces

Create a custom web interface for your lighting 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.


The LPC is programmed and configured using the free Pharos Designer 2 software

Total Reliability

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

Install-Friendly

Made for permanent installation, with installer-friendly connectors, easy DIN-rail mounting and flexible 9-48V DC or PoE options.

Fixture Library

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

Multiple Outputs

Outputs a range of DMX and eDMX protocols and supports RDM and DALI.


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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS

LPC Datasheet

Click on the link below to download the datasheet.

Download

Download Software

Download the latest version of our Designer software.

Download

Comparison Chart

See and compare features and specs of all our products.

Compare
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

DMX512

Two ports (max 512 channels each) USITT E1.11-2008

RDM

Supports discovery and addressing via Designer software

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

sACN

ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority) standard

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

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

Triggering & Integration

Startup

Commences programmed playback automatically on receiving power

Contact Closures

Connect an external volt-free switch between input and ground (internal 2.2k pull-up to 5V)

Digital In

Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum; internal 2MOhm pull-down to 0V); software-configurable low/high threshold

Analog In

Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum); software-configurable range

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

Serial Data

RS232, RS485; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal

MIDI

MIDI Notes, SysEx or Timecode

Timecode

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

Audio Level

Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis via RIO A

DMX

Trigger on changes within a range or entering a range

eDMX

sACN or Art-Net (option to pass-thru on local DMX output)

DALI

Trigger on any message, via RIO D

Web Interface

Built-in or custom designed

Wall Stations

Integrate with BPS or TPC 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

9V to 48V DC * or PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 2) 4W typical

Data Storage

Removable SD Card (supplied)

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Physical

8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail))

Weight

0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

Shipping

20 x 15 x 12 cm (8″ x 6″ x 5″)
0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

Recovery

Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button

Warranty

5 years

Interfaces

Ethernet

RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP; Dual IP address for eDMX

DMX512

Two isolated DMX ports, RDM compatible *

Serial

RS232 / RS485 / DMX in *

Inputs

Eight inputs, individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analogue input *

MIDI In & Out

MIDI via 5-pin DIN 41524 socket

USB-B socket

USB 1.1 for connection to PC

* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)

Order Code & Variants

LPC 1

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 1 (512 channels DMX/eDMX)

LPC 2

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 2 (1,024 channels DMX/eDMX)

LPC 4

Designer Lighting Playback Controller 4 (2,048 channels eDMX, 2 local DMX ports)

Downloads:

LPC Datasheet

LPC 1 Specifications

LPC 2 Specifications

LPC 4 Specifications

Footer

  • WHY PHAROS?
  • Applications
  • Showcase
  • Designer Features
  • Expert Features
  • Pharos Brochures
  • EXPERT
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • DESIGNER
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • CLOUD
  • SUPPORT
  • Designer Support
  • Cloud Support
  • Contact Support
  • SALES
  • Sales Regions
  • Sales Team
  • Office Locations
  • ABOUT
  • News
  • Upcoming Events
  • History
  • People
  • Careers
  • Get In Touch
  • UK OFFICE
  • 272 Gunnersbury Avenue
  • London, W4 5QB
  • +44 (0)20 7471 9449
  • sales@pharoscontrols.com
  • ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE
  • Room 19, Block A
  • 1/F Wing Hin Factory Building
  • 31-33 Ng Fong Street
  • San Po Kong, Kowloon,
  • +852 3996 1836
  • asia@pharoscontrols.com
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2004 – 2023 | Company registered in England and Wales no. 05286891
  • Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions