The Pharos RIO G4 (Remote Gateway 4-Port) is a convenient and scalable solution, providing cost-effective Ethernet-distributed DMX ports.
The RIO G4 is supported with Pharos Designer controllers running v2.13 or later.
Pharos from control to fixture
The RIO G4 is an easily configurable networking node that is specifically designed to add physical DMX ports to Pharos controllers and integrates natively with the full Pharos Designer range. Have the reassurance of using Pharos hardware all the way to the fixture.
Pharos Remote Devices can be used with the full range of Pharos Designer Controllers, providing additional functionality
Mix-and-match RIO G4 with Designer EDN to offer more hardware choice when planning DMX distribution across a Pharos installation
Easily configured and patched to your Designer controller with the free Pharos Designer 2 software
The four DMX ports can be flexibly assigned as output or input to any controller in your project, providing an elegant data distribution solution over an Ethernet network with minimal setup required
Features
Isolation
The RIO G4 offers four DMX512 output ports to control your fixtures. Each port is independently galvanically isolated up to 2kV, ensuring the control circuitry and each port of the RIO G4 is protected against a multitude of electrical line faults, including earth potential rise and ground loops.
Protection
The RIO G4 is equipped with “self-healing” DMX ports, giving your equipment added protection from incorrect setup and energy surges, such as short circuits and power induction. Should an energy surge occur, it will be contained by the RIO, preventing it from flowing into other components; once the external fault is cleared, the ports “self-heal”, restoring DMX output automatically.
Integration
Built from the ground up on Pharos technology, the RIO G4 natively interfaces with the rest of the Designer product range including Designer 2 software. Connecting it to your Designer lighting project is as simple as ensuring the RIO G4 is on the same network as the Designer controllers. From there, Designer will detect it, giving you full control of your Ethernet network lighting solution with minimal effort. Read more
Scalable
Multiple Remote Devices can be combined on the same network to build the ideal system for your installation. System totals and maximum device limits depend on controller type. Whether one controller or many, it’s all easily programmed using our Designer 2 software. Read more
Power-over-Ethernet
As a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) device, the RIO G4 can be placed at any remote location and only needs a single Ethernet cable that provides both power and data.
RDM Capable
When connected to Designer LPC family controllers, the RIO G4 supports the Remote Device Management protocol (ANSI E1.20), allowing fixtures connected to any of the DMX512 outputs to communicate back to their respectively assigned Controllers over an Ethernet network.
SDI
Accessory for the RIO G4, supporting serial data protocol outputs for controlling products such as addressable LED tape. The SDI supports both synchronous (SPI) and asynchronous serial lighting data and allows patching up to 3 universes (1536 channels) per unit.
Discoverable through Pharos Designer 2 software and associated to Designer controllers to be seamlessly configured as part of your patch
Hold Last Look
Option to maintain output of last recieved frame at 5Hz refresh, in the event of data loss with controller.
Install-Friendly
Made for permanent installation, in a compact plastic enclosure, and easy DIN rail mounting with installer-friendly connectors. Convenient thumb wheel for addressing and test modes.
Total Reliability
Designed in the UK for 24/7 operation and reliability, with a 5 year warranty
TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS
RIO G4 Datasheet
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Download Software
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Comparison Chart
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Interfaces
Ethernet
RJ45 socket for 100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Static IP or DHCP; Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
DMX
Four DMX512 ports, RDM compatible *
* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)
Protocols
DMX
DMX512 supports 512 channels output per port in DMX mode
DMX in for triggering (from v2.16.4)
RDM
Supports discovery and addressing via Designer 2 software
UltraDMX
MY94441 supported natively
SPI
In SDI mode, supports serial data via the Pharos Designer SDI
Note: one output protocol per RIO G4
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, UL/cUL listed
Power
PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 2), 7W max
Required
Configuration
Pharos Designer 2.13 or later
Addressing
By rotary selector switch
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity
10-90% relative, non-condensing
Ingress
IP40
Protection
Self-healing ports can withstand continuous AC voltage up to 300V or peak impulse voltage up to 650V with duration less than 10ms
Isolation
Ports independently galvanically-isolated up to 2kV
Physical
6 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (35/7.5 rail)
10.8 x 9 x 4 cm (4.2 x 3.5 x 1.6 in)
0.2 kg (0.5 lbs)
Shipping
19.5 x 15 x 7.5 cm (8 x 6 x 3 in)
0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Recovery
Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
Warranty
5 years
Order Code & Variants
RIO G4
Pharos Remote Gateway 4-Port Device (DMX/SDI x4)
Pharos Designer Controller required
