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RIO

RIO

The Pharos Designer RIO 80, 44 and 08 (Remote Input Output) devices provide a convenient and scalable way to add inputs and outputs to a Pharos Designer system for show control and integration.

Technical Details

Flexibility built-in

Each device can be placed where it is needed and connected to Pharos Designer Controllers over an Ethernet network. Each RIO has a multi-protocol serial port, supporting DMX output, and a combination of multi-functional digital/analog inputs and relay outputs.

Pharos Designer Remote Devices can be used with the full range of Pharos Designer Controllers, providing additional functionality

All variants have a multi-protocol serial port, supporting RS232 or RS485 for integration, also with the option to output DMX

Configurable IO, supporting contact closure, digital and analogue inputs or output relays

Extend the reach of your controllers’ inputs and outputs

Features

Flexible Inputs

Each input is individually configurable in one of three modes. As a Contact Closure, an external volt-free switch may be connected across the input. As a Digital Input, an external voltage source (up to 24V) can be connected across the input and thresholds for ‘high’ and ‘low’ triggering can be set. As an Analog Input, a variable external voltage can be measured within a configurable range.

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 Remote Device 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

Multi-Protocol

The RIO has a multi-protocol serial port, with protocol (RS232 or RS485), data rate and format settings (baud, parity, stop bits, etc.) all configurable in Pharos Designer 2 software. The port can also be configured to output up to 96 channels of local DMX512.


Relay Outputs

Our outputs use solid-state relays to ensure silent operation and long-term reliability. They are designed for low voltage, low current switching (48V, 0.25A) and are also fully isolated. Where necessary they enable higher currents to be controlled from a Pharos Designer system by integration with commonly available third-party contactors.


Power-over-Ethernet

As a PoE device, the RIO can be placed at any remote location and only needs a single Cat 5 cable that provides both power and data.


Installer Friendly

Made for permanent installation, with installer-friendly 0.200” (5.08mm) plug-in rising clamp terminals, a rugged, compact enclosure, and easy DIN-rail mounting.


Multiple Pharos Designer Controllers can be used together with up to 200 Remote Devices and will synchronise automatically

Total Reliability

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

Inputs / Outputs

Three variants – one with eight inputs; one with eight outputs; and one with four of each.

Isolated

The outputs relays (rated 48V, 0.25A) are individually isolated (1kV) from each other and all other ports.

Configurable

The inputs are individually configurable as contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analog level.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS

RIO Datasheet

Click on the link below to download the datasheet.

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Download Software

Download the latest version of our Designer software.

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Comparison Chart

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Capabilities

Contact Closure

Connect an external volt-free switch between input and ground (internal 2.2kohm 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

Relay Outs

Individually isolated (1KV) relay outputs (48V 250mA)

Serial Data

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

DMX Out

96 channels (USITT E1.11-2008)

Specifications

Certifications

CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed

Power

PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 1)
1.5W typical

Required

Any Pharos Designer Controller

Addressing

By rotary selector switch

Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Physical

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

Weight

0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)

Shipping

220 x 15 x 12 cm (8″ x 6″ x 5″)
0.5 kg (1.1 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; Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

Serial

RS232 / RS485 / DMX out *

Inputs

Individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analog input (24V maximum) *

Relay Outs

Individually isolated (1KV) relay outputs (48V 250mA) *

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

Order Code & Variants

RIO 80

Designer Remote Input Output Device 80 (8 input, 0 output, Serial/DMX)

RIO 44

Designer Remote Input Output Device 44 (4 input, 4 output, Serial/DMX)

RIO 08

Designer Remote Input Output Device 08 (0 input, 8 output, Serial/DMX)

Pharos Designer Controller required

Downloads:

RIO Datasheet

RIO 80 Specifications

RIO 44 Specifications

RIO 08 Specifications

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