TPC + EXT
The Pharos Designer TPC + EXT (Touch Panel Controller + Extension) is the perfect combination if you’re looking for a mains-powered DALI and DMX lighting control solution with versatile output and show control options, that can be used standalone or integrated.
Complete package
The award-winning Pharos Designer TPC is an elegant lighting controller with a customisable, 4.3″ capacitive touchscreen. The EXT provides local DMX and DALI output for the TPC, as well as power and other hardware control interfaces.
The EXT adds physical connectivity to the TPC: PoE power, local DMX and DALI ports, RS232 serial and 8 digital/analog inputs for triggering
Compact DIN-rail compatible housing for mounting within an electrical cabinet, with easy-install plug-strip connections
Plug and play functionality – all system setup is done on the TPC, so it’s easy to add an EXT to your system
The versatility of a touchscreen controller
with the convenience of install-ready connectivity
Features
Touch Panel Interface
Touchscreen user interface is fully customisable using the free Pharos Designer 2 software. Create multiple pages of lighting controls including buttons, sliders, keypads and colour pickers, and configure their appearance and visual feedback. Make it eye-catching by importing your own graphics or picking from one of our attractive themes.
DMX & DALI
The combination of TPC + EXT provides you a lighting control system that controls 512 channels of DMX/eDMX (Art-Net, sACN, KiNET) for any type of fixture. Additionally you have full control of up to 64 DALI devices, including Type 8 support for colour and tuneable white control.
Easy Installation
As the EXT can be mounted close to all cables in an electric cabinet, it’s possible to keep the TPC near the user and connect it to the EXT using just a single cable (up to 100m). Mains powered and installer-friendly connectors enable extremely easy installation of this versatile solution.
Designer Engine
The intelligent Designer Engine gives you complete control of your lighting installation. Based on individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, it lets 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
Timing is everything. Whatever the stimulus, Designer Trigger can handle it. You can control your lighting with responsive, reactive programming. Designer Trigger is a rules engine that uses conditional logic and a broad range of interfaces and protocols. 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
Design the big picture; control every pixel. Create a 2D map of your fixtures within the Designer 2 software, then use Designer Mapping to create visually striking effects or play video across the entire LED array. Powerful controls allow you to build maps fast with pixel precise adjustment. 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
Fully customisable user interface, with pages and controls created in the free Pharos Designer 2 software
User Interface
Create a personalised user interface with multiple pages of controls, configure their appearance and get immediate visual feedback.
Playback Control
Control of your lighting at your fingertips; you can gracefully transition between scenes and timelines with the press of a button.
Capacity
512 channels of DMX and eDMX output.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION & DOWNLOADS
TPC + EXT Datasheets
Click on the link below to download the datasheets.
Download Software
Download the latest version of our Designer software.
Comparison Chart
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Supported Fixtures
LEDs
Any colour configuration e.g. RGB, RGBW, 8-bit, 16-bit, tuneable white
Generic
Downlights, spotlights, uplights, etc. via controllable dimmers, relays or ballasts
Intelligent
Moving and multi-parameter fixtures
Fountain Jets
Fountain jets for fountain animation or other animatronics
Fixture Library
Pharos offers an online fixture library with over 30,000 fixture profiles, for easy download of your luminaires
Output
DMX512
One port (max 512 channels) USITT E1.11-2008
RDM
Via Art-Net, EXT or EDN, supports discovery and addressing via Pharos Designer 2 software
sACN
ANSI E1.31 (with per fixture priority)
Art-Net
Art-Net I, Art-Net II, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 (transmit only). Configurable broadcast override
KiNET
KiNET V1, V2, V3; PDS/Data Enabler discovery
Pathport
Pathway Connectivity protocol
EDN
Via EDN: natively integrate, and output DMX, with the EDN
DALI
Control for up to 64 DALI devices; DALI discovery and configuration commands
Simultaneous
Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used
Scalable
Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Designer Controllers over network
Triggering & Integration
Startup
Commences programmed playback automatically on receiving power
Touchscreen
Buttons, sliders, colour picker, etc
Clock
Battery-backed real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers
Astronomical
Sunrise/Sunset/Twilight and Lunar phases
Temperature
Trigger on changes or entering a range
Ethernet
UDP, TCP, Multicast; send/receive any Ethernet message
eDMX
sACN or Art-Net
DALI
Transmit and receive DALI commands
Serial Data
MIDI
Via RIO A: MIDI Notes, SysEx or MIDI Time Code
Timecode
Via RIO A: Linear Timecode (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC)
Audio Level
Via RIO A: stereo 30-band spectrum analysis
Inputs
Via EXT: contact closure, active low, active high or 0-24V analog level
Outputs
Via RIO: isolated relay outputs (48V, 250mA)
Web Interface
Built-in or custom designed
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 and Controllers
Capabilities TPC
TPC Orientation
Portrait or landscape
Layouts
Free editable layouts
Pages
Any number of pages
Navigation
Convenient and custom navigation via configurable navigation bars
Fonts
Custom font support, including fonts with extended character sets e.g. Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Themes
Wide selection of themes available to download, or create your own with Designer’s theme editor
Controls
A wide array of customisable buttons, sliders, colour pickers, labels, keypads and clocks
Flexible integration
Fully integrated with Pharos Trigger, so button states, graphics, and captions can change according to any number of preset triggers
Infrared
Learning IR allows any standard remote control to be used to activate button presses/state changes
Secure access
Keypad for PIN-code entry; multiple user levels
Commissioning
Commissioned with Pharos Designer 2 software
Capabilities EXT
Contact Closure
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
Serial Data
RS232; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
DALI Control
Control for up to 64 DALI devices including device discovery and configuration
DALI Receive
Receive DALI messages from other controllers such as wall panels or occupancy sensors
Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting Schedule automatic Function and Duration tests; automatic querying for battery level and lamp hours; test result and error reporting web page
Bus Power Detection
Detect and report bus power status, a separate DALI bus power supply is required
Interfaces TPC
Ethernet
RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP; Dual IP address for eDMX
Touchscreen
4.3” capacitive touch; 480×272 24bpp; 340 cd/m2; magnetic overlay
IR Sensor
Learning IR sensor for remote control
Temperature
Built-in ambient temperature sensor
Interfaces EXT
TPC PoE
RJ45 socket with Link/Data LEDs for direct connection to TPC only (100m max distance)
Ethernet
RJ45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP
DMX512
Isolated DMX port, RDM compatible *
DALI
Transmit and receive DALI commands *
Serial
RS232 *
Inputs
Individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analogue input (24V maximum) *
* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)
Specifications
Certifications
CE compliant, UKCA compliant, ETL/cETL listed, may be used as part of a Title 24 compliant lighting control system
Power
100-240V AC *, 50-60Hz, 0.1A, 10W typical
Configuration
Pharos Designer 2
Data Storage
Removable SD Card (supplied)
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity
10-50% relative, non-condensing
Ingress
IP40
Physical TPC
Wall mounted, partly recessed in UK 2-gang 35mm or custom US 2.5” backbox (supplied separately)
14.6 x 8.6 x 3.2 cm (5.8 x 3.4 x 1.3 in)
0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Shipping TPC
20 x 15 x 12 cm (8 x 6 x 5 in)
0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Physical EXT
8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail))
14.4 x 9 x 5.8 cm (5.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 in)
0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Shipping EXT
20 x 15 x 12 cm (8 x 6 x 5 in)
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)
Order Code & Variants
TPC BB
Designer Touch Panel Controller Black-on-Black (512 channels eDMX)
TPC CC
Designer Touch Panel Controller Cream-on-Cream (512 channels eDMX)
TPC WW
Designer Touch Panel Controller White-on-White (512 channels eDMX)
EXT
Designer Extension for TPC connectivity (DMX, DALI, IO, serial, mains-powered)
TPC FBB
Flush back box
TPC SBB
Surface back box
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