TPC + EXT
The TPC + EXT is the perfect combination if you’re looking for a mains-powered DMX and DALI lighting control solution with versatile output and show control options, that can be used standalone or integrated.
The TPC (Touch Panel Controller) is an elegant lighting controller with a customisable, 4.3″ capacitive touch screen. With control of playback selection and lighting levels at your fingertips you can gracefully transition between scenes, timelines, effects and pixel-mapped media. The intuitive user interface lets you create multiple pages of controls, configure their appearance and get immediate visual feedback.
The EXT provides local DMX and DALI output for the TPC, as well as power and other hardware interfaces. The EXT and TPC are configured as one in the Designer Software, as if the TPC supports the additional interfaces directly. The EXT is provided in a compact DIN-rail compatible housing for mounting within an electrical cabinet.
Touch Interface
Touch screen user interface is fully customisable using the free Pharos Designer software. Create multiple pages of 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 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 tunable 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.
Pharos Engine
The intelligent Pharos Engine gives you complete control of your 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.
Pharos Trigger
Timing is everything. Whatever the stimulus, Pharos Trigger can handle it. You can control your lighting with responsive, reactive programming. Pharos 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.
Pharos Mapping
Design the big picture; control every pixel. Create a 2D map of your fixtures within the Designer software, then use Pharos Mapping to create visually striking effects or play video across the entire array. Powerful controls allow you to build maps fast with pixel precise adjustment.
Remote Management
The control you need in your browser – from anywhere. Pharos Controllers can be connected to a network, making it possible for you to remotely manage your installation. The built-in web server lets you check the Controller’s status, inputs and outputs, trigger timelines, view a full history log and much more.
Pharos Designer
Programmed and configured using the free Pharos Designer 2 software – available for Windows or Mac OS X – with upload over Ethernet.
Reliable
Hardware and firmware are self-sufficient, so no PC needs to be left on site. Rugged, compact unit designed for 24/7 operation and reliability.
Scalable
Multiple Pharos Controllers can be seamlessly linked together to work as one via a standard Ethernet network. For additional integration options, simply add Remote Devices to further extend the network.
Firmware
Microprocessor-based system supports firmware updates via the network from Designer software or the web interface.
5 Year Warranty
Designed and manufactured in the UK, with quality and reliability our top priority.
Certifications
CE compliant; ETL/cETL listed; California Title 20/24 Compliant
Pharos control products are highly flexible, customiseable and scalable. Our controllers work seamlessly with our remote devices and accessories for a huge range of protocol options.
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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 a cloud library with over 13,000 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
2 ports (max 512 channels each) USITT E1.11-2008
DALI
Control for up to 64 DALI devices; DALI discovery and configuration commands
Scalable
Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Controllers over network
Simultaneous
Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used
Triggering & Integration
Startup
Commences 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
Use DALI messages from other systems or wall panels as triggers in Pharos
Serial Data
RS232; configurable port; send/receive any syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
RS232/485 via RIO; send receive any syntax in ASCII, HEX or Decimal
Inputs
Supports discovery and addressing via Designer software
Web Interface
Built-in or custom designed
Conditions
Full conditional logic support
Scripting
Lua scripting for total flexibility
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
Infra-red
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
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Specifications
Certifications
CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed
Power
Mains-powered; 100-240VAC / 50-60Hz / 0.1A (10W typical)
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)
Weight TPC
0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Shipping TPC
20 x 15 x 12 cm (8″ x 6″ x 5″)
0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Physical EXT
8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail))
Weight EXT
0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Shipping EXT
20 x 15 x 12 cm (8″ x 6″ x 5″)
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Recovery
Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button
Warranty
5 years
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; Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
DMX512
Isolated DMX port, RDM compatible *
DALI
Master (up to 64 devices) or Slave *
Serial
RS232 *
Inputs
Individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analog input (24V maximum) *
* Install-friendly 0.200″ (5.08mm) plug in rising clamp connectors (included)
NOTE: an Ethernet cable is not supplied with the TPC+EXT package
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Order Code & Variants
TPC BN
Touch Panel Controller Black-on-Nickel (512 channels eDMX) *
TPC BB
Touch Panel Controller Black-on-Black (512 channels eDMX)
Touch Panel Controller Cream-on-Cream (512 channels eDMX)
TPC WN
Touch Panel Controller White-on-Nickel (512 channels eDMX)
TPC WW
Touch Panel Controller White-on-White (512 channels eDMX)
EXT
Extension for TPC connectivity (DMX, DALI, IO, serial, mains-powered)
* TPC BN is default colour and shipped as standard
