BPS
The Pharos BPS (Button Panel Station) is a versatile 8-button station with integrated button LEDs that works with any Pharos Controller. The stylish BPS is available in a range of finishes and there are two variants for compatibility with either US or UK back boxes. Install is easy and convenient as the BPS only requires a single Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) network connection.
The function of each button is freely programmable, and each button has a white LED indicator with fully user-controllable brightness and a variety of flash effect options for giving visual feedback. In addition a learning infra-red sensor is included, allowing any standard remote control to be used to trigger button presses.
The BPS is part of the Pharos range of Remote Devices, which allow the fully scalable Pharos system to be tailored to the needs of each individual project. Multiple Pharos Controllers can be used together with up to 200 Remote Devices and will synchronise automatically. The Controllers are programmed using the free Pharos Designer 2 software.
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.
Sleek Design
An embossed magnetic overlay sits within a low-profile bezel that is only 5.5mm thick to give a sleek finish with no visible fixings. Both the bezel and the overlay are available in a variety of colours. There are two variants for compatibility with either US or UK back boxes.
Scalable
Up to 200 Remote Devices can be combined with one or more Pharos 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 software.
Buttons
The function of each of the 8 buttons is freely programmable and the system can detect press, hold, repeat and release events.
LEDs
Each button has a white LED indicator with fully user-controllable brightness and a choice of visual effects such as fades, fast or slow flashing or ramps.
PoE Powered
As a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) device, the BPS can be placed at any remote location and only needs a single Cat5 cable that provides both power and data.
Learning IR
The BPS may be taught to recognise up to 8 different IR codes from a standard infra-red remote control. When one of these keys on the remote control is pressed the BPS will treat that as a press on its own button.
Pharos Designer
Programmed and configured using the free Pharos Designer 2 software – available for Windows or Mac OS X – with upload over Ethernet or USB.
Network
Works with any Pharos Controller and links to it using standard protocols over an Ethernet 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
If you have questions about any of the below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy to help.
Capabilities
Buttons
8 high-reliability, tactile buttons with detection of press, held, repeat and release
LEDs
Each button has an individual white LED indicator with variable brightness and flash effect options
Infra-red
Learning IR allows any standard remote control to be used to activate button presses
If you have questions about any of the below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy to help.
Specifications
Certifications
CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed
Power
PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 1)
1.5W typical
Addressing
By rotary selector switch
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Physical
Flush-mounting wall panel with variants suitable for standard single-gang UK or US backboxes
Weight
0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Shipping
20 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)
If you have questions about any of the below, please get in touch with one of our sales team who will be happy to help.
Order Code & Variants
BPS UK BN
Button Panel Station UK Black-on-Nickel (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK BB
Button Panel Station UK Black-on-Black (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK CC
Button Panel Station UK Cream-on-Cream (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK WN
Button Panel Station UK White-on-Nickel (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS UK WW
Button Panel Station UK White-on-White (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US BN
Button Panel Station US Black-on-Nickel (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US BB
Button Panel Station US Black-on-Black (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US CC
Button Panel Station US Cream-on-Cream (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US WN
Button Panel Station US White-on-Nickel (Magnetic Overlay)
BPS US WW
Button Panel Station US White-on-White (Magnetic Overlay)
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