Pharos ControlsPharos ControlsPharos ControlsPharos Controls
  • Why Pharos?
    • What is Pharos?
    • Applications
      • Bridges & Structures
      • Water Features
      • Landscapes
      • Urban Spaces
      • Cityscapes
      • Facades
      • Heritage Architecture
      • Video Mapped Buildings
      • Themed Attractions
      • Museums & Exhibitions
      • Art Installations
      • Son et lumière
      • Venues
      • Stadiums & Sports
      • Retail
      • Hospitality
      • Residential
      • Healthcare
      • Places of Worship
    • Features
      • Intelligent Programming
      • Extensive Fixture Support
      • Powerful Pixel Mapping
      • Sophisticated Triggering
      • Remote Management
      • Easy Integration
      • Endless Scalability
      • Intuitive Software
      • Extreme Reliability
  • Products
    • Controllers
      • LPC Family
        • LPC (Lighting Playback Controller)
        • LPC X
        • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
        • TPC + EXT
      • VLC Family
        • VLC (Video Lighting Controller)
        • VLC+
      • Which controller do I need?
    • Software
      • Designer 2
      • Director
    • Pharos Cloud
    • Wall Stations
      • BPS
      • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
      • TPS
    • Remote Devices
      • EDN
      • BPS
      • RIO
      • RIO A (AUDIO)
      • RIO D (DALI)
    • Accessories
      • SDI
      • CVD / CCD
      • EXT
      • POE
      • RDM
  • Showcase
  • Downloads
    • Software
      • Designer 2
      • Director
      • Migrating to Designer 2
      • Legacy Designer 1.x
      • Software Archive
    • Brochures
    • Documentation
      • Datasheets & Specifications
      • Manuals
      • Application Notes
      • Wiring Diagrams
      • Document Archive
    • Resources
      • Custom Presets
      • Custom Web Interfaces
      • Drafting Aids
      • IO Modules
      • Project Files
      • Script Examples
      • Timeline Presets
      • TPC Interface Themes
      • Web Interface Themes
  • Support
    • Online Help
    • Video Tutorials
      • Online Training
      • Designer 2 Tutorials
      • Webinars
      • Pharos Cloud Tutorials
      • Large Projects
    • Tips & Tricks
      • Designer 2 Quick Tips
    • Troubleshooting & FAQ
    • In-person Training
    • Contact Support
  • About Us
    • News
    • Upcoming Trade Shows
    • Careers
    • Stay in Touch
    • Contact Us

Pharos Cloud

Home Products Software Pharos Cloud
Cloud logo wide

Pharos Cloud

Category: Software

Description

  • Overview
  • Features
  • System Diagram
  • User Interface
  • Plans
  • Documentation
  • Sign Up Now

Clients often want to make changes to lighting programming, whether it’s for special events or simply to refresh the design. But once a lighting installation is already up and running, making new changes – or even investigating issues – can incur time, financial and environmental costs by having to send a skilled technician to site.

Pharos Cloud offers simple, secure remote lighting installation control and management, from any Internet-connected device, anytime, anywhere in the world.

Sign up for an account now

Get started with these short tutorial videos

Why use Pharos Cloud?

Here are just a few reasons why Pharos Cloud is the right choice for your remote management needs:

Uploadfromdesigner

Upload from Designer

Connect Pharos Designer to your Cloud account and upload directly over the Internet from anywhere in the world

Schedule tasks

Schedule Tasks

An online scheduler allows you to program tasks to run at the right moment – and update this when required

Control Panel

Control Panel Access

Build a multi-page control panel for end users to easily recall tasks, from PC, tablet or mobile

Fire device triggers

Fire Device Triggers

Access each devices’ list of published triggers to fire them directly from Cloud

Control multiple projects

Control Multiple Projects

Control multiple Pharos Cloud Sites with your single log-in, with one or more devices per Site

Ease of setting up

Ease of Setting Up

Connecting your controller to cloud does not require any IT skills, it is as simple as pressing a button

Offline status reporting

Offline Status Reporting

Controller status information is stored on the Cloud servers, so problems can be diagnosed remotely even if controllers go offline

No additional hardware

No Additional Hardware

Just connect the Pharos controllers to the Internet via their Ethernet port. Cloud supports all Pharos controllers that are compatible with Designer 2

Pharos Cloud functionality

Many remote management tasks can be conducted with Pharos Cloud, with more being added over the coming months. Existing functions include:

view system status

View system status

view status of IO modules

View status of integrated system via IO modules

Low bandwidth

Low bandwidth requirements

adjust hardware

Adjust hardware settings remotely

set user permissions

Set remote user permissions

works over internet

Works over any internet connection

Getting access beyond the local network doesn’t have to involve additional skills or hardware, or potential security risks from a misconfigured network. Setup of Pharos Cloud could not be simpler – controllers are plugged into the Internet, using industry-standard encryption. Once connected, users can access controllers remotely via the Pharos Cloud website, from any internet-connected device, anytime, anywhere in the world.

Pharos Cloud Diagram

Simple, Powerful, Intuitive

The Pharos Cloud solution has been designed to manage and monitor Pharos controllers remotely. From the simple, yet intuitive user interface, you can manage all your Sites, add Users, set Permissions, see the Status of your controllers, fire Triggers and much more (depending on you plan).

Previous
Next
SettingsTasksSchedulingSchedulingMobile screenshot 1Mobile screenshot 2Mobile screenshot 3Controller OverviewTriggersLogPermissions

Introduction

Your projects in Pharos Cloud are organised by Sites.

Each Site can have one or more controllers, with several different users and permissions. You can sign up for a Cloud Site at any time, even before purchasing a full Site Plan. Head to the Sign Up Now tab to register your details, and we’ll set you up with a new free Cloud Site to explore and add your controllers and devices to during the installation phase of your project.

Site Modes

Getting devices setup in Cloud makes them available for quick and easy activation when you or your customer is ready. We call this the Construction mode of your Pharos Cloud Site, where you start adding controllers and devices.

Once you are ready to activate the full features of Pharos Cloud, have your Site owner sign in and click on ‘Activate’ in the Site settings. Your Site will be moved to the Active mode. A purchase order is necessary to maintain the Site in Active mode (within 7 days).

Without a paid subscription, after 7 days your Site will revert back to the feature-limited Standby mode indefinitely or until we receive a purchase order for a Site plan to re-activate your site. Please refer to the table below to understand the features difference between the three Site Modes.

Cloud Site Modes

Site Plans

A Site Plan refers to the subscription for an individual Cloud Site.

We offer different Site plans for different projects depending on the number of controllers and accessories used per Site. Pharos controllers that are part of the same Site can be at different physical locations and running different Pharos Designer project files if you wish. This gives you a lot of flexibility, e.g. if you have several smaller installations for the same client and want them all to run from one Pharos Cloud Site rather than investing in separate Sites for every installation.

Having separate Sites can be beneficial when there is a need for different owners to be financially responsible for the Site plan and/or a group of devices that require a completely different group of users to have access.

Please contact us to discuss the best Site Plan for your specific project and requirements.

Trials

Every Site has a 7 day trial after activation for you and your clients to enjoy the benefits of remote management before making a financial commitment.
Pharos occasionally offers extended trials: contact us via the form on the Sign Up Now tab to discuss your request.

The Pharos Cloud Online Help includes a quick start guide as well as comprehensive documentation on all aspects of Pharos Cloud.

The Networking Guide details how to configure your network if you are are operating on networks with restricted access to the Internet.

The Pharos Cloud Video Tutorials provide step by step examples on key aspects of using Pharos Cloud.

Cloud Online Help

Cloud Networking Guide

Cloud Online Video Tutorials

Try Cloud Free for 30 Days!

Fill out the form below to sign up for a new Cloud Site. Once you receive your login details, you will be given a free Cloud Site in Construction mode, where you can start to add your controllers and devices straight away.

Please refer to the Plans tab above to learn more about the different modes for your Site.

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Company (required)

    I am a...
    ManufacturerResellerIntegrator / InstallerDesigner / SpecifierEnd User

    Site Name (required)

    Site City or State (required)

    Site Country (required)

    Please tell us more (optional)


    Note: by submitting your details, you will be signed up to receive our monthly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in each message.

    This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    PreviousNext

    Related Products

    • downloads-designer2

      Designer 2

      Read more Show Details
    • director-glyph

      Director

      Read more Show Details
    • Cloud logo wide

      Protected: Cloud (one page scroll)

    Pharos Architectural Controls Limited
    International House
    7 High Street
    Ealing Broadway
    London W5 5DB
    United Kingdom

    +44 (0)20 7471 9449

    sales@pharoscontrols.com

    Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2004 - 2021 | Cookies | Privacy Policy | Company registered in England and Wales no. 05286891
    • Why Pharos?
      • What is Pharos?
      • Applications
        • Bridges & Structures
        • Water Features
        • Landscapes
        • Urban Spaces
        • Cityscapes
        • Facades
        • Heritage Architecture
        • Video Mapped Buildings
        • Themed Attractions
        • Museums & Exhibitions
        • Art Installations
        • Son et lumière
        • Venues
        • Stadiums & Sports
        • Retail
        • Hospitality
        • Residential
        • Healthcare
        • Places of Worship
      • Features
        • Intelligent Programming
        • Extensive Fixture Support
        • Powerful Pixel Mapping
        • Sophisticated Triggering
        • Remote Management
        • Easy Integration
        • Endless Scalability
        • Intuitive Software
        • Extreme Reliability
    • Products
      • Controllers
        • LPC Family
          • LPC (Lighting Playback Controller)
          • LPC X
          • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
          • TPC + EXT
        • VLC Family
          • VLC (Video Lighting Controller)
          • VLC+
        • Which controller do I need?
      • Software
        • Designer 2
        • Director
      • Pharos Cloud
      • Wall Stations
        • BPS
        • TPC (Touch Panel Controller)
        • TPS
      • Remote Devices
        • EDN
        • BPS
        • RIO
        • RIO A (AUDIO)
        • RIO D (DALI)
      • Accessories
        • SDI
        • CVD / CCD
        • EXT
        • POE
        • RDM
    • Showcase
    • Downloads
      • Software
        • Designer 2
        • Director
        • Migrating to Designer 2
        • Legacy Designer 1.x
        • Software Archive
      • Brochures
      • Documentation
        • Datasheets & Specifications
        • Manuals
        • Application Notes
        • Wiring Diagrams
        • Document Archive
      • Resources
        • Custom Presets
        • Custom Web Interfaces
        • Drafting Aids
        • IO Modules
        • Project Files
        • Script Examples
        • Timeline Presets
        • TPC Interface Themes
        • Web Interface Themes
    • Support
      • Online Help
      • Video Tutorials
        • Online Training
        • Designer 2 Tutorials
        • Webinars
        • Pharos Cloud Tutorials
        • Large Projects
      • Tips & Tricks
        • Designer 2 Quick Tips
      • Troubleshooting & FAQ
      • In-person Training
      • Contact Support
    • About Us
      • News
      • Upcoming Trade Shows
      • Careers
      • Stay in Touch
      • Contact Us
    Pharos Controls