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Size: Project: Contact: Date: Created using: A3 Express online drawing tool Drawings and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Commissioning software • Windows and macOS • Free software • Free updates • Easy to use • Only for commissioning ; no computer left on site MyProjectName MyContactName dd-MMM-yyyy max 32x max 4x max 4x TOUCH RIO G4 RIO D4 DALI PSU DALI PSU DALI PSU 100-240VAC DALI PSU Touch panel interfaces • 5" or 8" • Black or White • Install Portrait or Landscape • Maximum 32 stations System integration via Ethernet Express can be controlled using: • HTTP API / UDP API / MQTT Express can control: • UDP / TCP / OSC Limits may apply Contact support for details eDMX devices • sACN • Art-Net • KiNET • Simultaneously output  protocols • VLAN support DC wire * DALI DEVICES Each DALI bus/line: • Max 64 loads/fixtures • Max 64 input devices • DALI 201, 209, 301, 302, 303 • Max 300m / 1000ft • Any topology, no loops • Any 2 wire mains rated cable DALI cable 100-240VAC PSU DALI DMX/RDM FIXTURES Each DMX/RDM line: • Max 32 loads / fixtures • Max 300m / 1000ft • Terminate line with end resistor • Daisy chain topology • Cable: shielded twisted pair, 120Ω (RS485, Cat 5e or better) Each DMX/RDM universe: (originating at Expert Control or RIO G4) • max 512 channels T DMX cable 2x relays <48V/ 250mA 2x input digital / analog / contact closure DMX/RDM FIXTURES Each DMX/RDM line: • Max 32 loads / fixtures • Max 300m / 1000ft • Terminate line with end resistor • Daisy chain topology • Cable: shielded twisted pair, 120Ω (RS485, Cat 5e or better) Each DMX/RDM universe: (originating at Expert Control or RIO G4) • max 512 channels T eDMX devices • sACN / ssACN • Art-Net • KiNET • Simultaneously output  protocols • VLAN support DMX cable PAC R PAC R PAC R x… RIO G4 PAC R x… • Limited by patched channels, not universes used, • Double patching does not consume additional channels Total maximum: …ch. DMX+eDMX XPC XPC 1 DALI cable DALI DEVICES Each DALI bus / line: • Max 64 loads / devices • DALI 201 or 209 (DT8) • Max 300m / 1000ft • Any topology, no loops • Any 2 wire mains rated cable 100-240VAC DALI PSU x… RIO D4 DALI PSU DALI PSU DALI PSU DALI PSU 100-240VAC x… x… x… x… Touch panel interfaces • 5" or 8" • Black or White • Install Portrait or Landscape • Maximum 32 stations 2x relays <48V/ 250mA 2x input digital / analog / contact closure System integration via Ethernet Express can be controlled using: • HTTP API / UDP API / MQTT Express can control: • UDP / TCP / OSC Limits may apply Contact support for details x… Express Touch App • Android and iOS • Portrait / Landscape • Easy setup in Express software • Multiple pages • Authenticated connection • Up to 32 different interfaces (limit shared with physical touch panels) Cloud Features • Control Panel • Scheduler • Remote upload • Fixture status • Notifications • HTTP API Fingerprint Power requirements are estimates, confirm with datasheets. Contact a local installer for advice on DC power and wiring. * DC wire * Network (Cat 5e or better) Network with PoE (Cat 5e or better) Internet Wi-Fi Network by others • Internet access • Wi-Fi access • Network guidelines available at pharoscontrols.com/ support Modem power Access Point power [qty of ports information] 100-240VAC One or more switches providing: [qty of ports information] One or more switches providing: 100-240VAC Quantity of switches depending installation (interconnect all switches) x2 x2 __W 100-240VAC PSU 24V DC minimum PAC S __W 100-240VAC PSU 9-48V DC minimum __W 100-240VAC PSU 9-48V DC minimum __W 100-240VAC PSU 9-48V DC minimum Install Portrait or Landscape Install Portrait or Landscape TOUCH 8 TOUCH 5 TOUCH 8 TOUCH 8 TOUCH 5 TOUCH 5

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