| Power |
4 W typical;
9–48 VDC1 or PoE (IEEE802.3af, Class 2) |
| Data Storage |
| Removable SD Card (supplied) |
| Supported Fixtures |
| LEDs |
LEDs in any color 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 |
| DMX512 |
1 ports (max 512 channels) USITT E1.11-2008 |
| RDM |
Supports discovery and addressing via Designer software |
| sACN |
USITT E1.31 (with per fixture priority) standard |
| Art-Net |
ArtNet, ArtNet II, and ArtNet III (configurable broadcast override) |
| KiNET |
KiNET V1 (DMX out) and V2 (Port out);
PDS/Data Enabler discovery |
| Pathport |
Pathway Connectivity protocol |
| DALI |
Via RIO D (supplied separately) |
| Scalable |
Synchronizes with up to 40 Pharos Controllers over the network |
| Simultaneous |
Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously;
Limited by patched channels, not universes used |
| Triggering and Integration |
| Startup |
Commences programmed playback automatically on receiving power |
| Contact Closures |
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 2 MOhm pull-down to 0V);
Software-configurable low and high threshold |
| Analog In |
Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum);
Software-configurable range |
| Clock |
Battery-backed, real-time clock for calendar and time-based triggers |
| Astronomical |
Sunrise, sunset, twilight, and lunar phases time-clock events |
| Ethernet |
UDP, TCP, Multicast;
Send and receive any Ethernet message |
| Serial Data |
RS-232, RS-485;
Configurable port;
Send and receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal |
| MIDI |
MIDI Notes, SysEx or Timecode |
| Timecode |
Linear Timecode via RIO A (SMPTE, Film, EBU, NTSC) |
| Audio Level |
Stereo 30-band spectrum analysis via RIO A |
| DMX |
Trigger on changes within a range or entering a range |
| eDMX |
sACN or Art-Net (option to pass-thru on local DMX output) |
| DALI |
Trigger on any message, via RIO D |
| Web Interface |
Built-in or custom designed |
| Wall Stations |
Integrate with BPS or TPC |
| Conditions |
Full conditional logic support |
| Scripting |
Lua scripting for total flexibility |
| Scalable |
Supports Pharos remote devices |
| Connections |
| Ethernet |
(1) RJ-45 socket for 10/100Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs;
Static IP or DHCP;
Dual IP address for eDMX |
| DMX512 |
(1) isolated DMX ports, RDM compatible1 |
| Serial |
RS-232, RS-485, DMX in1 |
| Inputs |
Eight inputs;
Individually selectable operating mode for contact closure, digital or analog input1 |
| MIDI In and Out |
MIDI via 5-pin DIN 41524 socket |
| USB-B Socket |
USB 1.1 for connection to PC |
| Environmental |
| Temperature |
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) |
| Construction |
| Mounting |
8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail)) |
| Ingress Protection |
IP40 |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
3.54 in. (90 mm) |
| Width |
5.56 in. (144 mm) |
| Depth |
2.25 in. (58 mm) |
| Weight |
| 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) |
| Compliance |
| CE, ETL/cETL listed |