KEY FEATURES
The Pharos EXT is an extension for the Pharos TPC and together
they form a standalone, mains-powered lighting controller with versatile output
and show control options. The TPC is a powerful lighting controller with
Ethernet-based output and integration options. However, many DMX and DALI
installations don’t need the added complexity of network infrastructure. The
EXT provides local DMX and DALI output for the TPC, as well as power and other
hardware interfaces.
The EXT connects to its TPC via a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable, which
carries power and data. The EXT is powered from 100-240VAC mains. In addition
to DMX output for the TPC’s 512 control channel capacity, the EXT supports a
DALI bus connection to send & receive DALI control messages. Other interfaces
are RS232 serial and 8 digital/analog inputs for triggering the TPC. The EXT
also has its own Ethernet interface to allow some or all of the TPC’s control
channels to be sent as eDMX.
The EXT requires no additional configuration in the Pharos
Designer software – everything is programmed via the TPC in the Designer
project file, as if the TPC supported all the additional hardware interfaces
directly. The EXT is provided in a compact DIN-rail compatible housing for
mounting within an electrical cabinet, or alternatively it can be wall mounted.
For easy installation most connections are provided as plug-strips. The solid
state design with efficient, embedded firmware ensures unparalleled
reliability.
EXTEND
The EXT is an optional extension for a single Pharos TPC.
Together they can function as a standalone control system, or scale with other
Pharos devices over a network. The EXT supplies power and data to the TPC via a
single cable, and provides physical interfaces including both DMX and DALI.
DALI CONTROL
Control up to 64 DALI devices from the EXT, with support for
commissioning with DALI discovery and configuration commands. Pharos Designer
includes a convenient drag-and-drop interface for DALI patching and timeline
programming. DALI emergency ballasts are also supported with the ability to
schedule automatic Function and Duration tests, automatic querying for battery
level and lamp hours, and a full test result and error reporting web page.
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.
FLEXIBLE INPUTS
Each input is individually configurable in one of three
modes. As a Contact Closure an external volt-free switch may be connected
across the input. As a Digital Input an external voltage source (up to 24V) can
be connected across the input and thresholds for ‘high’ and ‘low’ triggering
can be set. As an Analog Input a variable external voltage can be measured
within a configurable range.
SERIAL DATA
The EXT has an RS232 serial port, whose data rate and format
settings (baud, parity, stop bits, etc.) are configurable in software.
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.
INSTALLER FRIENDLY
Made for permanent installation, with installer-friendly
0.200” (5.08mm) plug-in rising clamp terminals, a rugged, compact enclosure,
and easy DIN rail mounting.
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
SPECIFICATIONS
CAPABILITIES
- Contact Closure: 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 2MOhm pull-down to 0V); software-configurable low/high threshold
- Analog In: Connect an external voltage source between input and ground (24V maximum); software-configurable range
- Serial Data: RS232; configurable port; send/receive free syntax in ASCII, HEX or decimal
- DALI Master: Control for up to 64 DALI devices; DALI discovery and configuration commands
- DALI Slave: Use DALI messages from other systems or wall panels as triggers in Pharos
- Emergency Lighting: Emergency Lighting Schedule automatic Function and Duration tests; automatic querying for battery level and lamp hours; test result and error reporting web page
- Bus Power Detection: A separate DALI bus power supply is required – but the EXT can detect and report bus power errors
SPECIFICATIONS
- Certifications: CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed
- Power: Mains-powered; 100-240VAC / 50-60Hz / 0.1A (10W typical)
- Required: Pharos TPC
- Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Physical: 8 unit wide DIN rail mounting enclosure (DIN43880 / EN60715 (35/7.5 rail))
- Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
- Shipping: 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 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)
