Pharos Architectural Controls is proud to introduce the LPC X, a big brother to the award-winning LPC1 and LPC2. Without doubt the world’s most powerful Lighting Playback Controller it offers capacities up to a massive 100 DMX universes from a single unit, taking control for large installations to a whole new level.

The LPC X supports a variety of control protocols to suit different project needs, including DMX-over-Ethernet standards such as Pathport, ArtNet, ETCNet2 and Streaming ACN. Also provided are DVI and Firewire DV outputs for integrating with arrays of fixtures that require video-based control. There is also a framework in place to support custom protocols for bespoke projects. Uniquely, multiple different protocols can be output simultaneously from a single unit giving synchronised control across an installation and making the LPC X the most flexible answer for large-scale control.

We are also very pleased to announce support for Color Kinetics proprietary Ethernet control protocol for direct control of networked CK power supplies. Pharos is the only third-party controller to offer this support and we are pleased to partner with another major fixture manufacturer in this way, continuing our policy of providing the best possible support for all manufacturers’ fixtures.

The LPC X is a 2U 19” rackmount unit and is an entirely solid-state solution – no fans, no hard disks – giving the same rugged reliability as the popular DIN-rail mounting LPCs, along with the same 5 year warranty. It works seamlessly with other Pharos controllers and remote devices on the network and has a variety of onboard triggering options including RS232, Ethernet, DMX input and realtime clock. And like the other Pharos controllers it also supports remote management via a built-in web interface. Programming is easy using the existing timeline-based Pharos Designer software with integrated simulation and pixel-mapping of media.

Another exciting new feature is the ability to take a live video input (via Firewire) and pixel-map it in real time. This opens up yet more interesting opportunities for interactive and themed attractions, alongside the powerful show control features that already exist within the Pharos software.

Pharos is launching the LPC X at PLASA07 this September in London. All are welcome at Stand C42 to see the LPC X and the rest of the Pharos range, as well as the latest software, v1.4, which is a feature-packed new release incorporating a host of new tools and enhancements.