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.
| 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) |
| Recovery | Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button |
| 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) |