The Pharos VLC (Video Lighting Controller) is an extremely capable and cost effective solution for large LED pixel arrays; such as building façades, bridges, and presentation walls. It makes it simple to play video content across your array, either from locally stored HD media files or a DVI-D video input. It also offers a range of creative, generative effects and the versatility of powerful show control and integration features.
The VLC is a rugged 1U 19” rackmount unit with separate Gigabit Ethernet ports for management and DMX-over-Ethernet (eDMX) output. It is available in multiple variants with capacities ranging from 25,600 channels up to a massive 768,000 channels from a single unit, with further scaling by using multiple Controllers connected and synchronised over Ethernet.
The VLC extends the Pharos range of Controllers as an alternative to the industry-leading Pharos LPC X. While the LPC X provides highly flexible lighting control for large multi-zone lighting systems, the VLC is capable of controlling even larger systems where the fixtures are arranged and controlled as a single array, at our lowest ever price per channel.
The VLC is an exciting new option at the heart of the fully scalable Pharos system that can be tailored to the needs of your project, with additional integration options supported by our range of Remote Devices. The VLC is programmed using the free Pharos Designer 2 software and existing installations can be managed from anywhere using its built-in web server.
Supported Fixtures | |
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LEDs | LEDs in any colour configuration (RGB, RGBW, 8-bit, 16-bit, tuneable white) |
Fixture Library | Pharos offers a cloud library with over 13,000 fixture profiles |
Output | |
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 |
DMX512 | Via any eDMX node |
Scalable | Synchronises with up to 40 Pharos Controllers over network |
Simultaneous | Multiple protocols can be in operation simultaneously. Limited by patched channels, not universes used |
Specifications | |
Certifications | CE compliant, ETL/cETL listed |
Power | 100-240VAC / 50-60HZ / 0.4-0.2A 40W typical (100W maximum) IEC connector with switch UK, EU and US cable supplied |
Data Storage | Internal 128GB SSD (supplied) |
Configuration | Pharos Designer 2.2 or later |
Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Physical | 19″ Rack unit, 1U, 13.5″ deep |
Weight | 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
Recovery | Hardware watchdog and recessed reset button |
Interfaces | |
Ethernet | Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP |
eDMX | Dedicated Ethernet port for eDMX; Neutrik etherCon (RJ45 compatible) for 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet with Link/Data LEDs; Fixed IP or DHCP |
DVI-D input | Video input |
DVI-I | DVI-I output for monitoring |
Serial | RS232 via DB9 connector |
USB | Two USB 2.0 Type A ports |
Audio out | Stereo analog & digital audio ports (for future development) |
Product Variants & Order code | |
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VLC 50 ( 25,600 channels eDMX ) | 75542 |
VLC 100 ( 51,200 channels eDMX ) | 75538 |
VLC 250 ( 128,000 channels eDMX ) | 75541 |
VLC 500 ( 256,000 channels eDMX ) | 75543 |
VLC 1000 ( 512,000 channels eDMX ) | 75539 |
VLC 1500 ( 768,000 channels eDMX ) | 75540 |