Port Specifications
DMX
NOTE: Relevant to LPC, EXT, EDN,
The pins on these connectors are marked:
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Data + ('Hot' or 'True') |
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Data - ('Cold' or 'Complement') |
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Chassis ground ('Shield') |
NOTE: The DMX ground is internally linked to the ground on the DC Input
To make up a cable to a 5 pin XLR the following connections should be made:
| LPC | 3/5 pin XLR | |
| Data + |
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3 |
| Data - |
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2 |
| Shield |
|
1 |
MIDI Input and Output
NOTE: Relevant to LPC and RIO A
The MIDI input and output connectors are standard 5 pin DIN connections. They may be connected directly to any standard MIDI device.
Inputs
NOTE: Relevant to LPC, EXT and RIO (44/80)
Can be configured as Digital Input, Analog Input or Contact Closure.
Contact closure
An external volt-free switch may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin.
In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled-up to 5V via a 2.2Kohm resistor, so the switch only needs to be rated at 5V, 2.5mA or greater.
NOTE: With Contact Closure, "High" is regarded as "High Resistance", such as an open switch or, effectively, the "Off" state. "Low" is the inverse, and is considered "Low Resistence" or the "On" state. This is inverse to what is expected with the Digital Input where "High" is considered "High Voltage", or the "On" state.
Digital input
An external voltage source (such as a 12V trigger output) may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin. In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled down to 0V via a 202.1Kohm resistor and the maximum input voltage supported is 24V.
The LPC may be configured to specify what the 'high' and 'low' threshold voltages are. This facility can be used to provide 'Schmitt trigger' action.
Analog input
An external voltage source (such as a 0-10V analog signal) may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin.
In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled down to 0V via a 202.1Kohm resistor and the maximum input voltage supported is 24VDC.
The LPC may be configured to specify what the input voltage range is. Voltages inside this range are reported as 0% to 100%.
Relay Outputs
NOTE: Relevant to RIO (08/44)
The RIO features 8 (RIO 08) or 4 (RIO 44) relay outputs on two (RIO 08) or one (RIO 44) 8 way connectors.
The RIO relays are rated at 48V, 0.25A (AC or DC). This comparatively low rating is due to the use of solid-state relays to ensure silent operation and long-term reliability.
All relay outputs are fully isolated from each other (1kV) and all other ports.
Note: An external power supply is required to power the relay outputs. An external PSU can be used to power one or more relay outputs.
Ethernet
NOTE: Relevant to LPC, TPC, LPC X, VLC, VLC+, TPS, TPS 5, TPS 8, EXT and Remote Devices.
A standard 10/100TX Ethernet connection may be made to the device. If the device supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), a PoE switch or in-line injector can be used. The LEDs on the RJ45 jack itself are useful for debugging the Ethernet installation:
The Lnk LED will illuminate when an Ethernet link has been established.
The Dat LED will illuminate to indicate Ethernet traffic (not just Pharos-relevant).
RS232/RS485 Serial Port
NOTE: Relevant to LPC, LPC X, VLC, VLC+ , EXT and RIO (08/44/80)
The serial port's protocol (RS232 or RS485), data rate and format settings (baud, parity, stop bits, etc.) are configured using Designer.
In RS232 mode, the port operates in full duplex with the following pinout:
| R/+ | Receive |
| T/- | Transmit |
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Signal Ground |
In RS485 (and DMX In) mode, the port operates in half duplex with the following pinout:
| R/+ | Data + |
| T/- | Data - |
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Signal Ground |
NOTE: Not available on LPC X, VLC or VLC+ , these support RS232 only.
The serial port is not isolated from the power supply. If isolation is required, it must either be provided by the connected device or a separate isolator should be used.
Analog Audio Input
NOTE: Relevant to RIO A
Balanced stereo audio input is provided @ 0dBV line level on a 6 way connector:
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Balanced audio right channel + |
| Balanced audio right channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
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Signal ground |
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Balanced audio left channel + |
| Balanced audio left channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
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Signal ground |
The audio input can also accept linear time code (LTC) such as SMPTE/EBU on either channel, but not both, configured using Designer. The Audio / LTC LED will indicate peak for audio and valid for time code.
LTC Audio Input
NOTE: Relevant to LPC X S3
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Balanced LTC audio right channel + |
| Balanced LTC audio right channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
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Signal ground |
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Balanced LTC audio left channel + |
| Balanced LTC audio left channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
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Signal ground |
Balanced LTC audio input is provided @ 0dBV line level on a 6 way connector:
This port accepts linear time code (LTC) such as SMPTE/EBU on either channel.
Audio Input and Output
Analog Audio Output
NOTE: Relevant to LPC X S3
Balanced audio output is provided @ 0dBV line level on a 6 way connector:
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Balanced audio right channel + |
| Balanced audio right channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
|
|
Signal ground |
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Balanced audio left channel + |
| Balanced audio left channel - (tie to ground for unbalanced) | |
|
|
Signal ground |
Audio output is configured on a per-timeline basis with Timeline Audio[help/reference/timeline/timeline audio.htm]
Stereo Audio Output
NOTE: Relevant to LPC X Rev 2, VLC and VLC+.
Stereo analog audio ports with RCA connectors.
SPDIF Audio Output
NOTE: Relevant to LPC X Rev 2, LPC X S3, VLC, VLC+
Digital audio port with RCA connector.
DALI
NOTE: Relevant to RIO D, RIO D4 and TPC with EXT.
A DALI bus interface is provided on a 3 way connector:
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DALI bus (polarity insensitive) |
| DALI bus (polarity insensitive) | |
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Chassis ground (for optional shield) (RIO D and EXT) |
| NC | No connection (RIO D4 only) |
NOTE: RIO D, RIO D4 and TPC with EXT do not provide DALI power, so a separate DALI power supply is required.
Video Input and Output
DV Firewire Input
Standard IEEE 1394 (Firewire) connection which may be used as a live video input (configured within a timeline).
NOTE: Only available on LPC X Rev 1 (Serial Numbers below: 011000).
DVI-D Input
Standard DVI-D connection which may be used as a live video input to a Pixel Matrix, or VLC Content Target (configured within a timeline).
NOTE: Available on VLC
HDMI Input
Standard HDMI connection which may be used as a live video input to a Pixel Matrix (configured within a timeline).
NOTE:
DVI-I Output
Standard DVI-I Output which can be used to connect a monitor to display the current output of a pixel matrix (LPC X) or VLC+ output.
NOTE: Available on LPC X and VLC+.
DisplayPort Output
Standard DisplayPort Output which can be used to connect a monitor to display the current output of a pixel matrix (LPC X S3