Advatek Mk3 within Pharos® Designer
Advatek Announces Upcoming Integration with Pharos Designer
Advatek is pleased to announce a soon to be released level of integration between the PixLite® Mk3 platform and Pharos Designer, expanding the ecosystem of professional tools available to lighting designers, system integrators, and consultants. Pharos Designer is widely used across architectural, themed, and immersive installations, offering powerful live control using Art-Net or sACN, advanced content creation, automation and scheduling, and seamless integration with external systems. This collaboration will soon bring PixLite® Mk3 directly into that workflow.
Native Support for PixLite® Mk3 in Pharos Designer
Central to this soon to be released, integration is the native support for discovering and managing PixLite® Mk3 controllers inside Pharos Designer. Using ADAR (Advatek Discovery and Recovery), our proprietary device detection protocol, Designer can soon identify Mk3 devices on the network and add them directly to a project. From there, integrators can configure key device settings, including network parameters, data sources, pixel types, colour options, and more, entirely within Designer’s familiar interface. Pixel-port and Aux-port configuration is also fully supported, enabling detailed control of pixel count, universe mapping, null pixels, colour order, grouping, resolution, hold-last-frame behaviour, and additional performance options.
Consistent Workflow Across All Mk3 Controllers
Because all PixLite® Mk3 controllers share the same firmware, configuration workflow, and processing engine, integrators can expect consistent behaviour across A-Series, E-Series, T-Series (with R-Series receivers), or mixed-system architectures. This uniformity is especially valuable in Pharos-driven environments where predictable behaviour and reliable operation are essential. The soon to be released integration further complements existing functionality already available to Pharos users. Designer’s Advatek I/O Module allows systems to monitor real-time fuse status and per-output current levels from PixLite® Mk3 A-Series devices, providing powerful diagnostic insight across complex installations. Together, these features extend system visibility and help ensure stable, predictable performance in demanding applications.
A Cohesive Solution for Professional Lighting
Whether illuminating architectural facades, powering immersive artistic environments, or driving intricate media-driven attractions, the combination of Pharos Designer and PixLite® Mk3 controllers delivers a cohesive, standards-aligned, and commercially proven solution.
See It Live at LDI
We will be showcasing the latest integration at LDI. Visit our booth for an exclusive live demonstration and discover how this solution can transform your workflow. Our team will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights into the technology behind the integration. Advatek looks forward to supporting partners and designers as they explore the possibilities unlocked by this integrated toolset.