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4250M2260

Rev C Released 2009-01

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ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety.

Overview

The Net3 Radio Focus Remote (RFR) provides an advanced,

wireless solution for remote control. Compatible with ETC Congo,

Congo jr, Eos, and Ion consoles, this unit provides remote access

to frequently used console features such as dimmer and channel

checks, as well as update and record functions.

The RFR and receiver unit feature a high frequency (HF) link for

bi-directional communication with a connected console. During

operation, the system status can be viewed on the LCD of the

remote. Once a command is completed, th

e remote displays

status information on the LCD.

For RFR, you will need Eos/Ion software version 1.4.4, Congo

software version 5.1.0, and Gateway Configuration Editor version

1.1.0.

Technical Specifications

Handheld Transmitter Specification

Base Station Receiver Specification

N o t e :

This guide illustrates basic setup procedures for the RFR. For more detailed

instructions specific to your console, please refer to your console user manual.

Output

- Default HF:1 (2.410 GHz) with 11 additional

HF: channels available (2.410 GHz - 2.465 GHz). 99

Network IDs available per channel.

Connections - Integral USB mini-b connector for

charging the unit.

Working range - 90m (300 ft) indoor, 200m (656 ft)

in free field.

Power - 2x AA NiMH rechargeable battery.

(Recharge using the USB connection.)

Size - 160mm(4.5”) x 72mm (2.6”) x 20mm (.8”)

excludes antenna.

Weight - 400g (14 oz.) includes antenna.

Data - USB type B. Ethernet. Connections - Integral USB connector to console or

RPU. Ethernet.

Power - USB or Power Over Ethernet. Maximum USB cable length - 5m (16.5’) from

power source using USB.

Size - 112mm(4.4”) x 71mm (2.7”) x 45mm (.7”)

excludes antenna.

Weight - 380g (13 oz.) includes antenna.

Push

Summary of content (7 pages)

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ETC® Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote O v e r v i ew sk Enter Chan The RFR and receiver unit feature a high frequency (HF) link for bi-directional communication with a connected console. During operation, the system status can be viewed on the LCD of the remote. Once a command is completed, the remote displays status information on the LCD. more mode The Net3 Radio Focus Remote (RFR) provides an advanced, wireless solution for remote control.
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Co nn ect i on an d S et up Connect Base Station Receiver The receiver includes a USB type B connector and an Ethernet connector (IEEE 802.3af) on the front of the unit for connection to the console (USB) or to a switch in your Net3 network. Push CAUTION: You may utilize either the Ethernet connection or the USB connection for data to the console, but not both.
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Ethernet Mode: Configuring the RFR for use on a network requires setup of the base station using the ETC Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) and additional separate setup of the remote. Base station settings that can be configured from GCE include: • Name - How the device is identified on the network. • IP address - Whether the ID address is static (assigned by the user) or dynamic (assigned by a server).
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote . Step 3: Other fields require that you type in the value you wish to assign, such as IP address and Network ID. Sp ec i a l Star t U p M o d e s From the RFR remote, there are several modes that can be accessed for configuration. Range Test Holding down [0] while the remote is booting up will take you to the range test screen. The remote will connect to the closest base station.
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote . Note: If multiple RFR units are to be used separately within a range of each other’s receiver units, change the frequency and/or ID settings to avoid conflicts. Reference “Recharge the Battery” on page 7. For optimal operation, set the base stations apart by at least 5m (16 ft.) to ensure the two units do not interfere with each other’s operation.
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote To change the frequency and ID setting in your base station receiver with an Eos or Ion console/ offline client: Step 1: In the browser menu, select {File}<{Exit Eos/Ion}. A dialog box opens asking you to confirm. Step 2: Confirm this command by clicking {Yes}. The Eos/Ion application will close and the Eos/ Ion Configuration Utility will display. Step 3: Click {Settings} button. A new settings dialog box will display. Step 4: Click the {RFR} button.
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ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote LCD General Layout The handheld remote LCD is divided into four sections. The top section displays status for the current target selected. The middle section displays the Command Line command line which scrolls to ensure the end of the entered command is S1 S2 S3 visible. The next section displays the console’s mode status and error status if S4 S5 S6 an error is active.