ETC’s Net3 Radio Focus Remote, which has been released recently, provides an advanced, wireless solution for remote control. Designed for use with ETC’s Eos®, Ion®, Congo™ and Congo jr lighting control systems, this handheld device allows users to work away from their control desk, easily accessing frequently-used desk functions, such as dimmer and channel checks, as well as update and record functions.

The RFR and its receiver unit feature a high-frequency (HF) link providing bi-directional communication with the connected ETC control desk. Users are able to view their lighting system’s status, including completed commands, on the RFR’s convenient built-in graphic display.

In addition to the high-resolution display, the RFR features two encoders for quick menu navigation and easy focusing of moving lights, as well as 24 buttons, six of which are soft-keys providing access to multiple sub-menus. The RFR operates on the 2.410GHz radio band and currently connects to the main system by USB. Net3 via Ethernet and PoE (power over Ethernet) will be supported by the unit later this year.