ETC Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide

ETC® S e tup Guide

Net3 Radio Focus Remote

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
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.

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This guide illustrates basic setup procedures for the RFR. For more detailed
instructions specific to your console, please refer to your console user manual.

Technic al S pecifications

Handheld Tra n smitter Specification

Output

HF: channels available (2.410 GHz - 2.465 GHz). 99
Network IDs available per channel.

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

in free field.

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

excludes antenna.

Base Station Receiver S p ecification

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

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

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

excludes antenna.

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

Connections - Integral USB mini-b connector for

charging the unit.

Power - 2x AA NiMH rechargeable battery.

(Recharge using the USB connection.)

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

RPU. Ethernet.

power source using USB.

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

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Connection and Setup

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.

Net3 Radio Focus Remote

CAUTION:

You may utilize either the Ethernet connection or the USB connection for data to
the console, but not both.

USB

When the base station is connected directly to a console by USB type B, the RFR is powered by and
controls only the console the base station is connected to. ETC supplies a 1.8m (6 ft.) USB cable for
base station connection to a console or USB hub. The maximum distance between products is 5m (16
ft.).

Direct USB Mode:

To connect the Remote to a console directly, you need to use Direct USB mode.

Step 1: With the remote power off, press and hold the [.] button. Continue pressing [.] and power

up the remote. The remote will boot into the Console Selection List.
Step 2: In the Console Selection list, select {Direct USB} mode.
Step 3: The remote will prompt you to reboot. Reboot the remote. It will start up in Direct USB

mode.

Base USB Mode:

To connect the remote to a base station connected to a console via USB, you need to use Base USB
mode.

Step 1: With the remote power off, press and hold the [.] button. Continue pressing [.] and power

up the remote. The remote will boot into the Console Selection List.
Step 2: In the Console Selection list, select {Base USB} mode.

Note:

Step 3: The remote will prompt you to reboot. Reboot the remote. It will start up in Base USB

Base USB mode will not appear as an option unless the remote discovers a base
station connected via USB to a console and set to the same frequency as the
remote.

mode.

Ethernet

For use with the Eos console, the base station may connect directly to the Ethernet port which is IEEE

802.3af. Both data and power are provided through this connection.

For use with a Congo, Congo jr, Eos,or Ion, the base station can connect Ethernet through a powered
Ethernet switch. If a powered Ethernet switch is not available, the base station can connect through a
ethernet switch to the console and from a USB power source to the USB type B connection on the base
station for power.

Note:

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For single base station use, no configuration is needed if defaults are used. For
multiple base stations, custom configurations, and connection issues, further
configuration will be needed.

ETC Setup Guide

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).

• High Frequency Channel (GHz) - The frequency that the base station is receiving. There are 1-12

channels.

• High Frequency Power - Alters the strength of the transmission signal. Allowed range is from +10

dBm to +18 dBm.

Net3 Radio Focus Remote

CAUTION:

• Network ID - There are 1-99 IDs available. See “Change Frequency and ID Setting” on page 4 for

more information on Network IDs.

• High Frequency State - Used if there are multiple base stations. One base station should be set

to master, while the remaining base stations are set to slave.

Note:

Step 1: In GCE, select the {Radio Focus Remotes} tab or {All Devices} tab. Make sure that

In Europe, only a value of +10 dBm is allowed.

For more information on using the ETC Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE),
please see the GCE Online Help and GCE version 1.1.0 Release Note.

show online devices is checked at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Changes can be made by clicking on a field, such as HF Channel, which will open a drop

down menu. Select the value you would like to assign to that field.

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