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FocusHAND 3 System description focusHAND 3 is a wireless remote control unit with a DMX output, to be used for controlling lighting fixtures while focussing them. This means that the ‘normal’ operation with one person behind the lighting desk, an intercom and one person at the rig is replaced by one person at the lamp position only.
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Getting Started The focus HAND system consists of 2 parts, the remote control transmitter and the main unit. The remote unit: The remote has 16 keys and 1 slide switch. The slide switch is for power on. However the power consumption is minimal, so battery life is not really shortened, because only depressing a key activates the unit.
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HAND 3 main unit: Connections: The main unit has 2 DMX connections and a fixed mains lead. The mains input voltage can range from 90Vac to 240Vac. The DMX connections on the back are for DMX input and output on 5 pin XLR.
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Group of dimmers: It’s possible to select multiple dimmers at one time. This can be a range, using [THRU], or separate dimmers using [+] and [-]. [1] [THRU] [6] [ENTER] dimmer 1 to 6 selected [3] [+] [6] [+] [1] [0] [ENTER] dimmer 3,6,10 selected [1] [THRU] [6] [+] [1] [0] [ENTER] dimmer 1 to 6 and 10 selected...
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Using memories The focus HAND3 has 51 memories on board. Recording a memory Create the scene as normal. Next press: [Func] [- / Store] number of the memory [Enter] Recalling a memory Press: [Func] [+ / memory] number of the memory [Enter] Using Startup memory If memory 0 is programmed then the unit will automatically activate in merge mode at power on.
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Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio & television reception. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELC lighting and Leprecon LLC may void the users authority to operate this equipment. R&TTE regulations (433,92MHz EU version): The HF modules used are designed and manufactured by Radiometrix (UK) and approved to ETS 300-220-1.
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