ARRI WIRELESS COMPACT UNIT WCU-3

The Wireless Compact Unit WCU-3 is an all-in-one remote control for camera on/off, focus and aperture. It is compatible with the UMC-3A and the CLM-3 Lens Control Motor.

The WCU-3 handset has the capability to control two axes, plus camera run/stop. With a built-in programmable focus knob and thumb slider, its readily available Lithium-ion batteries power the unit for up to 12 hours of continuous operation.

The WCU-3 is rugged and weatherproof for demanding production environments. Special attention has been given to ergonomics and durability, with features like an adjustable handgrip, backlit buttons, an illuminated index scale, optional cabled or wireless operation, and sealed precision optical encoders for the manual controls. The integrated backlit color TFT display shows the camera and lens status.

The WCU-3 directly communicates with the Universal Motor Controller UMC-3A, which can be attached to the ARRICAM Studio, ARRICAM Lite, ARRIFLEX 235, ARRIFLEX 435, ARRIFLEX D-21, ARRIFLEX 416, Alexa Mini, Alexa DTE, Alexa XT and to numerous other still and video cameras.

The CLM-3 Lens Control Motor is a very fast, powerful motor, suitable for larger primes and zooms that other motors have difficulty operating.          To provide more flexibility and various mounting options, the gear attaches on either side and the extension bracket can be mounted horizontally or vertically over a quick clamp shoe. Due to the different types of available teething gears, the CLM-3 is fully compatible to all existing lens gear systems on the market. Additional inserts make mounting to 19 mm, 15 mm or 5/8” support systems possible.