Overview

Wireless Compact Unit WCU-3

The Wireless Compact Unit WCU-3 is an affordable all-in-one remote control for camera on/off, focus and aperture. The Zoom Main Unit ZMU-3 can be also attached with an optional bracket. The WMU-3 is fully compatible with the existing ARRI Wireless Remote System WRS.

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 modern, backlit color TFT display shows the camera and lens status.

The WCU-3 directly communicates with the ARRICAM Studio, ARRICAM Lite, ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme, ARRIFLEX 416 Plus, and ARRIFLEX 416 Plus HS. In combination with the Universal Motor Controller UMC-3 or UMC-3A, it also works with numerous other still and video cameras. Power is provided by an affordable camcorder battery, such as the Sony Lithium M NP-FM 500H.

Main Features

The WCU-3 enables the user to remotely control:

  • Focus
  • Iris
  • Camera on/off

Special Features

  • Adjustable handgrip
  • Backlit buttons
  • Illuminated index scale
  • Optional wired or wireless operation
  • Transreflective display
  • Water-resistant

Compatibility

Directly compatible to:

 

  • ARRICAM Studio
  • ARRICAM Lite
  • ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme
  • ARRIFLEX 416 Plus
  • ARRIFLEX 416 Plus HS

 

In combination with the UMC-3/UMC-3A:

 

  • numerous other film or digital cameras

Downloads

Brochures

20 Apr 2010 PCA Brochure
Download (pdf, 8.95 MB)

Configuration Overview

15 Apr 2013 Configuration Overview Catalogue complete
Download (pdf, 19.49 MB)

Data Sheets

26 Jan 2009 Wireless Compact Unit WCU-3 Data Sheet
Download (pdf, 237 KB)

Software

06 Apr 2011 WCU3 Software Packet 02A Readme
Download (txt, 1 KB)
06 Apr 2011 WCU3 Software Packet 02A
Download (zip, 683 KB)
06 Apr 2011 WCU3 Update Procedure
Download (pdf, 54 KB)

Manuals

01 Jun 2012 WCU-3 User Manual
Download (pdf, 655 KB)