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Powering and configuring ARRI DRW-1 wireless wheels and ERM-2400 transceiver with Trinity 2 and RCP-3 controller

Note (as of October 2026)Curt O. Schaller, the developer of Artemis and Trinity, has no longer been with ARRI since the end of 2025. To our knowledge, ARRI currently has no dedicated team and no official contact persons for its stabilizer systems. In our view, the future of this line is uncertain. If you are buying new, get written confirmation from ARRI beforehand on how long service and spare parts are guaranteed. Have used rigs checked by the manufacturer before you buy.

What the thread found

  • The RCP-3 controller powers the ERM transceiver and wheels via the FS-CAN cable connection.
  • The RCP-3 itself requires external power via its 2-pin Lemo connector, which then supplies power to all connected devices including wheels and ERM-TX.
  • The ERM-RX mounted on the Trinity 2 receives power via the FS-CAN cable from the Trinity, eliminating the need for a separate power cable to its 2-pin Lemo input.
  • One operator suggested combining a single DRW-1 wheel with the joystick control for tilt and roll operation respectively, stating this hybrid approach is preferred by some camera operators.
  • A BMS-3 V-Mount plate provides D-tap connections for powering the RCP-3, though this may limit available D-tap connections for other devices.

Depends on

  • Setup specific to ARRI Trinity 2 and ERM-2400 2.4 GHz system.
  • Power distribution depends on available D-tap sources from battery system or BMS plate configuration.

Gear in this thread

DRW-1catalog, Trinity 2catalog

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