ETC has announced two new additions to its architectural lighting portfolio—the F-Drive RX centralized LED driver system and the Navis 50 luminaire—designed to work seamlessly together to simplify installation, expand creative possibilities, and deliver high-quality light for a range of applications.

The F-Drive RX is a 2U rack-mounted solution capable of driving and controlling LED fixtures that require constant current or constant voltage. Using standard Cat6 cabling for both power and control, it removes the need for high-voltage conduit, reducing installation complexity and cost. The unit supports DMX or sACN control protocols and features 10 hot-swappable output cards, offering a total output capacity of 2800 W. A 1U power supply—available in 1800 W or 2800 W versions—supports the system, which is compatible with ETC’s Concert software and includes an onboard UI for local configuration.

“F-Drive RX is a game-changer for large-scale lighting installations,” said Simon Willeman, Power Controls Product Manager at ETC. “By using Cat6 cable for both power and control, we’re not just simplifying installation—we’re empowering designers and facilities teams to think bigger, move faster, and maintain systems more easily than ever before.”

Key features of the F-Drive RX include centralized control of dozens to hundreds of fixtures thereby eliminating the need for difficult to access drivers in ceilings or walls; Low-voltage Cat6 cable replaces traditional high-voltage wiring thereby reducing labor costs and eliminating the need for conduit; UL 924 emergency lighting integration; hot-swappable output cards for Constant Current, Constant Voltage, Fade to Warm, and the Navis Chroma fixtures; and finally, low-voltage operation allowing facilities staff to perform maintenance without electricians or lockout/tagout procedures. Plus, the F-Drive RX is compatible with ETC’s Concert software and features an onboard UI for easy local configuration, whether pre-programmed or on-site.

Complementing the F-Drive RX, the new Navis 50 joins ETC’s Navis line of architectural luminaires. Sporting a powerful output, multiple beam angle options, and a choice of color temperatures, the Navis 50 offers designers the flexibility to create beautiful, functional lighting environments in offices, hotels, restaurants, and more.

With a compact 2-inch aperture and 600-lumen output, the Navis 50 offers fixed white options at 2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, and 5000 K, alongside a Fade to Warm variant (available for the 3000 K model) that replicates the red-shift of incandescent dimming. The fixture delivers 90+ CRI for excellent colour rendering and is available in 15°, 25°, 40°, and 60° beam angles. Rated for damp locations, it is designed exclusively for use with the F-Drive RX, with a single driver (single unit of the F-Drive RX) capable of powering and controlling up to 240 Navis 50 fixtures over low-voltage Cat6 cabling.

This synergy between the F-Drive RX and Navis 50 provides a scalable, serviceable lighting solution for a wide range of environments and public spaces, further extending ETC’s reputation for delivering elegant, practical, and innovative lighting systems.