Festool 578500 Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set CT-F I/M-SET

Upgrade your dust extraction setup with the Festool CT-F I/M-SET Bluetooth® Remote Control Set, designed specifically for CT 26, 36, and 48 E Dust Extractors manufactured until 2024 (excluding EC and EC B22 models). This system allows you to start your dust extractor remotely from the suction hose, providing unmatched convenience and flexibility—ideal for small, quick clean-ups or transitioning to cleaning mode without interrupting your workflow.

The set includes a Bluetooth® receiver module that installs in the extractor’s module slot, and a compact remote control that mounts directly on the hose. The system pairs seamlessly with Festool Bluetooth® battery packs, ensuring your mobile extractor automatically activates when your cordless power tool is in use. Whether you’re on a jobsite or in a workshop, this remote control set enhances safety, saves time, and keeps your workspace cleaner with minimal effort.

Festool Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set At a Glance

• Remote Start from the Hose: Start your CT Dust Extractor directly from the hose-mounted remote without needing to switch modes.
• Bluetooth® Module Integration: Enables seamless communication with Festool Bluetooth® battery packs for automatic extractor startup with cordless tools.
• Retrofittable Design: Compatible with CT 26, 36, and 48 units made up to 2024, excluding EC models; installs in the extractor’s module slot.
• Range of up to 10 m (32.8 ft): Reliable performance across medium-sized job sites and workshops.
• Dual Activation Options: Start dust collection via the hose-mounted remote or through your Bluetooth-enabled Festool cordless tool.
• Cleaner Work Environment: Keeps dust collection continuous, helping maintain air quality and reduce exposure to airborne particles.
• Protects Tools & Materials: Keeps sanding surfaces clean, extending abrasive life and improving sanding quality.

Markets

• Woodworking Shops Keeps surfaces clear of dust, protecting finishes and improving sanding efficiency.
• Construction & Renovation Crews Reduces clean-up time and airborne particles in active or occupied job sites.
• Municipal Operations Supports cleaner environments in shared facilities and public service buildings.
• Educational Institutions & Trade Schools Offers safe, user-friendly operation for students learning tool safety and dust control.
• Metalworking & Fabrication Helps maintain clean surfaces for precision work and tool longevity.
• Painters & Finishers Ensures dust-free surfaces before and during coating, reducing defects.
• Mobile Service Technicians Ideal for service vans where cordless tool use and quick clean-ups are frequent.

Dust control is critical on every job—from construction sites and woodworking shops to custom renovation projects. With this remote control set, electricians, carpenters, and finishers can reduce downtime and stay focused on the task instead of walking back and forth to the extractor. Educational institutions and municipalities benefit from improved air quality and simplified operation for shared tools, while industrial users gain greater efficiency and consistency on larger setups using cordless tools.

Festool 578500 Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set CT-F I/M-SET Features

• Ideal for occasional cleaning tasks without having to change the CT Dust Extractor from AUTO to MAN mode.
• Start your CT Dust Extractor with the remote control directly on the suction hose.
• The Bluetooth® module communicates with Festool Bluetooth® battery packs. The CT Dust Extractor is started automatically when the cordless tool is switched on.
• Retrofit set for CT 26, 36, 48
• Module for installation in the module slot (to be carried out by a qualified electrician)
• Remote operation via remote control (included in the set) or via cordless tool (in combination with Bluetooth® battery pack)
• enables the mobile dust extractor to be started automatically when the cordless tool is switched on; compatible Bluetooth® battery pack required, plus power tool with Bluetooth® function
• The remote control makes it possible to switch on the CT Dust Extractor directly from the suction hose (simple changeover to cleaning mode, even when the CT Dust Extractor is in AUTO mode)

Festool 578500 Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set CT-F I/M-SET Includes

• (1) Bluetooth® receiver module (for CT 26, 36, 48 Collectors)
• (1) Hose-mounted remote control

Festool 578500 Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set CT-F I/M-SET Specifications

• Product Number: 578500
• Technology: Bluetooth®
• Compatible Extractors: CT 26, CT 36, CT 48 (E series only; manufactured before 2024)
• Exclusions: Not compatible with CT EC and EC B22 models
• Range: 32.8 ft (10 m)
• Includes: Bluetooth® receiver module and hose-mounted remote control
• Installation: Requires module slot installation (by qualified electrician)

Why Tradespeople Choose the Festool Dust Collector Bluetooth Remote Control Set CT-F I/M-SET

For tradespeople who are tired of toggling their vacuums manually or forgetting to switch them on altogether, the Festool CT-F I/M-SET solves the problem. It’s a dust collector remote start system that keeps safety top of mind and makes jobs cleaner and faster. Pros using Festool cordless tools love the automatic trigger—as soon as your sander or saw fires up, so does your vac. It’s a smart way to stop letting dust settle, protect your lungs, and keep your tools working longer by preventing dust buildup. If you’re already using Festool, this add-on keeps your system working the way it should: fast, connected, and clean.