ROCKFORCE W2: How To Set Up Wireless DMX

Introduction

This article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your wireless DMX lights with the Rockville Rockforce W2 DMX controller. You’ll learn how to connect your lights wirelessly or through a wired DMX connection, making it easy to control your lighting setup at any event.

Required Items:

• Rockville Rockforce W2 Wireless DMX Controller
• DMX-compatible lights (e.g., Rockville Best PAR 60)
• Optional: DMX cables (for wired setups)

Wireless Setup Guide

Step 1: Turn On Your Rockforce W2

• Press the Wireless DMX power button on your Rockforce W2.
• The LED indicator will start flashing, indicating Wireless DMX mode is active.

Step 2: Selecting a Wireless DMX Group

• Press the Wireless ID button on your Rockforce W2 repeatedly to select your desired color group (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, etc.).
• Example: Select Blue as your group.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Lights for Wireless DMX Control

Setting DMX Addresses on Your Lights:

1. Turn on your lights (e.g., Best Par 60).
2. Navigate to the DMX address setting on your light:
   • Set each of your lights to the same DMX address (e.g., A001).
   • Confirm this by pressing Enter.

Step 4: Setting Your Lights to Wireless DMX Mode

• Set each light to Wireless DMX Mode:
  • Press the mode/power button on your lights until the wireless indicator starts flashing quickly.
• Press the power/mode button once to select the matching group color (Blue, in this case).

Step 5: Linking Lights to Your Controller

• After matching the color group on your lights (e.g., Blue), they will start blinking green or another confirmation color, indicating successful pairing.

Step 5: Controlling Your Lights

With your lights successfully linked, you can use the Rockforce W2 DMX controller’s faders to adjust your lights:

Example: Best PAR 60 in 6-Channel Mode

• Fader 1: Red
• Fader 2: Green
• Fader 3: Blue
• Fader 3: White
• Fader 4: Amber
• Fader 5: Ultraviolet (UV)

Setting Up Multiple Lights with Independent Control

If you prefer independent control for each light:

• Set each additional light’s DMX address several channels apart (e.g., 7 channels apart if your lights are in 6-channel mode).
• Example:
  • First light: A001 (controlled by faders 1-6)
  • Second light: A007 (controlled by faders 7-12)

Optional: Wired DMX Connection

If you prefer a wired connection:

1. Plug the male end of your DMX cable into the DMX output on your Rockforce W2.
2. Connect the female end of the DMX cable into the DMX Input on your first light.
3. If your first light supports wireless linking, it can transmit signals wirelessly to other lights in your setup.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why aren't my lights responding to the controller?

• Confirm your lights and controller share the same wireless group color.
• Double-check that your lights are in Wireless DMX mode and set to the correct DMX address.

Q: Can I mix wireless and wired connections?

• Yes, the Rockforce W2 can be connected via DMX cable to one fixture that then transmits wirelessly to others.

Q: How can I reset my lights to a different wireless group?

• Press the power/mode button repeatedly on each light until the desired group color is selected.

Conclusion

You've successfully set up your Rockville Rockforce W2 Wireless DMX controller with your DMX-compatible lights, allowing easy and precise control of your lighting for performances and events.