ROCKPAR TRI: How To Set Up, Position & Mount

Introduction

The Rockville ROCKPAR TRI Compact LED Par Can Light is a versatile lighting solution for wall washing, DJ facades, totem stands, and truss mounting. This guide will walk you through setting up your light, mounting options, different operation modes, and DMX functionality.

What’s Included

• ROCKPAR TRI Compact LED Par Can Light (available in black or white)
• Power cable (attached to the light)
• Attachable mounting bracket with two washers and two screw knobs
• Wireless remote

Step 1: Setting Up Your Light

Wall Washing Setup

1. Place the light against the wall for an upward lighting effect.
2. For angle adjustments, attach the mounting bracket:
   • Line up the washers to the holes on the side of the light.
   • Attach the bracket and secure it with the screw knobs.
   • Position the light a few inches away from the wall and adjust the angle for optimal coverage.

Truss Mounting

1. Attach a lighting clamp (e.g., Rockville LC70) to the mounting bracket:
   • Remove the bolt from the clamp.
   • Insert the bolt through the top hole of the bracket.
   • Reattach and tighten the clamp.
2. Secure the clamp onto a truss, tightening the butterfly screw for a firm hold.

Illuminating a Totem Stand

1. Lift the scrim of your totem stand (e.g., Rockville RTP32W).
2. Place the light inside the totem stand to achieve an illuminated effect.

Lighting a DJ Facade

1. Position the light against the facade or a few inches away for a spread-out glow.
2. Use multiple lights to evenly illuminate larger facades.

Step 2: Operating Modes

You can control the ROCKPAR TRI light using:

• Built-in control buttons on the back of the light.
• Wireless remote for convenient adjustments.
• DMX controller for advanced programming.

Manual Control Using the LED Display

1. Press the Menu button to cycle through modes.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust values.
3. Press Enter to confirm selections and access submenus.

Available Modes

• A1 – Static Color Mode: Select a solid color and adjust brightness (1 = dim, 4 = bright).
• A2 – Color Cycle Mode: Light cycles through colors at an adjustable speed.
• A3 – Color Pulse Mode: Choose colors for the pulse effect and adjust pulse speed.
• A4 – Sound Mode: Light reacts to sound; adjust sensitivity with up/down buttons.
• A5 – Strobe Mode: Select a strobe color and adjust strobe speed.
• RGB Customization:
  • Adjust Red, Green, and Blue LED intensities for custom colors.
• D Mode – DMX Addressing: Assign DMX channels for controller integration.
• IP Mode – DMX Grouping: Group lights for collective control via a DMX controller.

Step 3: Using the Wireless Remote

The remote allows for quick mode selection:

• Turn the light on/off.
• Switch between static colors, color cycles, pulses, and strobes.
• Adjust brightness and effect speed.
• Set DMX address or IP group.

Step 4: Using a DMX Controller

1. Connect lights with DMX cables:
   • Plug the male end of a DMX cable into the controller’s DMX Out.
   • Plug the female end into the DMX In on the first light.
   • Chain additional lights by connecting the DMX Out from one light to the DMX In of the next.
2. Set DMX addresses:
   • Navigate to D Mode and assign each light the same DMX address (e.g., D001).
3. Alternative: IP Grouping:
   • Assign lights to different IP groups for independent control via faders.
   • Example: IP1 = faders 1-7, IP2 = faders 8-14.

DMX Controller Functions

• Fader 1: Selects the light mode.
• Fader 2: Adjusts colors.
• Fader 3: Controls effect speed.
• Fader 4: Master dimmer.
• Fader 5-7: Adjust Red, Green, and Blue LED intensity for custom colors.

Step 5: Using Master-Slave Mode

1. Choose a master light and connect DMX Out to DMX In on the next light.
2. Repeat for additional lights in the chain.
3. Set slave lights to DMX address 001.
4. Select a mode on the master light (e.g., color change, pulse). All slave lights will follow.
5. Use the remote to adjust settings on the master light – all slave lights will sync.

Conclusion

The ROCKPAR TRI Compact LED Par Can Light offers versatile lighting solutions for events, DJs, and stage setups. Whether used standalone, with a remote, or controlled via DMX, it provides dynamic effects and easy synchronization.