WET PAR WC: How To Set Up Primary-Secondary Mode

Introduction:

This article explains how to set up and use the primary secondary feature (also known as master slave) with your Rockville Wet Par WC lights. This method allows you to control multiple lights without a DMX controller, making it simple and accessible for users of all experience levels. You will need at least two Wet Par WC lights and, optionally, the included remote.

Requirements:

• Two or more Rockville Wet Par WC lights
• Included remote (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select Primary and Secondary Lights
   • Decide which light will act as the primary (master) and which will be the secondary (slave).
   • You can use more than two lights; just repeat the secondary setup for each additional light.
2. Set the Wireless DMX Group
   • On each light, press the menu button until you reach the wireless DMX group menu.
   • Use the up and down buttons to cycle through the color-coded groups.
   • Set all lights in the chain to the same group (e.g., blue, which is group number four).
3. Configure IR Mode
   • On the primary light, press the menu button to reach IR mode.
   • Turn IR mode ON if you plan to use the remote; otherwise, leave it OFF.
   • On secondary lights, keep IR mode OFF to avoid interfering with the connection.
4. Set Master Mode
   • On the primary light, press the menu button to reach master mode and turn it ON.
   • On all secondary lights, keep master mode OFF.
5. Set Up Secondary Lights
   • On each secondary light, press the menu button until you reach DMX address mode.
   • When the wireless group ID icon starts to flash, the lights are connected.
   • Repeat this step for all secondary lights in your chain.
6. Control All Lights from the Primary
   • Use the controls on the primary light or the included remote to set modes, colors, or automated effects.
   • All secondary lights will follow the primary light’s settings.
7. Using Multiple Groups
   • To control separate groups of lights independently, set each group to a different wireless DMX group (e.g., one group to blue, another to purple).
   • Each group can then be controlled separately using their respective primary lights.

Troubleshooting & FAQs:

Q: The secondary lights are not following the primary light. What should I check?

• Ensure all lights are set to the same wireless DMX group.
• Confirm that IR mode is ON only for the primary light and OFF for all secondary lights.
• Make sure master mode is ON for the primary and OFF for all secondary lights.

Q: Can I use the remote to control all lights?

• Yes, as long as IR mode is enabled on the primary light, the remote will control all lights in the chain.

Q: How do I set up two independent groups of lights?

• Assign each group to a different wireless DMX group color. Each group will then operate independently.

Conclusion:

Using the primary secondary feature with your Rockville Wet Par WC lights is an easy way to control multiple lights without a DMX controller. Follow these steps to synchronize your lights or set up independent groups.