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==Product Description==
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The RT-32CTL module for compatible Sekonic light meters allows you to trigger ControlTL radios, including the FlexTT5, FlexTT6, PowerM2, and PowerST4, using Legacy ControlTL Channels. The module can also trigger Legacy Standard Channels as well, for all PocketWizard radios using Legacy firmware. This lets you meter your remote flashes completely wirelessly.
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[[File:Sekonic rt32.JPG|right|400px]]
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The RT-32CTL module for compatible Sekonic light meters allows you to trigger ControlTL® radios receiving on ControlTL channels.  This allows you to use an AC3 ZoneController on your transmitting MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 to set your remote flash power levels, and then meter those remote flashes using your compatible Sekonic light meter all wirelessly within the ControlTL system.
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'''This video covers metering with Standard Channels only. If you have an RT-32CTL module, do not uncheck the "Use ControlTL Channel for Receive Channel" box.'''
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==Compatibility==
 
==Compatibility==
  
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The RT-32CTL module can be used in the L-358, L-758D, L-758CINE and comes built in to the L-758DR Digitalmaster Sekonic light meters.
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===Sekonic Meters===
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The RT-32CTL module can be used in the L-358, L-758D, L-758CINE, and comes built in to the L-758DR and the C-Digitalmaster Sekonic light meters. Please see this  [https://sekonic.com/classroom/about-radio-triggering-of-pocketwizard-system/ Sekonic blog page] for details
  
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'''Compatible radios:'''
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===PocketWizard Radios===
  
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**FlexTT5 (Canon and Nikon)
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*FlexTT5 (Canon and Nikon)
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**FlexTT6 Canon
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*FlexTT6 Canon
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**Plus series (Plus, Plus II, PlusX, Plus III, Plus IV)
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*Plus series (Plus, Plus II, PlusX, Plus III, Plus IV)
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**MultiMAX, MultiMAX II
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*MultiMAX, MultiMAX II
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**Power ST-4
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*PowerST4
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**Power MC-2
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*PowerMC2
  
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NOTE: RT-32 modules are not currently compatible with PocketWizard's E Release firmware. The meters will work with Legacy firmware only.
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NOTE: RT-32 modules can only use Legacy firmware, they are not currently compatible with the E Release firmware protocol.
  
 
==Channels==
 
==Channels==
  
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When using the RT-32CTL module in your compatible Sekonic light meter, It will simultaneously send trigger signals out on both your selected Standard Channel and selected ControlTL Channel when pressing the meter’s triggering button.
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When using the RT-32CTL module in your compatible Sekonic light meter, It will simultaneously send trigger signals out on both your selected Standard Channel and selected ControlTL channel when pressing the meter’s triggering button.
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Standard Channels are used with Plus series and MultiMAX radios, as well as many flash packs with built-in PocketWizard radios.
 
Standard Channels are used with Plus series and MultiMAX radios, as well as many flash packs with built-in PocketWizard radios.
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Learn more about PocketWizard Channels [[Channels|here.]]
 
Learn more about PocketWizard Channels [[Channels|here.]]
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOOq3sX6Ki4&t This episode of PWTV] will show you how use the meters with the radios. One important note: The meter in this video has the RT-32N module, for Standard Channels only. If you have the RT-32CTL meter, do NOT uncheck the "Use ControlTL for Receive Channel" box.
  
  
 
'''To select Channels on the L-358:'''
 
'''To select Channels on the L-358:'''
  
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**Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
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*Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
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**Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.(wireless metering icon pictured on the right)
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*Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.(wireless metering icon pictured on the right)
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**Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
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*Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
 
[[File:Wireless Metering.JPG|thumb|Wireless Metering icon]]
 
[[File:Wireless Metering.JPG|thumb|Wireless Metering icon]]
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**If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) press the mode button once to select Zone “A” and then use the scroll wheel to select/deselect the Zone. Press the mode button to switch between Zones.
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*If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) press the mode button once to select Zone “A” and then use the scroll wheel to select/deselect the Zone. Press the mode button to switch between Zones.
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**Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, hold the Mode button and move the scroll wheel one click to the right.
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*Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, hold the Mode button and move the scroll wheel one click to the right.
  
  
 
'''To select Channels on the L-758 (all models)'''
 
'''To select Channels on the L-758 (all models)'''
  
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**Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
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*Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
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**Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.
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*Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.
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**Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
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*Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
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**If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) use the four buttons on the meter labeled in blue with A,B,C, and D.
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*If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) use the four buttons on the meter labeled in blue with A,B,C, and D.
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**Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, press the triggering button located on the right side of the meter.
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*Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, press the triggering button located on the right side of the meter.
  
  

Revision as of 15:03, 30 April 2023

The RT-32CTL module for compatible Sekonic light meters allows you to trigger ControlTL radios, including the FlexTT5, FlexTT6, PowerM2, and PowerST4, using Legacy ControlTL Channels. The module can also trigger Legacy Standard Channels as well, for all PocketWizard radios using Legacy firmware. This lets you meter your remote flashes completely wirelessly.

Sekonic rt32.JPG

Compatibility

Sekonic Meters

The RT-32CTL module can be used in the L-358, L-758D, L-758CINE, and comes built in to the L-758DR and the C-Digitalmaster Sekonic light meters. Please see this Sekonic blog page for details

PocketWizard Radios

  • FlexTT5 (Canon and Nikon)
  • FlexTT6 Canon
  • Plus series (Plus, Plus II, PlusX, Plus III, Plus IV)
  • MultiMAX, MultiMAX II
  • PowerST4
  • PowerMC2
NOTE: RT-32 modules can only use Legacy firmware, they are not currently compatible with the E Release firmware protocol.

Channels

When using the RT-32CTL module in your compatible Sekonic light meter, It will simultaneously send trigger signals out on both your selected Standard Channel and selected ControlTL Channel when pressing the meter’s triggering button.

Standard Channels are used with Plus series and MultiMAX radios, as well as many flash packs with built-in PocketWizard radios. ControlTL Channels are used with the MiniTT1, FlexTT5 with Speedlites, FlexTT5 with the AC9 AlienBees Adapter, PowerST4, and PowerMC2.

Newer L-758 DigitalMaster light meters can select Standard and ControlTL Channels and zones independently.

The L-358, and previous versions of the L-758 meter, use a channel mapping mode (see table below) to pair up Standard and ControlTL channels automatically.

Learn more about PocketWizard Channels here.

This episode of PWTV will show you how use the meters with the radios. One important note: The meter in this video has the RT-32N module, for Standard Channels only. If you have the RT-32CTL meter, do NOT uncheck the "Use ControlTL for Receive Channel" box.


To select Channels on the L-358:

  • Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
  • Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.(wireless metering icon pictured on the right)
  • Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
Wireless Metering icon
  • If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) press the mode button once to select Zone “A” and then use the scroll wheel to select/deselect the Zone. Press the mode button to switch between Zones.
  • Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, hold the Mode button and move the scroll wheel one click to the right.


To select Channels on the L-758 (all models)

  • Turn on the Sekonic light meter.
  • Hold the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select the wireless metering mode option.
  • Once the Channel selection page comes on screen release the Mode button and use the scroll wheel to select your Channel.
  • If using Zones (only available on Channels 17-32) use the four buttons on the meter labeled in blue with A,B,C, and D.
  • Once you have your Channel (and Zones if applicable) set, press the triggering button located on the right side of the meter.


Sekonic Channel mapping

Meter Channel Standard Channel ControlTL Channel
Plus II Plus III/MultiMAX FCC CE
1 1 1 1 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
2 2 2 2 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
3 3 3 3 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
4 4 4 4 Zone ABC -
5 - 5 - -
6 - 6 - -
7 - 7 - -
8 - 8 - -
9 - 9 - -
10 - 10 - -
11 - 11 - -
12 - 12 - -
13 - 13 - -
14 - 14 - -
15 - 15 - -
16 - 16 - -
17 Zone ABCD - 17 Zone ABCD 5 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
18 Zone ABCD - 18 Zone ABCD 6 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
19 Zone ABCD - 19 Zone ABCD 7 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
20 Zone ABCD - 20 Zone ABCD 8 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
21 Zone ABCD - 21 Zone ABCD 9 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
22 Zone ABCD - 22 Zone ABCD 10 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
23 Zone ABCD - 23 Zone ABCD 11 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
24 Zone ABCD - 24 Zone ABCD 12 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
25 Zone ABCD - 25 Zone ABCD 13 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
26 Zone ABCD - 26 Zone ABCD 14 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
27 Zone ABCD - 27 Zone ABCD 15 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
28 Zone ABCD - 28 Zone ABCD 16 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
29 Zone ABCD - 29 Zone ABCD 17 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
30 Zone ABCD - 30 Zone ABCD 18 Zone ABC 2 Zone ABC
31 Zone ABCD - 31 Zone ABCD 19 Zone ABC 3 Zone ABC
32 Zone ABCD - 32 Zone ABCD 20 Zone ABC 1 Zone ABC
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