Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues

janshim · 28th March 2009

I have CE models of the Pocket Wizard II Plus, Sekonic L-358 CE JC1G-200130 and Sekonic RT-32CE Module and I am unable to get them to communicate. I wonder if it's something I'm doing wrong. I've read about incompatibility between FCC and CE models but my components are all CE and in accordance to the RT-32 Instruction Manual, I've successfully installed and confirmed that the "wireless flash radio triggering mode mark" is displayed.

My PWII+ is set to Channel 2 and setting the L-358 to Channel 2 or any other channel for that matter makes no difference. They just refuse to communicate and I wonder if there's something I should check such as DIP switch settings etc ?

Setting up the PW and Light meter and pairing them isn't a difficult process but they don't communicate with one another. Anyone has experience setting them up and care to share ?

phoakm · 2nd April 2009

Originally Posted by janshim

I have CE models of the Pocket Wizard II Plus, Sekonic L-358 CE JC1G-200130 and Sekonic RT-32CE Module and I am unable to get them to communicate. I wonder if it's something I'm doing wrong. I've read about incompatibility between FCC and CE models but my components are all CE and in accordance to the RT-32 Instruction Manual, I've successfully installed and confirmed that the "wireless flash radio triggering mode mark" is displayed.

My PWII+ is set to Channel 2 and setting the L-358 to Channel 2 or any other channel for that matter makes no difference. They just refuse to communicate and I wonder if there's something I should check such as DIP switch settings etc ?

Setting up the PW and Light meter and pairing them isn't a difficult process but they don't communicate with one another. Anyone has experience setting them up and care to share ?

Is your transmit mode on PW Plus II set to "Both" ?

janshim · 2nd April 2009

Yes it's set to BOTH and nothing happens. I've also consulted tech support in USA and after several hand-holding emails, I'm back to square one.

The only time it works if when I connect the L-358 to a PocketWizard via the sync terminal and triggering it via the Cord mode fires all the other PW II Plus that I've set up for. This of course means I have a very costly wireless trigger as opposed to one that's half it's price and less bulky. Imagine attaching a II Plus unit to the L-358.

phoakm · 2nd April 2009

Originally Posted by janshim

Yes it's set to BOTH and nothing happens. I've also consulted tech support in USA and after several hand-holding emails, I'm back to square one.

The only time it works if when I connect the L-358 to a PocketWizard via the sync terminal and triggering it via the Cord mode fires all the other PW II Plus that I've set up for. This of course means I have a very costly wireless trigger as opposed to one that's half it's price and less bulky. Imagine attaching a II Plus unit to the L-358.

It should be able to trigger under normal settings. I can trigger the PW Plus II with my Sekonic L758DR. Maybe you can drop me a PM, see if I can resolve the issue.

noelmac · 2nd April 2009

[quote=phoakm;4946346]It should be able to trigger under normal settings. I can trigger the PW Plus II with my Sekonic L758DR. Maybe you can drop me a PM, see if I can resolve the issue.[/QUOTE

we have the same set-up but mine works fine! can help too when im back there!

phoakm · 2nd April 2009

[quote=noelmac;4946367]

Originally Posted by phoakm

It should be able to trigger under normal settings. I can trigger the PW Plus II with my Sekonic L758DR. Maybe you can drop me a PM, see if I can resolve the issue.[/QUOTE

we have the same set-up but mine works fine! can help too when im back there!

Yah, when you will be back?

noelmac · 2nd April 2009

[quote=phoakm;4946374]

Originally Posted by noelmac

Yah, when you will be back?

I'll be back on the 16th

coffee3in1 · 30th April 2009

Mine is FCC version; works like a charm.

I saw this on the page about RT module.

This may sound silly, but I assume you have taken off the connector cover(22) for the interface.

janshim · 2nd May 2009

It's OK now. There was really nothing wrong with any of the items. I completely didn't get the final instructions at all w.r.t. advancing to the next menu when the wireless is activated. It's quite straightforward when it makes sense but I think I just didn't understand the way the instructions are written.

http://shimworld.wordpress.com/2009/...see-the-light/

Phoakm, thanks for following this up. It was good to have someone to talk to on the phone.

phoakm · 3rd May 2009

Originally Posted by janshim

It's OK now. There was really nothing wrong with any of the items. I completely didn't get the final instructions at all w.r.t. advancing to the next menu when the wireless is activated. It's quite straightforward when it makes sense but I think I just didn't understand the way the instructions are written.

http://shimworld.wordpress.com/2009/...see-the-light/

Phoakm, thanks for following this up. It was good to have someone to talk to on the phone.

You welcome bro.

Do let me know if you are visiting Singapore. Maybe we can have a cup of coffee together.

FlipFlop · 6th May 2009

I think you should also check on the MegaHz of your equipment.
Those in US is 344Mhz, those in Europe is 443Mhz.
so if it is different, it will not sync at all....

beanbean · 29th May 2009

Can I just ask if both the 344Mhz and 443Mhz versions can be used in Singapore? I'm under the impression that one of either would experience greater interference from the surroundings. Can anyone clarify?

28th March 2009	#1
janshim Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 196	Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues I have CE models of the Pocket Wizard II Plus, Sekonic L-358 CE JC1G-200130 and Sekonic RT-32CE Module and I am unable to get them to communicate. I wonder if it's something I'm doing wrong. I've read about incompatibility between FCC and CE models but my components are all CE and in accordance to the RT-32 Instruction Manual, I've successfully installed and confirmed that the "wireless flash radio triggering mode mark" is displayed. My PWII+ is set to Channel 2 and setting the L-358 to Channel 2 or any other channel for that matter makes no difference. They just refuse to communicate and I wonder if there's something I should check such as DIP switch settings etc ? Setting up the PW and Light meter and pairing them isn't a difficult process but they don't communicate with one another. Anyone has experience setting them up and care to share ? __________________ JAN SHIM PHOTOGRAPHY www.shimworld.com

2nd April 2009	#3
janshim Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 196	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues Yes it's set to BOTH and nothing happens. I've also consulted tech support in USA and after several hand-holding emails, I'm back to square one. The only time it works if when I connect the L-358 to a PocketWizard via the sync terminal and triggering it via the Cord mode fires all the other PW II Plus that I've set up for. This of course means I have a very costly wireless trigger as opposed to one that's half it's price and less bulky. Imagine attaching a II Plus unit to the L-358. __________________ JAN SHIM PHOTOGRAPHY www.shimworld.com

2nd April 2009	#5
noelmac Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Paya Lebar Posts: 144	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues [quote=phoakm;4946346]It should be able to trigger under normal settings. I can trigger the PW Plus II with my Sekonic L758DR. Maybe you can drop me a PM, see if I can resolve the issue.[/QUOTE we have the same set-up but mine works fine! can help too when im back there!

30th April 2009	#8
coffee3in1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Simei Posts: 582	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues Mine is FCC version; works like a charm. I saw this on the page about RT module. This may sound silly, but I assume you have taken off the connector cover(22) for the interface. __________________ flickr

2nd May 2009	#9
janshim Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 196	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues It's OK now. There was really nothing wrong with any of the items. I completely didn't get the final instructions at all w.r.t. advancing to the next menu when the wireless is activated. It's quite straightforward when it makes sense but I think I just didn't understand the way the instructions are written. http://shimworld.wordpress.com/2009/...see-the-light/ Phoakm, thanks for following this up. It was good to have someone to talk to on the phone. __________________ JAN SHIM PHOTOGRAPHY www.shimworld.com

6th May 2009	#11
FlipFlop Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 53	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues I think you should also check on the MegaHz of your equipment. Those in US is 344Mhz, those in Europe is 443Mhz. so if it is different, it will not sync at all....

29th May 2009	#12
beanbean Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67	Re: Pocket Wizards and Sekonic L-358 Trigger Issues Can I just ask if both the 344Mhz and 443Mhz versions can be used in Singapore? I'm under the impression that one of either would experience greater interference from the surroundings. Can anyone clarify?