Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication

You can use a City Theatrical Multiverse® transmitting device to wirelessly configure and control the fixture. For information on using Multiverse products, see the documentation provided with the products.

Note: For additional guidance and troubleshooting resources when setting up your wireless system, download the Multiverse Wireless Setup Information Guide at etcconnect.com.

To use Multiverse wireless communication, configure the Multiverse settings on the fixture.

  1. Press the Menu button (Menu button), turn the Intensity encoder to navigate to Multiverse Settings, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it.
  2. Turn the Intensity encoder to set the Universe value.
  3. Turn the green encoder to enter the SHoW ID value. This value must match the SHoW ID value on the Multiverse transmitting device. The default value is 24100.
  4. Turn the blue encoder to enter the SHoW Key value. This value must match the SHoW Key value on the Multiverse transmitting device.
  5. Turn the red encoder to set the Power value. This value sets the power level of the wireless transmitter on the fixture. Set the value to the minimum level required for successful communication between transmitters and fixtures. Excess power output can cause reflections and can degrade performance.
  6. Press the green encoder for the Save icon (Save button) to save your settings, or press the red encoder for the Cancel icon (Cancel button) to discard your changes.

When the fixture is connected to a Multiverse transmitter:

  • The wireless indicator on the main screen (Wireless indicator) indicates signal strength by the number of bars (3 bars is highest quality, 1 bar is lowest quality).
  • The wireless indicator appears solid when the fixture is receiving DMX, and blinks when DMX is lost. When the fixture is not connected to a transmitter, the wireless indicator does not display.
  • The Multiverse Settings screen displays the signal quality (Qual), signal strength (RSSI), and radio connection status (Con).
    SettingValuesDescription
    Signal Quality1 – 100Display of the signal quality. Values above 50% are good signal quality, and above 80% are excellent. This value can be helpful when troubleshooting wireless performance.
    Signal Strength-20 – -120
    		Display of RSSI (Received Signal Strength indicator) in dBm, ranging from ‑20 (strongest) to ‑120 (weakest).
    Radio Connection Status0 – 30 = Searching for a signal, but not connected to a transmitter.
    1 = Connected to a transmitter, but can only receive DMX. The wireless communication is not optimal, and the wireless setup requires attention.
    2 = Was receiving DMX and RDM, but is no longer connected to a transmitter.
    3 = Connected to a transmitter, and can receive both DMX and RDM.

    For more information on these values, download the Multiverse Wireless Setup Information Guide at etcconnect.com.