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2518 DMX Controller
user manual
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© 1997 - 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A /S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000001, rev. D
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section 1
INTRODUCTION
AFETY PRECAUTIONS
S
EATURES
F
CCESSORIES
A
section 2
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INSTALLATION
ONNECTING THE SERIAL LINK
C
ONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
C
section 3
ADDRESS AND MODE SETTING
DDRESS SETTING
A
section 4
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PROGRAMMING
ASIC CONTROL
B
ROGRAMMING SCENES
P
section 5
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PLAYBACK
ONTROL PRECEDENCE
C
ANUAL EXECUTION
M
UTO TRIGGER EXECUTION
A
USIC TRIGGER EXECUTION
M
HOW MODE
S
UTO-START CONFIGURATION
A
LACKOUT
B
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STANDBY
/
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section 6
USING MIDI
SCENES AND TRIGGERS
MIDI
section 7
TANDEM MODE
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section 8
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
LAYBACK MODE
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ONTROLLER INITIALIZATION
C
appendix a
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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appendix b
SERVICE
ALIBRATING FADERS
C
appendix c
COMMAND TABLE
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appendix d
SPECIFICATIONS
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section 1
I
NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Martin 2518 DMX Controller. This ruggedly built, easy
to use controller o f fers 72 -chann el DMX con trol and multiple triggerin g op tions. Two
2518 DMX Controllers may be connected using the Tandem Connection Kit, P/N
91616005, to double the number of control channels and programmable scenes.
This manual describes the features programmed in CPU firmware version 2.2.
S
AFETY PRECAUTIONS
• The 2518 DMX Controller is not for domestic use.
• Use the device only as described.
• Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
• Make sure the device is properly grounded.
• Do not operate the device with the cover removed.
• Immediately repair or replace damaged power cords.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside; refer all service to a qualified technician.
F
EATURES
• 72 DMX channels
• 30 banks of 6 programmable scenes
• Tandem operation of 2 controllers
• Built-in microphone for music triggering
• Built-in timer for automatic triggering
• MIDI control interface
• 2-digit LED display
• Blackout master
• Flash scene
• Auto-start configuration
• Locked-memory “playback” mode
• Solid steel construction
• Table or 19” rack mount
• Low current standby mode
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CCESSORIES
• Tandem Connection Kit.................................................................P/N 91616005
• Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter..........................P/N 90758060
• Martin 6 Channel DMX Switch Pack, 210 - 245 ..........................P/N 90758200
• Martin 6 Channel DMX Switch Pack, 100 - 130 V.......................P/N 90758300
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I
NSTALLATION
The 2518 DMX Controller comes with the following:
• IEC power cable
• 5 meter 3-pin XLR-XLR cable
• Termination plug
• User manual
Rear Panel Connections
RS-232 I/O DMX Output
C
ONNECTING THE SERIAL LINK
A
BOUT SERIALS LINKS
The 2518 DMX Controller sends inst ructions thr ough a serial data link . The link go es
from the controlle r’s output to the input of the first lighting fixture and then from the
fixture’s output to the inp u t of the next fixture. It continues output-to-input in a d a isychain to al l fixtures.
Adaptor cables m ay be required when building the data link. There are two differences to be aware of. First, both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets are common . (Martin
fixtures have 3-pin XLR sockets. On fixtures that have 5-pin XLR sockets, pins 4 and
5 are not used .) Secon d, t he XL R socket s on so me most ly old er Mart in fixtures su ch
as the RoboScan 812 are wired with the hot and cold data pins reversed in relation to
later Martin fixture s and DMX-com patible devices. See Table 1. The XLR pin-out for
Martin products is always shown next to the socket.
AC Input MIDI Input
The 2518 XLR pin-out is DMX compatible!
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No adaptors are required to co nnect the 2518 DMX Contro ller to Marti n f ixture intro-
Mal
F
Mal
F
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820003
Mal
F
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820005
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
4
5
-
duced since 19 97 or any DMX-compatible fixture with 3-pin XLR con nectors. The
adaptors required to connect othe r fixtures are shown in Table 2.
Standard Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5
DMX
Martin
Polarity
Martin
pin 2 (+)
shield cold (-) hot (+) - shield hot (+) cold (-) - -
Table 1: Martin and DMX Pin-Outs
Output
Martin
pin 2 (+)
pin 3 (-)
DMX
pin 2 (-)
pin 3 (+)
XLR 3-pin 3-pin 5-pin
e
pin 3 (-)
emale
1
2
3-pin
3
1
2
3
e
emale
1
2
3
1
2
3
Input
DMX
pin 2 (-)
pin 3 (+)
6
P/N 11820008
P/N 11820006
e
1
2
3
P/N 11820008
Male
1
2
3
P/N 11820004
3-pin
5-pin
Male
P/N 11820006
Male
P/N 11820002
1
2
3
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
4
5
Table 2: XLR Cable Requirements
emale
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
4
5
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TO
BUILD THE SERIAL LINK
1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable.
with the right cable. Microphone cable cannot transm it D MX d ata rel iably
over long runs. For best results, use only cable designed for RS-485
applications. Your Mar tin dealer has a range of cables, connectors, and
adaptors designed for lighting control.
2. Starting from the cont roller, connect output to input.
pin-out on Martin fixtures and be sure to connect hot to hot and cold
to cold.
3. Never use a “Y” connector to split the link.
the serial link into branches use a dedicated splitter/amplifier such
as the Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter.
4. Don’t overload the link.
can cause unpredictable performance. The control units for the
RoboColor IIx and RoboColor III systems, the Mar tin DMX Switch
Pack, and the Mar tin DMX Interface each count as 1 device.
5. Always terminate the link
plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link. The termination plug, which is a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm resistor
soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it
cannot reflect back down the link. If a splitter is used, terminate
each branch of the link.
Placing more than 32 devices on a link
by installing the provided termination
A reliable data connection begins
Check the
If you need to split
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ONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
For safe operation, the controller must be
grounded (earthed).
TO
INSTALL A PLUG
The 2518 DMX Controller is delivered without a plug on the power cord. Following
the manufactur er’s inst ructions, install an approved 3-prong grounding -type plug that
fits your supply. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below. If the pins are not
clearly identified, or if you have any doubt s about proper insta lla tio n, consu lt a qu alified electrician.
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Table 3: Plug Wiring
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DDRESS AND MODE SETTING
Each fixture connecte d to the serial link must have a unique address, also known as a
start channel, which is the first channel the controller uses to send instructions to the
fixture. If independent control is not required, two or more identical fixtures may use
the same address. They will receive the same instructi ons and behave identically.
You must know how many control channels each fixture requires before setting
addresse s . This can be fo un d in the fixture’s user manual or DMX proto c ol.
Some Martin fixtures offer the option of “tracking” or “vector” control. The 2518
DMX Controller does not have cross-faders, which are required for programming
fades in track ing mode. Select vector mode when applicable: this allows you to program effect speeds on separate channels.
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DDRESS SETTING
As you will see when you s tart programming , it is best if all of a fixture’s channels
are assigned to one channel button. The buttons are divided into 12 groups of 6 channels as shown below. With two controllers c onnected in tandem mode, however, e ach
button controls 12 channels.
Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6
Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting
4 4 : 4/#5/#6 46 4/#6/#7 4< 4/#5/#8 58 4/#7/#8 64 4/#5/#6/#7/#8
5 5 ; 7 47 5/#6/#7 53 6/#8 59 5/#7/#8 65 9
6 4/#5 < 4/#7 48 4/#5/#6/#7 54 4/#6/#8 5: 4/#5/#7/#8 66 4/#9
7 6 43 5/#7 49 8 55 5/#6/#8 5; 6/#7/#8 67 5/#9
8 4/#6 44 4/#5/#7 4: 4/#8 56 4/#5/#6/#8 5< 4/#6/#7/#8 68 4/#5/#9
Low channels
9 5/#6 45 6/#7 4; 5/#8 57 7/#8 63 5/#6/#7/#8 69 6/#9#
6: 4/#6/#9# 76 4/#5/#7/#9 7< 4/#8/#9 88 4/#5/#6/#8/#9 94 4/#6/#7/#8/#9 9: 4/#5/#:
6; 5/#6/#9 77 6/#7/#9 83 5/#8/#9 89 7/#8/#9 95 5/#6/#7/#8/#9 9; 6/#:
6< 4/#5/#6/#9 78 4/#6/#7/#9 84 4/#5/#8/#9 8: 4/#7/#8/#9 96 4/#5/#6/#7/#8/#9 9< 4/#6/#:
73 7/#9 79 5/#6/#7/#9 85 6/#8/#9 8; 5/#7/#8/#9 97 : :3 5/#6/#:
74 4/#7/#9 7: 4/#5/#6/#7/#9 86 4/#6/#8/#9 8< 4/#5/#7/#8/#9 98 4/#: :4 4/#5/#6/#:
High channels
75 5/#7/#9 7; 8/#9 87 5/#6/#8/#9 93 6/#7/#8/#9 99 5/#: :5 7/#:
Tabl e 4: Channel Groups and Settings (DIP-Switch Pins ON)
The address is often set on the fixture using a DIP-switch. Table 4 shows the DIPswitch pins that must be ON to set an address from 1 to 72.
Note that the DIP-switch may also be use d to enabl e special option s. The Martin Punisher X250 and Destroyer X250, for example, must be set with DIP-switch 10 on
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when operated by a controller. Please refer to the user manuals for specific details on
address and mod e setting.
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DDRESSING EXAMPLE
Table 5 shows how you could assign addresses for the following Martin equipment.
•4 MX-1s
• 2 Punisher X250s
• 2 RoboScan 812s
•4 CX-2s
• 1 SynchroZap QX250
• 1 6-Channel DMX Switch Pack
Note that the four CX-2s share two sets of control channels and that all fixtures
except the RoboScan 812s have their control channels on a single button.
Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6
1
7
13
19
25
31
2 8 14 20 26 32
3 9 15 21 27 33
4 1016222834
MX-1
MX-1
5 1117232935
Low channels
6 1218243036
37
38 44
39
40 46 52 58 64 70
41 47 53 59 65 71
42 48 54 60 66 72
High channels
RoboScan
43 49
not used
45
812
50 56
51 57
2 CX-2
X250
Punisher
55 61
not used
X250
MX-1
Punisher
67
62 68
63 69
812
QX250
RoboScan
2 CX-2
SynchroZap
6 Channel
MX-1
Switch Pack
Table 5: Example (Addresses shaded)
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P
ROGRAMMING
Channel Master
DMX Channels
1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
1-36
(37-72)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Scenes
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Blackout
(Standby)
Scene Bank
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
FaderChannel Button
Lighting fixtu res are control led with th e faders in group s of six channe ls. The DMX
value is 0 when a fader is at the bottom and 255 when it is at the top. The faders map
to the channels from left to right and can be calibrated using the procedure on
page 24.
Fader control of each group of channels is activated and deactivated with the channel
buttons. Each channel button toggles the channe ls listed next to it. The channel mas-
ter toggles the channel buttons between the low channels (1-36) and the high chan-
nels (37-72).
The channel status LEDs show which channels are unde r fader control. If press ing a
channel button causes the LED to light, then the low channels are activated. If the
LED flashes, then the high c hanne ls are activated. High and lo w cha nnels can b e activated at the same time but the LED displays the status of only one set at a time: press
the channel master to view the status of the other set.
B
ASIC CONTROL
Apply power to the lights. After a short reset procedure, the lights will be
1.
ready to respond to the controller.
Apply power to the 2518 DMX Controller.
2.
Press a channel button to activate fader control of a fixture’s effects.
3.
You can activate additional channels to control several fixtures at
once. This works best with identical fixtures.
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Set effects with the faders. If there is no light, you may need to send
4.
a lamp-on command - see the fixture’s DMX protocol.
Press the channel button again to turn fader contr ol off.
5.
Repeat for other fixtures. To activate fader control of high channels,
6.
press the channel master to toggle to the high channels before
pressing the channel button.
Press a channel
button to toggle
fader control on/off.
DMX Channels
1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
P
ROGRAMMING SCENES
Low channels active
when lit; hi gh channe ls
active when flashing.
1-36
(37-72)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Scenes contain one DMX value for e v ery channel and determine how each light looks
at a particula r moment. They are stored in 30 groups called banks. There ar e 6 s ce nes
per bank in single-controller mode and 12 scenes per bank in tandem mode. There is
also a flash scene that is not stored in a bank and thus can be executed at any time.
The channel master
toggles control s and
status between low
and high ch annels.
Scenes
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Slide the faders to
adjust DMX values.
Blackout
(Standby)
Scene Bank
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scenes are prog rammed and executed one at a time. In single-controller mode, the
active scene is displayed as a 1- digit nu mber and th e active bank is display ed as a 2digit number.
TO
CREATE AND SAVE A SCENE
Set your lights using the basic control procedure described above.
1.
Press [Store]. The display flashes.
2.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a bank.
3.
Press a scene button from 1 to 6. The display stops flashing.
4.
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Select scenes with the
6 scene buttons .
Press first to save.
Then select bank and
scene. To save flash
scene, pres s [M idi].
Select banks with the
up and down arrow
buttons.
DMX Channels
1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
TO
CREATE AND SAVE A FLASH SCENE
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1-36
(37-72)
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Scenes
The flash scene can be executed at any time by pressing [Midi].
Program or select a scene to use as the flash scene.
1.
Press [Store]. The display flashes.
2.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Blackout
(Standby)
Scene Bank
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Press [Midi] to save as the flash scene.
3.
TO
EDIT A SCENE
Select a scene to edit.
1.
Make the desired changes.
2.
Press [Store]. Select scene to save.
3.
TO
INITIALIZE A SCENE
Setting all DMX values to 0 provides a fresh start.
Deactivate all channels. Slide all faders to 10.
1.
Activate all channels. Slide all faders to 0.
2.
Press [Store]. Select the scene to initialize.
3.
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LAYBACK
This section describes the built-in options for executing scenes: additional MIDI and
tandem control options are covered in following sections.
Press-and-hold to run
current program on
startup.
DMX Channels
1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Activate faders to
override programming. Deacti vate to
return to normal.
Press to scroll through banks.
Press-and-hold both buttons to
toggle show mode.
Scenes
1-36
(37-72)
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Press twice to set
auto trigger delay;
press again to exit.
Press to toggle
music trigger on /
off.
Press once for blackout
or press-and-hold for
standby . Press again for
normal execution.
Blackout
(Standby)
10
9
Scene Bank
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Press to execute
flash scene.
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ONTROL PRECEDENCE
Fader control overrides programmed control!
Programmed commands can be overridden by the faders. For example, to change the
programmed mirror movement speed of one or more scanners during a show, you
would activate fader control of the fixture(s) and set the pan/tilt spe ed channel to the
desired valu e. (The DMX value does not change until the fader is moved.) Normal
program execution resumes when fader control is deactivated or when executing a
scene manuall y or via MIDI.
Manual and MIDI scene execution (see next sectio n) take precedence over automatic
scene execution. If the controller is executing sce ne 3 in music trigger mode and you
press the scene 1 button, scene 1 will be executed. The next music trigger pulse will
execute scene 2.
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M
Auto
Auto
ANUAL EXECU T I O N
To execute scenes manu ally, simply select a bank with the a rrow buttons and select a
scene with the scene buttons. The new bank does not begin to execute until a scene
button has been presse d.
To execute the flash scene, press [M i di ] .
A
UTO TRIGGER EXECU T I O N
The auto trig ger e x ecutes scenes at the rate that you set with the b uilt-in timer. Unless
you are usin g Show Mo de, described below, th e current bank runs in a conti nuous
forward loop an d may be switched manually or via MIDI at any time.
TO
SET AUTO TRIGGER
Press [Auto]. Wait for the desired trigger
1.
interval.
Press [Auto]. Execution star ts.
2.
To exit, press [Auto] again.
3.
M
USIC TRIGGER EXECU T I ON
The music trigger ex e c utes scene s to the bea t of music usin g th e built-in microphone.
As with auto trigger, the current bank runs in a continuous forward loop and may be
switched at any time.
TO
SET MUSI C TRIGGER
Press [Music]. Execution starts.
1.
To exit, press [Music] again.
2.
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S
1 2 3 4 5 6
1-6 loops
1 2 3 4 5 6
1-6 loops
1 2 3 4 5 6
1-6 loops
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 10
Scene Bank
Banks Bar(s)
1-10
11-20
21-30
1-30
HOW MODE
In show mode, banks execute serially, allowing you to run
some or all banks without additional input. There are 4
sets to choose from: banks 1-10, 11-2 0, 21-30, and 1-30.
Banks execute 1-6 times before proceeding to the next
bank. After the last bank, the program loops back to the
first bank. The auto, music, and MIDI triggers can be used
to trigger show mode execution.
When the controller is running in show mode, the programming and manual execution functions are disabled.
TO
SET SHOW MODE
Press and hold both arrow buttons until the
1.
bank display shows one or more horizontal
bars. Use the top controller in tandem mode.
Press the up or down arrow button to select
2.
the set of banks to execute. Sets are indicated by bars as shown to right and can be
changed during execution.
Press a scene button to select 1-6 loops.
3.
The number is displayed by the scene digit
and can also be changed during execution.
Select a trigger to start program execution.
4.
To exit show mode, press and hold both arrow buttons.
5.
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UTO-START CONFIGURATION
The auto-start feature allows you to select a program to execute on startup.
TO
SAVE AN AUTO-START CONFIGURAT ION
Select and execute the startup scene, bank, or show with the desired
1.
trigger options.
Press and hold the channel master for several seconds until the
2.
controller resets. When powered up or taken out of standby, execution resumes at the scene that was executing at this point.
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TO
CLEAR AUTO-START
This procedure clea rs the memory lo ck and auto-sta rt functions: to reset the memory
lock see page 22.
Turn off the controller. In tandem mode, turn off the top controller.
1.
Turn on the controller and immediately press and hold the top 3
2.
channel buttons until “ON” or “OF” is displayed.
Repeat.
3.
B
LACKOUT
In blackout mode, the controller blacks out lights by sending DMX value 0 on all
channels.
In standby mode, there is no DMX output from the controller. Fixtures will behave
differently w hen the DMX signal stops: some will blackout, some will keep their last
look, and some will run in stand-alone mode. Standby mode uses very little current
and is recommended whenever the controller is not being used for extended per iods.
TO
BLACKO U T ALL FIXTURES
1.
2.
TO
TOGGLE STANDBY MODE
1.
2.
/
STANDBY
Press [Blackout]. The display flashes.
Press [Blackout] again to resume operation.
Press and hold [Blackout] until the display clears.
To return to normal execution, press [Blackout] again.
commands may be executed immediately after pressing the button.
Power-on
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Store
Auto
Music
Midi
U
SING
TO
MIDI
The 2518 DMX Controller provides additional playback options when connected to a
MIDI de vice such a s a keyboard, drum machi ne, or com put er so und ca rd. MI DI no tes
and program changes can be used to call specific scenes, change banks, and to trigger
the next scene in the curren t bank. A particular MIDI c ode may be used either as a
trigger or to call a spe cific scene, but not bo th.
If you have several MIDI devices, response can be limited to a specific MIDI channel.
If no channel is selected, the controller responds to MIDI channels 1-16.
CONNECT A
Connect the device’s MIDI output to the controller’s MIDI input using a standard
MIDI cable. A standard MIDI cable consists of a shielded twisted-pair cable and 5pin DIN connectors wired pin 2 to pin 2, pin 4 to pin 4, and pin 5 to pin 5. The cable
shield is conne cted to pin 2. Pins 1 and 3 are not used. The cab le may be up to 15
meters (50 feet) long.
MIDI
DEVICE
MIDI
A MIDI scene is a scene that is tied to a MIDI code so that it executes when the code
is generated. Any number of sc enes may be MIDI scenes. The MIDI code must be
different for each scene.
When a MIDI scene is executed, the act ive bank changes to the bank con taining the
scene. This provides a convenient way to switch banks remotely. For exa mple, you
can use auto or music trigger to execute scenes and use MIDI scenes to change banks.
A MIDI trigger is a MIDI code that sends a trigger pulse each time it is executed. It is
not associated with any specific scene, but executes the next scene in the active bank.
Up to 2048 MIDI triggers can be created.
TO
CREATE A
SCENES AND TRIGGERS
MIDI
Select a scene.
1.
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Store].
2.
The display rolls.
SCENE
(Optional) Select a MIDI channel: Press
3.
the up and down arrow buttons to select a
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channel between 1 and 16.
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Generate the MIDI code: On you keyboard
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
4.
or other MIDI device, play the note or execute the function to save with the scene.
TO
CREATE A
1.
2.
3.
TO
DELETE A
MIDI
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Auto]. The
display rolls.
(Optional) Select a MIDI channel: Press the
up and down arrow butt ons to select a channel between 1 and 16.
Generate the MIDI code: On you keyboard
or other MIDI device, play the note or execute the function to use as a trigger.
MIDI
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Music]. The
1.
display rolls.
Generate the MIDI code to delete.
2.
TRIGGER
SCENE OR TRIGGER
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T
ANDEM MODE
1 - 12
13 - 24
25 - 36
37 - 48
49 - 60
61 - 72
73 - 84
85 - 96
97 - 108
109 - 120
121 - 132
133 - 144
DMX Channels
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
DMX Channels
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Autostart
Autostart
Scenes
123456
Scenes
7891011
12
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Blackout
(Standby)
Scene Bank
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Black o ut
(Standby)
Scene Bank
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Two 2518 DMX Controllers with v. 2.1 or higher firmware and connected using the
Tandem Connection Kit, P/N 91616005, can be operated in a 2-controller tandem
mode in which DMX channels, faders, and scenes per bank are doubled.
The top control ler provides access to channels 1 - 72 and scen es 1 - 6; the bottom
controller provides access to channels 73 - 144 and scenes 7 - 12.
The functions of the controls in tandem mode differ slightly from that described for a
single controller. The most important difference is that in tandem mode, each channel
button controls 12 chan nels, inste ad of 6, so there i s no nee d to s witch be tween h igh
and low channels. In addition, MIDI execution is not supported in tandem mode.
Otherwise, tandem mode programming and playback are very similar to single-controller mode. Table 6 summarizes the differences.
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Feature Single mode Tandem mode
DMX output 72 channels 144 channels
Channel buttons Control 6 low + 6 high channels. Control 12 channels.
Channel master Toggles between low and high
channels, saves auto-start
sequence.
Scenes 6 per bank, 181 total. 12 per bank, 361 total.
Display Shows bank with 2 digits, scene
with 1 digit.
Arrow buttons Select bank 1-30. Toggle show
mode on/off.
MIDI execution Supported Not supported
Saves auto-start sequence.
Top shows bank, bottom shows
scene.
Same on top controller only.
Table 6: Single versus tandem mode
TO
CONNECT CONTROLLERS
Use only the cable in cluded wit h the Tandem Connection Kit to connect the controllers: standard serial cables will not work. Cable wiring is shown below: pins 6 - 9 are
not used or shown.
5:3#RKP
5:3#RKP
Connect the cable to the RS-232 I/O port on each controller.
1.
Connect the XLR cable to the DMX output of the
2.
TO
SET TANDEM MODE
Turn off both controllers and connect them as described above.
1.
2. Turn on the bottom controller first.
Turn on the top controller and immediately press and hold the top
3.
3 DMX channel buttons (1-12, 13-24, 25-36) until “ON” is displayed. The controllers are now ready for tandem operation.
Repeat to return to single mode operation. “OF” is displayed.
4.
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
bottom
controller.
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1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
P
ROGRAM MANAGEMENT
This section describes the featu re s for sa v ing a nd de letin g th e conte n ts of the controller’s memory. There is also an Upload/Download Utility available from the Martin
web site. This is a free Windows utility for managing lighting programs created with
the 2518 DMX Cont roller.
To use the Upload/Download Utility, a straight-through RS-232 cable must be connected between the computer’s serial port and the c ontroller’s RS-232 I/O port. Disconnect both devices from AC power before connecting the RS-232 cable. Please
refer to the online documentation for additional details.
P
LAYBACK MODE
Locking a program in memory turns the 2518 DMX Controller into an easy-to-use
playback controller with manual override. Note, however, that setting tandem mode
unlocks the memory and allows the editing and/or deletion of the programming.
TO
LOCK OR UNLOCK THE MEMORY
Turn off the controller. In tandem mode, turn off
1.
the top controller.
Press and hold the fourth and sixth channel
2.
buttons while turning on the controller. Hold
until “LO” is displayed.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to unlock the memor y.
3.
“OF” is displayed when the memory is
unlocked.
C
ONTROLLER INITIALIZATION
These procedures allow you to erase al l programming.
TO
CLEAR ALL SCENES
Disconnect the controller from AC power.
1.
Press and hold [Store] and the up arrow button. Apply power.
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2.
TO
CLEAR ALL
1.
2.
MIDI
Disconnect the controller from AC power.
Press and hold [Midi] and the down arrow button. Apply power.
FUNCTIONS
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appendix a
T
ROU BLESHOOTING
problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy
None of the fixtures
respond to the controller.
Some fixtures do not
respond, respond erratically ,
or continuously reset.
The controller is disconnected from the data link.
Blackout or standby mode
selected.
Bad data link connection.
DMX signal polarity
reversed.
DMX signal reflection.
Incorrect addressing of fixtures.
Fixtures not on. Turn on fixtures.
Protocol auto-detection failure.
Connect controller.
Press blackout button.
Check data link connections/cables and correct
accordingly.*
Swap pins 2 and 3. See
secti on 2.
Insert term ination plug in
the last light on the link.
Check addresses.
Switch the fixtures off and
then back on. In general,
power on the controller
before the fixtures.
Save commands do not
work.
Fixtures do not execute programming on one or more
channels.
No light from some or all fixtures.
Unev en or incomplete f ader
control.
* To test the data link with an ohm meter, disconnect the link from the controller and
measure the resistance across pins 2 and 3 of the XLR male plug. The reading should
be around 120 ohms. R eadings f rom 400 - 20,000 o hms indi cate the data l ink is no t
terminated. Infinite resistance ind icates a ba d conne ction, bro ken wire, or a defective
fixture. Very low readings indicate a short circuit in the link or a defective fixture.
Memory locked. Unlock memor y.
Fader control is overriding
programming.
The scenes do not contain
‘Lamp On’ instructions for
fixtures with remote lamp
on/off.
Faders not calibrated.
Turn off fader control.
Make sure the “Lamp On”
command is saved in at
least one scene.
Calibrate faders as
described in “Serv ice”.
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S
ERVIC E
C
ALIBRATING FADERS
If the controller does not output the full range of DMX values, or outputs different
values from the same fader position, the faders can be recalibrated as follows.
Press and hold [Blackout] to put the controller in standby mode.
1.
Slide all six faders to the top.
2.
Press [Blackout] to bring the controller out of standby mode. Quickly
3.
press scene buttons 4 and 6 at the same time and hold for 1 second. Release the scene buttons.
The channel LEDs chase upwards. Repeat steps 1-3 if the LED
4.
chase does not occur.
In controllers with CPU firmware version 2.1 and above, the faders
5.
are now calibrated and the controller is ready for use.
If your controller has firmware version 1.5 or below, press a DMX
6.
Channel button. (Optional) Slide each fader, one at a time, between
0 and 100%. When a fader is at 0, the display reads 0 (DMX 0).
When a fader is at 10, the display reads FF (DMX 255). Do not
leave a fader on 0 - you will not be able to read the other fader values. Press a DMX Channel button to complete the process and
return to normal operation.
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C
OMMAND TABLE
Function To execute:
Save scene Press [Store]. Press scene no.
Save flash scene Press [Store]. Press [Midi].
Execute flash scene Press [Midi].
Set auto-trigger Press [Auto]. Wait. Press [Auto].
Toggle music trigger Press [Music].
Toggle show mode Press-and-hold [Up] + [Down].
Set show mode banks Press [Up] or [Down].
Set show mode loops Press a scene button from 1 to 6.
Blackout Press [Blackout].
Standby Press-and-hold [Blackout].
Clear blackout or standby Press [Blackout].
Save auto-start configuration Press-and-hold channel master.
Clear auto-start configuration Toggle tandem mode on/off.
Put both controllers on standby.
Toggle tandem mode
Create MIDI-callable scene
Create MIDI trigger
Delete MIDI function
Lock/unlock memory
Delete all scenes
Press [Blackout] on bottom controller.
Press [Blackout] on top controller.
Quickly press-and-hold top 3 channel buttons.
Select scene.
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Stor e].
Generate MIDI code.
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Auto].
Generate MIDI code.
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Music].
Generate MIDI code.
Put (top) controller in standby.
Press [Blackout].
Quickly press-and-hold fourth + sixth channel buttons until
“LO” (lock) or “OF” (off) is displayed.
Put controller in standby.
Press [Blackout].
Quickly press-and-hold [Store] + [Up]
Delete all MIDI functions
Put controller in standby.
Press [Blackout].
Quickly press-and-hold [Store] + [Down]
Table 7: Command summary
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S
PECIFICATIONS
D
IMENSIONS
• Height.......... .............. .............. .............. ...................95 mm (3.7")
• Length................................................... .............. ... 483 mm (19.0")
• Width....................................... .............. .............. .....130 mm (5.1")
• Weight ...................................................................... 2.8 kg (6.1 lb)
• Rack size...........................................................................19” x 3U
P
OWER CONSUMPTION
• ..............................................................................................2.2 W
AC
VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
• EU model................................. ....................... 210-240 V, 50-60 Hz
• US model................................. ....................... 100-130 V, 50-60 Hz
P
ROGRAMMING CAPACITY
• Scenes ...................... ............................ ...................................180
• MIDI triggers........................................................ ...................2048
DMX
T
R
CAPACITY
• .................................................................................... 72 channels
RIGGER SOURCES
• .................... .................adjustable timer, MIDI, inter nal microphone
EAR PANEL CONNECTION S
• Power input......................................... grounding 3-prong IEC male
• DMX output.............................. .............. .............. 3-pin XLR female
• MIDI input.................. .............. .............. .............. .5-pin DIN female
• RS-232............................................................ 9-pin D-SUB female
M
ATERIALS
• Cover, case.......................... steel with electrostatic pow der coating
• Buttons, knobs................................................................... ...plastic
• Feet....................................................... ............................ ... r ubber
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