Martin DMX Controller 2518 User Manual
2518 DMX Controller
user manual
© 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
section 1
INTRODUCTION
AFETY PRECAUTIONS
S
EATURES
F
CCESSORIES
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section 2
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INSTALLATION
ONNECTING THE SERIAL LINK
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ONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
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section 3
ADDRESS AND MODE SETTING
DDRESS SETTING
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section 4
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PROGRAMMING
ASIC CONTROL
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ROGRAMMING SCENES
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section 5
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PLAYBACK
ONTROL PRECEDENCE
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ANUAL EXECUTION
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UTO TRIGGER EXECUTION
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USIC TRIGGER EXECUTION
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HOW MODE
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UTO-START CONFIGURATION
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LACKOUT
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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
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appendix a
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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appendix b
SERVICE
ALIBRATING FADERS
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appendix c
COMMAND TABLE
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appendix d
SPECIFICATIONS
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section 1
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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.
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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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section 2
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
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ONNECTING THE SERIAL LINK
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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
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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
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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section 3
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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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