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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
S
AFETY
PRECAUTIONS
....................................................................................................4
F
EATURES
......................................................................................................................4
A
CCESSORIES
................................................................................................................4
section 2
INSTALLATION
C
ONNECTING
THE
SERIAL
LINK
........................................................................................5
C
ONNECTING
THE
POWER
SUPPLY
...................................................................................7
section 3
ADDRESS AND MODE SETTING
A
DDRESS
SETTING
..........................................................................................................8
section 4
PROGRAMMING
B
ASIC
CONTROL
...........................................................................................................10
P
ROGRAMMING
SCENES
................................................................................................11
section 5
PLAYBACK
C
ONTROL
PRECEDENCE
................................................................................................14
M
ANUAL
EXECUTION
.....................................................................................................15
A
UTO
TRIGGER
EXECUTION
...........................................................................................15
M
USIC
TRIGGER
EXECUTION
..........................................................................................15
S
HOW
MODE
.................................................................................................................16
A
UTO
-
START
CONFIGURATION
.......................................................................................16
B
LACKOUT
/
STANDBY
...................................................................................................17
section 6
USING MIDI
MIDI
SCENES
AND
TRIGGERS
........................................................................................18
section 7
TANDEM MODE
.................................................................................................................................. 20
section 8
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
P
LAYBACK
MODE
..........................................................................................................22
C
ONTROLLER
INITIALIZATION
.........................................................................................22
appendix a
TROUBLESHOOTING
................................................................................................................................. 23
appendix b
SERVICE
C
ALIBRATING
FADERS
...................................................................................................24
appendix c
COMMAND TABLE
................................................................................................................................. 25
appendix d
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................................................................................. 26
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section 1
I
NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Martin 2518 DMX Controller. This ruggedly built, easy
to use controller offers 72-channel DMX control and multiple triggering options. 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
A
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
C
ONNECTING
THE
SERIAL
LINK
A
BOUT
SERIALS
LINKS
The 2518 DMX Controller sends instructions through a serial data link. The link goes
from the controller’s output to the input of the first lighting fixture and then from the
fixture’s output to the input of the next fixture. It continues output-to-input in a daisy-
chain to all fixtures.
Adaptor cables may be required when building the data link. There are two differ-
ences 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.) Second, the XLR sockets on some mostly older Martin fixtures such
as the RoboScan 812 are wired with the hot and cold data pins reversed in relation to
later Martin fixtures and DMX-compatible devices. See Table 1. The XLR pin-out for
Martin products is always shown next to the socket.
The 2518 XLR pin-out is DMX compatible!
RS-232 I/O DMX Output
Rear Panel Connections
AC Input MIDI Input
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No adaptors are required to connect the 2518 DMX Controller to Martin fixture intro-
duced since 1997 or any DMX-compatible fixture with 3-pin XLR connectors. The
adaptors required to connect other fixtures are shown in Table 2.
Standard Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5
DMX
shield cold (-) hot (+) - -
Martin
shield hot (+) cold (-) - -
Table 1: Martin and DMX Pin-Outs
Output
Input
Polarity
Martin
pin 2 (+)
pin 3 (-)
DMX
pin 2 (-)
pin 3 (+)
XLR 3-pin 3-pin 5-pin
Martin
pin 2 (+)
pin 3 (-)
3-pin
DMX
pin 2 (-)
pin 3 (+)
3-pin
5-pin
Table 2: XLR Cable Requirements
M
a
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e
1
2
3
F
ema
l
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1
2
3
P/N 11820008
M
a
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e
1
2
3
F
ema
l
e
1
2
3
P/N 11820006
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820003
Male
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820006
M
a
l
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1
2
3
F
ema
l
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1
2
3
P/N 11820008
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
P/N 11820005
Male
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
4
5
P/N 11820002
Male
1
2
3
Female
1
2
3
4
5
P/N 11820004
Male
1
2
3
4
5
Female
1
2
3
4
5
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T
O
BUILD
THE
SERIAL
LINK
1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable.
A reliable data connection begins
with the right cable. Microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably
over long runs. For best results, use only cable designed for RS-485
applications. Your Martin dealer has a range of cables, connectors, and
adaptors designed for lighting control.
2. Starting from the controller, connect output to input.
Check the
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.
If you need to split
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.
Placing more than 32 devices on a link
can cause unpredictable performance. The control units for the
RoboColor IIx and RoboColor III systems, the Martin DMX Switch
Pack, and the Martin DMX Interface each count as 1 device.
5. Always terminate the link
by installing the provided termination
plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link. The termina-
tion 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.
C
ONNECTING
THE
POWER
SUPPLY
For safe operation, the controller must be
grounded (earthed).
T
O
INSTALL
A
PLUG
The 2518 DMX Controller is delivered without a plug on the power cord. Following
the manufacturer’s instructions, 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 doubts about proper installation, consult a qual-
ified 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
A
DDRESS
AND
MODE
SETTING
Each fixture connected 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 instructions and behave identically.
You must know how many control channels each fixture requires before setting
addresses. This can be found in the fixture’s user manual or DMX protocol.
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 tracking mode. Select vector mode when applicable: this allows you to pro-
gram effect speeds on separate channels.
A
DDRESS
SETTING
As you will see when you start 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 chan-
nels as shown below. With two controllers connected in tandem mode, however, each
button controls 12 channels.
The address is often set on the fixture using a DIP-switch. Table 4 shows the DIP-
switch pins that must be ON to set an address from 1 to 72.
Note that the DIP-switch may also be used to enable special options. The Martin Pun-
isher X250 and Destroyer X250, for example, must be set with DIP-switch 10 on
Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6
Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting Ch Setting
Low channels
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
9 5/#6 45 6/#7 4; 5/#8 57 7/#8 63 5/#6/#7/#8 69 6/#9#
High channels
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/#:
75 5/#7/#9 7; 8/#9 87 5/#6/#8/#9 93 6/#7/#8/#9 99 5/#: :5 7/#:
Table 4: Channel Groups and Settings (DIP-Switch Pins ON)
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when operated by a controller. Please refer to the user manuals for specific details on
address and mode setting.
A
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
Low channels
1
MX-1
7
MX-1
13
Punisher
X250
19
Punisher
X250
25
MX-1
31
MX-1
2 8 14 20 26 32
3 9 15 21 27 33
4 1016222834
5 1117232935
6 1218243036
High channels
37
RoboScan
812
43 49
RoboScan
812
55 61
SynchroZap
QX250
67
6 Channel
Switch Pack
38 44
not used
50 56
not used
62 68
39
45
2 CX-2
51 57
2 CX-2
63 69
40 46 52 58 64 70
41 47 53 59 65 71
42 48 54 60 66 72
Table 5: Example (Addresses shaded)
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section 4
P
ROGRAMMING
Lighting fixtures are controlled with the faders in groups of six channels. 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 channels 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 under fader control. If pressing a
channel button causes the LED to light, then the low channels are activated. If the
LED flashes, then the high channels are activated. High and low channels can be acti-
vated 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
1.
Apply power to the lights. After a short reset procedure, the lights will be
ready to respond to the controller.
2.
Apply power to the 2518 DMX Controller.
3.
Press a channel button to activate fader control of a fixture’s effects.
You can activate additional channels to control several fixtures at
once. This works best with identical fixtures.
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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)
123456
Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
Channel Master
FaderChannel Button
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4.
Set effects with the faders. If there is no light, you may need to send
a lamp-on command - see the fixture’s DMX protocol.
5.
Press the channel button again to turn fader control off.
6.
Repeat for other fixtures. To activate fader control of high channels,
press the channel master to toggle to the high channels before
pressing the channel button.
P
ROGRAMMING
SCENES
Scenes contain one DMX value for every channel and determine how each light looks
at a particular moment. They are stored in 30 groups called banks. There are 6 scenes
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.
Scenes are programmed and executed one at a time. In single-controller mode, the
active scene is displayed as a 1-digit number and the active bank is displayed as a 2-
digit number.
T
O
CREATE
AND
SAVE
A
SCENE
1.
Set your lights using the basic control procedure described above.
2.
Press [Store]. The display flashes.
3.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select a bank.
4.
Press a scene button from 1 to 6. The display stops flashing.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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)
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Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
The channel master
toggles controls and
status between low
and high channels.
Slide the faders to
adjust DMX values.
Low channels active
when lit; high channels
active when flashing.
Press a channel
button to toggle
fader control on/off.
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T
O
CREATE
AND
SAVE
A
FLASH
SCENE
The flash scene can be executed at any time by pressing [Midi].
1.
Program or select a scene to use as the flash scene.
2.
Press [Store]. The display flashes.
3.
Press [Midi] to save as the flash scene.
T
O
EDIT
A
SCENE
1.
Select a scene to edit.
2.
Make the desired changes.
3.
Press [Store]. Select scene to save.
T
O
INITIALIZE
A
SCENE
Setting all DMX values to 0 provides a fresh start.
1.
Deactivate all channels. Slide all faders to 10.
2.
Activate all channels. Slide all faders to 0.
3.
Press [Store]. Select the scene to initialize.
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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)
123456
Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
Select banks with the
up and down arrow
buttons.
Press first to save.
Then select bank and
scene. To save flash
scene, press [Midi].
Select scenes with the
6 scene buttons.
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P
LAYBACK
This section describes the built-in options for executing scenes: additional MIDI and
tandem control options are covered in following sections.
C
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 speed channel to the
desired value. (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 manually or via MIDI.
Manual and MIDI scene execution (see next section) take precedence over automatic
scene execution. If the controller is executing scene 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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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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)
123456
Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
Press-and-hold to run
current program on
startup.
Press to scroll through banks.
Press-and-hold both buttons to
toggle show mode.
Press once for blackout
or press-and-hold for
standby. Press again for
normal execution.
Press to execute
flash scene.
Press to toggle
music trigger on/
off.
Press twice to set
auto trigger delay;
press again to exit.
Activate faders to
override program-
ming. Deactivate to
return to normal.
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M
ANUAL
EXECUTION
To execute scenes manually, simply select a bank with the arrow buttons and select a
scene with the scene buttons. The new bank does not begin to execute until a scene
button has been pressed.
To execute the flash scene, press [Midi].
A
UTO
TRIGGER
EXECUTION
The auto trigger executes scenes at the rate that you set with the built-in timer. Unless
you are using Show Mode, described below, the current bank runs in a continuous
forward loop and may be switched manually or via MIDI at any time.
T
O
SET
AUTO
TRIGGER
1.
Press [Auto]. Wait for the desired trigger
interval.
2.
Press [Auto]. Execution starts.
3.
To exit, press [Auto] again.
M
USIC
TRIGGER
EXECUTION
The music trigger executes scenes to the beat of music using the built-in microphone.
As with auto trigger, the current bank runs in a continuous forward loop and may be
switched at any time.
T
O
SET
MUSIC
TRIGGER
1.
Press [Music]. Execution starts.
2.
To exit, press [Music] again.
Auto
Auto
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S
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, 11-20, 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 pro-
gramming and manual execution functions are disabled.
T
O
SET
SHOW
MODE
1.
Press and hold both arrow buttons until the
bank display shows one or more horizontal
bars. Use the top controller in tandem mode.
2.
Press the up or down arrow button to select
the set of banks to execute. Sets are indi-
cated by bars as shown to right and can be
changed during execution.
3.
Press a scene button to select 1-6 loops.
The number is displayed by the scene digit
and can also be changed during execution.
4.
Select a trigger to start program execution.
5.
To exit show mode, press and hold both arrow buttons.
A
UTO
-
START
CONFIGURATION
The auto-start feature allows you to select a program to execute on startup.
T
O
SAVE
AN
AUTO
-
START
CONFIGURATION
1.
Select and execute the startup scene, bank, or show with the desired
trigger options.
2.
Press and hold the channel master for several seconds until the
controller resets. When powered up or taken out of standby, execu-
tion resumes at the scene that was executing at this point.
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
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T
O
CLEAR
AUTO
-
START
This procedure clears the memory lock and auto-start functions: to reset the memory
lock see page 22.
1.
Turn off the controller. In tandem mode, turn off the top controller.
2.
Turn on the controller and immediately press and hold the top 3
channel buttons until “ON” or “OF” is displayed.
3.
Repeat.
B
LACKOUT
/
STANDBY
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 when 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 periods.
T
O
BLACKOUT
ALL
FIXTURES
1.
Press [Blackout]. The display flashes.
2.
Press [Blackout] again to resume operation.
T
O
TOGGLE
STANDBY
MODE
1.
Press and hold [Blackout] until the display clears.
2.
To return to normal execution, press [Blackout] again.
Power-on
commands may be executed immediately after pressing the button.
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U
SING
MIDI
The 2518 DMX Controller provides additional playback options when connected to a
MIDI device such as a keyboard, drum machine, or computer sound card. MIDI notes
and program changes can be used to call specific scenes, change banks, and to trigger
the next scene in the current bank. A particular MIDI code may be used either as a
trigger or to call a specific scene, but not both.
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.
T
O
CONNECT
A
MIDI
DEVICE
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 5-
pin DIN connectors wired pin 2 to pin 2, pin 4 to pin 4, and pin 5 to pin 5. The cable
shield is connected to pin 2. Pins 1 and 3 are not used. The cable may be up to 15
meters (50 feet) long.
MIDI
SCENES
AND
TRIGGERS
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 scenes may be MIDI scenes. The MIDI code must be
different for each scene.
When a MIDI scene is executed, the active bank changes to the bank containing the
scene. This provides a convenient way to switch banks remotely. For example, 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.
T
O
CREATE
A
MIDI
SCENE
1.
Select a scene.
2.
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Store].
The display rolls.
3.
(Optional) Select a MIDI channel: Press
the up and down arrow buttons to select a
channel between 1 and 16.
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
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4.
Generate the MIDI code: On you keyboard
or other MIDI device, play the note or exe-
cute the function to save with the scene.
T
O
CREATE
A
MIDI
TRIGGER
1.
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Auto]. The
display rolls.
2.
(Optional) Select a MIDI channel: Press the
up and down arrow buttons to select a chan-
nel between 1 and 16.
3.
Generate the MIDI code: On you keyboard
or other MIDI device, play the note or exe-
cute the function to use as a trigger.
T
O
DELETE
A
MIDI
SCENE
OR
TRIGGER
1.
Press and hold [Midi], then press [Music]. The
display rolls.
2.
Generate the MIDI code to delete.
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
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T
ANDEM
MODE
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 controller provides access to channels 1 - 72 and scenes 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 channels, instead of 6, so there is no need to switch between high
and low channels. In addition, MIDI execution is not supported in tandem mode.
Otherwise, tandem mode programming and playback are very similar to single-con-
troller mode. Table 6 summarizes the differences.
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
DMX Channels
1 - 12
123456
Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
13 - 24
25 - 36
37 - 48
49 - 60
61 - 72
Autostart
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
DMX Channels
73 - 84
7891011
12
Scenes
Blackout
(Standby)
Store
Auto
Music
Midi
Scene Bank
85 - 96
97 - 108
109 - 120
121 - 132
133 - 144
Autostart
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T
O
CONNECT
CONTROLLERS
Use only the cable included with the Tandem Connection Kit to connect the control-
lers: standard serial cables will not work. Cable wiring is shown below: pins 6 - 9 are
not used or shown.
1.
Connect the cable to the RS-232 I/O port on each controller.
2.
Connect the XLR cable to the DMX output of the
bottom
controller.
T
O
SET
TANDEM
MODE
1.
Turn off both controllers and connect them as described above.
2. Turn on the bottom controller first.
3.
Turn on the top controller and immediately press and hold the top
3 DMX channel buttons (1-12, 13-24, 25-36) until “ON” is dis-
played. The controllers are now ready for tandem operation.
4.
Repeat to return to single mode operation. “OF” is displayed.
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.
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.
Top shows bank, bottom shows
scene.
Arrow buttons Select bank 1-30. Toggle show
mode on/off.
Same on top controller only.
MIDI execution Supported Not supported
Table 6: Single versus tandem mode
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
5:3#RKP
5:3#RKP
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section 8
P
ROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
This section describes the features for saving and deleting the contents of the control-
ler’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 Controller.
To use the Upload/Download Utility, a straight-through RS-232 cable must be con-
nected between the computer’s serial port and the controller’s RS-232 I/O port. Dis-
connect 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.
T
O
LOCK
OR
UNLOCK
THE
MEMORY
1.
Turn off the controller. In tandem mode, turn off
the top controller.
2.
Press and hold the fourth and sixth channel
buttons while turning on the controller. Hold
until “LO” is displayed.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to unlock the memory.
“OF” is displayed when the memory is
unlocked.
C
ONTROLLER
INITIALIZATION
These procedures allow you to erase all programming.
T
O
CLEAR
ALL
SCENES
1.
Disconnect the controller from AC power.
2.
Press and hold [Store] and the up arrow button. Apply power.
T
O
CLEAR
ALL
MIDI
FUNCTIONS
1.
Disconnect the controller from AC power.
2.
Press and hold [Midi] and the down arrow button. Apply power.
1-6
(37-42)
7-12
(43-48)
13-18
(49-54)
19-24
(55-60)
25-30
(61-66)
31-36
(67-72)
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appendix a
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
* 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. Readings from 400 - 20,000 ohms indicate the data link is not
terminated. Infinite resistance indicates a bad connection, broken wire, or a defective
fixture. Very low readings indicate a short circuit in the link or a defective fixture.
problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy
None of the fixtures
respond to the controller.
The controller is discon-
nected from the data link.
Connect controller.
Blackout or standby mode
selected.
Press blackout button.
Some fixtures do not
respond, respond erratically,
or continuously reset.
Bad data link connection.
Check data link connec-
tions/cables and correct
accordingly.*
DMX signal polarity
reversed.
Swap pins 2 and 3. See
section 2.
DMX signal reflection.
Insert termination plug in
the last light on the link.
Incorrect addressing of fix-
tures.
Check addresses.
Fixtures not on. Turn on fixtures.
Protocol auto-detection fail-
ure.
Switch the fixtures off and
then back on. In general,
power on the controller
before the fixtures.
Save commands do not
work.
Memory locked. Unlock memory.
Fixtures do not execute pro-
gramming on one or more
channels.
Fader control is overriding
programming.
Turn off fader control.
No light from some or all fix-
tures.
The scenes do not contain
‘Lamp On’ instructions for
fixtures with remote lamp
on/off.
Make sure the “Lamp On”
command is saved in at
least one scene.
Uneven or incomplete fader
control.
Faders not calibrated.
Calibrate faders as
described in “Service”.
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appendix b
S
ERVICE
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.
1.
Press and hold [Blackout] to put the controller in standby mode.
2.
Slide all six faders to the top.
3.
Press [Blackout] to bring the controller out of standby mode. Quickly
press scene buttons 4 and 6 at the same time and hold for 1 sec-
ond. Release the scene buttons.
4.
The channel LEDs chase upwards. Repeat steps 1-3 if the LED
chase does not occur.
5.
In controllers with CPU firmware version 2.1 and above, the faders
are now calibrated and the controller is ready for use.
6.
If your controller has firmware version 1.5 or below, press a DMX
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 val-
ues. Press a DMX Channel button to complete the process and
return to normal operation.
25
appendix c
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.
Toggle tandem mode
Put both controllers on standby.
Press [Blackout] on bottom controller.
Press [Blackout] on top controller.
Quickly press-and-hold top 3 channel buttons.
Create MIDI-callable scene
Select scene.
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Store].
Generate MIDI code.
Create MIDI trigger
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Auto].
Generate MIDI code.
Delete MIDI function
Press-and-hold [Midi].
Press [Music].
Generate MIDI code.
Lock/unlock memory
Put (top) controller in standby.
Press [Blackout].
Quickly press-and-hold fourth + sixth channel buttons until
“LO” (lock) or “OF” (off) is displayed.
Delete all scenes
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
26
appendix d
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
CAPACITY
• .................................................................................... 72 channels
T
RIGGER
SOURCES
• .....................................adjustable timer, MIDI, internal microphone
R
EAR
PANEL
CONNECTIONS
• 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 powder coating
• Buttons, knobs......................................................................plastic
• Feet......................................................................................rubber
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