Specifications

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in. The RS-232 connection uses the same type of RS-232 cable (straight through) as the Upload/
Download utility for the 2518 controller (see 2518 manual). When the 2518 is connected as remote
control via RS-232 it is not capable of performing as normal, i.e. it does not run sequences or transmit
DMX. When switched into RS-232 mode the LightJockey continuously reads the status of the 2518's
buttons and faders and controls the output of the 2518 display.
LightJockey implements the 2518 interface in two modes. Mode 1 is supported by all firmware
revisions of the 2518, while mode 2 requires firmware version 2.0 or better in the 2518. The
actual version of 2518 firmware is shown as the 2518 is powered up.
See also 2518 via RS-232, mode 1, 2518 via RS-232, mode 2
2518 controller via RS-232, mode 2
Mode 2 of the LightJockey 2518 via RS232 interface is only supported by 2518 firmware revisions 2.0
or higher. The actual firmware revision is shown in the 2518 display during power on. In order to use
the 2518 it must first be configured in the hardware setup, make sure to select the 2518 Mode 2
option in the setup dialog.
Once configured the 2518 control is available via the icon on the cue list tool bar.
The 2518 control (mode 2)
Under normal circumstances the 2518 will connect as remote control when LightJockey starts up -
however if the 2518 fails to connect (for example if powered off when LightJockey started), use
connect to attempt to establish a connection between the 2518 and LightJockey (also see auto
reconnect later). Re-connecting this way also works if the 2518 is temporarily disconnected while
LightJockey is running. The online LED indicates the current 2518 connected state.
There are two types of functions available via the 2518: fader functions and button functions.
The fader functions are a sub-set of the functions available via DMX-in. The button functions are
identical to the functions available via keyboard hotkeys. Like the keyboard hotkeys it is possible to
assign specific sequences, cues, cue lists and background cues to the 2518 buttons.
Click the appropriate Function Tab to select between different lists of fader and button functions.
Assigning faders and 2518 buttons to functions
There are two ways of assigning functions to faders or buttons.
Enable the Record Toggle button to switch into 'record' mode. When in record mode, moving the fader
more than 50% or pressing a button, will assign the fader or button to the selected function.
Alternatively, select the function in the list and right-click the line; then assign the fader or button from
the popup menu.
To clear one or more functions, highlight the line(s) and select clear functions from the right-click
popup menu. To clear all functions, select Options -> New Setup from the options menu.
Saving and re-loading setups
A setup may be saved into a file for later use. Select Options -> Save setup file and Options ->
load setup file to save or re-load setups.