Specifications

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The 2510 playback controller
Using the 2510 playback controller with LightJockey
The Martin 2510 Playback controller is a device used to playback sequences that has been created
by another device or application. It is not possible to create any programs just using the 2510 itself.
Originally the 2510 controller was developed to playback sequences from the Martin 3032 PC
controller (using Martin protocol to control fixtures), but has since been upgraded to allow playback of
sequences programmed on the LightJockey using DMX protocol. Note that in order to work with
LightJockey the 2510 must have firmware version 2.0 or higher installed. The latest revision of the
manual for the 2510 can be downloaded from support section of the Martin Website at www.martin.
com
The sequences programmed in LightJockey are downloaded to the 2510 controller's non-volatile
memory via RS-232 and does not require any special hardware other than a serial cable cable and an
available serial port on the PC. Once sequences are transferred to the memory of the 2510, the
LightJockey connection is no longer needed to playback the sequences from the 2510.
Programming restrictions
When programming sequences for the 2510 on the LightJockey the following must be observed:
The 2510 will control any DMX compatible fixture; it is not restricted to Martin fixtures.
There is no restriction on how many fixtures can be programmed (except for the limit of
LightJockey), but since the 2510 only supports one DMX link (512 channels) all fixtures must be
addressed on the same DMX link in the LightJockey configuration.
The 2510 cannot playback cues - only sequences.
The 2510 can contain a maximum of 99 sequence entries. The number of possible scenes in the
sequences depends on how many DMX channels the configured fixtures take up. If all 512 channels
are used no more than 247 scenes in total can be programmed. If only 1 DMX channel is used the
2510 may hold as many as 42325 scenes.
The 2510 cannot use fade times. The only way to program slow transitions into individual scenes is
to use speed control that may be provided with the fixture profile. Most of the built in Martin fixtures
offer one speed control for pan/tilt and one for effects. It may be necessary to change to a different
LightJockey personality/mode to access speed controls via DMX - usually that means changing the
DMX mode on the fixture itself as well (e.g. a Roboscan 812 needs to run in DMX mode 2 for
access to speed controls) please refer to the technical documentation for the fixtures. Fixtures from
other manufacturers may or may not offer speed controls, please refer to the fixtures technical
documentation.
The 2510 cannot use Movement Macros; Pan/Tilt movements must be programmed as static
positions using the Pan/Tilt control.
The 2510 uses Martin pin-out on the 3-pin XLR - this means that the signal on pins 2 & 3 are swapped
compared to the output of the LightJockey. To use the 2510 with fixtures with 5 pin XLR or 3 pin XLR
with DMX pin-out, construct a converter cable (see below).
Although the 2510 does not support fade times or macros, it is possible to create sequences
containing multiple scenes to emulate fade times and macros. The easiest way to do this is by using
the real-time recording function - see snapshot and recording from DMX out. Be aware that
emulating fades and macros this way may quickly use up the 2510's scene memory.
Cable connections