Martin 2308 Controller user’s guide version 2.1/3.
Table of contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joystick Control . .
Using external joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Transferring data from one Controller to another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface The Martin 2308 controller is an extremely powerful and versatile computer controlled programming tool: To ensure maximum benefit from the controller please take the time to read this manual before use. For your convenience a glossary as well as an index can be found at the back of this manual. If Words present in the glossary are printed in italics. Before making any connections please make sure that you received the following items with your 2308 controller : Martin 2308 Controller.
These products will be referred to as Units. For more information about the supported products, consult Appendix B - F. All the above-mentioned units can be controlled and programmed individually. The controller itself has the following memory capabilities: Up Up Up Up Up Note: to to to to to 99 different scenes in a sequence. 99 different sequences. 255 sequences in a show. 255 loops per sequence in a show. 10 different shows.
Connections Setting the mains voltage switch Before connecting the controller to the mains, ensure that the voltage selector switch on the back of the controller is set for your local power supply. Fitting a mains plug If necessary connect a three pin plug to the mains cable using; - the BROWN wire for the LIVE connection, - the BLUE wire for the NEUTRAL connection and - the GREEN/YELLOW wire for the EARTH (Ground) connection.
The following instructions describe how to make a proper serial data link: 1 Connect the output of the 2308 Controller to the data input of the first Unit, using the 2 3 XLR-XLR cable that came with the controller. Additional cables can be supplied by your Martin dealer. Alternatively, you can use standard balanced microphone XLR-XLR cables. Connect the output of the first Unit to the input of the next, again using a XLR-XLR cable. Continue this way until all Units are connected.
Link Configuration This feature is used to make the product configuration, i.e. to configure which type of Units you want to control on each of the eight controller channels. Please note that using this feature resets the controller to the factory-default settings of sequence number, show number and trig rate (please see the section named "Set Up". It may also be used to rescue a controller whose information has been damaged in non vital areas (where the set-up information is stored).
Joystick Control The following applies when configuring a channel for Roboscans only. When configuring a channel to control a Roboscan you can choose between standard direct joystick control and joystick acceleration mode (ideal for micro-stepping Roboscans like Pro 218, Pro 518 etc.). The difference between the two modes is that extremely small and precise movements can be made in acceleration mode while it is still possible to make bigger movements by holding the joystick in position.
The front panel The Martin 2308 controller front panel is divided into four sections: Channel, Program, Function and Control. By pressing a key briefly a different mode of the controller is selected. The keys [↑] and [↓] repeat if pressed down for more than half a second. The [trig] key and the joystick also repeat when activated for longer than half a second. The repetition rate increases the longer you operate the control.
Program structure The controller is designed to run both sequences and shows with shows as the most advanced function. A show refers to one or more related sequences. A sequence refers to one or more related scenes. A scene refers to an individual setting of some or all of the 8 Units. In other words: A show contains information about sequences that contains information about scenes which in turn contains information about the setting of each of the Units. Page 12 Version 2.1/3.
Creating sequences and shows Using the sequence editor you may create sequences that match the physical dimensions of the room you are lighting. Later, by using the show editor you may link the sequences to make shows which can last for hours without the need of an operator. You can edit your sequences and shows at any time. Edit sequence 1 2 3a 3b 4 5 6 7 Press [edit seq]. The status of the display now changes to {01 }, where 01 indicates sequence number 01.
Delete sequence 1 2 3 4 5 To delete a sequence, enter edit-sequence mode, by pressing [edit seq], as if you were about to edit an existing sequence. Find the sequence you wish to delete by pressing [↑] or [↓], or, use the joystick. Press [enter] to select the sequence for deletion (or editing) and the display will show {Pr }. If you wish to delete the sequence press [edit seq] again. The display will now flash {dE }. You may cancel by pressing [enter] or confirm by pressing [↑] and [↓] at the same time.
The show editor The show editor gives you the possibility of designing shows containing your own sequences or pre-programmed sequences. You can choose the order, the number of loops and even put in blackouts lasting for a pre-arranged period. For example: Use a sequence containing one blackout scene and a trig rate of 1 minute. Let it loop 60 times in the show and the result will be a blackout lasting one hour. Edit show - Creating a New Show 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press [edit show] to enter the edit show mode.
5 6 can leave the loop number unchanged by pressing [enter], or, change it by first moving the joystick up or down and then and pressing [enter] when satisfied. Either way, you automatically proceed to the next step of the show. Repeat step 3 and 4 above to edit the rest of the show. Finally, press [edit show] to save the show. Insert sequence in show To insert an extra sequence between existing steps in a show follow the procedure described above.
Set up For your convenience the controller is capable of remembering actual settings for: Run-sequence or run-show mode. Show number (when in run-show mode). Sequence number (when in run-sequence mode). Units to be moved in the sequence. Units to be used as follow spots. Units to be frozen. Whether music trig source is on or off. Whether auto trig source is on (frozen, normal or off). Autotrig-rate (if frozen is on). Whether manual trig source is on or off. Music input trig level (Level 1 to 20).
Running sequences and shows Run sequence To run a sequence press [run seq]. The controller will select this mode and will check of the set-ups (to be explained later), checking if the default sequence number is present. If the default sequence is found this sequence will be executed until a new one is selected. If the default sequence does not exist the controller, automatically, selects the sequence with the lowest number. If no sequences have been programmed this function will not be accessible.
Trig sources To run a sequence or a show a signal is needed to tell the controller when to continue from one scene to the next. This signal is called a trig source. There are three basic trig sources: Manual trig, Auto trig and Music trig. These functions are accessed by pressing [man], [auto] or [music], respectively. One, two or all trig sources may be selected at the same time. This will be explained in detail later in this section.
Music trig The music trig mode requires a line level signal (775mV RMS) to be connected to the 6mm jack-socket in the rear of the controller. The input signal sensitivity may be adjusted by pressing [level] and then [↑] to increase or [↓] to decrease the sensitivity level. The new level setting takes effect immediately. The joystick up - down may also be used to select level. You may select levels from 1 to 20. Press [level] again to leave the level setting function.
Special functions Initialization Only use this feature when it is absolutely essential as it will entirely erase all information about shows and sequences in memory. However, this is the only way to regain control of your controller when information about sequences is too damaged to be restored in the usual way. Use this function only if you really want to erase all sequence information as the controller will be returned to the state it was in when you first purchased it.
Controller. Please note that the complete programmable data memory is transferred from source to target, completely overwriting the existing memory in the target controller. The transferal of data between two controllers uses the normal serial transmission link for communication. Switch off both controllers and connect them using any of the 3 pin XLR cables that are normally used to connect units. Disconnect the serial link leading to the fixtures.
Display messages Status information In FAC ShoX Shxx : : : : Pr dEl : : SA LEXX SEUP ShuX On-OffSPEX YSPX : : : : : : : : COLX : YCoX : d XX : Initialization. The entire content of the memory is to be deleted. Factory setting. The restoring to factory-default values is taking place. show is about to be edited or deleted. X is a number from 0 to 9. show is running. XX is a legal sequence number. 1 to 99 for user sequences and A0-A9 B0-B9 C0-C9 D0-D9 for pre-programmed sequences.
ErrB ErrC same memory size (upload/download). : Sync Error. Received data is out of synchronization, download aborted. The data already transferred is probably corrupted. Check connections and try again (upload/download). : Memory protect error. You cannot download to a controller that is write- protected (upload/download). Page 24 Version 2.1/3.
APPENDIX A DIP switch settings for Martin intelligent light units To achieve proper control of the Units connected to the 2308 Controller you will have to address these so they match with the controller configuration, or vice versa. You can use any of the addresses from 1 through 8. If you are not sure about this procedure then refer to the user’s manual for the particular Unit for detailed information.
APPENDIX B - Programming Roboscans The following table shows which functions can be controlled via the 2308 Controller: Unit Name Programable functions via 2308 controller Colors Roboscan 804/1004 Roboscan 805 Roboscan 1016 Roboscan 812 Roboscan Pro 218 Roboscan Pro 518 4+W 4+W 15+W 11+W+B/O 17+W 17+W yes yes Color split Continuous color scroll yes Color Speed Fixed Gobos 4 16 yes yes 12+B/O 18 Rotating Gobos yes 5+Open Gobo split yes yes Gobo speed yes yes Gobo rotation spe
Roboscan 804 / 805 / 1004 Light On/Off 1: [shut] Press [shut] once to power on the lamp. The status of the display now changes to {on--}, thus indicating that the lamp is on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the lamp back off. The status of the display now changes to {off-}, thus indicating that the lamp is off. Movement 1: [up]/ [down]/ [left]/ [right] Mirror positions are programmed when no other programmable feature is selected.
Roboscan 1016 Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Roboscan 1016 the lamp itself will automatically switch on. Press [shut] once to open the shutter, thereby switching on the light. The status of the display changes to {On--}, thus indicating that the light is now on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the light back off. The status of the display now changes to {OFF-}, thus indicating that the light is now off. Please note that the lamp itself remains on.
Movement Speed 1: [speed] Press [speed] to access the movement speed setting. The status now changes to {SPEX}, where X is a number between 1 and 8 indicating the speed. 2: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the movement speed. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly. 3: [speed] Press speed again to quit the speed setting. Martin 2308 Controller Version 2.1/3.
Roboscan 812 Lamp On/Off 1: [shut] When powering-on the Roboscan 812 the lamp itself will remain off until a ’lamp on’ command is sent fro the controller. Press [shut] once to ignite the lamp. The status of the display then changes to {on--}, thus indicating that the lamp is now on. Please note that the color and gobo wheels in the Roboscan 812 black-out as default positions. To enable light output both color and gobo must be moved from default position. See below.
Strobing (gobo strobe) 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] The gobo wheel can be used to create strobe effects. First, select a gobo as described above. Then, whilst keeping the [shut] key pressed, move the joystick up and down. The Roboscan 812 will now strobe (switch) between the selected gobo and the one just before this. As you move the joystick up and down you will see that the display changes between {Shu0} and {Shu7}, thus indicating the strobe rate. {Shu0} indicates that the strobe is disabled.
Activating Stand Alone Mode 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] To activate the stand-alone mode, press the [shut] key and keep it pressed whilst moving the joystick left or right, thereby enabling either the music or auto trig mode, respectively. Music trig is indicated by {S-A } on the display and auto trig by {S-AA}. Release the [shut] key and then the joystick. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to de-activate the stand alone mode.
Roboscan Pro 218 Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Roboscan Pro 218 the lamp itself will automatically switch on. Press [shut] once to open the shutter, thereby switching on the light. The status of the display changes to {On--}, thus indicating that the light is now on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the light back off. The status of the display now changes to {OFF-}, thus indicating that the light is now off. Please note that the lamp itself remains on.
Movement 1: [up]/ [down]/ [left]/ [right] Mirror positions are programmed when no other programmable feature is selected. That is when the display shows the current sequence and scene number. To program a movement simply move the joystick up, down, left and right.
Movement, Color and Gobo Speed 1: [speed] Press [speed] to access the movement speed setting. The status in the display now changes to {SPEX}, where X is a number between 1 and 8 indicating the movement speed. 2: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the movement speed. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly. 3: [speed] Press [speed] another time to access the color speed setting (the speed at which the color wheel scrolls from one color to another).
Roboscan Pro 518 Lamp On/Off and Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering-on the Roboscan Pro 518 the lamp itself will remain off until a ’lamp on’ command is sent fro the controller. Press [shut] once to ignite the lamp. The status of the display then changes to {on--}, thus indicating that the lamp is now on. This key-press also opens the shutter. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to close the shutter, thereby blanking off the light.
Movement 1: [up]/ [down]/ [left]/ [right] Mirror positions are programmed when no other programmable feature is selected. That is when the display shows the current sequence and scene number. To program a movement simply move the joystick up, down, left and right.
CTC, Frost, Prism 1: [iris] Press [iris] once to access the effect wheel setting. The status of the display now changes to {EF_X}, where X indicates the following effects: 1 2 3 4 Open (no effect). Hot color temperature corrector (5500-3400K). Frost. 3-facet prism. Note that on the 2208 controller the [iris] key is not printed on the front panel but is located ’invisibly’ just to the right of the right of the [speed] key. 2: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the effect.
Activating Stand-Alone Mode 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] To activate the stand-alone mode, press the [shut] key and keep it pressed whilst moving the joystick left or right, , thereby enabling either the auto or music trig mode, respectively. Auto trig is indicated by {S-A } on the display and music trig by {S-AA}. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to de-activate the stand alone-mode.
APPENDIX C - Programming Robocolors The following table shows which Robocolor functions can be controlled via the 2308 controller: Unit Name Programable functions via 2308 controller Robocolor Robocolor II Robocolor MSD 200 Robocolor Pro 400 Colors 4+W+B/O 11+W+B/O 2*(4+W) 2*(6+W) Color split Color Speed yes yes yes yes Motorized Gobos yes 3+Wash Shutter yes yes Dimmer yes yes Dimmer speed Strobe yes Stand-Alone Mode yes Lamp On/Off yes Page 40 Version 2.1/3.
Robocolor Please note that one Robocolor Controller, i.e. four Robocolor Heads, can be controlled per 2308 channel. Light On/Off 1: [shut] Press [shut] once to power on the lamps in all the heads connected to the Robocolor Controller. The status of the display now changes to {On--}, indicating that the lamps are on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the lamps back off. The status of the display now changes to {OFF-}, indicating that the lamps are off.
Activating Stand-Alone Mode 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] To activate the stand-alone mode, press the [shut] key and keep it pressed whilst moving the joystick either left or right, thereby enabling either the music or auto trig mode, respectively. Music trig is indicated by {S-A } on the display and auto trig by {S-AA}. Release the [shut] key and then the joystick. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to de-activate the stand alone-mode. Page 42 Version 2.1/3.
Robocolor II Please note that one Robocolor II Controller, i.e 4 Robocolor II Heads, can be controlled per 2308 channel (4 Robocolor II Heads). Light On/Off 1: [shut] Press [shut] once to power on the lamps in all the heads connected to the Robocolor II Controller. The status of the display now changes to {On--}, indicating that the lamps are on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the lamps back off. The status of the display now changes to {OFF-}, indicating that the lamps are off.
Strobing 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] The color wheel can be used to create strobe effects. First, select a color as described above. Then, whilst keeping the [shut] key pressed, move the joystick up and down. The Robocolor II will now strobe (switch) between the selected color and the one just before this. E.g. to program a black/white strobe, then first select white on the color wheel.
Robocolor MSD 200 Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Robocolor MSD 200 the lamp itself will automatically switch on. Press [shut] once to open the shutter, thereby switching on the light. The status of the display changes to {On--}, indicating that the light is now on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the light back off. The status of the display now changes to {OFF-}, indicating that the light is now off. Please note that the lamp itself remains on.
4: [left]/ [right] Move the joystick left or right to split the beam into two neighbouring colors. The display shows the nearest color. 5: [color] Press [color] again to quit the color mode. Color and Dimmer Speed 1: [speed] Press [speed] once to access the speed setting of color flag number 1. The status in the display now changes to {1PEX}, where X is a number between 1 and 8 indicating the color scroll speed. [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the color speed.
Robocolor Pro 400 Lamp On/Off and Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Robocolor Pro 400 the lamp itself will remain off until a ’lamp on’ command is sent from the controller. Press [shut] once to ignite the lamp. The status of the display then changes to {On--}, indicating that the lamp is now on. This key-press also opens the shutter. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to close the shutter, thereby switching off the light.
Colors 1: [color] Press [color] once to access the color mode. The status of the display now changes to {YCoX}, where X is a number between 1 and 7, indicating the selected color, and Y is either 1 or 2, indicating the color flag that your are programming. 2: [↑]/[↓] Press [↑] or [↓] to select the color flag you want to control. 3: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the color. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly.
4: [speed] Press [speed] a third time to access the dimmer speed setting. The status in the display now changes to {dSPX}, where X is a number between 1 and 8 indicating the dimmer speed. 5: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the dimmer speed. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly. 6: [speed] Finally, press speed once again to quit the speed setting.
APPENDIX D - Programming Robozaps The following table shows which Robozap functions can be controlled via the 2308 controller: Robozap Programable functions via 2308 controller Robozap Robozap MSR 1200 Colors 2 x (4+W+B/O) 2 x (9+W) Color Split Color Speed Gobos 8+Open+B/O Gobo Split Gobo speed Mirror Drum Strobe yes * yes ** Stand Alone Mode Lamp On/Off yes *) Using the color wheel. **) Using the gobo wheel. Page 50 Version 2.1/3.
Robozap Light On/Off 1: [shut] Press [shut] once to power on the lamps. The status of the display now changes to {on--}, indicating that the lamp is on. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to switch the lamp back off. The status of the display now changes to {off-}, thus indicating that the lamp is off. Mirror Drum Rotation 1: [left]/ [right] Positions of the mirror drum are programmed when no other programmable feature is selected. That is when the display shows the current sequence and scene number.
Movement Speed 1: [speed] Press [speed] to access the movement speed setting of the mirror drum. The status in the display now changes to {SPEX}, where X is a number between 1 and 8 to indicate the movement speed. 2: [left]/ [right] Move the joystick left or right to change the movement speed of the mirror drum. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly. 3: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change access the speed setting of the color wheels.
RoboZap MSR 1200 Light On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Robozap MSR 1200 the lamp it self will automatically switch on. Press [shut] once to enable light. The status of the display now changes to {On--}, indicating that the light is on. Please note that the Robozap MSR 1200 does not have a separate shutter, but uses the gobo wheel instead. When switching on the light, using the [shut] key, both gobo wheels goes to the open position. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to sblank off the light.
Gobos 1: [gobo] Press [gobo] once to access the color setting mode. The status of the display now changes to {YGoX}, where X is a number between 0 and 9, to indicate the selected gobo, and Y is either 1, 2 or A, indicating which gobo wheel your are controlling (A = both). 2: [↑]/[↓] Press [↑] or [↓] to select which color wheel(s) you want to control. 3: [up]/ [down] Move the joystick up or down to change the gobo. You will see that the status of the display changes accordingly.
APPENDIX E - Programming the Centrepiece Lamp On/Off 1: [shut] When powering on the Centrepiece, the lamp itself will remain off until a ’lamp on’ command is sent fro the controller. Press [shut] once to ignite the lamp. The status of the display then changes to {On--}, indicating that the lamp is now on. To enable light output the tilt mirrors must be moved from the default position as described below.
Mirror Drum 1: [left]/ [right] Press the joystick left or right to program a continuous rotation of the mirror drum. As you move the joystick left and right you will see that the status of the display changes through {L 8}, {L 7},..., {L 1}, {St }, {r 1}, {r 2},..., {r 8}. L and r indicates left and right rotation, respectively, and the number, 1-8, indicates the rotation speed. {St } indicates that the mirror drum is stopped. 2: [shut] Press [shut] to quit the tilt movement mode.
Activating Stand-Alone Mode 1: [shut] + [up]/ [down] To activate the stand-alone mode, press the [shut] key and keep it pressed whilst moving the joystick left or right, thereby enabling either the music or auto trig mode, respectively. Music trig is indicated by {S-A } on the display and auto trig by {S-AA}. 2: [shut] Press [shut] again to de-activate the stand alone mode.
APPENDIX F - Programming the 516 Dimmer Controller Each Martin dimmer controller is able to control 16 individual 0-10 V outputs at 16 different levels. One Dimmer controller can be controlled per channel of the 2308 controller. Output Level 1: [color] Press [color] to program the output level of the analogue outputs. The display then changes to {CCXX} where CC indicates the channel number, 1 to 16, and XX is a number between 0 and 15 indicating the output level.
Glossary Analog channel One out of 16 individual channels on a Martin 516 dimmer controller. Communication The way the controller transmits signals through the link to the units. Configuration Information which tells the controller which piece of equipment is connected to which channel. Dimmer Increases, or decreases, the output intensity of the unit. DIP addresses Small switches which, in different combinations, set up the addresses of the units so that commands from the controller can be interpreted.
Scene The smallest step in a program. A scene will contain information of how each connected unit is set. One or more scenes are linked together to form a sequence. Sequence Refers to one or more scenes linked together to be executed sequentially by the controller. Sequencenumber Each sequence has its own individual number that is unique for that sequence. Show Refers to a selection of sequences linked together to be executed sequentially by the controller.
Index Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto trig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autotrig rate . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel-section . . . . . . . . . Communication . . . . . . . . . . Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . Control-section . . . . . . . . . . Damaged information . . . . . Default sequence number . . Default setup . . . . . . . . . . . Default show number . . . . . Default trig rate . . . . . . . . . .
Robocolor II . . . . . . . . . . . Robocolor MSD 200 . . . . . Robocolor Pro 400 . . . . . . Roboscan 1016 . . . . . . . . Roboscan 804 / 805 / 1004 Roboscan 812 . . . . . . . . . Roboscan Pro 218 . . . . . . Roboscan Pro 518 . . . . . . Robozap . . . . . . . . . . . . . RoboZap MSR 1200 . . . . . Run sequence . . . . . . . . . Run show . . . . . . . . . . . . . Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sequence number . . . . . . . Setup . .
