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Updating Firmware on Congo Family Congo Jr Consoles

Congo Jr Facepanel Firmware Update

Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

File Name Description
4320B4601revb1_#.hex This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Congo Jr Face Panel  in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 7: This component is now ready for use.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Congo Version(s)
1.9 Removes "Jr" from LCD Logo to support Congo Kid Pre-Installed
1.8 Initial Release Pre-Installed

Congo Jr I/O Firmware Update

Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on a USB memory stick or were installed by the Congo application

File Name Description
CNGOJRIO_#-#-#-#.SRC This is the actual firmware file (versions <1.4)
IO_CARD_v#_#_#_#_#_###.SRC This is the actual firmware file (version 1.4+)

Update Process

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select I/O Firmware Update.
Step 3: System Settings will send a command to the I/O Card to initialize update mode and wait for the I/O card to be detected.
Step 4: When connected, the I/O card will prompt for a firmware file and then ask to download the firmware. Select the correct .src version and click {Download}
Step 5: When complete, the I/O Downloader will return to the “Please Connect Console” prompt. Choose {Exit} to close the I/O Downloader.
Step 6: Choose {OK} to close System Settings and then power off your console.
Step 7: This component is now ready for use on the next normal power up.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Congo/Cobalt Version(s)
1.4.2.9.0.005 Bug Fixes 7.3.0/7.3.1
1.4.1.9.0.003 Bug Fixes / Compatibility Updates 7.2.0
1.3.0.9.0.005 Local RDM Support 6.4.0
1.2.0.9.0.005 Bug Fixes Pre-Installed in 6.2.x Consoles
1.0.0.9.0.027 Initial Release Pre-Installed in 4.0.x Consoles

Congo Jr Master Playback Wing Firmware Update

Special Note:

While the Master Playback Wing contains a single circuit board, the top and bottom halves are updated independently of each other while needing to match firmware between the two halves. Additionally, there are two revisions of the card (B and C) that require separate firmware from each other (but same version top/bottom).

Required Files

Before starting the firmware update procedure, make sure the following files are located on the root directory of a USB memory stick

Revision B
File Name Description
4320B4602TOPB#_#.hex This is the actual firmware file for the top half
4320B4602BOTB#_#.hex This is the actual firmware file for the bottom half
Revision C
File Name Description
4320B4602TOPC#_#.hex This is the actual firmware file for the top half
4320B4602BOTC#_#.hex This is the actual firmware file for the bottom half

Update Process

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Congo Jr Master Upper Rev X  in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 3: Insert the USB drive with the firmware file on the root of the drive
Step 4: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 5: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 6: Select the Congo Jr Master Lower Rev X  in Detected Modules of the Firmware Update section
Step 7: Select the USB drive letter in the Firmware Files dropdown and click {Update}
Step 8: When complete, Choose {OK} on the Firmware Update Successful dialog.
Step 9: Choose {OK} to close System Settings.
Step 10: This component is now ready for use.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Congo Version(s)
2.0 USB Hub Update Pre-Installed or
Installed by Technical Services
1.8 PIC Chip Update Pre-Installed or
Installed by Technical Services
1.6 Initial Release Pre-Installed
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