Update the Full Speed I/O Card
Manually Updating Cobalt Firmware
Firmware updates were required on Cobalt 20 and Cobalt 10 consoles with version 7.2.0 - if the firmware is not updated on all modules of these consoles, their facepanels will not operate properly.
Additionally, some components may have additional firmware updates available that improve the performance of the components. Please check to be sure that the components of your system are up to date before proceeding with the use of Cobalt Version 8.x. Follow the procedures below to update any component that is not at the appropriate version.
Current Component Firmware Versions by Console
Cobalt 10/20
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Component |
Firmware Version |
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Keyboard Master |
1.1.0.9.0.0 |
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Fader Display Unit |
1.0.4.9.0.16 / 1.0.5.0.16* |
|
Independent Master |
1.0.1.9.0.5 / 1.0.2.9.0.6* |
|
Playback Master |
1.0.3.9.0.8 / 1.0.4.9.0.9* |
|
Full Speed I/O Card (with Phone Remote) |
1.4.2.9.0.5 |
|
High Speed I/O Card (without Phone Remote) |
1.1.0.9.0.4 / 1.1.1.9.0.5* |
*Version Available when Updated by ETC Service Center Only
Cobalt Programming Wing
|
Component |
Firmware Version |
|
Programming Wing |
1.1.0.9.0.0 |
|
Encoder Board |
1.0.1.9.0.9 / 1.0.2.9.0.10* |
|
Playback Master |
1.0.3.9.0.8 / 1.0.4.9.0.9* |
|
Full Speed I/O Card |
1.4.2.9.0.5 |
|
High Speed I/O Card |
1.1.0.9.0.4 / 1.1.1.9.0.5* |
*Version Available when Updated by ETC Service Center Only
Cobalt Motorized Fader Wing
|
Component |
Firmware Version |
|
Fader Wing |
1.0.4.9.0.21 / 1.0.5.9.0.22* |
*Version Available when Updated by ETC Service Center Only
Cobalt Light Server
|
Component |
Firmware Version |
|
Light Server 10x2 Button |
1.1.0.9.0.1 |
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Full Speed I/O Card (with Phone Remote) |
1.4.2.9.0.5 |
|
High Speed I/O Card (without Phone Remote) |
1.1.0.9.0.4 / 1.1.1.9.0.5* |
*Version Available when Updated by ETC Service Center Only
Congo Jr / Congo Kid / Congo Light Server
|
Component |
Firmware Version |
|
Facepanel |
1.9 |
|
Full Speed I/O Card (with Phone Remote) |
1.4.2.9.0.5 |
|
High Speed I/O Card (without Phone Remote) |
1.1.0.9.0.4 / 1.1.1.9.0.5* |
*Version Available when Updated by ETC Service Center Only
General Update Requirements:
You will need to have a USB keyboard and mouse attached to the Console or ETCnomad Windows Computer you are using to update components.
Firmware updates are not available on ETCnomad Mac Computers
It is strongly advised that when updating firmware on a console running v7.x, temporarily disable using “Bypass startup screen and start up with specific play” for the duration of the update process. This setting is located on the Backup tab in System Settings and should be set to “[None]”
Only one component may be updated at a time. Attempting to update multiple components at a time may result in non-working components.
Updating the High Speed I/O card requires a #2 Philips head screwdriver. Congo Jr consoles may also require a #1 Philips head screwdriver.
Updating the Full Speed I/O Card (Cobalt 10, 20, Programming Wing, Cobalt Light Server, Congo Jr, Congo Kid, Congo Light Server)
This process is only for the Full Speed I/O card. High Speed I/O cards should be updated following the procedure for Updating High Speed I/O Cards.
With the exception of the Cobalt Programming Wing, the Full Speed I/O card can be identified by the presence of a Phone Remote (RJ11) port. All Cobalt Programming Wings shipped without a Phone Remote port.
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 following version and click {Download}
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IO_CARD_v1_4_2_9_0_005.SRC |
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/computer.
Step 7: This component is now ready for use on the next normal power up.