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Updating Firmware on Cobalt Programming and Motorized Fader Wings

Cobalt Programming Wing

Cobalt Face Panel (Keyboard Master) 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
14d5.0037_Keyboard_89_#.#.#.#.#.#.sx This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

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This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Keyboard Master

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt 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: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Cobalt Version(s)
1.1.0.9.0.0 Improved USB communication 7.2.0
1.0.2.9.0.0 Initial Release Pre-Installed

Cobalt Encoder Board 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
14d5.003b_Encoder_#.#.#.#.#.#.afx.S19 This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

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This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Encoder Board

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Encoder Board 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: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Cobalt Version(s)
1.0.2.9.0.10 Bootloader Bug Fixes Available at ETC Service Center Only
1.0.1.9.0.9 Bug Fixes 7.3.0
1.0.0.9.0.8 Initial Release Pre-Installed

Cobalt Playback Board (Playback Master) 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
14d5.0038_Playback_1.0.3.9.0.8.afx.S19 This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

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This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Playback Master

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Playback Board 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: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Cobalt Version(s)
1.0.4.9.0.9 Bootloader Bug Fixes Available at ETC Service Center Only
1.0.3.9.0.8 Bug Fixes 7.3.0
1.0.2.9.0.7 Improved USB Communication 7.2.0
1.0.1.9.0.6 Bug Fixes 7.0.2
1.0.0.9.0.5 Initial Release Pre-Installed

Full Speed I/O (with Phone Remote) 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 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 Initial Release for Cobalt Consoles Pre-Installed

High Speed I/O (without Phone Remote) 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
14d5.0113_IO_Kinetis_v#.#.#.#.#.#.S19 This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

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This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the High Speed I/O Card

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt I/O Board HS 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: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Cobalt Version(s)
1.1.1.9.0.5 Bootloader Bug Fixes Available at ETC Service Center Only
1.1.0.9.0.4 Bug Fixes 8.0.1
1.0.0.9.0.10 Initial Release Pre-Installed

Cobalt Motorized Fader Wing

Cobalt Fader Display Unit (Fader Board) 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
14d5.003c_Display_HS_#.#.#.#.#.#.afx.S19 This is the actual firmware file

Update Process

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This update process is accurate for Cobalt version 7.2.0 only. For all other versions, please use the manual update method described here: Manually Update the Cobalt Motorized Fader Wing FDUs

Step 1: Exit to System Settings or choose System Settings from the Welcome Screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the Update tab and select the Cobalt Fader Board 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: Power off the console for a minimum of 30 seconds
Step 8: Power on the console normally. The firmware is now updated.

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Each Fader Display Unit (FDU) needs to be updated individually with a power cycle in between each item.

Version History

Firmware Version Key Enhancements Distributed with Cobalt Version(s)
1.1.0.9.0.2 Support for Alternate Replacement Screen Available at ETC Service Center Only
1.0.5.9.0.22 Bootloader Bug Fixes Available at ETC Service Center Only
1.0.4.9.0.21 Improved USB Communication 8.0.0
1.0.3.9.0.8 Bug Fixes 7.3.0
1.0.0.9.0.11 Initial Release Pre-Installed
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