ETC® Congo jr powered by Cobalt

Cobalt Series

O R D E R I N G I N F O R M AT I O N

Congo jr
PART# DESCRIPTION
4320A1101 Congo jr Console, 1,024 Outputs
(Max. is 6,144 Outputs)
7310A1221 Congo Light Server, 1,024 Outputs
(Max. is 6,144 Outputs)
4370A0000 Cobalt Output Upgrade, +512 Outputs
ETCnomad* ETCnomad (From 256 to 6,144 Outputs)
ETCnomad Puck* ETCnomad Puck MiniPC (From 256 to 6,144 Outputs)
*See separate datasheets for more details.
Congo jr is offered as a base console with 3,072 control channels and 1,024
Outputs (2 universes of DMX512). A single control channel may control only
intensity (dimmers) or control a DMX-controlled device (moving light, media server,
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N etc.) To increase the capacity, order additional 512-output upgrades. To take the
console to its maximum output count, order a console and ten (10) 512-output
Powered by the new Cobalt software, this full-featured modular upgrades (1,024 outputs + (10x512) = 6,144 outputs (12 universes of DMX512).
control system is designed to control conventional and moving Two universes are available at the console via 5-pin XLR (More - or all universes may be
distributed via Ethernet protocols directly (Net3/ACN, ETCNet2, Avab and Artnet) or
lights, media servers and LEDs with preset operation, track editing
by compatible Ethernet distribution hardware such as ETCNet2 DMX Nodes and Net3/
functions, theatrical-style crossfader playback and full network ACN Gateways.
capabilities. Optional fader module and wings allow you to customise
the playback facilities of your Congo jr control system. Congo jr Accessories
APPLICATIONS PART# DESCRIPTION
• Theatre
4320A1002 Congo jr Master Playback Wing
• Television studios
• Touring 4310A1104 Universal Fader Module 1x20 faders, Blue
• Concerts 4310A1102 Universal Fader Wing 2x10 faders, Blue
• Corporate events
4310A1103 Universal Fader Wing 2x20 faders, Blue
• Special events
FEATURES 4250A1021 Radio Focus Remote (RFR) 2.4GHz
• Up to 6144 Outputs/Parameters (12 universes of DMX512) RT202 LED Littlite® 18”, angled XLR3 Gooseneck Lamp
• 3072 control channels M236 19” 4:3 Flat-screen display (1280x1024)
• Main playback crossfader pair for theatrical-style sequence
M8199-F 23” 10-point Multi-touch Screen (1920x1024)
• 4 encoders and ML/softkey LCD display
• Onscreen Device Controls and Direct Select docks M8200-F 27” 10-point Multi-touch Screen (1920x1080)
• High-density channel display with formats for channel sorting PSR1044 Ion/Congo jr Combo Flightcase (Desk w/Fader Module
• Channel layouts for topographical views of channels
PSR1037 Ion/Congo jr Combo Flightcase (Desk w/Wing)
• Live attributes display for spreadsheet view of moving lights
• List Views and editors for Presets, Groups, Palettes, Sequences
Free Cobalt Offline Editor software is available
• Chase, Dynamic Content and Image Effects
for download from www.etcconnect.com
• Integrated Electronic Manual and Help system
• Integral alphanumeric keyboard for labeling
• MIDI In/Out
• Audio In*/Out
• Net3/ACN) ETCNet2, Avab and ArtNet network protocols
• Show import via ASCII (Avab Safari, Expert, Pronto, Presto,
Strand 500 Series, ETC Express/Expression, and Emphasis)
ACCESSORIES
• 1x20 Fader Module*
• 2x10 Fader Wing*
• 2x20 Fader Wing*
• Congo jr Master Playback Wing
• USB Memory stick (included)
• Alphanumeric Keyboard
• USB 3-button Wheel Mouse (included)
• Gooseneck Lamp
• Flightcase
*Audio In not supported.

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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

SYSTEM CAPACITY • List Views

• 6144 Outputs/parameters -- High-density view of recorded data
• 3072 Control Channels -- Group, Focus Palettes, Colour Palettes, Beam Palettes, All
• 9999 Presets Palettes, Preset, Sequence, Dynamic Effects, Master Page,
• 4x999 Palettes (Focus, Colour, Beam, All) Template list views
• 999 Groups -- Apply text labels to show data
• 999 Macros -- Access Editor displays from list views
• 999 Sequences • Editor Views
• 999 Master Pages -- View and edit show data within editor views
• 999 Dynamic Effects Templates -- Group, Focus Palettes, Colour Palettes, Beam Palettes, All
• Two monitor outputs - 2 x DVI or 1 x DVI + 1 x Display Port, Palettes, Preset, Sequence, Dynamic Effects, Master Page,
may be multi-touch screens Template editor views
• SSD Memory -- Multiple Editor views may be open at the same time
• USB ports for USB Flash drives, pointing devices, keyboards, • Patch Views
touch screens -- Channel List, Output List, Device Settings, Output Editor
DISPLAY FUNCTION -- Channel Database for applying up to four labels to each
• Tabbed, mouseless navigation of graphical screens channel (text may be imported from any column-delimited
• All show data may be viewed on a single monitor text file)
• Tab layouts may be recorded to direct selects for quick recall -- Patch Wizard for clearing the patch, importing Templates,
• Browser range patching and “next available” device patching
-- File Management • Playback Views
-- Show Data lists -- Main Playback view
-- Patch displays and functions -- Connected Master Playback view
-- Help -- Timeline view of current crossfade progress and preview of
-- Movies (requires external speakers for audio) next crossfade
• Channel Displays PLAYBACK CONTROLS
-- Live, Blind, Preset, Sequence and Group Editors • Main Playback crossfader pair for theatrical-style sequence
-- High-density views of channel data • 80 Master fields (these map to the faders on attached wings)
-- Format allows user to choose a packed Flexi-channel-style • Connect key for use of the Main Playback with Master
view of channels Playbacks
-- Zoom allows user to define how many channels are viewed • Manual or timed fade control
-- Current direction of fade and preview of next intensity • 999 Sequences (standard mode triggered by “Go” or
move chaser mode)
-- Colour-coded intensity levels indicate source of HTP winner • Grandmaster Fader
-- FCB indicators of changed or moving data • Blackout/On/Freeze rotary switch
-- Channel number colour indicates intensity-only or moving • Tap tempo for chases
light channels MOVING LIGHT CONTROLS
• Channel Layouts • 4 Encoders with integral switch
-- 999 Channel Layouts • Encoder labeling in integral LCD display
-- User-defined topographical view of channels • Onscreen Device Controls dock with color chips and
-- May include other types of data – Presets, Palettes, gobo bitmaps
Groups, etc. • Focus, Colour and Beam encoder mapping
-- Auto-selectable (visible layout changes based on current • 14 Direct Select keys
channel selection) • Dynamic Group selection and Autogroups
• Attribute Displays • Highlight, Align, Refresh, Mask
-- Live Attributes with Formats to display current rig status • Dynamic Effects
-- Parameters may be edited directly in the Live Attributes tab
-- Attribute Views in editors for viewing and editing
parameter and time/delay data
-- Individual parameter times may be set in the
Attributes display
• Docks views
-- Effects Dock, Selected (Live) Dock, Independents Dock,
Masters Dock
-- Browser Dock, Device Controls Dock, Direct Selects Dock
-- Time Code Dock, Designer Summary Dock
-- Console Mimic Dock

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INDEPENDENT SECTION ROLES IN A LIGHTING SYSTEM

• 3 rotary faders • A Cobalt server includes any of the following hardware
• 3 switches with LED indicators running Cobalt software in server mode: Cobalt 20,
• May contain any channel data, including ML attributes Cobalt 10, Congo, Congo jr or Congo Kid control
• Switches may be assigned latch or momentary operation consoles, Cobalt and Congo Light Servers, and ETCnomad
• All may be assigned inclusive, inhibitive or exclusive operation controllers. The server provides data to the
MASTERS lighting system and can be used for programming and
• 80 multi-purpose master fields playback of show data
• Masters may be independently paged in banks of 20 masters • Congo jr powered by Cobalt can also be:
• Masters may be activated using action macros in sequences -- Backup to another Cobalt server on the lighting network
• With no wing attached, masters may be raised/lowered using -- Synchronised backup of playback functions. Backup is
keypad commands and softkeys. Master keys and flash keys limited to the output count of the backup machine.
may be activated using the console-mimic dock -- Client to another Cobalt server on the lighting network as
• Master playback hardware may be added using ETC fader multi-user programming/playback station
wings (listed in the accessories section) or third-party MIDI -- Offline editing station
panels supported by Congo jr INTERFACES
PROGRAMMING FEATURES • 2 DMX512-A/RDM Ports
• Channel Functions • Ethernet (Net3/ACN, ETCNet2, Avab and ArtNet network
-- Selection Lists constructed with CH/ID, +, -, THRU protocols)
-- Levels set with level wheel or @ LEVEL key • Contact Closure triggers through D-Sub connector
-- Assign Palettes and Dynamic Effects quickly • USB Multipurpose bus (3 ports)
• Preset Functions • Phone Remote
-- Record and Update • MIDI In/Out (MIDI Timecode, MIDI Show Control, MIDI Notes)
-- Apply Timing • Audio In*/Out
-- Fetch and select data based on recorded presets *Audio In not supported.
-- Record attributes in tracking/LTP style or preset style
• Sequence Functions
-- Create and assign sequences to the main playback
-- Insert and edit steps
-- Apply step timing
-- Track-editing functions for intensity and attributes
• Group Functions
-- Create and edit Groups
-- Select channels and set levels using Groups
-- Record and select groups using direct selects hard keys
-- Record and select groups and set levels directly using
onscreen direct selects
• Palette Functions
-- Create and edit Palettes
-- Assign Palettes to selected channels
-- Record and apply palettes using direct select hard keys and
onscreen direct selects
• Dynamic Effects Functions
-- Create and edit dynamic effect templates
-- Assign dynamic effects to selected channels
-- Modify running dynamic effects
-- Insert running dynamic effects into the library
• Electronic multi-lingual Manual and Help system
-- Help system contains the entire system manual
-- Navigate Help system like a web browser with context-
sensitive back and forward keys, paging keys and search
function
-- Add notes/comments to electronic manual
-- Create favorites

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PHYSICAL

Congo jr Dimensions* Congo jr Weights*

MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH MODEL WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT

mm mm mm kgs kgs
Congo jr 140 455 462 Congo jr 9.23 10.61
*Weights and dimensions typical

Congo jr Console

455mm 462mm

140mm

AVAILABLE FROM

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Web • www.etcconnect.com • Copyright©2013 ETC. All Rights Reserved. All product information and specifications subject to change. 4320L1001-GB Rev. G 10/2015

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