Zach Gilbert
Director Customer Operations COBRA Firing Systems
Articles
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When should the SYNC LED blink on my 18M?
The SYNC button should blink consistently on your 18M when synced to a remote that is powered on and in range. If you have not yet synced your module and controller please see out support document ...
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I created my script in Finale Fireworks, how do I start the script?
Finale Fireworks defaults the trigger channel as 00 and the trigger button as 1. Therefore, to start the script, arm your 18R2 and go to channel 00 and press button 1.
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What channel is the Audio Box on?
Even though the Audio Box does not fire pyrotechnics, it does reside on channel 99 for signal strength reporting. To test the Audio Box signal strength, navigate to channel 99 on your 18R2 and pres...
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What is the light button on the 18M?
When pressed, the light button will brighten the 7 segment display, LEDs, and turn off the backlight on the keypad. When the 7-segment display is brightened and the backlight is powered off, the u...
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My 18R2 displays signal after my module is turned off, why is this?
The 18R2 will still show a modules' last known antenna signal strength as reported by the module, even if the module is turned off. This value will remain in memory until the 18R2 is power cycled. ...
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Can I use SMPTE or FSK to start the script on the 18R2?
Yes, you can use SMPTE time code to start a script if you have the COBRA SMPTE Adapter. For more information on SMPTE please see SMPTE User Guide, and for SMPTE script examples please see Can I ref...
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What is an XLR connector, and what is the difference between the single unbalanced and dual balanced option?
An XLR connector is an electrical connector primarily used for professional audio and video electronics, as opposed to home audio/video equipment using RCA connectors. Please note that all audio ou...
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What is continuity and how do I test it on my module or 18R2?
Continuity is the connection between the igniter and the cue on the firing module. A cue is the speaker terminal, Quick Plug, or port in which the igniters connect to the firing module. Confirming ...
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Does the 18R2 support FSK time code input?
While the 18R2 does not currently support FSK time code input, this is a feature COBRA does plan to support in the future with the upcoming 18R3. The 18R2 does support SMPTE with a SMPTE Upgrade Ki...
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What is a STEP script?
STEP scripting is used to pre-design a manual show using excel, COBRA Show Creator, or an integrated third-party software. Step scripting simplifies execution by allowing a single button press for ...